The Honourable Wiremu Katene |
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Wiremu Katene circa 1871
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Minister without portfolio | |
In office Nov 1872 – Feb 1876 |
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Prime Minister |
George Waterhouse Sir William Fox Sir Julius Vogel Daniel Pollen |
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Died | 1 November 1895 |
Political party | None |
Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known as Wi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.
In 1872 he became the first Māori to be appointed to the Executive Council, becoming the first indigenous Minister of the Crown. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from 1871 to 1875, and again in 1887.
He died on 1 November 1895.