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Wi Katene

The Honourable
Wiremu Katene
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Wiremu Katene circa 1871
Minister without portfolio
In office
Nov 1872 – Feb 1876
Prime Minister George Waterhouse
Sir William Fox
Sir Julius Vogel
Daniel Pollen
Personal details
Died 1 November 1895(1895-11-01)
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.



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