About Wi Katene
Wi Katene was a New Zealand politician.
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 to 1875, and again in .
He died on 1 November 1895. The politician Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is a descendant.
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Who was Wi Katene?
Maori chief and politician
When did Wi Katene die?
Wi Katene died on 1 November 1895.
What was Wi Katene's occupation?
Wi Katene was a politician.
What nationality was Wi Katene?
Wi Katene was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wi Katene. https://biography.guide/wi-katene/
MLA: "Wi Katene." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wi-katene/.
Chicago: "Wi Katene." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wi-katene/.
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