About Wi Tako Ngātata
Lived 1815 – 1887 (aged 71–72). Wi Tako Ngātata was a New Zealand politician.
Wiremu Tako Ngātata (1815 – 8 November 1887) was a New Zealand Te Āti Awa leader, peacemaker and politician.
Wi Tako's father signed the Treaty of Waitangi in April 1840. That decade, Wi Tako was also involved in the early settling of Wellington, making many deals with the New Zealand Company.
He was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council on 11 October 1872; he was (with Mōkena Kōhere) one of the first two Māori to become a member. He served on the Legislative Council until his death on 8 November 1887. Later in his life Wi Tako converted to Roman Catholicism.
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Who was Wi Tako Ngātata?
Te Āti Awa leader, peacemaker, politician (1815–1887)
When was Wi Tako Ngātata born?
Wi Tako Ngātata was born in 1815.
When did Wi Tako Ngātata die?
Wi Tako Ngātata died on 8 November 1887.
What was Wi Tako Ngātata's occupation?
Wi Tako Ngātata was a politician.
What nationality was Wi Tako Ngātata?
Wi Tako Ngātata was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wi Tako Ngātata. https://biography.guide/wi-tako-ngatata/
MLA: "Wi Tako Ngātata." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wi-tako-ngatata/.
Chicago: "Wi Tako Ngātata." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wi-tako-ngatata/.
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