Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known as Wi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.
Wiremu Katene | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Political party | None |
| Relatives | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (great-great-great-great-granddaughter) |
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871–1875 | 5th | Northern Maori | Independent | ||
| 1887 | 9th | Northern Maori | Independent | ||
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.[1]
He died on 1 November 1895.[2]
References
- Te Ara biography of Wiremu Parata appointed to the Executive Council a month after Katene
- Wiremu Katene's biography on the Victoria University NZETC website