Wiremu Parata
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Wiremu Te Kākākura Parata, also known as Wi Parata (c. 1830s – 29 September 1906) was a New Zealand politician of Māori and Pākehā descent. During the 1870s he was a member of the House of Representatives and a Minister of the Crown.
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Wiremu Te Kākākura Parata | |
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![]() Wiremu Parata circa 1876 | |
Minister without portfolio | |
In office Dec 1872 – Feb 1876 | |
Prime Minister | George Waterhouse Sir William Fox Sir Julius Vogel Daniel Pollen |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Western Maori | |
In office 1871–1875 | |
Preceded by | Mete Kīngi Paetahi |
Succeeded by | Hoani Nahe |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1830s Kapiti Island |
Died | 29 September 1906 Waikanae |
Resting place | Waikanae |
Political party | None |
Relations | Huria Matenga (sister-in-law) Te Pēhi Kupe (great-uncle) |
Father | George Stubbs |
Mother | Metapere Waipunahau |
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