Wi Katene

Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known as Wi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.

The Honourable 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	(1895-11-01)1 November 1895
Political party	None
Relatives	Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (4x-great-granddaughter)

New Zealand Parliament

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] The politician Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is a descendant.^[3]