KATENE, WIREMU, an influential chief of the Uritaniwha hapu of Aupouri, and of Ngapuhi, farmed a large estate at Te Ahuahu and lived in pakeha style, setting a good example to his people. Katene was elected to represent the Northern Maori in Parliament in 1871, and was a member of the executive under Waterhouse, Fox, Vogel and Pollen (1872-76). He was defeated in 1875 by Tawhiti and Te Tai. In May 1887 Katene was again elected to Parliament for Northern Maori, but he lost his seat at the general election a few months later. He died on 1 Nov 1895.

Parltry Record; N.Z. Herald, 29 Nov 1895. Portrait: Parliament House.

Reference: Volume 1, page 242

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