. . "1895-11-01Z"^^ . . "Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known as Wi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.In 1872 he became the first M\u0101ori 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.He died on 1 November 1895."@en . "Katene, Wiremu"@en . . "Maori chief and politician" . . "Wiremu Katene"@en . . "Minister without portfolio" .