Hoani Nahi (c. 1833 – 18 May 1894), also spelled Hoani Nahe, was a Māori member of the House of Representatives, author and historian.
Biography edit
Early life and career edit
He was born in 1833 or 1834.[1]
His life work was recording Māori history and tradition, particularly of Tainui and Hauraki. He was also involved in contemporary affairs such as land disputes, as at Parawai in 1894 where he contracted a cold, later an inflammation, and died.[1]
Member of Parliament edit
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876–1879 | 6th | Western Maori | Independent | ||
He was the third MP for Western Maori from 1876, when he defeated Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui and the incumbent, Wiremu Parata.[2][3][4] He retired at the subsequent election in 1879.[5] He was a minister without portfolio, and on the Executive Council of the Grey Ministry (17 November 1877 – 8 October 1879).[6]
Notes edit
- ^ a b Ballara, Angela. "Nahe, Hoani". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 276.
- ^ "Wanganui". Auckland Star. Vol. VII, no. 1850. 21 January 1876. p. 2. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Maori Election: Western District". Bay Of Plenty Times. Vol. IV, no. 351. 19 January 1876. p. 3. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 222.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 67.
References edit
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
- Hoani Nahe in Cyclopaedia of New Zealand (Wellington Provincial District, 1897)
 | This article about a New Zealand politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This biographical article relating to a Māori person is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |