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Wi Pere was born in Turanga-nui-a-Kiwa ("The place where 'Kiwa' - of the [[Tākitimu]] [[Waka (canoe)|waka]] - stood"), now called [[Gisborne, New Zealand|Gisborne]]. He gained a wide knowledge of Māori traditions and customs, and proved an able spokesman in proceedings before the Native Land Court, was an outstanding orator in the use of the [[Māori language]] within the House of Representatives.
Wi Pere was born in Turanga-nui-a-Kiwa ("The place where 'Kiwa' - of the [[Tākitimu]] [[Waka (canoe)|waka]] - stood"), now called [[Gisborne, New Zealand|Gisborne]]. He gained a wide knowledge of Māori traditions and customs, and proved an able spokesman in proceedings before the Native Land Court, was an outstanding orator in the use of the [[Māori language]] within the House of Representatives.


Pere served for some years in both branches of the Legislature, fighting for the rights of his Maori people, particularly in Land legislation. Even in boyhood, he was noted for his shrewdness. As a youth Wi Pere was selected by the elders as a young man of special intelligence and was carefully taught and trained in Māori history and genealogy, which information was handed down through the generations by word of mouth. He described the influence of his mother as follows: "My mother was a woman of great mana over the whole of the district; her name was Riria Mauaranui, a chieftainess of great influence of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki and Rongowhakaata tribe".{{cn}}
Pere served for some years in both branches of the Legislature, fighting for the rights of his Maori people, particularly in Land legislation. Even in boyhood, he was noted for his shrewdness. As a youth Wi Pere was selected by the elders as a young man of special intelligence and was carefully taught and trained in Māori history and genealogy, which information was handed down through the generations by word of mouth. He described the influence of his mother as follows: "My mother was a woman of great mana over the whole of the district; her name was Riria Mauaranui, a chieftainess of great influence of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki and Rongowhakaata tribe".{{cn|date=June 2015}}


He won the [[Eastern Maori]] seat in parliament in the [[New Zealand general election, 1884|1884 election]], as the fourth representative for the electorate, and attracted much attention. But he lost the seat to [[James Carroll (New Zealand politician)|James Carroll]] in [[New Zealand general election, 1887|1887]] and in [[New Zealand general election, 1890|1890]].
He won the [[Eastern Maori]] seat in parliament in the [[New Zealand general election, 1884|1884 election]], as the fourth representative for the electorate, and attracted much attention. But he lost the seat to [[James Carroll (New Zealand politician)|James Carroll]] in [[New Zealand general election, 1887|1887]] and in [[New Zealand general election, 1890|1890]].
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However in [[New Zealand general election, 1893|1893]] Carroll stood down in order to contest the [[Gisborne (New Zealand electorate)|Gisborne]] (European) seat. Pere won Eastern Maori back, and from 1893 supported the [[New Zealand Liberal Party|Liberal Party]]. In [[New Zealand general election, 1905|1905]] though Pere lost the Eastern Maori seat to [[Apirana Ngata]].<ref name="Wilson">{{cite book|last=Wilson|first=James Oakley|title=New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984|edition=4th|origyear=1913|year=1985|publisher= V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer|location=Wellington|oclc=154283103}}</ref><ref name="DNZB Pere">{{DNZB|Ward|Alan|2p11|Wiremu Pere|December 2011}}</ref>
However in [[New Zealand general election, 1893|1893]] Carroll stood down in order to contest the [[Gisborne (New Zealand electorate)|Gisborne]] (European) seat. Pere won Eastern Maori back, and from 1893 supported the [[New Zealand Liberal Party|Liberal Party]]. In [[New Zealand general election, 1905|1905]] though Pere lost the Eastern Maori seat to [[Apirana Ngata]].<ref name="Wilson">{{cite book|last=Wilson|first=James Oakley|title=New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984|edition=4th|origyear=1913|year=1985|publisher= V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer|location=Wellington|oclc=154283103}}</ref><ref name="DNZB Pere">{{DNZB|Ward|Alan|2p11|Wiremu Pere|December 2011}}</ref>


He was appointed to the [[New Zealand Legislative Council|Legislative Council]] on 22 January 1907, but lost it because of absence on 27 June 1912, a technicality beyond his control.{{cn}}
He was appointed to the [[New Zealand Legislative Council|Legislative Council]] on 22 January 1907, but lost it because of absence on 27 June 1912, a technicality beyond his control.{{cn|date=June 2015}}


==Death and legacy==
==Death and legacy==
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Upon the death of Wi Pere, 9 December 1915, Judge Jones of the Gisborne Native Land Court, made reference as follows; "A great Chief and one whose name was a household word among the Māori. No one loved the Māori people more than he did".
Upon the death of Wi Pere, 9 December 1915, Judge Jones of the Gisborne Native Land Court, made reference as follows; "A great Chief and one whose name was a household word among the Māori. No one loved the Māori people more than he did".


The local newspaper highlighted Wi's death with such headings as "Champion of the Māori Race", "A Link with the Past", "The Last of the Great Chiefs". Apiraana Ngata stated: "Wi Pere was one of the great chiefs of the East-Coast. No man ever did more for his people". The Native people and Government of New Zealand, as a final tribute to Wi Pere, erected a monument along Reads Quay, Gisborne in 1919.
The local newspaper highlighted Wi's death with such headings as "Champion of the Māori Race", "A Link with the Past", "The Last of the Great Chiefs". Apiraana Ngata stated: "Wi Pere was one of the great chiefs of the East-Coast. No man ever did more for his people". The Native people and Government of New Zealand, as a final tribute to Wi Pere, erected a monument along Reads Quay, Gisborne in 1919.


[[Rongowhakaata Pere Halbert]] was a grandson of Wi Pere.{{cn}}
[[Rongowhakaata Pere Halbert]] was a grandson of Wi Pere.{{cn|date=June 2015}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:54, 21 June 2015

The Honourable
Wi Pere
MP
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Eastern Maori
In office
1884–1887
Preceded byHenare Tomoana
Succeeded byJames Carroll
In office
1893–1905
Preceded byJames Carroll
Succeeded bySir Apirana Ngata
Personal details
Born(1837-03-07)7 March 1837
Poverty Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand
Died9 December 1915(1915-12-09) (aged 78)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Political partyLiberal
United
SpouseArapera Matenga Toti (married 1856)

Wi Pere (7 March 1837 – 9 December 1915), born Wiremu Pere, was a Māori Member of Parliament in New Zealand. Pere himself was an outstanding figure amongst the Poverty Bay and East Cape Māori, and one of Poverty Bay's most illustrious sons.

Biography

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1884–1887 9th Eastern Maori Independent
1893–1896 12th Eastern Maori Liberal
1896–1899 13th Eastern Maori Liberal
1899–1902 14th Eastern Maori Liberal
1902–1905 15th Eastern Maori Liberal

Wi Pere was born in Turanga-nui-a-Kiwa ("The place where 'Kiwa' - of the Tākitimu waka - stood"), now called Gisborne. He gained a wide knowledge of Māori traditions and customs, and proved an able spokesman in proceedings before the Native Land Court, was an outstanding orator in the use of the Māori language within the House of Representatives.

Pere served for some years in both branches of the Legislature, fighting for the rights of his Maori people, particularly in Land legislation. Even in boyhood, he was noted for his shrewdness. As a youth Wi Pere was selected by the elders as a young man of special intelligence and was carefully taught and trained in Māori history and genealogy, which information was handed down through the generations by word of mouth. He described the influence of his mother as follows: "My mother was a woman of great mana over the whole of the district; her name was Riria Mauaranui, a chieftainess of great influence of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki and Rongowhakaata tribe".[citation needed]

He won the Eastern Maori seat in parliament in the 1884 election, as the fourth representative for the electorate, and attracted much attention. But he lost the seat to James Carroll in 1887 and in 1890.

However in 1893 Carroll stood down in order to contest the Gisborne (European) seat. Pere won Eastern Maori back, and from 1893 supported the Liberal Party. In 1905 though Pere lost the Eastern Maori seat to Apirana Ngata.[1][2]

He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 22 January 1907, but lost it because of absence on 27 June 1912, a technicality beyond his control.[citation needed]

Death and legacy

Upon the death of Wi Pere, 9 December 1915, Judge Jones of the Gisborne Native Land Court, made reference as follows; "A great Chief and one whose name was a household word among the Māori. No one loved the Māori people more than he did".

The local newspaper highlighted Wi's death with such headings as "Champion of the Māori Race", "A Link with the Past", "The Last of the Great Chiefs". Apiraana Ngata stated: "Wi Pere was one of the great chiefs of the East-Coast. No man ever did more for his people". The Native people and Government of New Zealand, as a final tribute to Wi Pere, erected a monument along Reads Quay, Gisborne in 1919.

Rongowhakaata Pere Halbert was a grandson of Wi Pere.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ Ward, Alan. "Wiremu Pere". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

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New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Eastern Maori
1884–1887
1893–1905 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
James Carroll
 Succeeded by
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