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Apirana Ngata

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Ngata, Apirana 

Born July 3, 1874; died July 14, 1950. New Zealand scholar, public and political figure. By nationality a Maori.

Ngata was a member of the emerging Maori intelligentsia active in the movement to grant the Maori equal rights with the country’s white population and to preserve the Maori culture (the “Maori rebirth”). During the period 1909–12, Ngata was minister without portfolio with responsibility for Maori affairs; from 1928 to 1934 he was minister for Maori affairs. Ngata was also well known as a scholar of Maori culture.

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Complete Manual of Maori Grammar and Conversation, 6th ed. Christ-church, 1948.
The Price of Citizenship. Wellington [1943].
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Climbing to the top of a telecommunications' tower and smashing brass and marble busts of Sir Apirana Ngata and Joseph Savage at Parliament earned Dad a stint on TV and a six-month term back at Porirua.
Growing up crazy: growing up with an alcoholic father who suffered ... by Thompson, Julie / Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand
In the early 20th century, it was rangatira, leaders such as Apirana Ngata, Maui Pomare, the first Maori medical officer in the Department of Health, Peter Buck (Te Rangihiroa), and Te Puea Herangi who led the way.
WHAIORA: MAORI HEALTH DEVELOPMENT by MASON DURIE OXFORD UNIVERSITY ... by Stuart, Keriata / Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
 
 
 
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