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Wiremu Pere (Wi Pere) lived from 1837 to 1915, leading his tribes of Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga a Mahaki through some of the most turbulent chapters of New Zealand history. He stood resolute against colonialism and entered parliament to stand up for his East Coast people, yet was astute in his business dealings and was compromised in the views of many Pakeha and Maori. This handsome book, illustrated with numerous photographs, whakapapa and maps, sets out the many sides Wi Pere''s life and times with a particular focus on his family life, parliamentary career and contributions to the East Coast.

Wiremu Pere: The Life and Times of a Maori

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      Publisher: Oratia Media
      Publication Date: 28/05/2010
      ISBN13: 9781877514098, 978-1877514098
      ISBN10: 1877514098
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      Biography: historical, political and military Australasian and Pacific history Indigenous peoples / Indigeneity

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Wiremu Pere (Wi Pere) lived from 1837 to 1915, leading his tribes of Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga a Mahaki through some of the most turbulent chapters of New Zealand history. He stood resolute against colonialism and entered parliament to stand up for his East Coast people, yet was astute in his business dealings and was compromised in the views of many Pakeha and Maori. This handsome book, illustrated with numerous photographs, whakapapa and maps, sets out the many sides Wi Pere''s life and times with a particular focus on his family life, parliamentary career and contributions to the East Coast.

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