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Hone Heke Ngapua

New Zealand politician

Died when: 39 years 248 days (476 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Hone Heke Ngapua

Hone Heke Ngapua (6 June 1869 – 9 February 1909) was a Maori and Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was born in Kaikohe, and was named after his great-uncle Hone Heke.

Ngapua is best remembered for his advocacy for Te Kotahitanga, sponsorship of Maori autonomy in Parliament through a Native Rights Bill, and his successful intervention in the Dog Tax War of 1898.


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