Eparaima Te Mutu Kapa

Career

His predecessor, Sydney Taiwhanga, was elected for his second term in the 1890 general election, but died before the election results were announced. Kapa contested the seat in the 1893 general election. Despite receiving significant support from women voters (who received voting rights that year), he was defeated by Hone Heke Ngapua.

Ngapua also defeated Kapa for the seat in the 1896 and 1899 elections.

Achievements

• Kapa, who was from the Aupōuri iwi in Northland, contested and won the 1891 by-election for the seat of Northern Maori.

Membership

As a member of the 11th New Zealand Parliament, Kapa spoke out in support of women"s enfranchisement. He was also a member of the Māori Parliament, and reported to them the proceedings of the New Zealand Parliament.