Career
Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Porou iwi. He was born in Rangitukia, East Coast, New Zealand.
Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Porou iwi. He was born in Rangitukia, East Coast, New Zealand.
He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from his appointment on 11 October 1872 until his resignation on 25 April 1887.