Āpirana Ngata

New Zealand politician and lawyer (1874-1950)
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Āpirana Ngata
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Āpirana Ngata

Summary

Āpirana Ngata is a human[1]. He was born in Te Araroa[2]. He was born on July 3, 1874[3]. He died in Waiomatatini[4]. He died on July 14, 1950[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], historian[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,474 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Āpirana Ngata's place of birth was Te Araroa[2].
  • Āpirana Ngata passed away in Waiomatatini[4].
  • Āpirana Ngata was born on July 3, 1874[3].
  • Āpirana Ngata died on July 14, 1950[5].
  • Āpirana Ngata was married to Arihia Ngata[11].
  • A child of Āpirana Ngata was Henare Ngata[12].
  • A child of Āpirana Ngata was Terina Turupa Te Ua[13].
  • Āpirana Ngata held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • Māori was Āpirana Ngata's native language[15].
  • Āpirana Ngata is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[16].
  • Āpirana Ngata is identified as part of the Ngāti Porou ethnic group[17].
  • Āpirana Ngata worked as a politician[6].
  • Āpirana Ngata's professions included jurist[7].
  • Āpirana Ngata's professions included historian[8].
  • Āpirana Ngata worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Āpirana Ngata held the position of Minister for Māori Development[18].
  • Āpirana Ngata held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[19].
  • Āpirana Ngata's education included a stint at University of Auckland[20].
  • Āpirana Ngata was educated at University of Canterbury[21].
  • Āpirana Ngata was educated at Te Aute College[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Āpirana Ngata is Nga Moteatea: He Maramara Rere no nga Waka Maha = The Songs: Scattered pieces from many canoe areas[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Āpirana Ngata is Q139547822[24].
  • Āpirana Ngata received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Āpirana Ngata received the honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[26].
  • Āpirana Ngata was a member of Te Akarana Māori Association[27].

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Origins and Family

Āpirana Ngata's place of birth was Te Araroa[2]. He was born on July 3, 1874[3]. Ethnic identities include Māori[16], an ethnic group[28], in New Zealand[29] and Ngāti Porou[17], an iwi[30], in New Zealand[31]. Māori was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Auckland[20], a public university[32], in New Zealand[33], founded in 1883[34], headquartered in Auckland City[35]; University of Canterbury[21], a university[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1873[38]; and Te Aute College[22], a secondary school[39], in New Zealand[40], founded in 1854[41]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[42] and Bachelor of Laws[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], historian[8], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include Minister for Māori Development[18], a position[44], in New Zealand[45], founded in 1858[46] and Member of the New Zealand Parliament[19], a position[47], in New Zealand[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Nga Moteatea: He Maramara Rere no nga Waka Maha = The Songs: Scattered pieces from many canoe areas[23] and Q139547822[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1300[51] and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[26], an award[52], in New Zealand[53].

Personal Life

Among Āpirana Ngata's spouses was Arihia Ngata[11]. Children include Henare Ngata[12], an accountant[54], 1917–2011[55], of New Zealand[56], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[57] and Terina Turupa Te Ua[13], 1898–1983[58], of New Zealand[59]. Political affiliations include New Zealand Liberal Party[60], a political party[61], in New Zealand[62], founded in 1891[63]; United Party[64], a political party[65], in New Zealand[66], founded in 1927[67]; and New Zealand National Party[68], a political party[69], in New Zealand[70], founded in 1936[71], headquartered in Thorndon[72].

Death and Burial

Āpirana Ngata died on July 14, 1950[5]. He passed away in Waiomatatini[4].

Why It Matters

Āpirana Ngata ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,474 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Āpirana Ngata born?

Āpirana Ngata was born in Te Araroa[2].

Where did Āpirana Ngata die?

Āpirana Ngata died in Waiomatatini[4].

Who was Āpirana Ngata married to?

Āpirana Ngata's spouses include Arihia Ngata[11].

What did Āpirana Ngata do for work?

Āpirana Ngata worked as politician[6], jurist[7], historian[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Āpirana Ngata go to school?

Āpirana Ngata was educated at University of Auckland[20], University of Canterbury[21], and Te Aute College[22].

What awards did Āpirana Ngata receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25] and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[26].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [73] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA01831254
    Tribe → Ngāti Porou
    Cinii research id → 1980023484814057918
    Bibsys id → 4107901
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  2. 15w ago · DrThneed · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Nga Moteatea: He Maramara Rere no nga Waka Maha = The Songs: Scattered pieces from many canoe areas, Q139547822
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Knight Bachelor, honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand
    Sex or gender → male
    Citizenship → —
    Ethnic group → Māori, Ngāti Porou
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