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Who was the article about? (Full name, and title)
Sir Āpirana Turupa Ngata
Sir Āpirana Ngata (Ngāti Porou)
When and where was he born?
Āpirana Ngata, of Ngāti Porou was born 3rd of July 1874 in Te Araroa on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island.
Which Iwi was Apirana Ngata most connected to?
Ngāti Porou was one of the Iwi in New Zealand that had developed close relationships with the British Crown.
What was he the first Maori person to do?
Āpirana Ngata became the first Māori in New Zealand to graduate from University.
Finish these sentences from the text:
“Apirana dedicated himself to the improvement of Māori, both socially, culturally, and economically.”
“Apirana was a proud Maori, and fought to... set up businesses and schools for Māori throughout New Zealand, and it is this kind of work that created his legacy”
What do you think motivated him to fight so hard to keep Maori Culture alive? He fought so hard because who wouldn't. I wouldn't want my Culture to die off.
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