John Patterson (New Zealand)
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John Patterson was a Māori member of Parliament in New Zealand. He was one of four Māori elected in 1868
for the new Māori electorates in the New Zealand parliament
He represented the electorate of Southern Maori
from 1868 to 1870 when he retired.
First Māori elections
The first Māori elections were held in 1868 in four newly formed Māori electorates during the term of 4th Parliament.All subsequent Māori elections were always held as part of the general elections.-History:...
for the new Māori electorates in the New Zealand parliament
Parliament of New Zealand
The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and, until 1951, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The House of Representatives is often referred to as "Parliament".The House of Representatives usually consists of 120 Members of...
He represented the electorate of Southern Maori
Southern Maori
Southern Maori was one of the four original New Zealand Parliamentary Māori electorates, from 1868 to 1996.-Population centres:The electorate includes the following population centres:* -Tribal Areas:...
from 1868 to 1870 when he retired.