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This politician’s achievements include the establishment of the Bishopric of Aotearoa (“ao-tay-uh-ROH-uh”), an institute to preserve haka dance and whakairo (“FAH-kuh-EE-ro”) carving. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this early 20th-century Māori statesman who protected and promoted Māori rights and culture during his 38-year tenure in the New Zealand Parliament, for which he is commemorated on the 50 dollar note.
ANSWER: Āpirana Ngata [or Sir Āpirana Turupa Ngata]
[10e] Ngata is credited with boosting Māori commitment to this war, helping him advocate for Māori equality with Pākehā. Māori troops fought in this war’s Gallipoli campaign.
ANSWER: World War I [or First World War; or WWI; accept the Great War]
[10m] Ngata’s work built on the achievements of a Māori Member of Parliament who descended from this chief. The British bombarded this chief’s , known as “the bat’s nest,” after he instigated the Flagstaff War.
ANSWER: Hōne Heke [or Heke Pōkai; or Hōne Wiremu Heke Pōkai] (The MP was named Hōne Heke Ngāpua.)
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TournamentExact Match?HeardPPBEasy %Medium %Hard %
2025 ACF NationalsYes2413.33100%29%4%