What was James Carroll known for?
Carroll’s main aim in Parliament was to empower Māori and secure a role for them in the economic life of the country. In 1891 the Liberal government appointed him to a commission of inquiry into Māori land laws. This became known as the Rees–Carroll Commission.
Has NZ ever had a Māori prime minister?
A Māori prime minister James Carroll, who had once worked as an interpreter in the House, was a key Māori politician a century ago. Carroll’s central place in the Liberal party in the 20th century was recognised when he became acting prime minister in 1909 and 1911. He was the first Māori to hold that position.
What did James Carroll write?
James Carroll, former Boston Globe columnist, is the author of 20 books, including the new novel The Cloister (Doubleday). His history of the Pentagon, House of War, won the PEN-Galbraith Award. His memoir, An American Requiem, won the National Book Award.
How old is author James Carroll?
78 years (January 22, 1943)
James Carroll/Age
James Carroll (born January 22, 1943, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an American author, historian, and journalist. A Roman Catholic, he has written extensively about the contemporary effort to reform the Catholic Church, and has published, besides novels, books on religion and history.
Who was the first Māori lawyer?
Sir Āpirana Ngata
26 March 1897, Sir Āpirana Ngata becomes first Māori lawyer.
Who was the first Māori cabinet minister?
James Carroll (New Zealand politician)
| The Honourable Sir James Carroll KCMG | |
|---|---|
| Carroll c. 1914 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Eastern Maori | |
| In office 1887–1893 | |
| Preceded by | Wi Pere |
Who is Jacinda Ardern husband?
Clarke Timothy Gayford (born 24 October 1976) is a New Zealand radio and television broadcaster, presenter of the fishing documentary show Fish of the Day. He is the fiancé of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Who preceded Jacinda Ardern?
Jacinda Ardern
| The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern MP | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | Kelvin Davis |
| Preceded by | Andrew Little |
| Succeeded by | Bill English |
| 17th Deputy Leader of the Labour Party |
When was George J Carroll author born?
George J. Carroll was born in the Bronx, N.Y. in 1924.
What bird is on the $50 note NZ?
The Kōkako or blue wattled crow (Callaeas wilsoni) is a large native bird with a distinctive bluish-grey body with a black face ‘mask’ and sky blue wattles. The variety on the note is the North Island kokako.
How many Māori live in New Zealand?
New Zealand’s estimated Māori ethnic population was 850,500 (or 16.7 percent of national population). There were 423,700 Māori males and 426,800 Māori females.