Sir Apirana Ngata (politician)
Sir Apirana Ngata was the first New Zealander to complete a double degree. He was a proud Māori man who learnt about the pakeha world in order to survive in it and help his people adjust to the changing world. He became a politician and worked hard to protect Māori people and their culture.
Do some research and create a DLO about Sir Apirana Ngata. Consider the following questions.
- Where can you find Sir Apirana Ngata's face now?
- What were some of his greatest achievements?
- What would he have had to overcome in order to get to where he got?
- Where was he from? What year was he born? When did he die?
