John Ormsby

John Ormsby (6 November 1854 – 11 June 1927), also known under his Māori name Hone Omipi, was a negotiator for the Ngāti Maniapoto iwi, a local politician, farmer, and businessman. He first stood for the Western Maori electorate in the , when he came fourth out of five candidates. He was one of 13 candidates who contested the Western Maori electorate in the . References 1854 births 1927 deaths Māori politicians Ngāti Maniapoto people Colony of New Zealand people