James Carroll (New Zealand politician)
Sir James Carroll KCMG (Māori: Timi Kara; 20 August 1857 – 18 October 1926), was a New Zealand politician. Beginning his career as an interpreter and land agent, Carroll was elected to the Eastern Maori seat in 1887. He was acting colonial secretary (equivalent to the minister of internal affairs) from 1897 to 1899. He was the first Māori to hold the cabinet position of Minister of Native Affairs, which he held between 1899 and 1912. He was held in high regard within the Liberal Party and was acting prime minister in 1909 and 1911.
The Honourable Sir James Carroll KCMG | |
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Timi Kara | |
Carroll c. 1914 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Eastern Maori | |
| In office 1887–1893 | |
| Preceded by | Wi Pere |
| Succeeded by | Wi Pere |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waiapu | |
| In office 1893–1908 | |
| Preceded by | New electorate |
| Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Gisborne | |
| In office 1908–1919 | |
| Preceded by | New electorate |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Lysnar |
| Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 2 September 1921 – 18 February 1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1857 Wairoa, New Zealand |
| Died | 18 October 1926 (aged 69) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Political party | Independent Liberal |
| Spouse | Heni Materoa Carroll |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Battles/wars | Te Kooti's War |
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