In the 1876 election , he was one of three candidates in the Western Maori electorate .
In the 1876 election , he came last , beaten by Hoani Nahi and Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui .
In the 1876 election , he was one of three candidates in the Western Maori electorate and came last , beaten by Hoani Nahi and Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui .