Wiremu Heke

Wiremu Rika Heke (3 October 1894 – 30 November 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Heke represented North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1929 tour of Australia. He played six matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]

Wiremu Heke

Birth name	Wiremu Rika Heke
Date of birth	3 October 1894
Place of birth	Mangakahia, New Zealand
Date of death	30 November 1989 (aged 95)
Place of death	Rotorua, New Zealand
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	90 kg (200 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward All Black No. 364 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1924–30 North Auckland 17 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1926–28 1929 New Zealand Māori New Zealand 48 3 (0)

Following the death of Beethoven Algar two days before his own death, Heke briefly held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Bill Heke". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 September 2014.