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. 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 1894 births 1989 deaths People from the Northland Region New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players Northland rugby union players Rugby union flankers Māori All Blacks players Rugby union players from Rotorua