Bertram Stevens in 1906 gives this biographical summary:
Born in Co. Down, Ireland, 6th August, 1869; son of Rev. W. Wright, author of "The Brontes in Ireland", etc. Arrived in New Zealand, 1887. Entered Congregational Ministry, 1898. Now stationed at Nelson, N.Z.
Wright published four volumes of poetry and went on to edit the poems of Henry Lawson.