James Henare

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1911 –

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Who is James Henare?

Sir James Clendon Tau Henare, KBE DSO was a New Zealand tribal leader, military leader, farmer and community leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāpuhi iwi. He was born in Motatau, Northland, New Zealand, the son of Taurekareka Henare. He stood for Parliament for the National Party in the Northern Maori electorate on several occasions: 1946, 1949, 1951, 1963, and the 1963 by-election.

Tau Henare who retired from Parliament in 2014 is his great-nephew.

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Born
Nov 18, 1911
Also known as
  • James Clendon Tau Henare

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on July 23, 2013

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