Henare Matua
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Henare Matua (c.1838–1894) was a New Zealand tribal leader, reformer and politician. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Kahungunu iwi. He was born in Nukutaurua, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
He stood in the 1879 by-election for Eastern Maori, coming second (not third). He was seen by some as the "Government candidate" and a leader of the "Repudiation" faction.
References
- ^ Ballara, Angela. "Henare Matua". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Eastern Maori Election". Waka Maori. 19 July 1879.
- ^ "Eastern Maori Election". New Zealand Times. 15 July 1879.
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