Henare Matua Explained

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 for, coming second (not third). He was seen by some as the "Government candidate" and a leader of the "Repudiation" faction.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eastern Maori Election . Waka Maori . 19 July 1879 .
2. Web site: Eastern Maori Election . New Zealand Times . 15 July 1879 .