Mōkena Kōhere | |
Birth Date: | 1812 |
Spouse: | Marara Hinekukurangi |
Relatives: | Rēweti Kōhere (grandson) Hēnare Kōhere (grandson) Reverend Canon Poihipi Kōhere (grandson) |
Occupation: | Assessor, politician |
Nationality: | Maori |
Mōkena Kōhere (1812 - 4 March 1894) was a New Zealand tribal leader, assessor and politician. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Porou iwi. He was born in Rangitukia, East Coast, New Zealand. He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from his appointment on 11 October 1872 until his resignation on 25 April 1887.[1] Rēweti Kōhere and Hēnare Kōhere were his grandsons. Mokena Kohere Street in Manakau, Horowhenua, is named for him.
. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 . Guy Scholefield . 3rd . First ed. published 1913 . 1950 . Govt. Printer . Wellington . 79.