Mōkena Kōhere
New Zealand tribal leader
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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.[1] He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from his appointment on 11 October 1872 until his resignation on 25 April 1887.[2] Rēweti Kōhere and Hēnare Kōhere were his grandsons. Mokena Kohere Street in Manakau, Horowhenua, is named for him.
Born1812
Died4 March 1894
OccupationsAssessor, politician
SpouseMarara Hinekukurangi
Mōkena Kōhere | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1812 |
| Died | 4 March 1894 |
| Occupations | Assessor, politician |
| Spouse | Marara Hinekukurangi |
| Relatives | Rēweti Kōhere (grandson) Hēnare Kōhere (grandson) Reverend Canon Poihipi Kōhere (grandson) |
