Charles Harris Burnett

Charles Harris Burnett (24 June 1875 – 7 January 1947) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

Early life and family Born on his parents' farm at Fordell near Wanganui on 24 June 1875, Burnett was the son of Cornelius Burnett, a barrister and solicitor, and Lily Marion Burnett (née Harris). He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School, and went farming when he was 16 years old, going on to farm on the property where he was born for 25 years. and the couple went on to have four children. However, the election was cancelled due to World War II.

Later life and death Burnett remained in the Tauranga district, and died there on 7 January 1947. He was buried at Tauranga Public Anglican Cemetery. His widow, Helen Burnett, died in 1964.