About Henare Matua
Lived 1838 – 1894 (aged 55–56). Henare Matua was a New Zealand politician.
Henare Matua (–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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henare Matua?
Ngati Kahungunu leader, reformer, politician
When was Henare Matua born?
Henare Matua was born in 1838.
When did Henare Matua die?
Henare Matua died in 1894.
What was Henare Matua's occupation?
Henare Matua was a politician.
What nationality was Henare Matua?
Henare Matua was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henare Matua. https://biography.guide/henare-matua/
MLA: "Henare Matua." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henare-matua/.
Chicago: "Henare Matua." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henare-matua/.
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