Henare Kohere


Henare Mokena Kohere was a New Zealand farmer and soldier. Of Māori, English and French descent, he identified with the Ngati Porou iwi. He was born in Te Araroa, East Coast, New Zealand on 10 March 1880. His parents were Hone Hiki Kohere and Henerata Bristow, and his grandfather was Mokena Kohere. His eldest brother was Reweti Tuhorouta Kohere.