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Biography: Hēnare, James Clendon Tau

Henare speaking as a candidate during the 1949 election

Hear James Henare speak on radio as the National candidate for Northern Maori in the 1949 election. He speaks in Maori and English, defending his opposition to Labour's policies. (8 min 6 sec)

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Reference: D3771

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Puna McConnell and Robin C. McConnell. 'Hēnare, James Clendon Tau', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 2000. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/speech/190/henare-speaking-as-a-candidate-during-the-1949-election (accessed 8 July 2026).