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Te Kooti (1831-1893), a warrior chief, was one of the greatest of the Maori leaders during the New Zealand Wars. See more »

Ballance, John

Ballance, John (1839-1893), was prime minister of New Zealand from 1891 to 1893.

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Birch, William

Birch, William (1934-...), was a member of New Zealand's Parliament for 27 years.

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Blundell, Sir Denis

Blundell, Sir Denis (1907-1984), was a distinguished New Zealand lawyer, sportsman, soldier, and diplomat.

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Bolger, Jim

Bolger, Jim (1935-...), served as prime minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997.

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Buck, Sir Peter

Buck, Sir Peter (1880-1951), was a Maori leader and anthropologist.

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Clark, Helen Elizabeth

Clark, Helen Elizabeth (1950-...), became prime minister of New Zealand in 1999.

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Cooper, Dame Whina

Cooper, Dame Whina (1895?-1994), was a community leader and campaigner for the rights of the Maori people of New Zealand.

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Domett, Alfred

Domett, Alfred (1811-1887), a politician and poet, was premier of New Zealand in 1862 and 1863.

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Forbes, George

Forbes, George (1869-1947), was the prime minister of New Zealand in 1930 as leader of the United Party and also in 1931 during the coalition administration that followed the election.

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Fox, Sir William

Fox, Sir William (1812-1893), was premier of New Zealand four times.

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Fraser, Peter

Fraser, Peter (1884-1950), was prime minister of New Zealand from 1940 to 1948.

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Henare, Tau

Henare, Tau (1960-...), a Maori political leader, served in New Zealand's Parliament from 1993 to 1999.

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Hobson, William

Hobson, William (1793-1842), was the first governor of New Zealand.

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Holland, Sir Sidney

Holland, Sir Sidney (1893-1961), was prime minister of New Zealand from 1949 to 1957.

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Holyoake, Sir Keith Jacka

Holyoake, HOH lee ohk, Sir Keith Jacka (1904-1983), served as prime minister of New Zealand from 1960 to 1972.

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Hone Heke Pokai

Hone Heke Pokai (1810?-1850) was a famous Maori chief whose dislike of British rule led to the first of the New Zealand Wars.

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Hongi Hika

Hongi Hika (1777-1828), a famous Maori chief and warrior, was head of the Ngapuhi tribe in the early 1800's.

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Kirk, Norman Eric

Kirk, Norman Eric (1923-1974), was a prime minister of New Zealand from 1972 until his death in 1974.

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