Haare Williams
Sir Haare Mahanga Te Wehinga Williams KNZM JP is a New Zealand educator, broadcaster and writer. He is described as a pioneer in Māori broadcasting, credited for his role in establishing a joint venture between Aotearoa Radio and the South Seas Film and Television School.
Sir Haare Williams | |
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Williams in 2017 | |
| Born | Mahanga Te Wehinga Williams |
| Relatives | Arena Williams (daughter) |
In 1992 he stood for the Labour Party nomination for the seat of Western Hutt ahead of the 1993 election, but lost out to regional councillor and former All Black Ken Gray.
In the 2018 New Year Honours, Williams was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Māori, the arts and education. He was promoted to Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Māori, literature and education, in the 2023 New Year Honours.
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