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.[1][2]

Sir Haare Williams

KNZM JP
Williams in 2017
Born
Mahanga Te Wehinga Williams
FamilyArena 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.[3][4]

Williams (left), after his investiture as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the governor-general, Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House, Wellington, on 30 May 2023

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.[5] 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.[6]

References
  1. "New Māori knight Sir Haare Williams a long-time champion of te reo and education". The New Zealand Herald. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  2. "New knight Sir Haare Williams a champion of te reo and education". RNZ News. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. Edwards, Brent (27 August 1992). "Mallard tipped for Pencarrow selection". The Evening Post. p. 3.
  4. Edwards, Brent (1 September 1992). "Gray goes for Western Hutt". The Evening Post. p. 3.
  5. "New Year honours list 2018". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  6. McDonald, Kelvin (31 December 2022). "Sir Haare Williams: services to Māori, literature and education recognised with knighthood". Te Ao Māori News. Retrieved 10 January 2023.


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