Pei Te Hurinui Jones | |
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 Pei Te Hurinui Jones, circa 1930 | |
| Born | 9 September 1898 |
| Died | 7 May 1976 (aged 77) |
| Occupation(s) | Political leader, writer, genealogist, historian |
| Notable work | Ngā Mōteatea Nga Iwi o Tainui |
| Political party | New Zealand National Party |
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| Parent(s) | David Lewis (father); Pare Te Kōrae (mother); Te Hurinui Te Wano (foster-father) |
| Relatives | Michael Rotohiko Jones (brother) |
Pei Te Hurinui Jones OBE (9 September 1898 – 7 May 1976) was a Māori political leader, writer, genealogist, and historian. As a leader of the Tainui tribal confederation and of the Māori King Movement, he participated in negotiations with the New Zealand Government, seeking compensation for land seizures, served on several boards, and authored a number of works in Māori and English, including the first history of the Tainui people.