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Bill Barrett (Māori leader)

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William Daniel Barrett (27 October 1878–1953) was a New Zealand tribal leader, land court agent and trust board secretary. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngai Tahu (South Island) iwi. He was born in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand on 27 October 1878.[1]

He stood as an Independent candidate in the 1922 by-election for the Southern Maori electorate.

References

  1. ^ Reriti-Crofts, Aroha H. "William Daniel Barrett". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)