Charles Bennett (high commissioner)
Sir Charles Moihi Te Arawaka Bennett DSO PMN (27 July 1913 – 26 November 1998) was a New Zealand broadcaster, military leader, public servant, and high commissioner to the Federation of Malaya (1959–1963). Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Pikiao and Ngati Whakaue iwi.
Sir Charles Bennett DSO PMN | |
|---|---|
| 23rd President of the Labour Party | |
| In office 8 May 1973 – 11 May 1976 | |
| Vice President | Eddie Isbey Gerald O'Brien |
| Preceded by | Bill Rowling |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Faulkner |
| 2nd High Commissioner to Malaya | |
| In office 30 January 1959 – 21 May 1963 | |
| Prime Minister | Walter Nash Keith Holyoake |
| Preceded by | Foss Shanahan |
| Succeeded by | Hunter Wade |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1913 Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Died | 26 November 1998 (aged 85) Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Relatives | Frederick Bennett (father) Manuhuia Bennett (brother) |
| Alma mater | Canterbury University College |
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