Dihars, Louis (Jean Duhard) 1820-1907 (Person)

SummaryLouis Dihars was a French settler who travelled to New Zealand between 1840-1842. He was one of the first European 'pākeha' to reside in the area of Matamata. He was referred to as a 'pākeha Māori' and lived amongst the tribe of Ngāti Raukawa of which he married into. His wife was Erena Hokima pare Raukawa, daughter of rangatira Hokima Te Kupunui pare Raukawa.

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