MÃ Âkena KÃ Âhere (1812 – 4 March 1894) was a New Zealand tribal leader, assessor and politician. Of MÃÂori descent, he identified with the NgÃÂti Porou iwi. He was born in Rangitukia, East Coast, New Zealand. He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from his appointment on 11 October 1872 until his resignation on 25 April 1887. RÃÂweti KÃ Âhere and HÃÂnare KÃ Âhere were his grandsons. Mokena Kohere Street in Manakau, Horowhenua, is named for him.