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The most public face of the family today is Brian Henry, but this public profile is limited to the large pro bono legal cases that his corporate legal practice handles. He was involved as legal counsel for
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from 1931–33. He believed passionately in education, endowing in 1956 a forestry scholarship bearing his name to provide overseas training for employees of NZFP. On his death, he left a substantial Trust to the
Auckland Presbyterian Orphanages and Social Service Association. The funding provided by
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The Henry family have often been described as reserved and they continue to shun publicity. Following the hostile takeover of NZFP, the family have largely retreated from the public business community and have maintained an even lower public profile. Much of their activities are now believed to be
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The most well known member of the family is Sir David Henry KBE. He used his business success in
Auckland, which had become the commercial heart of New Zealand by the 1930s, to become involved with a range of organisations. This included the Rotary Club of Auckland, becoming its President, the Boy
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MBE JP was the embodiment of the family's views in this regard. Originally a teacher, she graduated from
Deaconess College in 1920 and devoted her life to the education and betterment of the Maori people as a missionary in the Urewera Ranges of New Zealand. She was a pioneer of indigenous issues,
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in 1973 and became a senior partner at Wilson Henry in
Auckland (now Hesketh Henry) before establishing his own practice as a barrister. He has maintained a high public profile, undertaking major litigation including the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Taxation (commonly referred to as the
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Scouts' Association, and the Young Men's
Christian Association (YMCA). He was a member of the Auckland Manufacturers’ Association, which led to his election as President of the National Manufacturers' Association. He also stood for public office and was elected a Councillor of the
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In 1936 there was substantial consolidation in the New
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and was also involved following his retirement in a number of public service roles including being
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They had originally worked as foresters and timbermillers in their homeland and, buttressed by their staunch
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In keeping with their role as one of New Zealand's largest industrialist families, the Henry's became philanthropists. Their focus on charity and giving reflected their Presbyterian faith. This continues in different guises.
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recognises the Henry family as being one of the three great Scottish industrialist families that settled in New Zealand in the 19th century. The others were the Fletchers (founders of Fletcher Construction, see
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At a time when indigenous relations in New Zealand were poor, the Henry Family were outspoken in their views of indigenous rights and pioneered relations with several tribes in Maoridom. Sister
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