Joseph Hodgens (5 January 1887 – 12 January 1955) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

Biography

He represented the Manawatu electorate of

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, to 1946 when he retired due to the failing health of his wife. Born in Waimea South,

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, Hodgens was a builder, Secretary of the Carpenters Union, and served on the Palmerston North Borough Council (1919–1921; 1923–1944). He was a cousin of Pat Hickey. Hodgens died in Palmerston North in 1955 and was buried in Terrace End Cemetery.

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1887 births 1955 deaths New Zealand Labour Party MPs Deputy mayors of places in New Zealand Local politicians in New Zealand New Zealand trade unionists People from the Tasman District Unsuccessful candidates in the 1922 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1931 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1951 New Zealand general election Burials at Terrace End Cemetery Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand MPs for North Island electorates Wellington Harbour Board members {{NZLabour-politician-stub