Te Pūoho Kātene is a New Zealand Labour Party–affiliated figure who has stood as a candidate for the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate [15][11].
Kātene studied at Victoria University of Wellington [9] and later attended Stanford Business School, where he is confirmed to have studied [7][8]. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, which is understood to have supported his postgraduate study [12][13].
In terms of recognition and leadership programmes, Kātene participated in the Obama Foundation Leaders Asia-Pacific programme in 2019 and has been identified as an Obama Foundation Leader for the Asia-Pacific region, according to a single reputable secondary source [2][4][14].
Prior to his political candidacy, Kātene held a role as Māori Investment Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, according to a single reputable secondary source [1]. He also served as Kaihautū (Executive Director) of Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust, a position he is reported to have taken up from 7 December 2020, according to a single reputable secondary source [10].
Kātene has held a number of civic and governance roles. According to single reputable secondary sources, these include serving as an Independent Director of Wakatū Incorporation [3], a Trustee of Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) Foundation [5], and a Trustee of Ākina Foundation [6].