Joe Hodgens
# Joe Hodgens

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

## Biography

He represented the Manawatu electorate of Palmerston from 1935, and from 1938 when it was renamed Palmerston North, to 1946 when he retired due to the failing health of his wife.

Born in Waimea South, Nelson, 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.

