Tamihere is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • David Tamihere (born 1953), New Zealand convicted criminal and murderer
  • Don Tamihere (born 1972), New Zealand Anglican bishop
  • John Tamihere (born 1959), New Zealand politician and brother of David Tamihere
  • Regan Tamihere (born 1984), New Zealand former professional rugby union player and nephew of David and John Tamihere