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Claude Anaru

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Karauria Tiweka Anaru OBE JP (2 June 1901–30 October 1977), often known as Claude Anaru, was a New Zealand interpreter, law clerk, local politician and community leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi. He was born in Raukokore, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on 2 June 1901.[1]

In the 1957 Queen's Birthday Honours, Anaru was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the Māori people.[2]

References

  1. ^ Anaru, Sidney Takimoana. "Karauria Tiweka Anaru". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  2. ^ "No. 41091". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 13 June 1957. p. 3412.