Reedy, Hanara Tangiawha (Arnold) Biography 1971

REEDY, Hanara Tangiawha (Arnold)
OBE (Officer of the British Empire)
Farmer, Williams and Kettle Company Limited, Ruatoria, 45 Wildish Street, Gisborne
Born: Whareponga, Waipiro Bay, East Coast, 16-8-1903, son of John Marshall Reedy; married
23-12-1926 Ruby Tuakana, daughter of Prince Whanui White; four sons, six daughters
Education: Napier Boys’ High School, Gisborne Boys’ High School; 1st XV Napier, Gisborne;
Chairman for several years East Coast Rugby Union; chairman Horouta Tribal Executive Committee 1956-70; member New Zealand Maori Council; member East Cape Forestry Steering Committee 1970; served on Royal Committee on Surplus Lands of Crown and other committees with the late Right Honourable Sir Michael Myers; ANZ (Australia New Zealand) delegate to United Nations Assembly 1949 with Sir Carl Berendson
War service: 2nd World War, captain 28th Maori Battalion, captured Crete
Recreation: tennis, Bridge
Private address: 45 Wildish Street, Gisborne