Arapeta Awatere

Arapeta Awatere
Arapeta Awatere
Born	25 April 1910; Tūpāroa, Gisborne District, New Zealand
Died	6 March 1976 (aged 65); Mount Eden Prison, Auckland, New Zealand
Allegiance	New Zealand
Service/branch	New Zealand Military Forces
Years of service	1928–c.1945
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Commands held	Māori Battalion (1944–45)
Battles/wars	Second World War North African Campaign; Second Battle of El Alamein; Italian Campaign;
Awards	Distinguished Service Order; Military Cross

Arapeta Marukitepua Pitapitanuiarangi Awatere DSO, MC (25 April 1910 – 6 March 1976) was a New Zealand interpreter, military leader, maori welfare officer, and local politician. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Porou iwi (tribe). He served in the Māori Battalion, including a period as its commander, during the Second World War. He is the father of the former member of parliament Donna Awatere Huata.

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