Mr Maitu Karora, of Auckland, KSM for services to the Cook Islands community
Maitu Karora was President of the Enuamanu-Atiu Nui Maruarua Society, established to fundraise for a community hall in Mangere, to provide a space for the Atiu, Cook Islands community. He has held MIT Leadership courses for the community and has supported Te Wananga o Aotearoa to host tertiary courses. He was an inaugural judge of the Cook Islands stage at PolyFest. He has supported several colleges. He coordinated fundraising for the Red Cross following the Christchurch earthquake. Mr Karora is a composer and musician and is supporting the Atiu Arts Group with their performance at Te Maeva Nui Festival.