Kau Mapu
Kau Mapu (died 20 November 1979) was a Cook Islands chief, civil servant and politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly between 1958 and 1965.
Kau Mapu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1965 | |
| Constituency | Aitutaki |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 20 November 1979 (age 72) Aitutaki, Cook Islands |
Biography
Mapu was descended from several Ariki families and held the title Tearikivao Putokotoko Pareraka Mataiapo.[1] He was a civil servant, working in the Public Works department.[1] In 1958 he was elected to the new Legislative Assembly as a representative of Aitutaki Island Council. He was re-elected in 1961, but the Island Council seats were abolished at the 1965 elections.
He died at his home in Aitutaki in November 1979 at the age of 72.[1]
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