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Haurongo: Laking, George Robert

Haurongo tūhonohono

Berendsen, Carl August

1890–1973

Senior public servant, diplomat

Fraser, Peter

1884–1950

Labourer, trade unionist, journalist, politician, prime minister

Holyoake, Keith Jacka

1904–1983

Farmer, orchardist, politician, prime minister, governor general

Kirk, Norman Eric

1923–1974

Stationary-engine driver, politician, prime minister

Marshall, John Ross

1912–1988

Lawyer, soldier, politician, prime minister

McIntosh, Alister Donald Miles

1906–1978

Librarian, senior public servant, diplomat

Munro, Leslie Knox

1901–1974

Lawyer, university lecturer, broadcaster, newspaper editor, diplomat, politician

Nash, Walter

1882–1968

Clerk, commercial traveller, shopkeeper, politician, prime minister

Powles, Guy Richardson

1905–1994

Lawyer, soldier, diplomat, ombudsman, race relations conciliator

Shanahan, Foss

1910–1964

Senior public servant, diplomat

Biographies that mention Laking, George Robert

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Ian McGibbon. 'Laking, George Robert', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2019. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/biographies/230969/related-biographies (accessed 4 June 2026).