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2 Jewish New Zealanders honored by Queen Elizabeth

John Barnett recognized for his services to New Zealand's film and television industry, while Holocaust survivor Bob Narev honored for his contribution to education and the community.

by  JNS and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  01-06-2020 13:05
Last modified: 01-06-2020 14:32
2 Jewish New Zealanders honored by Queen ElizabethWPA Pool/Getty Images/Toby Melville

Queen Elizabeth II delivers the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on Oct. 14, 2019 | Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images/Toby Melville

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Two members of the Jewish community in Auckland, New Zealand, were chosen by Queen Elizabeth II to join the United Kingdom's annual list of New Year Honours, announced last week.

Published by the country's Cabinet Office, it recognizes Britons for excellence in fields ranging from art, athletics, science, politics, and more.

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John Barnett of Auckland was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition for his services in the film and television industry. He previously was awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Barnett told JTA the honor is "an affirmation of the growth and importance of a New Zealand screen industry, telling stories about us, for us, and opening up these stories to the rest of the world." He noted that his Jewish heritage is "a strong factor in the selection and presentation of a number of the stories I've been involved in."

Bob Narev, a German Jewish Holocaust survivor, was honored as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to the community and education.

The former lawyer and his wife, Freda, who is also a Holocaust survivor, have been educators for the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand for 17 years, teaching thousands of New Zealand students and adult groups about racism, prejudice, and bigotry. In 1999, Bob Narev was named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Dozens of British Holocaust survivors were also being honored "for services to Holocaust Education."

The list of honors is published biannually – once on New Year's Day and then again for the Queen's birthday.

Reprinted with permission from JNS.org.

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