John Operator Tiakia

John Operator Tiakia is a Niuean politician and former member of the Niue Assembly. He is the father of MP Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga.[1]

John Operator Tiakia
Member of the Niuean Parliament
for Lakepa
In office
30 May 2020 – 29 April 2023
Succeeded byRhonda Tiakia Tomailuga
Member of the Niuean Parliament
for Lakepa
In office
23 February 1996 – 30 April 2005
Preceded byHalene Kupa Magatogia
Succeeded byHalene Kupa Magatogia

Tiakia worked as a civil servant for the Department of Public Works.[2] He was elected to the Niue Assembly at the 1996 Niuean general election, and served as MP for Lakepa until 2005.[2] After leaving parliament he was appointed Public Service Commissioner.[2] Following the 2011 election he was unsuccessfully nominated by opposition MP Terry Coe for the position of Speaker.[3]

He was re-elected at the 2020 election. In February 2022 he was appointed as Member Assisting the Minister of Infrastructure.[2] He retired at the 2023 election,[4] and was succeeded in his seat by his daughter, Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga.[1]

References
  1. Esther Pavihi (2 May 2023). "Lakepa elects 34 year old Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga as their representative to the 18th Niue Legislative Assembly". TV Niue. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  2. Esther Pavihi (17 February 2022). "MP for Lakepa John Operator Tiakia appointed as MAM- Member Assisting the Minister of Infrastructure". TV Niue. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  3. "Niue MP says former Premier likely to have numbers to form new govt". RNZ. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. Sariah Magaoa (14 April 2023). "Six members announce retirement from politics in the lead up to the general elections 2023". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 May 2023.


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