Ray La Varis

Ramon John (Ray) La Varis (also known as Del La Varis; 19 February 1932 – 14 December 1986) was an importer in Auckland, New Zealand, and a politician of the National Party.

Early years

La Varis was born in Auckland in 1932. He received his education at King's School and King's College.[1] In 1975, he married Christine Brewer (later known as Christine McElwee) who would serve five terms on the Taupō District Council from 1995 to 2010.[2]

Political career
New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1975–1978 38th Taupo National

In 1971 La Varis stood unsuccessfully for the Auckland City Council.[3] He contested the Waitemata electorate in 1972 election, finishing second to Michael Bassett.

He represented the Taupo electorate from the 1975 election, when he defeated Labour's Jack Ridley.[4] Due to ill health he did not stand for re-election in the 1978 election and Ridley recaptured the electorate.

Notes
  1. Gustafson 1986, p. 326.
  2. Martin, Matthew (29 June 2022). "Former Taupō deputy mayor dies suddenly". Stuff. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  3. "Declaration of Result of Election". The New Zealand Herald. 22 October 1971. p. 11.
  4. Wilson 1985, p. 212.

References
  • Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years : A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. ISBN 0-474-00177-6.
  • Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840–1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.


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