Maiana (constituency)
Maiana is a electing two representatives to the House of Assembly of Kiribati. It encompasses the atoll of the same name in the Gilbert Islands.
The Maiana constituency has existed since the First Parliament in 1979. At that time, it elected only one representative. Its inaugural MP was Bwebwetake Areieta.[1]
Currently, it is the constituency of the present President of Kiribati, Dr Anote Tong.[2]
Members of Parliament by year[]
The following MPs have represented Maiana in the House of Assembly, since the seat was created in 1979.[3]
| Election | MPs |
|---|---|
| 1967 | |
| 1971 | Bwebwetake Areieta |
| 1974 | Bwebwetake Areieta |
| 1978 | Bwebwetake Areieta |
| 1982 | |
| 1983 | |
| 1987 | |
| 1991 | Rotaria Ataia |
| 1994 | |
| 1998 | Anote Tong and |
| 2003 | Anote Tong and |
| 2007 | Anote Tong and Teiwaki Areieta |
References[]
- ^ "Members of Parliament (1979 -1982)", House of Assembly of Kiribati
- ^ "Members of the Parliament of Kiribati for the Ninth Parliament" Archived 2010-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, House of Assembly of Kiribati
- ^ "Members" Archived 2010-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, House of Assembly of Kiribati
Categories:
- Kiribati parliamentary constituencies
- 1979 establishments in Kiribati
- Constituencies established in 1979