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]
Political career[]
Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1975–1978 | 38th | Taupo | National |
In 1971 La Varis stood unsuccessfully for the Auckland City Council.[2] 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.[3] Due to ill health he did not stand for re-election in the 1978 election.
Notes[]
- ^ Gustafson 1986, p. 326.
- ^ "Declaration of Result of Election". The New Zealand Herald. 22 October 1971. p. 11.
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- 1932 births
- 1986 deaths
- New Zealand National Party MPs
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 1972 New Zealand general election
- Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives
- New Zealand MPs for North Island electorates
- People from Auckland
- People educated at King's College, Auckland
- New Zealand National Party politician stubs