Ramon John (Ray) La Varis (also known as Del La Varis; 19 February 1932 – 14 December 1986) was an importer in

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, 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. In 1975, he married

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(later known as Christine McElwee) who would serve five terms on the Taupō District Council from 1995 to 2010.

Political career

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La Varis stood unsuccessfully for the

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. He contested the Waitemata electorate in , finishing second to

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. He represented the Taupo electorate from the , when he defeated

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's Jack Ridley. Due to ill health he did not stand for re-election in the and Ridley recaptured the electorate.

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* * 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 {{NZNational-politician-stub