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.