Rana Waitai
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Rana Waitai | |
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![]() Waitai in Whanganui 2016 | |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Te Puku O Te Whenua | |
In office 1996–1999 | |
Majority | 2,386 (30.69%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Rana Donald Waitai 26 November 1942 Wanganui, New Zealand |
Died | 8 May 2021 Whanganui, New Zealand | (aged 78)
Political party | National (1973–1992, 2000–?) NZ First (1993–1998) Mauri Pacific (1998–1999) |
Domestic partner | Te Aroha Ann Ruru Stanton (separated) |
Children | 4 |
Rana Donald Waitai (26 November 1942 – 8 May 2021) was a New Zealand politician and lawyer. He was a member of the
Early years
His father was Te Rangi Koroingo Te Oreore Waitai (August 1912 – 1989) born and died in Lower Hutt. His mother was Mavis Lillian Waitai (née Winduss) (May 1912 – 1997) born in Nelson and died in Lower Hutt.[citation needed]
Rana Waitai was the partner of Te Aroha Ann Ruru Stanton from 1966 to 1995 and they had four daughters.[citation needed]
Career
Following his secondary schooling at
After leaving Parliament Waitai trained as a lawyer and worked as a barrister and solicitor in Whanganui.[citation needed]
Political career
Waitai was involved in the New Zealand National Party between 1973 and 1992, quitting after a dispute with then Prime Minister, Jim Bolger. He rejoined the National Party in 2000.[2]
In 1992 he stood for Mayor of Wellington, despite living in Gisborne. He campaigned on improving public safety, scaling back sewage infrastructure to save on costs, promoting inner city living and giving jobs to unemployed people to convert unused office space into accommodation.[3] He finished seventh out of eleven candidates.[4]
Member of Parliament
Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
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1996–1998 | 45th | Te Puku O Te Whenua | 27 | NZ First | |
1998–1999 | Changed allegiance to: | Mauri Pacific |
Waitai was first elected to Parliament in the
Local government
In 2005, Waitai attempted to re-enter politics as a by-election candidate for the
Death
Waitai died in Whanganui on 8 May 2021.[9][10]
References
- ^ Whiteout by Michael Guy, page 99 (Martinborough NZ 1980, Alister Taylor)
- ^ Young, Audrey (19 August 2000). "National's waka nets Waitai". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ "Wellington City Mayoral Candidates". The Evening Post. 1 October 1992. p. 17.
- ^ "Declaration of Results of Elections - City of Wellington - Mayor". The Evening Post. 17 October 1992. p. 39.
- ^ "Candidate vote details – Whanganui". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "WANGANUI ELECTS FIRST WOMAN MAYOR". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Election 2013". whanganui.govt.nz. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "By-election 2014". whanganui.govt.nz. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Obituaries – Rana Waitai". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Rana Donald Waitai obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.