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.
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]
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1978 | 38th | Taupo | National | ||
In1971 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.
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