Ray La Varis

Ramon John ' La Varis' 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. In 1975, he married Christine Brewer who would serve five terms on the Taupō District Council from 1995 to 2010.

Political career

In 1971 La Varis stood unsuccessfully for the Auckland City Council. He contested the Waitemata electorate in, finishing second to Michael Bassett.
He represented the Taupo electorate from the, when he defeated Labour's Jack Ridley. Due to ill health he did not stand for re-election in the and Ridley recaptured the electorate.