Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena GCMG, CSI, KStJ (born 1 November 1945) was the Governor-General of Solomon Islands from 2004 to 2009.

Waena was a Member of the National Parliament for Ulawa-Ugi constituency in the Makira-Ulawa Province from 1984 to 2004.

[4] Sir Nathaniel was knighted soon after assuming office and later awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI).

On June 15, 2009, Frank Kabui was elected to succeed Waena as Governor-General.

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