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.

[2] 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.