Maiana (constituency)
Maiana is a parliamentary constituency electing two representatives to the House of Assembly of Kiribati. It encompasses the atoll of the same name in the Gilbert Islands.
The Maiana constituency has existed since the First Parliament in 1979. At that time, it elected only one representative. Its inaugural MP was Bwebwetaake Areieta. [1]
Currently, it is the constituency of the present President of Kiribati, Dr Anote Tong.[2]
Members of Parliament by year
The following MPs have represented Maiana in the House of Assembly, since the seat was created in 1979.[3]
| Election | MPs |
|---|---|
| 1979 | Bwebwetaake Areieta |
| 1982 | Rotaria Ataia |
| 1983 | Ioteba Tamuera |
| 1987 | Terakoro Ruaia |
| 1991 | Rotaria Ataia |
| 1994 | Remuera Tateraka |
| 1998 | Anote Tong and Moteti Kakoroa |
| 2003 | Anote Tong and Teiwaki Areieta |
| 2007 | Anote Tong and Teiwaki Areieta |
References
- ↑ "Members of Parliament (1979 -1982)", House of Assembly of Kiribati
- ↑ "Members of the Parliament of Kiribati for the Ninth Parliament", House of Assembly of Kiribati
- ↑ "Members", House of Assembly of Kiribati
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