Age, Biography and Wiki
Rana Waitai (Rana Donald Waitai) was born on 26 November, 1942 in Wanganui, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician (1942–2021). Discover Rana Waitai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Rana Donald Waitai |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
26 November 1942 |
| Birthday |
26 November |
| Birthplace |
Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
8 May, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 26 November.
He is a member of famous politician with the age 78 years old group.
Rana Waitai Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Rana Waitai height not available right now. We will update Rana Waitai's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Rana Waitai Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rana Waitai worth at the age of 78 years old? Rana Waitai’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Rana Waitai's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Rana Waitai Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
His father was Te Rangi Koroingo Te Oreore Waitai (August 1912 – 1989) born and died in Lower Hutt.
His mother was Mavis Lillian Waitai (née Winduss) (May 1912 – 1997) born in Nelson and died in Lower Hutt.
Rana Donald Waitai (26 November 1942 – 8 May 2021) was a New Zealand politician and lawyer.
Following his secondary schooling at Wanganui Technical College, (now Whanganui City College), Waitai was a freezing worker at Wanganui in 1961, a Bushman in 1961 at Karioi and also a factory worker.
He later became a trainee probation officer at Wellington and in 1965 joined the New Zealand Police.
Rana Waitai was the partner of Te Aroha Ann Ruru Stanton from 1966 to 1995 and they had four daughters.
Waitai was involved in the New Zealand National Party between 1973 and 1992, quitting after a dispute with then Prime Minister, Jim Bolger.
In 1979 Waitai was the Duty Inspector at Police National Headquarters when Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed on Erebus.
He rang Chief Superintendent Brian Davies who was at home in the evening: "We seem to have a small problem.... We have lost a DC-10 sir."
He retired from the Police at the rank of Superintendent after 31 years when he was elected to Parliament.
After leaving Parliament Waitai trained as a lawyer and worked as a barrister and solicitor in Whanganui.
He was a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives representing Te Puku o Te Whenua, for the New Zealand First Party and Mauri Pacific Party from 1996 to 1999.
He later served as a member of the Wanganui District Council.
Waitai was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 election as New Zealand First MP for the Māori electorate of Te Puku O Te Whenua as one of the Tight Five, having previously stood for the Gisborne seat.
In 1998, when New Zealand First splintered, Waitai was one of the eight MPs who left the party.
He eventually joined with four other MPs to form the Mauri Pacific party.
In the 1999 election, he stood in the electorate and was ranked fourth on Mauri Pacific's list, but the party failed to win any seats.
He rejoined the National Party in 2000.
In 2005, Waitai attempted to re-enter politics as a by-election candidate for the Wanganui District Council.
Although soundly defeated at that attempt, he subsequently was successful in the 2007 New Zealand local elections and was elected to both the district council and the Whanganui district health board.
He was deputy chairman of the council's Harbour and Maori committees.
He was not successful in gaining re-election to the council in 2010, 2013 or 2014.
Waitai died in Whanganui on 8 May 2021.
