| John Operator Tiakia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Niuean Parliament for Lakepa | |
| In office 30 May 2020 – 29 April 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga |
| Member of the Niuean Parliament for Lakepa | |
| In office 23 February 1996 – 30 April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Halene Kupa Magatogia |
| Succeeded by | Halene Kupa Magatogia |
John Operator Tiakia is a Niuean politician and former member of the Niue Assembly. He is the father of MP Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga.
Tiakia worked as a civil servant for the Department of Public Works. He was elected to the Niue Assembly at the 1996 Niuean general election, and served as MP for Lakepa until 2005. After leaving parliament he was appointed Public Service Commissioner. Following the 2011 election he was unsuccessfully nominated by opposition MP Terry Coe for the position of Speaker.
He was re-elected at the 2020 election. In February 2022 he was appointed as Member Assisting the Minister of Infrastructure. He retired at the 2023 election, and was succeeded in his seat by his daughter, Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga.
References
- ^ Esther Pavihi (2 May 2023). "Lakepa elects 34 year old Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga as their representative to the 18th Niue Legislative Assembly". TV Niue. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Esther Pavihi (17 February 2022). "MP for Lakepa John Operator Tiakia appointed as MAM- Member Assisting the Minister of Infrastructure". TV Niue. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- "Niue MP says former Premier likely to have numbers to form new govt". RNZ. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- Sariah Magaoa (14 April 2023). "Six members announce retirement from politics in the lead up to the general elections 2023". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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