Joni Mataitini

Mataitini was born into a family of chiefs,^[1] and was educated by Joseph Waterhouse.^[2] He began working in the civil service in 1890, initially as a clerk to the Chief Medical Officer, before becoming an Inspector of Police in 1898.^[1] In 1904 he succeeded to the title of Roko Tui of Rewa. He returned to working in the medical service in 1913.^[1]

On 2 June 1924 Mataitini was appointed a nominated member of the Legislative Council. Later in the year he became Assistant to the Native Lands Commissioner. In 1926 he joined the Great Council of Chiefs.^[1]

Mataitini retired from his posts in August 1931. He died on 13 June 1934.^[1]