Background
Puna, Ngereteina was born on August 10, 1938 in Reureu, Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Son of Tuakeu Manuela and Tipoki Puna.
Puna, Ngereteina was born on August 10, 1938 in Reureu, Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Son of Tuakeu Manuela and Tipoki Puna.
Diploma, Ardmore Teachers College, 1958. Bachelor in Education, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1972.
Teacher, various schools, Auckland teacher, various schools, Rarotonga and Aitutaki, Cook Islands teacher, Araura College chief inspector schools, Government Cook Islands, Rarotonga, 1973-1975; secretary education, Government Cook Islands, Rarotonga, 1975; Member of Parliament, Government Cook Islands, since 1978; minister education, corrective services, public service, relations advisory county, health, Government Cook Islands, 1989-1993; minister education, cultural development and legislation services, Government Cook Islands, Rarotonga, since 1994. Leader House, 1984; member Executive Committee The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
Member Cook Islands Body Building Association.
Married Jackie Cecil. Children: May Teau, Jimmy, June, Jacqueline, John, Teura, Stephanie, Tarita, Tuakeu.