Sani Elia Lagigietama Lakatani

Background

Lakatani, Sani Elia Lagigietama was born on June 4, 1936 in Alofi, Niue Island. Son of Togialele Lakatani Sionetama and Manogitoehetau Mai (Latitu) Lakatani.

Education

Student, New Zealand Military Academy.

Career

Commissioned, New Zealand Regular Army, 1958; advanced through grades to sergeant, New Zealand Regular Army various positions, New Zealand Regular Army retired, New Zealand Regular Army, 1978; traffic and security officer, Auckland (New Zealand) Harbour Board, 1981-1986; private practice, Niue Island, 1979-1981, 87-89; minister of finance, Government of Niue Island, Alofi, since 1990.

Achievements

• Sani Elia Lagigietama Lakatani has been listed as a noteworthy Niue Island government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Niue Golf and Sports Club (president 1992-1993).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, walking, darts, bowls.

Connections

Married Betty Lauaki Viva, January 21, 1966. Children: Gaylene, Christopher, Maxwell.

Father:

Togialele Lakatani Sionetama Lakatani

Mother:

Manogitoehetau Mai (Latitu) Lakatani

Spouse:

Betty Lauaki Viva

child:

Christopher Lakatani

child:

Maxwell Lakatani

child:

Gaylene Lakatani