About Raui Pokoati
Lived 1911 – 1981 (aged 69–70). Raui Pokoati was a politician.
Papa Raui Pokoati (1911 – 25 March 1981) was a Cook Islands politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly for his home island of Mitiaro between 1965 and 1978.
Biography Pokoati was born on Mitiaro in 1911, the son of one of the island's three Ariki.
In 1964 Pokoati was a founder member of the Cook Islands Party (CIP) and part of its central committee. establishing the Unity Party. He lost the election to David Tetava of the CIP. When Tetava's victory was annulled, Titi Tetava Ariki was elected.
He died in March 1981 in Rarotonga hospital at the age of 69, survived by his wife and nine children.
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Who was Raui Pokoati?
Cook Islands politician
When was Raui Pokoati born?
Raui Pokoati was born in 1911 in Mitiaro.
When did Raui Pokoati die?
Raui Pokoati died on 25 March 1981 in Cook Islands, Rarotonga.
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Raui Pokoati was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raui Pokoati. https://biography.guide/raui-pokoati/
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