Ratu Joni Cure Mataitini (13 April 1865 – 13 June 1934) was a Fijian chief, civil servant and politician.
Biography
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]