1.MARAKEI BRIEF BACKGROUND

Marakei is a small atoll in the North Gilbert Islands. It consists of a central lagoon with numerous deep basins, surrounded by two large islands separated by two narrow channels. The atoll covers approximately 40 square kilometres (15 sq mi).

Marakei's total land area is 14.13 square kilometres (5.46 sq mi). A 26-kilometre (16 mi.) road circles the island. Its length, from the airport, across the lagoon to Teraereke at the island's southern portion, is 9.93 kilometres (6.17 mi). Its greatest width is at the village of Rawannawi, and narrowest width at Temotu on the island's western side. It is one of only two islands in Kiribati that encircles its lagoon. The Marakei lagoon contains salt water and is deep in some areas, but not tidal. Two narrow channels, Baretoa Pass and Raweta Pass, link the lagoon with the sea and are not navigable at low tide.

2. MARAKEI COUNCIL ESTABLISHMENT

Marakei Island Council was established on 29th November 1967 by Valdemar Jens Anderson R/Commissioner.

3. MARAKEI WARDS

Marakei consists of 8 wards:

  1. Temotu
  2. Raweai
  3. Tekaran
  4. Bainuna
  5. Norauea
  6. Tekuanga
  7. Antaai
  8. Rawannawi

4. ELECTED COUNCILORS 2025 - 2026

Marakei councilors for 2025 - 2026 consists of 8 councilors. The Mayor and 7 councilors.

     Name:                                                            Wards:

  1. Mayor  Mawanei Atannara                  Rawannawi Maiaki
  2. Councilor - Rourou Maneateaba       Temotu  
  3. Councilor - Tekantekai Timata          Raweai
  4. Councilor - Itiaua Ititaake                   Tekarakan
  5. Councilor - Teniko Robou                    Tekarakan
  6. Councilor - Tiotaake Natan                 Bainuna
  7. Councilor - Bukataake Teata              Norauea
  8. Councilor - Tewenteiti Temango       Norauea
  9. Councilor - Beiaruru Teieka                Tekuanga
  10. Councilor - Iviane Ieremia                   Antaai
  11. Councilor - Tamwaiti Tebeata            Rawannawi Meang
  12. Councilor - Tiriwetite Kawabure       Rawannawi Meang
  13. Councilor - Tonganibeia Rurutaake  Rawannawi Meang
  14. Councilor - Nenetaake Nimaatu        Rawannawi Maiaki
  15. Councilor - Tekai Teeman                    Rawannawi Maiaki

5. SPECIAL MEMBER

Marakei special member for the council for 2025 - 2026 is only one which is Te Unimwaane.

6. EX-OFFICAILS MEMBERS

Ex-Officials from Makin Island Councils consist of 2 which are the Honorable Minister Ruateki Tekaiara, and Honorable Moannata Ietaake

For this record, the total number of Full Council Members is 21 from the 8 villages of Marakei.

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