The Cook Islands Legislative Assembly was established on October 25th, 1957 by the New Zealand Parliament. Under the Cook Islands Amendment Act 1957 (Public Act No 103, Date of assent: 25 October 1957), the Legislative Council is reorganized by the New Zealand Parliament as the Legislative Assembly with 22 elected Members and 4 appointed Officials.
Fifteen of the Members were to be elected directly by secret ballot, and seven were to be elected by the Island Councils. The very first General Election by universal suffrage in the Cook Islands was scheduled for October 13, 1958 to elect 27 Members to the new Legislative Assembly.
The Members of Parliament are elected by secret ballot on a “first-past the post” universal suffrage system. In 1980-81, the Constitution was amended by redefining the Constituencies, thus increasing the number of Members to 24.
This was refined in 1991 where another Constituency in Rarotonga was further divided into two to reflect a 25 Members of Parliament. The status quo remained until 2003 when the Overseas Constituency that was created under the 1980-81 Constitution Amendment, was abolished.
12th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR 12TH PARLIAMENT – General elections were held on June 16 to elect 25 members for the 12th Parliament. The result was a close tussle between the Cook Islands Party led by Sir Geoffrey Henry winning 11 seats and theDemocratic Party led by Sir Terepai Maoate winning ten seats. The remaining four seats were won by the New Alliance Party led by Norman George increasing their seats from two in the last elections. This resulted in a coalition government being formed between the CIP and the New Alliance Party.
1999 – 2003 Date of Election: 16 June 1999 |
SPEAKER: | HON. NGERETEINA PUNA, O.B.E. |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
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FROM THURSDAY 29 JULY 1999 | ||
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HON. DR JOSEPH WILLIAMS | Overseas | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO (: Minister of Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of Cook Island Investment Corporation (CIIC); Minister of Cook Islands Government Property Corporation (CIGPC); Minister of Environment Services (National Heritage); Minister of Transport; Minister of Information Infrastructure; Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister of National Development Council; Minister of National Research and Development Institute. | ||
HON. NORMAN GEORGE | Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Justice; Minister of Parliamentary Services (Legislative Service); Minister of Ombudsman; Minister of Broadcasting and Communications. | ||
HON. PAPAMAMA POKINO | Oneroa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Commissioner of Banking and Commerce; Minister of Cook Islands Development Bank (CIDB); Minister of Cook Islands Saving Bank (CIDB); Minister of Cook Islands Saving Bank (CISB); Minister Responsible for Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA); Minister Responsible for Development Investment Board (DIB). | ||
HON. TEPURE TAPAITAU, Q.P.M. | Penrhyn | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Attorney General; Minister of Police; Minister of National Disaster Management; Minister of the Ministry of Outer Islands (MOID); Minister Responsible for Crown Law; Minister Responsible for Religious Advisory Council; Minister Responsible for House of Ariki and Koutu Nui. | ||
HON. TUPOU FAIREKA | Tupapa-Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Te Aponga Uira; Minister of MOWEPP (Water Supply, Survey, Building Control, Civil Engineering, Punanga Nui, Energy); Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Marine; Minister of Youth and Sports; Minister of Tourism.
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of Public Service Commissioner (Human Resource Development).
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HON. SIR GEOFFREY HENRY, K.B.E. | Takuvaine-Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Councilor of State for Foreign Affairs; Councilor of State for National Development Council (NDC); Councilor of State for National Research and Development Institute.
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FROM 17 NOVEMBER 1999 | ||
HON. DR. TEREPAI MAOATE | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of Finance; Minister of Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA); Minister of the Offshore Financial Services; Minister of the Cook Islands Development Bank (CIBD); Minister of the Cook Islands Saving Bank (CISB); Minister of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC); Minister of the Cook Islands Government Property Corporation (CIGPC); Minister of National Research and Development Institute; Minister of Head of State; Minister of National Development Council.
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HON. NORMAN GEORGE | Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Police; Minister of National Disaster Management; Minister of Attorney General; Minister of Crown Law; Minister of Broadcasting and Communication; Minister of Telecom; Minister of Environment Services (Cook Islands Natural Heritage Project); Minister of Telecom Cook Islands and Information Division; Minister of Customs Border Enforcement Unit.
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HON. DR. ROBERT WOONTON | Manihiki | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Minister of Marine Resources; Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Development Investment Board (DIB); Minister of Transport; Minister of Airport Authority; Minister of Ports Authority; Minister of House of Ariki/Parliament Services.
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HON. TANGATA VAVIA | Mitiaro | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Justice; Minister of the Ministry of Outer Islands (MOID); Minister of Te Aponga Uira; Minister of Ombudsman.
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Public Service Commission; Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development.
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HON. NGAMAU MUNOKOA | Nikao/Panama | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Ministry of Works, Energy and Physical Planning (MOWEPP); Minister of Water Supply; Minister of Survey; Minister of Building Control; Minister of Civil Engineering; Minister of Punanganui; Minister of Energy; Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Religious Advisory Council; Minister of Women, Youth & Sports.
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FROM 11 FEBRUARY 2002 | ||
HON. DR. ROBERT WOONTON | Manihiki | Democratic Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Marine Resources; Minister of House of Ariki; Minister of Legislative Services; Minister of Head of State; Minister of Police; Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Ports Authority; Minister of Transport; Minister of National Disaster Management.
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HON. SIR GEOFFREY HENRY, K.B.E. | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Minister of Public Expenditure Review Committee & Audit; Minister for the Office of the Offshore Finance Services; Minister for the Bank of the Cook Islands; Minister of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Minister of the Cook Islands Government Property Corporation; Minister of National Research & Development Council; Minister of Revenue Management; Minister of Development Investment Board.
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HON. NORMAN GEORGE | Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Ministry of Outer Islands Development; Minister of Attorney General; Minister of Crown Law; Minister of Te Aponga Uira, Energy; Minister of Environment; Minister of Natural Heritage; Minister of Suwarrow; Minister of Broadcasting and Communication; Minister of Telecom and Information Services; Minister of Justice; Minister of Ombudsman; Minister of National Superannuation.
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of Human Resources; Minister of Public Service Commission.
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HON. TOM MARSTERS | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Ministry of Works; Minister of Punanga Nui; Minister of the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Recreation.
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HON. PERI VAEVAEPARE | Matavera | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Internal Affairs & Social Services; Minister Responsible for NGO’s.
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FROM 21 NOVEMBER 2002 | ||
HON. DR. ROBERT WOONTON | Manihiki | Democratic Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Minister of Tourism; Minister of House of Ariki; Minister of Head of State; Minister of Ports Authority; Minister of Airport Authority; Minister of Environment; Minister of Telecom Cook Islands; Minister of Suwarrow; Minister of Broadcasting.
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HON. SIR GEOFFREY HENRY, K.B.E. | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Minister of Public Expenditure Review Committee & Audit; Minister for the Office of the Offshore Finance Services; Minister for the Bank of the Cook Islands; Minister of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Minister of the Cook Islands Government Property Corporation; Minister of National Research & Development Council; Minister of National Development Council; Minister of Revenue Management; Minister of Development Investment Board, Minister of National Superannuation; Minister of Te Aponga Uira; Minister of the Office of the Minister of Island Administration; Minister of Attorney General; Minister of Crown Law.
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | New Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of Human Resources; Minister of Public Service Commission; Minister of Parliament; Minister of Ombudsman; Minister of Natural Heritage.
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HON. TOM MARSTERS | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Ministry of Works; Minister of Punanga Nui; Minister of the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Recreation; Minister of Transport, Aviation and Shipping; Minister of Police and National Disaster Management; Minister of Energy.
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HON. PERI VAEVAEPARE | Matavera | Democratic Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Internal Affairs & Social Services; Minister Responsible for NGO’s; Minister of Information Technology; Minister of Commerce Commission.
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HON. ROBERT WIGMORE | Titikaveka | Democratic Alliance Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Justice; Minister of Marine Resources.
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FROM 29 JANUARY 2003 | ||
HON. DR. ROBERT WOONTON | Manihiki | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Minister of Tourism Cook Islands; Minister of House of Ariki; Minister of Head of State; Minister of Ports Authority; Minister of Airport Authority; Minister of Environment; Minister of Telecom Cook Islands; Minister of Suwarrow; Minister of Broadcasting; Minister of the Office of the Minister of Island Administration (OMIA).
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HON. DR TEREPAI MAOATE | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Minister of Public Expenditure Review Committee & Audit; Minister for the Office of the Offshore Finance Services; Minister for the Bank of the Cook Islands; Minister of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Minister of the Cook Islands Government Property Corporation; Minister of National Research & Development Council; Minister of National Development Council; Minister of Revenue Management; Minister of Development Investment Board, Minister of National Superannuation; Minister of Attorney General; Minister of Crown Law. Ū
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HON. TANGATA VAVIA | Mitiaro | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Police and Disaster Management; Minister of Te Aponga Uira & Energy; Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and Shipping; Minister of Legislative Services; Minister of Natural Heritage.
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of Human Resources; Minister of Public Service Commission; Minister of Ombudsman.
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HON. PERI VAEVAEPARE | Matavera | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Internal Affairs & Social Services; Minister Responsible for NGO’s; Minister of Information Technology; Minister of Commerce Commission; Minister of Youth, Sport & Recreation.
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HON. ROBERT WIGMORE | Titikaveka | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Justice; Minister of Marine Resources; Minister of the Ministry of Works; Minister of Punanga Nui Market.
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FROM 05 NOVEMBER 2003 | ||
SPEAKER: HON. SIR PUPUKE ROBATI, KBE | ||
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HON. DR. ROBERT WOONTON | Manihiki | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Minister of the Cook Islands Property Corporation; Minister of Telecom Cook Islands; Minister of Broadcasting; Minister of Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of Commerce Commission; Minister of House of Ariki; Minister of Head of State; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Minister of Tourism Cook Islands; Minister of the Office of the Offshore Finance Services.
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HON. NGAMAU MUNOKOA | Nikao/Panama | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and Shipping; Minister of Parliamentary Services; Minister of Natural Heritage; Minister of National Research and Development Institute; Minister of National Development Council (NDC); Minister of Attorney General; Minister of Crown Law; Minister of Airport Authority; Minister of Environment.
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of Human Resources; Minister of Public Service Commission; Minister of Ombudsman.
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HON. PERI VAEVAEPARE | Matavera | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Internal Affairs & Social Services; Minister Responsible for NGO’s; Minister of Information Technology; Minister of Youth, Sport & Recreation; Minister of Police.
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HON. ROBERT WIGMORE | Titikaveka | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Justice; Minister of Marine Resources; Minister of the Ministry of Works; Minister of Punanga Nui Market.
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HON. TEREMOANA TAPI TAIO | Akaoa | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Te Aponga Uira and Energy; Minister of the Office of the Minister of Outer Islands Administration (OMIA); Minister of Finance; Minister of Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA); Minister of Bank of the Cook Islands; Minister of Development Investment Board (DIB); Minister of National Superannuation.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1999 – 2003 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Albert Nicholas | Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston | Cook Islands Party |
Hon. Ngamau Munokoa | Nikao-Panama | Democratic Party |
Hon. Peri Vaevae Pare | Matavera | Democratic Party |
Hon. Dr Terepai Maoate | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party |
Mr Tom Marsters | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
Mrs Maria Heather | Ruaau | Democratic Party |
Mr Kete Ioane | Vaipae-Tautu | Democratic Party |
Mr Paora Teiti | Amuri-Ureia | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Upoko Simpson | Teenui-Mapumai | New Alliance Party |
Dr Robert Woonton | Manihiki | Democratic Party |
Mr Mii Parima | Tamarua | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Jim Marurai | Ivirua | New Alliance Party |
Mr Mapu Taia | Mauke | Democratic Party |
Mr Tangata Vavia | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
11th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 11TH PARLIAMENT – General elections were held on March 24 to elect 25 members for the 11th Parliament. The result was a landslide victory for the Cook Islands Party winning 20 seats, even though its Campaign Manager Mr. Hugh Henry had passed away in January. The Democratic Party won three seats with the remaining two seats going to the newly established Alliance Party.
1994 – 1999 Date of Election: 24 March 1994 |
SPEAKER: | HON. RAUTUTI TARINGA |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. GEOFFREY ARAMA HENRY, K.B.E. | Takuvaine-Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance (Treasury, Monetary Board, Cook Islands Development Bank); Minister of Police; Minister Responsible for Prime Minister’s Department; Minister Responsible for National Advisory Board; Minister Responsible for Monetary Board; Minister Responsible for National Inter-Action Development Authority; Minister Responsible for Public Expenditure Review. FROM 1996: Prime Minister; Minister of Financial Economic Management; Minister of State Owned Enterprise; Minister of Development Investment Board; Minister of Tourism and Transport; Minister of Cook Islands Development Bank/Cook Islands Savings Bank. FROM 1997: Prime Minister; Minister of National Inter-Action Development Agency (NIDA); Minister of Financial Economic Management; Minister of State Owned Enterprise; Minister of Development Investment Board; Minister of Tourism and Transport; Minister of Cook Islands Development Bank/Cook Islands Savings Bank. | ||
HON. INATIO AKARURU, C.B.E. | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister of Immigration; Minister of Energy; Minister of Head of State. FROM 1996: Deputy Prime Minister; Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister of Energy; Minister of Te Aponga Uira; Minister of Public Utilities Authority. | ||
HON. NGERETEINA PUNA | Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of Ombudsman; Minister Responsible for Legislative Services. FROM 1996: Minister of Education; Minister of Cultural Development; Associate Minister of Internal Affairs; Associate Minister of Rarotonga Local Government; Associate Minister of Outer Islands Development. | ||
HON. TOM MARSTERS | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Works (Rarotonga); Minister of Water Supply; Minister of Te Aponga Uira o Tumutevarovaro; Minister of Housing Corporation. FROM 1996: Minister of Works, Environment and Physical Planning (Works – Rarotonga, Environment Services, Survey, Physical Planning, National Heritage, Government Housing); Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs; Associate Minister of Transition Services; Associate Minister of Internal Affairs. FROM 1997: Minister of Works, Environment and Physical Planning (Works – Rarotonga, Environment Services, Survey, Physical Planning, National Heritage, Government Housing); Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs; Associate Minister of State Owned Enterprises. | ||
HON. TEKAOTIKI MATAPO | Titikaveka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Justice, Lands and Survey; Minister of Youth and Sport, Minister of Electoral Office; Minister of Religious Advisory Council; Minister of Affairs of the Aronga Mana.
FROM 1996: Minister of Justice (High Court, Land Court, Office of Land Commission, Prison Services, Probation Services, Electoral Office); Minister of Parliamentary Services (Parliament, House of Ariki, Koutu Nui, Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit); Minister Responsible for Head of State; Minister Responsible for Ombudsman’s Office; Minister Responsible for Religious Advisor.
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HON. VAINE TAIREA | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Conservation; Minister of Public Service Commission; Minister of Customs; Minister of Inland Revenue; Minister of Post and Telecommunications. FROM 1996: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Human Resources Development; Minister of Public Service Commission; Minister Responsible for Telecommunication.
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HON. DR. JOSEPH WILLIAMS | Overseas | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO 1995 ONLY: Minister of Health; Minister of State Owned Enterprises; Minister of Economic Development and Planning; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Civil Aviation.
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HON. PAPAMAMA POKINO | Oneroa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Outer Islands Development; Minister of Trade, Labour and Shipping; Minister of Waterfront Commission; Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Corrective Services. FROM 1996: Minister of Outer Islands Development; Minister of Transition Services; Minister of Internal Affairs; Associate Minister of Finance; Associate Minister of Development Investment; Associate Minister of Cook Islands Development.
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HON. TEPURE TAPAITAU, Q.P.M. | Penrhyn | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Marine Resources; Minister of Information Services; Minister of General Licensing Authority. FROM 1996: Attorney-General; Minister of Marine Resources; Minister Responsible for Disaster Management; Minister Responsible for Pearl Authority; Minister Responsible for Meteorological Services; Minister Responsible for Cook Islands Broadcasting; Associate Minister of Police.
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HON. TUPOU FAIREKA | Tupapa-Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO (FROM 1996): Minister of Health; Associate Minister of Tourism and Transport; Associate Minister of Civil Aviation; Associate Minister of Shipping; Associate Minister of Ports Authority.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1994 – 1999 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Tupou Faireka | Tupapa-Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Rei Jack | Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Niroa Manuela | Nikao-Panama | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Mataio Aperau | Matavera | Cook Islands Party |
Dr Terepai Maoate | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party |
Mr Tepai Tepai | Ruaau | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Thomas Hewitt | Vaipae-Tautu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Paora Teiti | Amuri-Ureia | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Mariri Paratainga | Teenui-Mapumai | Alliance Party |
Mr Norman George | Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua | Alliance Party |
Mr Epenisa Ben Toma | Manihiki | Democratic Party |
Mr Mii Parima | Tamarua | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tiriamate Ngatokorua | Ivirua | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangata Vavia | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
10th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 10TH PARLIAMENT – Following the defeat of the Democratic Party during the general elections held on 19 January to elect 24 members to the 10th Parliament, Prime Minister Dr Pupuke Robati left office on 1 February and was replaced by Sir Geoffrey Henry for his second stint as Prime Minister.
1989 – 1993 |
SPEAKER: | HON. RAUTUTI TARINGA |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. GEOFFREY ARAMA HENRY | Takuvaine-Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance (Treasury, Monetary Board, Cook Islands Development Bank, Budget and Planning, Inland Revenue, Customs); Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Crown Law Office; Minister of Public Works; Minister of Legislative Service; Minister of Cultural Development; Minister of State Owned Enterprises; Minister of Head of State. | ||
HON. INATIO AKARURU | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Energy; Minister of Immigration; Minister of Police; Minister of Electoral Office. | ||
HON. NGERETEINA PUNA | Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Civil Aviation; Minister of Public Service; Minister of Corrective Services; Minister of Religious Advisory Council. | ||
HON. TEANUA DAN KAMANA | Tupapa-Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Post and Telecommunications; Minister of Conservation; Minister of House of Ariki and Koutu Nui. | ||
HON. KURA STRICKLAND | Amuri-Ureia | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Home Affairs; Minister of Local Government; Minister of Housing. | ||
HON. VAINE TAIREA | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Marine Resources; Minister of Trade Labour and Transport. | ||
HON. TEKAOTIKI MATAPO | Titikaveka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Justice, Lands and Survey; Minister of Information Services; Minister of Youth and Sports.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1989 – 1993 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Teanua Kamana | Tupapa-Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Rei Jack | Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Vincent Ingram | Nikao-Panama | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Mataio Aperau | Matavera | Cook Islands Party |
Dr Terepai Maoate | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party |
Mr Tekaotiki Matapo | Titikaveka | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Sadaraka Samuela | Ruaau | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Utia Matata | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Ngereteina Puna | Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Thomas Hewitt | Vaipae-Tautu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Mariri Paratainga | Teenui-Mapumai | Democratic Party |
Mr Norman George | Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua | Democratic Party |
Mr Epenisa Ben Toma | Manihiki | Democratic Party |
Mr Tearapiri Teaurima | Tamarua | Democratic Party |
Mr Tiriamate Ngatokorua | Ivirua | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Nooroa Samuela | Oneroa | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Vaine Tairea | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Ngatupuna David | Mitiaro | Democratic Party |
Mr Nihi Vini | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
8th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 8TH PARLIAMENT – The first general elections for the year were held on March 30 to elect 24 members to the 8th Parliament (formerly the Legislative Assembly). The result was a victory for the Cook Islands Party (CIP) of Sir Geoffrey Henry with 13 seats. Sir Geoffrey became Prime Minister replacing Sir Tom Davis on April 13.
Shortly after the elections, the Democratic Party MP for Teenui-Mapumai lost his seat after a successful petition against the result in the constituency, increasing the CIP majority to three. A court case also began as Sir Geoffrey Henry had failed to resign from office within the first seven days of the parliamentary session and seek re-appointment, as required by the Constitution. This was initially viewed as a technicality due to the CIP majority in Parliament. However, in July, CIP MP Matapo Matapo of Titikaveka died and Tupui Henry left the CIP to sit with the Democratic Party, leaving an 11–11 tie. The final verdict of the Court of Appeal was announced on 29 July, requiring Henry to resign. Without a majority, Henry resigned on August 2. Queen’s Representative Gaven Donne convened a series of votes to determine who could attain a parliamentary majority, with the vote on 10 August ending as 11 each for Sir Geoffrey and Tupui Henry. With the Atiu by-election – almost certain to be won by the Democratic Party – due on August 12, Donne asked the two leaders to wait until the by-election for Matapo’s seat before a government was appointed. Tupui Henry and Leader of the Opposition Vincent Ingram agreed in the belief that they could win Matapo’s former constituency. However, Sir Geoffrey Henry declined. This resulted in Sir Gavin Donne dissolving Parliament on 17 August, calling fresh elections for 2 November, and appointing Sir Geoffrey Henry as
caretaker Prime Minister with restricted powers.
9th PARLIAMENT
The general elections to elect 24 members to the 9th Parliament was held on November 2. The Democratic Party won 13 seats and the Cook Islands Party 11 seats. Sir Tom Davis was returned to the Prime Ministers role on November 16 with Dr Pupuke Robati becoming the Deputy Prime Minister. The Cabinet consisted of the following Ministers:
1983 – 1988 First Election: 30 March 1983 Second Election: 02 November 1983 |
GOVERNMENT FROM FIRST ELECTION
SPEAKER: | HON. MARGUERITE STORY |
CABINET MEMBERS (As from 24 June 1983) | ||
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HON. GEOFFREY ARAMA HENRY | Takuvaine-Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Minister of External Affairs; Minister of Prime Minister’s Department; Minister of Conservation; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Police; Minister of Parliamentary Services; Minister of House of Ariki; Minister of Ombudsman.
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HON. FANAURA KINGSTON | Overseas | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Internal Affairs; Post Mistress-General.
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HON. TUPUI ARIKI HENRY | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Marine Resources and Fisheries; Minister of Justice; Minister of Survey; Minister of Cook Islands Broadcasting and Newspaper Corporation; Minister of Outer Islands Affairs; Minister of Printing Office; Minister of Local Government; Minister of Arts and Culture.
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HON. GEORGE FREDERICK ELLIS | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Trade, Labour, Transport and Energy; Minister of Development Planning; Minister of Statistics.
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HON. NGERETEINA PUNA | Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Public Service; Minister of Corrective Services; Minister of Religious Advisory Council.
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HON. INATIO AKARURU | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Public Works; Minister of Electoral Office; Minister of Waterfront Commission; Minister of Hurricane Safety.
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HON. DR TEREPAI MAOATE | Ngatangiia | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Health.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1983 – 1988 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Teanua Kamana | Tupapa-Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Rei Jack | Avatiu-Ruatonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Vincent Alfred Kura Teratu Ingram | Nikao-Panama | Democratic Party |
Mr Cowan William | Matavera | Democratic Party |
Mr Matapo Matapo | Titikaveka | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Harry Napa | Ruaau | Democratic Party |
Mr Jim Mare | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Kura Strickland | Amuri-Ureia | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Bill Paiti | Vaipae-Tautu | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Norman George | Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua | Democratic Party |
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Mr Matepi Matepi | Oneroa | Democratic Party |
Mr Papamama Pokino | Ivirua | Democratic Party |
Mr Tearapiri Teaurima | Tamarua | Democratic Party |
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Mr Tiki Tetava | Mitiaro | Democratic Party |
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Mr Tangaroa Tangaroa | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
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Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
GOVERNMENT FROM SECOND ELECTION
SPEAKER: | HON. DAVID HOSKING |
CABINET MEMBERS (As from 13 December 1983) | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
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HON. THOMAS ROBERT ALEXANDER HARRIES DAVIS | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Democratic Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Minister of Government Trading Corporation; Minister of Planning; Minister of Police; Minister of Immigration.
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HON. DR PUPUKE ROBATI DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Outer Islands Affairs; Postmaster General; Minister Responsible for the Public Service; Minister for Information Services and CIBNC; Minister of Trade, Labour and Transport.
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HON. NORMAN GEORGE | Atiu | Democratic Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Justice and Lands; Minister of External Affairs; Minister of Crown Law and Solicitor-Generals’ Office; Minister of Parliamentary Services.
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HON. DR TEARIKI MATENGA | Takitumu | Democratic Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Social Welfare; Minister of Tourist Authority.
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HON. TANGAROA TANGAROA | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education.
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HON. TANGATA SIMONA | Atiu | Democratic Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Health.
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HON. PAPAMAMA POKINO | Mangaia | Cook Islands Party |
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PORTFOLIO: Minister of Public Works, Survey and EPS; Minister of Marine Resources.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1983 – 1988 (As from 13 December 1983) | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Iaveta Arthur | Overseas | Democratic Party |
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Mr Vincent Alfred Kura Teratu Ingram | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Democratic Party |
Mr Geoffrey Arama Henry | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Teanua Kamana | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Jim Mareiti | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr William Cowan | Takitumu | Democratic Party |
Dr Teariki Maoate | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Ngereteina Puna | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Kura Strickland | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Bill Paiti | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Norman George | Atiu | Democratic Party |
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Mr George Frederick Ellis | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Matepi Matepi | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Papamama Pokino | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Tearapiri Teaurima | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
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Mr Vaine Tairea | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Ngatupuna David | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
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Mr Tangaroa Tangaroa | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
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Mr Inatio Akaruru | Pukapuka-Nassau | Cook Islands Party |
7th PARLIAMENT
’GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 7th LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – The Legislative Assembly was dissolved on January 12 to allow for general elections to be conducted. As a result of the dissolution, the general elections were held on March 30, to elect 22 MPs to the 7th Legislative Assembly. 135 The result was a victory for the Cook Islands Party, but it later emerged in ensuing court hearings following a legal challenge by the losing Democratic Party on the grounds of corrupt dealings by the CIP that in an extraordinary tale of do-or-die electioneering strategy the CIP had flown over 800 supporters from New Zealand to the Cook Islands by 6 Ansett Airlines aircrafts at public expense through the Cook Islands Philatelic and Numismatic Bureau in order to vote. The fly-in voters paid $20 for the food served to them on the return journey but didn’t pay for their seats. It was also revealed that the Democratic Party also flew in many voters by 2 Air Nauru planes but the fly-in voters paid full price for their travel. This ‘fly-by-night’ strategy is a tactic employed by the Democratic Party in the 1974 snap elections and again in this one. The Democratic Party (whose leader Sir Tom Davis had lost his seat in Te-Au-O-Tonga- Constituency on election night), were successful in their court actions136 and the election of eight CIP MPs on Rarotonga was overturned by the High Court. 137 They were all replaced with Democratic Party members tipping the seat numbers won from 15-7 to the CIP on election night to 15-6 138 to the Demos after the court decision. The replacement MPs from the Te-Au-O-Tonga Constituency included Dr. Tom Davis who became Premier on 25 July to lead the first Democratic Party Government since self-government in 1965. His
Cabinet consisted of:
1978 – 1983 Date of Election: 30 March 1978 |
SPEAKER: | HON. MARGUERITE STORY / HON. DAVID HOSKING (18 October 1979). |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. THOMAS ROBERT ALEXANDER HARRIES DAVIS | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Minister of Planning and External Affairs; Minister of Trade, Industries, Labour and Commerce; Minister of Shipping; Minister of the Premier’s Department; Minister of Legislative Assembly; Minister of Civil Aviation; Minister of Housing; Minister in Charge of Outer Island Affairs. 1979: Premier; Minister of Finance; Minister of External Affairs; Minister Responsible for Premier’s Department. | ||
HON. DR PUPUKE ROBATI | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Postmaster General; Minister Responsible for Public Service; Minister Responsible for Northern Group. | ||
HON. VINCET INGRAM | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Immigration; Minister of Justice, Minister of Police; Associate Minister of Finance; Associate Minister of Trade, Industries, Labour and Commerce; Associate Minister of Planning and External Affairs; Associate Minister of Housing and national Development Corporation; Minister Responsible for Office of the Advocate General. 1979: Minister of Police, Civil Defence and Traffic; Minister of Justice; Minister of Trade, Industries, Labour and Commerce; Minister Responsible for Advocate General’s Office. | ||
HON. PAPAMAMA POKINO | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Supportive Services; Minister of Electric Power Supply. 1979: Minister of Works; Minister of Survey; Minister of Energy Resources; Minister Responsible for Government Printing Office. | ||
HON. IAVETA SHORT | Takitumu | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture, Marine, Scientific and Industrial Research; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Primary Produce marketing Board; Minister of Economic Development; Minister Responsible for Broadcasting (CIBNC). 1979: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries; Minister of Information and Tourism; Minister Responsible for Marketing. | ||
HON. TANGATA SIMIONA | Atiu | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Associate Minister of Agriculture, Marine, Scientific and Industrial Research. 1979: Minister of Education; Minister of Culture; Minister Responsible for Legislative Service. | ||
HON. TANGAROA TANGAROA | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Conservation; Associate Minister to the Postmaster General; Associate Minister of Immigration; Associate minister of Education; Minister Responsible for National Sport; Associate Minister in Charge of Outer Islands Affairs.
1979: Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Conservation and Parks; Minister of Sports and Recreation.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1978 – 1983 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Fred Goodwin | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Democratic Party |
Mr Teariki Piri | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Democratic Party |
Mr Harry Napa | Puaikura | Democratic Party |
Mr William Heather Snr | Puaikura | Democratic Party |
Mr William Cowan | Takitumu | Democratic Party |
Dr Teariki Matenga | Takitumu | Democratic Party |
Mr Kura Strickland | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Ngereteina Puna | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Geoffrey Arama Henry | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Vainerere Tangatapoto | Atiu | Democratic Party |
Mr George Frederick Ellis | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Matepi Matepi | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Tupui Ariki Henry | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tiki Tetava | Mitiaro | Democratic Party |
Mr Inatio Akaruru | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
6th PARLIAMENT
SNAP ELECTIONS FOR THE 6TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – The Cook Islands Party defeated the Democratic Party in a snap election held on 3 December with 14 seats. The Demos who chartered an Air Nauru plane to bring in voters from New Zealand won the remaining 8 seats. Sir Albert remained Premier.
20 APRIL 1974 – 1977 |
SPEAKER: | HON. MARGUERITE STORY |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. SIR ALBERT ROYLE HENRY | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Premier, Minister of General Administration; Minister of Central Administration; Minister of External Affairs; Minister of Police; Minister of Immigration; Minister of National Development Corporation; Minister of National Provident Fund; Minister of Civil Aviation; Minister of Shipping; Minister of Anthropoligical Research and Studies; Minister of Housing; Minister of Civil Defence; Minister in Charge of Hurricane Safety. 1977: Premier; Minister of General Administration; Minister of Police; Minister of Immigration; Minister of National Development Corporation; Minister of National Provident Fund; Minister of Civil Aviation; Minister of Housing; Minister of Civil Defence; Minister in Charge of the Premier’s Department; Minister in Charge of Hurricane Safety. The above listed portfolios were shared by the two Deputies to the Premier, Mr Tiakana Numanga and Mr Apenera Short. | ||
HON. TUPUI ARIKI HENRY | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Justice; Minister of Lands and Survey; Minister of Internal Affairs; Associate Minister for Outer Islands Affairs; Associate Minister for Housing. | ||
HON. WILLIAM ESTALL | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture, Marine and Scientific and Industrial Research; Minister of Natural Resources; Associate Minister for Trade, Industries, Labour and Commerce; Associate Minister for Civil Aviation. | ||
HON. INATIO AKARURU | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Supportive Services; Minister of Electricity; Associate Minister for the Public Service. | ||
HON. GEOFFREY HENRY | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Finance; Postmaster General; Associate Minister for External Affairs; Associate Minister for Planning. | ||
HON. DR JOSEPH WILLIAMS | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Minister of Education; Associate Minister for Police (As from April 8, 1977, the portfolio of Associate Minister for Police passed from Hon. Dr Joseph Williams to Hon. Geoffrey Henry).
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HON. GEORGE ELLIS | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Trade, Industries, Labour and Commerce; Minister of Tourism; Minister for Shipping; Associate Minister for Immigration.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1972 – 1974 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Teanua Kamana | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Eric Browne | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Thomas Robert Alexander Harries Davis | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tamataia Pera Maurangi | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr William Heather Snr | Puaikura | Democratic Party |
Mr Taramai Tetonga | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tiakana Numanga | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Apenera Short | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangata Simiona | Atiu | Democratic Party |
Mr Vainerere Tangatapoto | Atiu | Democratic Party |
Mr Pokino Aberahama | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Ngatupuna Matepi | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Raui Pokoati | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangaroa Tangaroa | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
5th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 5th LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – The general
elections took place on April 11 which resulted in a big win for the Cook Islands Party led by Albert Henry with 15 seats with the remaining 7 seats going to the newly-formed Democratic Party led by Dr. Tom Davis.
20 APRIL 1972 – 1974 |
SPEAKER: | HON. MARGUERITE STORY |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. ALBERT HENRY | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Premier; Minister of the Premier’s Department; Minister in Charge of External Affairs; Minister in Charge of Immigration; Minister in Charge of Statistics; Minister in Charge of Civil Aviation; Minister in Charge of the Advocate General; Minister in Charge of the National Planning Board; Minister in Charge of the Public Service; Minister in Charge of the Legislative Service; Postmaster-General; Minister in Charge of Radio Services; Minister of Finance; Minister of Customs. 1973-1974: Minister of Police; Minister of Civil Aviation; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Immigration; Minister of Co-Operation; Minister of Labour and Commerce; Postmaster-General; Minister in Charge of Hurricane Safety; Minister Responsible for the Legislative Services; Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission; Minister Responsible for the Advocate General’s Office. | ||
HON. TIAKANA NUMANGA | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Police; Minister in Charge of Fisheries. 1973-1974: Minister of Outer Islands Affairs; Associate Minister of Labour and Commerce. | ||
HON. APENERA SHORT | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister in Charge of Electric Power Supply; Minister in Charge of the Broadcasting and Newspaper Corporation; Minister in Charge of the Printing Office. 1973-1974: Minister of Justice and Land Development. | ||
HON. TUPUI ARIKI HENRY | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Public Works; Minister of Housing; Minister in Charge of the Hotel. 1973-1974: Minister of Social Services. | ||
HON. WILLIAM ESTALL | Aitutaki | |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Co-Operation; Associate Minister of Finance; Associate Minister of Customs. 1973-1974: Minister of Economic Services and Natural Resources. | ||
HON. INATIO AKARURU | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health; Associate Minister in Charge of Fisheries. 1973-1974: Minister of Supportive Services; Minister of Electric Power Supply. | ||
HON. GEOFFREY HENRY | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education; Minister of Justice; Minister of Lands and Survey. 1973-1974: Minister of Financial Services; Associate Postmaster-General. | ||
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1972 – 1974 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Teanua Kamana | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tamarua Joseph Brown | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Thomas Robert Alexander Harries Davis | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tamataia Pera Maurangi | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Taru Moana | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Taramai Tetonga | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Ngaa Upu | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Joe Williams | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangata Simiona | Atiu | Democratic Party |
Mr Vainerere Tangatapoto | Atiu | Democratic Party |
Mr Nato Temu | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Pokino Aberahama | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Ngatupuna Matepi | Mangaia | Democratic Party |
Mr Raui Pokoati | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangaroa Tangaroa | Penrhyn | Democratic Party |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
4th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 4th LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – The Cook Islands Party led by Premier Albert Henry defeated the United Cook Islanders in the general elections to elect 22 members to the 2nd Legislative Assembly. The elections were held on May 1 and the victorious CIP with a landslide win (18 seats) took its second term in office since the Cook Islands gained internal self-governing status in 1965. The UCI took 6 seats. The Parliamentary term at this time was three years.
20 APRIL 1968 – 1971 |
SPEAKER: | HON. MARGUERITE STORY |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. ALBERT HENRY | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO – 1968: Premier; Minister of External Affairs; Minister of Justice; Minister of Finance and Customs; Minister of Outer Islands Affairs; Minister in Charge of Lands and Survey; Minister in Charge of Economic Planning; Minister in Charge of the Premier’s Department; Minister in Charge of the Advocate General’s Office; Minister in Charge of the Public Service Commission. | ||
HON. WILLIAM ESTALL | Aitutaki | |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Works and Communications; Minister in Charge of the Public Works; Minister in Charge of the Electric Power Supply; Minister in Charge of the Post Office Services; Minister in Charge of the Radio Services; Minister in Charge of Aerodromes; Minister in Charge of Harbours. | ||
HON. APENERA SHORT | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Police; Agriculture; Minister in Charge of the Marketing Board; Minister in Charge of Co-Operatives. | ||
HON. TIAKANA NUMANGA | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Education. | ||
HON. TUPUI ARIKI HENRY | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Internal Affairs; Minister of Tourism; Local Affairs; Minister in Charge of the Hotel; Minister in Charge of the Freezer; Minister in Charge of the Government Printing Offices. | ||
HON. INATIO AKARURU | Pukapuka | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Health. | ||
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Teanua Kamana | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Kamate Nangaiti | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Teaukura Roi | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tamataia Pera Maurangi | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Taru Moana | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Samuela Samuela | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Ngaa Upu | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Joe Williams | Aitutaki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangata Simiona | Atiu | United Cook Islanders |
Mr Vainerere Tangatapoto | Atiu | United Cook Islanders |
Mr Nato Temu | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Pokino Aberahama | Mangaia | United Cook Islanders |
Mr Ngatupuna Matepi | Mangaia | United Cook Islanders |
Mr Raui Pokoati | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangaroa Tangaroa | Penrhyn | United Cook Islanders |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | United Cook Islanders |
3rd PARLIAMENT
FIRST GENERAL ELECTIONS AFTER SELF GOVERNMENT FOR THE 3rd LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – In a historical moment in Cook Islands politics, general elections were held on April 20, to elect 22 members to the Cook Islands Legislative Assembly (subsequently Parliament). The elections were observed by six representatives of the United Nations led by Mr. Omar Adeel (Sudan), Mr. L. Sternbach (Poland), Mr. H. F. A. Pradas (Spain), B. O. Dormeno (Togo), C. Sivasankar (India) and J. Lweis (United States). They were accompanied by Mr. G. Hensly, head of the Pacific Desk in the NZ Department of External Affairs.
MEMBERS OF CABINET AND PARLIAMENT OF THE COOK ISLANDS 1965 – 2022 |
20 APRIL 1965 – 1968 |
SPEAKER: | HON. MARGUERITE STORY |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. ALBERT HENRY | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO – 1965: Premier; Minister in Charge of Overseas Affairs; Minister of Finance; Minister of Justice; Minister of Aviation; Minister of Shipping; Minister of Immigration; Minister of Emigration; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Economic Development; Minister of Labour and Employment. 1966: Premier; Minister in Charge of Overseas Affairs; Minister of Finance; Minister of Justice; Minister of Aviation; Minister of Shipping; Minister of Immigration; Minister of Emigration; Minister of Tourism; Minister of Economic Development; Minister of Labour and Employment; Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Health; Minister of Public Works; Minister of Freezer; Minister of Printing Office. | ||
HON. MANEA TAMARUA (1965) | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Deputy Premier; Minister of Health; Minister of Agriculture; Minister of Associate Minister of Economic-Development; Minister of Finance; Minister of Justice. | ||
HON. APENERA SHORT | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO – 1965: Minister of Co-operation; Minister of Police; Associate Minister of Economic Development and Social Development. 1966: Minister of Co-operation; Police; Associate Minister of Economic Development and Social Development; Minister of Agriculture. | ||
HON. MANA STRICKLAND | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO – 1965: Minister of Education; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister of Aviation; Minister of Shipping; Minister of Immigration. 1966: Minister of Education; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister of Aviation; Minister of Shipping; Minister of Immigration; Minister of Emigration; Minister of Freezer; Minister of Justice; Minister of Public Works. 1967: Minister of Education; Associate Minister of Works and Communications; Minister of Finance. | ||
HON. ROBERT JULIAN DASHWOOD (1965 – 1966) | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Minister of Public Works; Minister of Survey; Associate Minister of Labour; Minister of Post Office; Minister of Hotel and Printing Offices. | ||
HON. TIAKANA NUMANGA | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO – 1965: Minister of Social Development; Associate Minister of Agriculture. 1966: Minister of Social Development, Survey; Associate Minister of Labour. 1967: Minister of Health; Associate Minister of Justice. | ||
HON. TUPUI ARIKI HENRY | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO – 1967: Minister of Internal Affairs.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mrs Marguerite Story | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Teaukura Roi | Te-Au-O-Tonga | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tamataia Pera Maurangi | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Taru Moana | Puaikura | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Samuela Samuela | Takitumu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr William Estall | Aitutaki | Independent Group |
Mr Matai Simiona | Aitutaki | Independent Group |
Mr Geoffrey Henry | Aitutaki | Independent Group |
Mr Mariri Paratainga | Atiu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangata Simiona | Atiu | United Political Party |
Mr Nato Temu | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Pokino Aberahama | Mangaia | United Political Party |
Mr Ngatupuna Matepi | Mangaia | United Political Party |
Mr Tupui Ariki Henry | Mauke | Cook Islands Party |
Mauke | Cook Islands Party | |
Mr Raui Pokoati | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tangaroa Tangaroa | Penrhyn | United Political Party |
Mr John Tariau (1965 – 1967) | Pukapuka – Nassau | Cook Islands Party |
Dr Pupuke Robati | Rakahanga | Independent Group |
2nd PARLIAMENT
SECOND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY GENERAL ELECTIONS – General elections were held in May to elect 27 members to the 2nd Legislative Assembly.
1st PARLIAMENT
FIRST GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE NEW LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – A historic political milestone was reached on October 13 when general elections were held in the country for the first time under universal suffrage to elect 27 members to the 1st Legislative Assembly (the Cook Islands’ First Parliament). An Electoral Roll was prepared for these elections, the first time this had been done. The results:
GENERAL CONSTITUENCIES
1. Joe Browne
2. Urikore Commings
3. Toka Mataio
4. Ngatupuna Matepi
5. Napa Tauei Napa
6. Tihau Napara
7. Dave Niovara
8. Tuakeu Puna
9. Vainerere Tangatapoto
10. Ine Rutera
Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1958. Retrieved on 20 April 2022.
11. Glassie Strickland
12. Tangaroa Tangaroa
13. Tama Tetava
14. Viri Vokotini (Willie Watson)
EUROPEAN CONSTITUENCY
1. Frank Bateson
ISLAND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
1. Kau Mapu (Aitutaki)
2. Teariki Vaine (Atiu)
3. Pokino Aperahama (Mangaia)
4. Makea Nui Teremoana Ariki CBE (Rarotonga)
5. Makea Karika Ariki (Rarotonga)
6. Dick Charles Brown (Rarotonga)
7. Areora Ira (Rarotonga)
13th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR 13TH PARLIAMENT – General elections were held on 7 September to elect 24 members to the 13th Parliament. In the aftermath, the Cook Islands Democratic Party led by caretaker Prime Minister, Dr Robert Woonton, combined with the Cook Islands Party led by Sir Geoffrey Henry to form a new coalition government. This led to a rift in the Democratic Party. Dr Woonton and several Demo MPs left to form the Demo Tumu Party and proceeded with the coalition deal with the Cook Islands Party. Ivirua MP Jim Marurai was elected Deputy Prime Minister. Following the disposal of the 11 electoral petitions filed after the general elections Prime Minister Woonton who had made an agreement with his elections challenger Henry Puna that in the event of a tie in Manihiki resulting from the petition there should be a by-election, resigned in order to contest the Manihiki seat in the by-election scheduled for February 8, 2005. His government collapsed and Deputy Prime Minister Jim Marurai was elected Prime Minister.
2004 – 2006 Date of Election: 07 September 2004 |
SPEAKER: | HON. NORMAN GEORGE |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Office of the Prime Minister (National Research and Development Institute, National Sustainable Development Plan, National Development Council); Information and Technology (Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Information Technology); Ministry of Education; National Human Resources Department; Office of the Head of State; House of Ariki and Koutu Nui. | ||
HON. SIR GEOFFREY HENRY, K.B.E. | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Finance & Economic Management (Finance Services Unit, Financial Intelligence Unit); PERCA; Cook Islands Investment Corporation (Ports Authority, Airport Authority, Bank of the Cook Islands, Te Aponga Uira, Ministry of Energy); Development Investment Board; Small Business & Enterprise Corporation; Commerce Commission; National Superannuation; Attorney General; Outer Islands Administration; Environment (Natural Heritage, Suwarrow Development). | ||
HON. TOM MARSTERS | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Foreign Affairs & Immigration; Transport, Civil Aviation & Shipping; Youth and Sports. | ||
HON. PERI VAEVAEPARE | Matavera | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Health; Internal Affairs & Social Services (Ministry Responsible for Non Government Organisations (NGO’s); Works; Police Department. | ||
HON. TUPOU FAIREKA | Tupapa/Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Justice; Agriculture; Marine Resources; Parliamentary Services; Punanga Nui Market. | ||
HON. PIHO RUA | Rakahanga | Independent |
PORTFOLIO: Tourism Cook Islands; Cultural Development (Historic Places Trust); Public Service Commission; Ombudsman. | ||
FROM MAY 2005 | ||
HON. WILKIE RASMUSSEN | Tongareva | Democratic Party |
PORTFOLIO: Tourism Cook Islands; Cultural Development (Historic Places Trust); Office of the Public Service Commission; Ombudsman; Attorney-General; Environment (Natural Heritage, Suwarrow Development). | ||
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2004 – 2006 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Albert Nicholas | Avatiu/Ruatonga/Palmerston | Cook Islands Party |
Mrs Ngamau Munokoa | Nikao/Panama | Democratic Party |
Hon. Dr Terepai Maoate | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party |
Mrs Vaine Wichman | Ruaau/Inave | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Kete Ioane | Vaipae/Tautu | Democratic Party |
Mr Terepai Jnr Maoate | Amuri/Ureia | Democratic Party |
Mr Upoko Simpson | Teenui/Mapumai | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Eugene Tatuava | Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua | Democratic Party |
Mr Henry Puna | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Mii Parima | Tamarua | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Winton Pickering | Oneroa | Democratic Party |
Mr Mapu Taia | Mauke | Democratic Party |
Mr Tangata Vavia | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Wilkie Rasmussen | Penrhyn | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tiaki Wuatai | Pukapuka/Nassau | Democratic Party |
14th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR 14TH PARLIAMENT – The Parliamentary elections was then held on September 27 to elect 24 members to the 14th Parliament. During the campaign, Sir Geoffrey Henry decided to retire and was replaced as Leader of the Opposition by Tom Marsters. The Democratic Party keeps the majority of seats in parliament, but parliament is unable to meet as a result of petitions filed by the Cook Islands Party over alleged voting irregularities. Prime Minister Jim Marurai, was forced to form another coalition with breakaway MPs who left the party, then rejoined the Demos.
2006 – 2010 Snap Election: 26 September 2006 |
SPEAKER: | HON. MAPU TAIA |
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Office of the Prime Minister (National Research and Development Institute, National Sustainable Development Plan, National Development Council); Information and Technology (Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Information Technology); Ministry of Education; National Human Resources Department; Office of the Head of State; Police Department. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. SIR DR TEREPAI MAOTI, K.B.E | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Financial Supervisory Commission); Financial Intelligence Unit; PERCA; Ombudsman; Attorney General; Development Investment Board; Small Business Enterprise Centre; Commerce Commission; National Superannuation; Parliamentary Services; Ministry of Health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. NGAMAU MUNOKOA | Nikao/Panama | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Agriculture; Internal Affairs; Youth and Sports; Punanga Nui Market; Non-Governmental Organisation; Ministry of Works. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. TANGATA VAVIA | Mitiaro | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Transport (Civil Aviation, Shipping); Justice; Office of the Public Service Commissioner; Cook Islands Investment Corporation (Ports Authority, Airport Authority, Bank of the Cook Islands, Te Aponga Uira). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. WILKIE RASMUSSEN | Penrhyn | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Tourism Cook Islands; Cultural Development (Historic Places Trust); Ministry of Marine Resources; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. TEINA BISHOP (Up to 01 March 2007) | Arutanga/Nikaupara | One Cook Islands Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Outer Islands Administration; National Environment Services (Natural Heritage, Suwarrow Development); House of Ariki and Koutu Nui. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HON. KETE IOANE | Arutanga/Nikaupara | One Cook Islands Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Outer Islands Administration; National Environment Services (Natural Heritage, Suwarrow Development); House of Ariki and Koutu Nui. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Office of the Prime Minister (National Sustainable Development Plan); Information and Technology (Telecommunications, Information Technology); Ministry of Education; National Human Resources Department; Office of the Head of State; Police Department; Public Service Commission | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. SIR DR TEREPAI MAOTI, K.B.E | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Finance and Economic Development; Financial Intelligence Unit; Financial Supervisory Commission; Minerals and Natural Resources; PERCA; Ombudsman; Attorney General; Business Trade and Investment Board; Commerce Commission; National Superannuation; House of Ariki and Koutu Nui; Broadcasting; Pearl Authority. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. NGAMAU MUNOKOA | Nikao/Panama | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Internal Affairs; National Environment Service (Natural Heritage, Suwarrow Development); Youth and Sports; Non-Governmental Organisation; Punanga Nui Market. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. TANGATA VAVIA | Mitiaro | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Tourism Cook Islands; Infrastructure and Planning; Transport (Civil Aviation, Shipping, Energy, Liquor Licensing Authority). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. ROBERT WIGMORE | Titikaveka | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Agriculture; Cook Islands Investment Corporation (Ports Authority, Airport Authority, Bank of the Cook Islands, Te Aponga Uira); Marine Resources; Cultural Development (Historic Places Trust). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. KETE IOANE | Arutanga/Nikaupara | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Health; Justice; Parliamentary Services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HON. JIM MARURAI | Ivirua | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Office of the Prime Minister (National Sustainable Development Plan); Information and Technology (Telecommunications, Information Technology); Education; National Human Resources Department; Office of the Head of State; Police Department; Public Service Commission; Broadcasting; Ombudsman. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. ROBERT WIGMORE | Titikaveka | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Tourism Cook Islands; Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Agriculture; Marine Resources; Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC – Government Assets); Minerals and Natural Resources; Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. WILKIE RASMUSSEN | Penrhyn | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Attorney General (Crown Law Office); Public Expenditure and Review Committee and Audit (PERCA); Commerce Commission; Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM); Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU); Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA); Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC); National Superannuation; Pearl Authority. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. WILLIAM STANLEY HEATHER JNR | Ruaau/Inave | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Infrastructure and Planning (National Projects); Transport (Civil Aviation, Shipping, Energy, Liquor Licensing Authority); Parliamentary Services; House of Ariki and Koutu Nui. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. TEREAPII PIHO | Manihiki | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: Justice; Health; Internal Affairs (Youth and Sports, Non-Government Organization). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. CASSEY EGGELTON | Matavera | Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIO: National Environment Service (NES); Cultural Development (Historic Places Trust). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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15th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE 15
TH PARLIAMENT – The Cook Islands Party won two-thirds majority of seats in the general elections held on 17 November to elect 24 members to the 15th Parliament replacing the Demo-led previous Government to govern outright on its own. Manihiki MP Mr Henry Puna was elected Prime Minister on 30 November.
2010 – 2014 Date of Election: 17 November 2010 |
SPEAKER: | HON. SIR GEOFFREY ALBERT HENRY, K.B.E |
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MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. HENRY PUNA | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Crown Law; Renewable Energy and Energy; Ministry of Justice; National Environment Services; Office of the Head of State; Office of the Prime Minister; Ombudsman; Parliamentary Services; Police; Office of the Public Service Commission; Emergency Management Cook Islands. | ||
HON. TOM MARSTERS | Murienua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Transport; Mineral and Natural Resources. | ||
HON. TEINA BISHOP | Arutanga/Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Education; Marine Resources; Tourism Cook Islands; Pearl Authority; Human Resources Development. | ||
HON. MARK BROWN | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management; Business Trade and Investment Board; Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Commerce Commission; Finance Intelligent Unit; Telecommunication; Finance Services Development Authority; Financial Supervisory Commission; National Superannuation; PERCA (Audit). | ||
HON. TEARIKI HEATHER | Akaoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning; Ministry of Culture; House of Ariki. | ||
HON. NANDI GLASSIE | Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Health; Ministry of Agriculture | ||
FROM 01 NOVEMBER 2013 | ||
HON. HENRY PUNA | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Attorney General; Energy and Renewable Energy; Office of the Prime Minister; Outer Islands; Office of the Public Service Commission; Ministry of Marine Resources; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Ministry of Transport. | ||
HON. MARK BROWN | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management; Seabed Minerals and Natural Resources; Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Financial Intelligence Unit/Financial Supervisory Unit; Financial Services Development Authority; Telecommunication; Financial Services Development Authority; PERCA/Audit; Head of State; Cook Islands Pearl Authority; Sports. | ||
HON. TEINA BISHOP | Arutanga/Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Education; Marine Resources; Tourism Cook Islands. | ||
HON. TEARIKI HEATHER | Akaoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning; Ministry of Cultural Development; House of Ariki; Police; Justice. | ||
HON. NANDI GLASSIE | Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Health; Ombudsman; Internal Affairs; Parliamentary Services. | ||
HON. KIRIAU TUREPU | Matavera | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Agriculture; Environment; Business Trade and Investment Board. | ||
NOTE: Hon. Tom Marsters resigned on 25 July 2013. Murienua by-election took place on 25 September 2013, won by Mr Kaota Tuariki. Mr Tuariki resigned a couple of weeks later and another by-election was held on 21 February 2014 which was won by Mr James Beer.
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2010 – 2014 | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
Mr Albert Nicholas | Ruatonga/Avatiu/Palmerston/ | Cook Islands Party |
Mrs Ngamau Munokoa | Nikao/Panama | Democratic Party |
Mr Atatoa Herman | Ngatangiia | Cook Islands Party |
Mr William Heather Jnr | Ruaau/Inave | Democratic Party |
Mr George Angene | Tupapa/Maraerenga | Cook Islands Party |
Mrs Selina Matapo | Titikaveka | Democratic Party |
Mr Mona Ioane | Vaipae/Tautu | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Toanui Isamaela | Amuri/Ureia | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Norman George | Teenui/Mapumai | Independent |
Mr Nandi Glassie | Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua | Democratic Party |
Mrs Tetangi Matapo | Tamarua | Democratic Party |
Mr Winton Pickering | Oneroa | Democratic Party |
Mr Jim Marurai | Ivirua | Democratic Party |
Mr Tai Tura | Mauke | Democratic Party |
Mr Tangata Vavia | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Wilkie Rasmussen | Penrhyn | Cook Islands Party |
Mr Tekii Lazaro | Pukapuka/Nassau | Democratic Party |
Mr Taunga Toka | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
2014 – 2018 Date of Election: 09 July 2014 |
SPEAKER: | HON. NIKI RATTLE |
CABINET MEMBERS | ||
MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY |
HON. HENRY PUNA | Manihiki | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Attorney General; Energy and Renewable Energy; Office of the Prime Minister; Outer Islands; Office of the Public Service Commission; Ministry of Marine Resources; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Ministry of Transport. | ||
HON. MARK BROWN | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands Party |
PORTFOLIO: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management; Seabed Minerals and Natural Resources; Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Financial Intelligence Unit/Financial Supervisory Unit; Financial Services Development Authority; Telecommunication; Financial Services Development Authority; PERCA/Audit; Head of State; Cook Islands Pearl Authority; Sports. | ||
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16th PARLIAMENT
EARLY GENERAL ELECTIONS CALLED FOR 16TH PARLIAMENT – At the expiry of the parliamentary term on November 17, the next general elections were supposed to be held by 17 February 2015. However, on April 17, the Queens Representative Tom Marsters dissolved Parliament on the advice of Prime Minister Henry Puna to enable a new Government to be installed (following the July general elections) well before the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the attainment of self-government which were to take place in August 2015.
2014 – 2018 Date of Election: 09 July 2014 |
SPEAKER: | HON. NIKI RATTLE |
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MEMBER | CONSTITUENCY | PARTY | ||
George Angene | Tupapa-Maraerenga | One Cook Islands | ||
Albert Nicholas Jnr | Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston | Democratic Party | ||
Ngamau Munokoa | Nikao | Democratic Party | ||
James Beer | Murienua | Democratic Party | ||
William Heather Jr | Ruaau | Democratic Party | ||
Selina Napa | Titikaveka | Democratic Party | ||
Tamaiva Tuavera | Ngatangiia | Democratic Party | ||
Teina Bishop | Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara | One Cook Islands | ||
Toanui Isamaela | Amuri-Ureia | Democratic Party | ||
Wesley Kareroa | Oneroa | Democratic Party | ||
Tetangi Matapo | Tamarua | Democratic Party | ||
Jim Marurai | Ivirua | Democratic Party | ||
Rose Toki-Brown | Teenui-Mapumai | Cook Islands Party | ||
Tai Tura | Mauke | Cook Islands Party | ||
Tangata Vavia | Mitiaro | Democratic Party | ||
Tekii Lazaro | Pukapuka-Nassau | Cook Islands Party | ||
Toka Hagai | Rakahanga | Cook Islands Party | ||
Willie John | Penrhyn | Cook Islands Party | ||
17th PARLIAMENT
GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR 17TH PARLIAMENT – General elections were held on June 14 to elect 24 Members to the 17th Parliament. The Cook Islands Party lost its majority, winning only 10 of 24 seats. However, Prime Minister Henry Puna was able to put together a coalition by offering Cabinet positions to the One Cook Islands (OCI) Movement’s George Angene of Tupapa-Maraerenga and independents Mr Robert Tapaitau of Penrhyn and Mrs Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown of Atiu (Teenui-Mapumai). The coalition arrangement between the CIP and the three independents was forged on July 1st.
2018 –2022 Snap Election: 14 June 2018 |
SPEAKER: | HON. NIKI RATTLE |
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HON. MARK BROWN | Takuvaine/Tutakimoa | Cook Islands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Minister Responsible for: Attorney General; Office of the Prime Minister; Outer Islands; Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Public Service Commission; Police; Finance and Economic Management; Seabed Minerals and Natural Resources; Cook Islands Investment Corporation; Head of State. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. ROBERT TAIMOE TAPAITAU | Penrhyn | Independent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Minister Responsible for: Infrastructure Cook Islands; National Environment Services; Outer Islands Special Projects; Transport; Energy and Renewable Energy; Marine Resources. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. VAINETUTAI ROSE TOKI-BROWN | Teenui/Mapumai | Independent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Minister Responsible for: Health; Parliamentary Services; Agriculture; Cook Islands National Superannuation; Internal Affairs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. VAINE MAKIROA MOKOROA | Nikao/Panama | Cook Islands Party | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Minister Responsible for: Youth & Sports; Ombudsman; Education; Financial Supervisory Commission; Financial Services Development Authority; Audit/Public Expenditure Review Committee; Justice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. GEORGE MAGGIE ANGENE | Tupapa/Maraerenga | One Cook Islands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Minister Responsible for: Corrective Services; Culture; House of Ariki; Punanga Nui; Head of State. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HON. PATRICK AKAITI ARIOKA | Murienua | One Cook Islands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PORTFOLIOS: Minister Responsible for: Tourism; Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB); Telecommunications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR 18TH PARLIAMENT – General elections were held on August 1 to elect 24 Members to the 18th Parliament. On elections night the Cook Islands Party won 12 of the 24 seats in Parliament. The Democratic Party won 5 seats, the Cook Islands United Party won 3 seats and the One Cook Islands Party won 1 seat. The remaining 3 seats were won by Independent members. A coalition arrangement between the CIP and the three independents was forged on July 1. Cabinet consisted of:
- Prime Minister Mark Brown (Takuvaine-Tutakimoa – CIP)
- Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau (Penrhyn – CIP)
- Minister Vaine Mokoroa (Nikao – CIP)
- Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown (Teenui-Mapumai – Independent)
- Minister George Angene (Tupapa-Maraerenga – CIP)
- Minister Albert Nicholas (Ruatonga-Avatiu – CIP)
The other members of the 18th Parliament are:
Member | Constituency | Party |
Albert Nicholas | Ruatonga-Avatiu | Cook Islands Party |
Teariki Heather | Murienua | United Cook Islands Party |
Tim Varu | Ruaau | United Cook Islands Party |
Robert Heather | Akaoa | United Cook Islands Party |
Sonny Williams | Titikaveka | Cook Islands Party |
Tukaka Ama | Ngatangiia | Cook Islands Party |
Vaitoti Tupa | Matavera | Democratic Party |
Tereapii Maki Kavana | Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara | Cook Islands Party |
Toa Isamaela | Amuri-Ureia | One Cook Islands Party |
Teokotai Herman | Vaipae-Tautu | Cook Islands Party |
Wesley Kareroa | Oneroa | Democratic Party |
Tetangi Matapo | Tamarua | Democratic Party |
Agnes Armstrong | Ivirua | Democratic Party |
Tehani Brown | Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua | Independent |
Stephen Matapo | Mauke | Independent |
Tuakeu Tangatapoto | Mitiaro | Cook Islands Party |
Tingika Elikana | Pukapuka-Nassau | Cook Islands Party |
Tina Browne | Rakahanga | Democratic Party |
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