2006 Cook Islands general election

2006 Cook Islands general election
	24 seats in the Parliament; 13 seats needed for a majority
Jim Marurai; Democratic	Jim Marurai; Democratic

General elections were held in the Cook Islands on September 27, 2006 in order to elect 24 MPs to the Cook Islands Parliament. The Democratic Party remained in power, winning 15 of 24 seats. A total of 8,497 voters turned out to vote.

The election was called two years early after the ruling Democratic party lost its majority in Parliament. In July 2006, Environment Minister Teina Bishop resigned from Cabinet and joined the opposition Cook Islands Party.^[1] Shortly afterwards, the Cook Islands Party won a by-election in Matevera, eliminating the government's majority.^[1] The government pre-empted a formal vote of no-confidence by dissolving Parliament and calling an election.^[2]

Cook Islands Party leader Sir Geoffrey Henry announced his retirement during the campaign, resulting in his replacement as leader of the opposition by Tom Marsters.^[1] Cook Islands Party MP Wilkie Rasmussen switched his allegiance to the Democratic Party during the campaign, and the CIP was unable to nominate a replacement candidate. As a result, the seat of Penrhyn was unopposed.^[1]

Initial results showed the Democratic Party winning 15 seats, and the Cook Islands Party 8, with one seat being held by an independent and one seat tied.^[3] A number of electoral petitions were filed, resulting in by-elections being held in the seats of Akaoa and Titikaveka.^[4]

Results

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By electorate

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Akaoa
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Teariki Heather	179	50.0
	Democratic	Keu Mataroa	179	50.0
Turnout			358	85.2

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Amuri-Ureia
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Terepai Maoate Jnr	214	56.6
	Cook Islands	John Baxter	164	43.4
Turnout			378	88.1

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Teina Bishop	179	53.1
	Democratic	Ronald Henry	158	46.9
Turnout			337	80.4

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Albert (Peto) Nicholas	295	50.9
	Democratic	Sam Crocombe	284	49.1
Turnout			579	76.8

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Ivirua
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jim Marurai	82	83.7
	Cook Islands	Maara Peraua	16	16.3
Turnout			98	98.0

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Manihiki
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Apii Piho	115	51.1
	Cook Islands	Henry Puna	110	48.9
Turnout			225	100.0

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Matavera
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Cassey Eggelton	279	51.2
	Cook Islands	Kiriau Turepu	266	48.8
Turnout			545	94.8

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Mauke
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mapu Taia	115	53.2
	Cook Islands	George Cowan	101	46.8
Turnout			216	93.9

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Mitiaro
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Tangata Vavia	65	58.0
	Cook Islands	Travel Tou Ariki	47	42.0
Turnout			112	94.1

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Murienua
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Tom Marsters	185	45.1
	Independent	Brett Porter	130	31.7
	Democratic	Poko Tuariki	95	23.2
Turnout			410	88.6

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Ngatangiia
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Terepai Maoate	295	62.1
	Cook Islands	Willie Kauvai	180	37.9
Turnout			475	89.0

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Nikao-Panama
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ngamau Munokoa	398	57.6
	Cook Islands	Tangee Tangi Kokaua	293	42.4
Turnout			691	85.2

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Oneroa
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Winton Pickering	152	67.0
	Cook Islands	Papa Metu Ruatoe	75	33.0
Turnout			227	96.6

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Penrhyn
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Wilkie Rasmussen	Unopposed

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Pukapuka-Nassau
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Vai Peua	155	55.0
	Democratic	Tiaki Wuatai	127	45.0
Turnout			282	96.6

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Rakahanga
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent	Piho Rua	42	60.0
	Democratic	David Alepha Greig	28	40.0
Turnout			70	94.6

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Rua'au
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William (Smiley) Heather	364	56.6
	Cook Islands	Vaine Iriano Wichman	279	43.4
Turnout			643	89.9

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Takuvaine-Tutakimoa
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ngai Tupa	325	56.0
	Cook Islands	Mark Brown	255	44.0
Turnout			580	81.7

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Tamarua
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Mii Parima	38	61.3
	Democratic	Andy Matapo	24	38.7
Turnout			62	95.4

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Teenui-Mapumai
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Norman George	85	63.0
	Democratic	Nellie Mokoroa	50	37.0
Turnout			135	92.5

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Cook Islands	Nandi Glassie	104	58.8
	Democratic	Eugene Tatuava	73	41.2
Turnout			177	97.3

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Titikaveka
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Robert Wigmore	325	50.4
	Cook Islands	Tiki Matapo	276	42.8
	Independent	Tere Carr	44	6.8
Turnout			645	87.9

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Tupapa-Maraerenga
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Tangi	461	53.9
	Cook Islands	Tupou Faireka	394	46.1
Turnout			855	87.6

Cook Islands general election, 2006: Vaipae-Tautu
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Kete Ioane	212	53.4
	Cook Islands	George Pitt	170	42.8
	Independent	Ngariki Bob	15	3.8
Turnout			397	84.3

Sources

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Jonassen, Jon Tikivanotau M (2007). "Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events: Cook Islands". The Contemporary Pacific. 20: 216–222. doi:10.1353/cp.2008.0015.
^ "Cook Is parliament dissolved". TVNZ. 2006-07-25. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
^ "Democratic Party gains majority in final results from Cook Islands election". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
^ "The Cook Islands prepare for another by-election in the New Year". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-12-26. Retrieved 2009-03-25.

[jonassen-1] Jonassen, Jon Tikivanotau M (2007). "Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events: Cook Islands". The Contemporary Pacific. 20: 216–222. doi:10.1353/cp.2008.0015.

[2] "Cook Is parliament dissolved". TVNZ. 2006-07-25. Retrieved 2009-03-25.

[3] "Democratic Party gains majority in final results from Cook Islands election". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2009-03-25.

[4] "The Cook Islands prepare for another by-election in the New Year". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-12-26. Retrieved 2009-03-25.

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v t e Electorates of the Cook Islands
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Results

By electorate

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See also

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