2006 Matavera by-election
The 2006 Matavera by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Matavera. It took place on 19 July 2006, and was precipitated by the conviction of former Police Minister Peri Vaevae Pare for fraud.[1]
The by-election was won by Cook Islands Party candidate Kiriau Turepu.[2] As a result, the government lost its majority, and dissolved Parliament to avoid a confidence vote,[3] precipitating the 2006 general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Islands | Kiriau Turepu | 234 | 55.8 | ||
| Democratic | Vaine Teokotai | 185 | 44.2 | ||
| Turnout | 419 | 100 | |||
References
- ^ "Voters to go to polls in Matavera in Cooks". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-06-08. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ a b "Cook Islands Party wins Matavera by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-07-20. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ "Cooks parliament dissolved". Radio New Zealand International. 2006-07-25. Retrieved 2010-04-11.