2006 Cook Islands general election

none May 2022 Cook Islands 2004 2010 27 September 2006 All 24 seats in Parliament 13 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Terepai Maoate 52.02 14 14 Cook Islands Party Henry Puna 45.26 7 9 Independents – 2.72 2 1 Image:Ci-elec-2006.png Results by constituency Prime Minister Jim Marurai Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Jim Marurai Democratic Party (Cook Islands) General elections were held in the Cook Islands on 27 September 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.Jonassen Jon Tikivanotau M Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events: Cook Islands The Contemporary Pacific 20 2007 216–222 10.1353/cp.2008.0015 10125/22327 free Shortly afterwards, the Cook Islands Party won a by-election in Matevera, eliminating the government's majority. The government pre-empted a formal vote of no-confidence by dissolving Parliament and calling an election.http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488120/795655 Cook Is parliament dissolved TVNZ 2006-07-25 2009-03-25 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. 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. 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.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=27281 Democratic Party gains majority in final results from Cook Islands election Radio New Zealand International 2006-10-05 2009-03-25 A number of electoral petitions were filed, resulting in by-elections being held in the seats of Akaoa and Titikaveka.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=29226 The Cook Islands prepare for another by-election in the New Year Radio New Zealand International 2006-12-26 2009-03-25 Results The electorate of Akaoa was tied, resulting in a by-election. File:Cook Islands Parliament 2006.svg Democratic Party 4420 14 0 Cook Islands Party 3846 7 –2 Independents 231 2 +1 Vacant 1 – 0 9772 Final results, IFES By electorate Akaoa Cook Islands Party Teariki Heather 179 50.0 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Keu Mataroa 179 50.0 358 85.2 Amuri-Ureia Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Terepai Maoate Jnr 214 56.6 Cook Islands Party John Baxter 164 43.4 378 88.1 Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara Cook Islands Party Teina Bishop 179 53.1 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Ronald Henry 158 46.9 337 80.4 Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston Cook Islands Party Albert (Peto) Nicholas 295 50.9 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Sam Crocombe 284 49.1 579 76.8 Ivirua Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Jim Marurai 82 83.7 Cook Islands Party Maara Peraua 16 16.3 98 98.0 Manihiki Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Apii Piho 115 51.1 Cook Islands Party Henry Puna 110 48.9 225 100.0 Matavera Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Cassey Eggelton 279 51.2 Cook Islands Party Kiriau Turepu 266 48.8 545 94.8 Mauke Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Mapu Taia 115 53.2 Cook Islands Party George Cowan 101 46.8 216 93.9 Mitiaro Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Tangata Vavia 65 58.0 Cook Islands Party Travel Tou Ariki 47 42.0 112 94.1 Murienua Cook Islands Party Tom Marsters 185 45.1 Independent (politician) Brett Porter 130 31.7 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Poko Tuariki 95 23.2 410 88.6 Ngatangiia Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Terepai Maoate 295 62.1 Cook Islands Party Willie Kauvai 180 37.9 475 89.0 Nikao-Panama Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Ngamau Munokoa 398 57.6 Cook Islands Party Tangee Tangi Kokaua 293 42.4 691 85.2 Oneroa Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Winton Pickering 152 67.0 Cook Islands Party Papa Metu Ruatoe 75 33.0 227 96.6 Penrhyn Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Wilkie Rasmussen Unopposed Pukapuka-Nassau Cook Islands Party Vai Peua 155 55.0 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Tiaki Wuatai 127 45.0 282 96.6 Rakahanga Independent (politician) Piho Rua 42 60.0 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) David Alepha Greig 28 40.0 70 94.6 Ruaau Democratic Party (Cook Islands) William (Smiley) Heather 364 56.6 Cook Islands Party Vaine Iriano Wichman 279 43.4 643 89.9 Takuvaine-Tutakimoa Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Ngai Tupa 325 56.0 Cook Islands Party Mark Brown 255 44.0 580 81.7 Tamarua Cook Islands Party Mii Parima 38 61.3 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Andy Matapo 24 38.7 62 95.4 Teenui-Mapumai Cook Islands Party Norman George 85 63.0 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Nellie Mokoroa 50 37.0 135 92.5 Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua Cook Islands Party Nandi Glassie 104 58.8 Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Eugene Tatuava 73 41.2 177 97.3 Titikaveka Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Robert Wigmore 325 50.4 Cook Islands Party Tiki Matapo 276 42.8 Independent (politician) Tere Carr 44 6.8 645 87.9 Tupapa-Maraerenga Democratic Party (Cook Islands) John Tangi 461 53.9 Cook Islands Party Tupou Faireka 394 46.1 855 87.6 Vaipae-Tautu Democratic Party (Cook Islands) Kete Ioane 212 53.4 Cook Islands Party George Pitt 170 42.8 Independent (politician) Ngariki Bob 15 3.8 397 84.3 References External links Cook Islands government returned in snap election (SMH) Democrats likely winner in Cook Islands poll (Radio NZ) Category:Elections in the Cook Islands Cook General Cook Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results Category:September 2006 elections