Cook Islands general election, 2004

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General elections were held in the Cook Islands on 7 September 2004. [1] Initial results showed the Democratic Party winning by a wide margin, [2] but close results led to 11 electoral petitions being filed, [3] delaying the date Parliament could sit until mid-December. In the interim, Prime Minister Robert Woonton announced that he was forming a coalition government with the rival Cook Islands Party. [4] This led to a split within the Democrats, with Woonton and four other MPs leaving to form the Demo Tumu Party. [5] With 14 MPs, the coalition had a comfortable majority in Parliament.

Cook Islands state in the South Pacific Ocean

The Cook Islands is a self-governing island country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand. It comprises 15 islands whose total land area is 240 square kilometres (92.7 sq mi). The Cook Islands' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers 1,800,000 square kilometres (690,000 sq mi) of ocean.

The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the Cook Islands. As a result of the 2018 Cook Islands election, it is currently the largest party in the Cook Islands Parliament.

Prime Minister of the Cook Islands

The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands is the head of government of the Cook Islands, a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. The office was established in 1965, when self-government was first granted to the islands. Originally, the title "Premier" was used, but this was replaced by the title of "Prime Minister" in 1981.

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The results of the electoral petitions saw the seat of Titikaveka change hands [6] while Woonton's seat was a dead tie. Woonton subsequently resigned in order to fight a by-election, [7] causing his government to be dissolved. He was succeeded by his deputy, Jim Marurai. [8]

Jim Marurai is a Cook Islands politician and former Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Results

Party Totals

e  •  d  Summary of the 7 September 2004 Cook Islands Parliament of the Cook Islands election results
PartiesVotes%Seats
Democratic Party 394447.514
Cook Islands Party 364743.99
Tumu Enua 1982.40
Independents5396.51
Total 8328 85.824
Source: Preliminary results of the Cook Islands election 2004

Electorate Results

Cook Islands general election, 2004: Akaoa
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Teariki Heather 188 54.3
DP Teremoana Tapi Taio 158 45.7
Turnout 346 75.5
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Amuri-Ureia
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Terepai Maoate Jnr 185 50.7
CIP Teokotai Herman 175 47.9
Independent Kiria Kiria 5 1.4
Turnout 365 97.0
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Teina Bishop 178 57.6
DP Ronald Henry 131 42.4
Turnout 309 92.8
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Albert (Peto) Nicholas 315 52.7
DP Poko Keu 283 47.3
Turnout 598 80.9
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Ivirua
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Jim Marurai Unopposed
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Manihiki
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Robert Woonton 142 50.7
CIP Henry Puna 138 49.3
Turnout 280 100.0
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Matavera
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Peri Vaevae Peri 221 49.3
CIP Kiriau Turepu 200 44.6
Independent Mereana Taikoko 27 6.0
Turnout 448 88.9
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Mauke
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Mapu Taia 124 61.4
CIP George Cowan 87 43.1
TE Taratoa Rouru Metuariki 17 8.4
Turnout 202 83.1
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Mitiaro
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Tangata Vavia 65 52.4
CIP Travel Tou Ariki 59 47.6
Turnout 124 96.9
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Murienua
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Tom Marsters 180 47.0
DP William Pera 99 25.8
Independent Brett Porter 86 22.5
TE Rouru Metuariki 18 4.7
Turnout 383 74.8
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Ngatangiia
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Terepai Maoate 269 57.2
CIP Metuatini Tangaroa 170 36.2
Independent Maru Ben 31 6.6
Turnout 470 87.5
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Nikao-Panama
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Ngamau Munokoa 442 71.9
CIP Mamapo Manuela 173 28.1
Turnout 615 74.5
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Oneroa
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Winton Pickering 132 55.9
TE Taata Tangatakino 96 40.7
CIP Papamama Pokino 8 3.4
Turnout 236 99.6
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Penrhyn
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Wilkie Rasmussen 103 52.3
DP Tepure Tapaitau 94 47.7
Turnout 197 102.1
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Pukapuka-Nassau
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Tiaki Wuatai 181 51.4
CIP Tiera Mataora 171 48.6
Turnout 352 98.1
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Rakahanga
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Independent Piho Rua 42 56.8
DP Pupuke Robati 32 43.2
Turnout 74 89.2
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Rua'au
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Vaine Iriano Wichman 315 55.1
DP Geoffrey Heather 257 44.9
Turnout 572 87.5
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Takuvaine-Tutakimoa
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Geoffrey Henry 243 46.1
DP Ngai Tupa 202 38.3
Independent Jessie Sword 82 15.6
Turnout 527 83.4
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Tamarua
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Mii Parima 43 68.3
DP Andy Matapo 20 31.7
Turnout 63 82.9
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Teenui-Mapumai
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Upokomaki Simpson 71 54.6
CIP Tangaina Tanga 59 45.4
Turnout 130 92.2
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Eugene Tatuava 73 35.6
TE Norman George 67 32.7
CIP Nooroa Tou 65 31.7
Turnout 205 97.6
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Titikaveka
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Robert Wigmore 270 42.5
CIP Tiki Matapo 264 41.6
Independent Tere Carr 101 15.9
Turnout 635 86.9
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Tupapa-Maraerenga
PartyCandidateVotes%±
CIP Tupou Faireka 353 43.7
DP John Tangi 290 35.9
Independent Elizabeth Ponga 165 20.4
Turnout 808 87.8
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Vaipae-Tautu
PartyCandidateVotes%±
DP Kete Ioane 203 55.9
CIP Tiraa Arere 160 44.1
Turnout 363 82.1

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References

  1. ↑ "IFES Election Guide: Cook islands" . Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  2. ↑ "Democratic party in Cook Islands consolidates election lead". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-09-13. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  3. ↑ "Cook Islands election petition period ends". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-09-23. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  4. ↑ "Woonton announces new Cook Islands government". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-11-15. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  5. ↑ "Cook Islands prime minister forms new party". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  6. ↑ "Cook Islands Party candidate wins petition against election result in Titikaveka". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-10. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  7. ↑ "Cooks to vote for new Prime Minister after election draw leads to by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-12. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  8. ↑ "New Cook Islands PM and Cabinet sworn in". Cook Islands Government. 2004-12-15. Archived from the original on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
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