Mangaia is the most southerly of the Cook Islands and the second largest, after Rarotonga. It is a roughly circular island, with an area of 51.8 square kilometres (20.0 sq mi), 203 kilometres (126 mi) from Rarotonga. Originally heavily populated, Mangaia's population has dropped by 75% in the last 50 years.
The Parliament of the Cook Islands is the legislature of the Cook Islands. Originally established under New Zealand’s United Nations mandate it became the national legislature on independence in 1965.
General elections were held in the Cook Islands on 20 April 1965 to elect 22 MPs to the Cook Islands Legislative Assembly. The elections were won by the Cook Islands Party and saw Albert Henry become the Cook Islands' first Premier.
Amuri–Ureia is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Toanui Isamaela, who has held the seat since 2010.
Arutanga–Reureu–Nikaupara is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Tereapii Maki-Kavana, who has held the seat since 2018.
Vaipae–Tautu is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Kitai Teinakore, who has held the seat since 2018.
Teenui–Mapumai is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Tengatangi–Areora–Ngatiarua is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Nandi Glassie, who has held the seat since 2006.
Oneroa is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Wesley Kareroa, who has held the seat since 2014.
Ivirua is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Agnes Armstrong, who has held the seat since she won it in a by-election in 2019.
Avatiu–Ruatonga–Palmerston or RAPPA is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Matavera is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Murienua is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Ngatangiia is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Nikao–Panama is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Ruaau is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Titikaveka is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Takuvaine–Tutakimoa is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
Tupapa–Maraerenga is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament.
The Overseas seat was a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. It was abolished in 2003.
