Anthony Toruariki Armstrong
Tony Armstrong | |
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Member of the Cook Islands Parliament for Ivirua | |
In office 17 August 2017 – 15 November 2018 | |
Preceded by | Jim Marurai |
Succeeded by | Agnes Armstrong |
Personal details | |
Died | 15 November 2018 |
Political party | Cook Islands Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Agnes Armstrong |
Anthony Toruariki Armstrong (died 15 November 2018) was a Cook Islands politician and member of the Cook Islands Parliament. He was a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party.[1]
Armstrong was a fisherman, seafood retailer[2] and shipping agent.[3] In 2012 he was appointed to the committee of the Market.[4] He moved to Mangaia in 2016 to start an orchard.[5] When former Prime Minister Jim Marurai announced his retirement, he ran for the seat and was elected at the .[6] He was re-elected at the 2018 election.
Armstrong died in November 2018.[7] His wife Agnes won the resulting 2019 Ivirua by-election and was elected to Parliament.[1] After his death a fishing competition was established in his memory.[8]
References[]
- ^ a b "Cook Islands Democratic Party looks to have secured Ivirua seat". RNZ. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Seafood specialists at Kai Moana". Cook Islands News. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu". Cook Islands News. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "New Punanga Nui committee announced". Cook Islands News. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "From business to politics". Cook Islands News. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Status Quo In Cook Islands After By-Election". Pacific Islands Report. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Family grieves passing of Ivirua MP". Cook Islands News. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ Melina Etches (10 June 2019). "Fishing comp nets top results". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
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- Members of the Parliament of the Cook Islands
- Democratic Party (Cook Islands) politicians
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