Cook Islands National Party

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The Cook Islands National Party was a political party in the Cook Islands. The party was launched on 24 March 2003 by Teariki Heather, a Rarotonga businessman.[1][2] Its policies included a shorter parliamentary term.

In July 2003 the party sought a declaratory judgement from the High Court that the seats of MPs Norman George and were vacant after it was learned that the two were being paid as government consultants.[3] The court subsequently ruled that the consultancy work did not constitute holding a position in the public service, and both retained their seats.[4]

Heather contested the 2003 Rua'au by-election as a National Party candidate, but was unsuccessful.[5][6]

The party was disbanded in February 2004 when Heather joined the Cook Islands Party.[7][8]

References[]

  1. ^ Jonassen, Jon Tikivanotau M (2004). "Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events: Cook Islands". The Contemporary Pacific. 16: 146–153. doi:10.1353/cp.2004.0014.
  2. ^ "New political party formed in Cook Islands". Radio New Zealand International. 27 March 2003. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Cook Islands National Party to seek declaratory judgment against two MPs". Radio New Zealand International. 14 July 2003. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
  4. ^ "Cook Islands court clears MP Norman George of double-dipping allegation". Radio New Zealand International. 18 January 2004. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  5. ^ "Cooks voters go to polls in Rarotonga by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 14 August 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
  6. ^ "Geoffrey Heather wins Cook Islands by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 18 August 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
  7. ^ "Cook Islands MP and party joins forces with main opposition party". Radio New Zealand International. 12 February 2004. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
  8. ^ Jonassen, Jon Tikivanotau M (2005). "Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events: Cook Islands". The Contemporary Pacific. 17: 185–193. doi:10.1353/cp.2005.0016.


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