1974 Cook Islands general election
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Early general elections were held in the Cook Islands on 3 December 1974. The result was a victory for the ruling Cook Islands Party (CIP), which won 14 of the 22 seats in the Legislative Assembly with 64% of the vote. The Democratic Party won the remaining eight seats. CIP leader Albert Henry remained Premier.
Background
The early elections were called by Henry following a visit to New Zealand for the funeral of Prime Minister Norman Kirk, stating that he also wanted to hold a vote on self-government or integration into New Zealand.[1] A planned referendum would have seen voters given the options of independence, self-government or integration.[2] However, the referendum plans were later dropped.
Campaign
Henry's government refused to allow the three thousand Cook Islanders living in New Zealand to vote by post, most of whom were expected to vote for the Democratic Party.[3] Henry also obstructed attempts to charter an Air New Zealand plane for voters to fly home.[4] However, the Democratic Party was able to charter an Air Nauru Boeing 727 to fly in some voters.[5] Voters paid their own fares, and the flights were open to all regardless of party affiliation.[5] The tactic was copied by the government at the next election, though with public money.
Democratic Party attempts to distribute leaflets to outer islands were also stopped by Henry.[4]
Results
By electorate
| Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitutaki–Manuae | Geoffrey Henry | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 644 | |
| William Estall | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 628 | ||
| Joseph Williams | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 628 | ||
| Moeua Raela | 188 | |||
| Timote Turu | 164 | |||
| Tutai Mataiti | 158 | |||
| Atiu | Vainerere Tangatapoto | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 267 | |
| Paul Tangata | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 259 | ||
| Teariki Franco Mateariki | 198 | |||
| Mataki Kaiaruna | 195 | |||
| Mangaia | Pokino Aberahama | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 427 | |
| Ngatupuna Matepi | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 414 | ||
| Ngamokopuna Tomokino | 143 | |||
| Pukeiti Uritua | 130 | |||
| Manihiki | George Frederick Ellis Jr. | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 108 | |
| Tihau Napara | 76 | |||
| Mauke | Tupui Ariki Henry | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 196 | |
| Tupuna Ngaoire | 54 | |||
| Mitiaro | Raui Pokoati | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 98 | |
| Ta Ngatoko | 16 | |||
| Penrhyn | Tangaroa Tangaroa | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 186 | |
| Ben Samuel | 38 | |||
| Fred Ford | 26 | |||
| Puaikura | William Heather | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 410 | |
| Tamataia Pera | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 409 | ||
| Harry Napa | 401 | |||
| Taru Moana | 388 | |||
| Pukapuka–Nassau | Inatio Akaruru | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 307 | |
| Mataora Tutai | 56 | |||
| Rakahanga | Pupuke Robati | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 84 | |
| Turuta Temu | 50 | |||
| Takitumu | Apenera Short | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 484 | |
| Tiakana Numanga | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 475 | ||
| Taramai Tetonga | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 465 | ||
| William Cowan | 395 | |||
| William Robert Hosking | 395 | |||
| Moerai Kekena | 391 | |||
| Te-au-o-Tonga | Albert Henry | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 1,107 | |
| Thomas Davis | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 1,080 | ||
| Eric Man Browne | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 1,055 | ||
| Teanua Kamana | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | 1,041 | ||
| Tamarua Joseph Browne | 1,031 | |||
| Mana Strickland | 1,026 | |||
| Mani Browne | 1,015 | |||
| Tuoro Rangi Anguna | 1,000 | |||
| Source:[6][7][8] | ||||
Aftermath
After the CIP lost their two-thirds majority and ability to amend the constitution, Henry threatened to take action against Democratic Party supporters working in the islands' civil service.[9]
When the newly elected Assembly convened, Marguerite Story was re-elected as Speaker.[10]
1977 Takitumu by-election
An election was held on 22 December 1977 to fill the vacancy after the death of Tiakana Numanga. Template:Election results
References
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- ↑ Towards self-government, or something Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1974, p7
- ↑ Cooks have three roads to choose from at elections Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1974, p19
- ↑ No votes for Cooks exiles in NZ Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1974, p90
- ↑ a b Islander examines the rule of the House of Henry Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1976, p8
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- ↑ Pacific Islands Monthly
- ↑ New year begins with a political bang in the Cooks Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1975, p4
- ↑ The status quo Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1975, p21
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