Arutanga by-election 2003

The Arutanga by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara. It took place on 20 November 2003.

The by-election was precipitated by the resignation of Cook Islands Party MP Teina Bishop over budget cuts to his constituency.[1] Bishop's resignation was initially handed to the Cook Islands Party, who refused to submit it to the Speaker;[2] Bishop subsequently delivered it himself,[3] and his seat was declared vacant.[4] In the interim, the government announced that it would not stand a candidate.[5][6] As a result, Bishop was elected unopposed.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Cooks Opposition MP’s resignation could affect balance of power". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-07-25. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  2. ↑ "Cook Islands party holds on to MP’s resignation letter". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-08-05. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  3. ↑ "Cooks MP delivers resignation to speaker’s office". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-08-18. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
  4. ↑ "Second by-election to be held this year in the Cook Islands". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-10-21. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  5. ↑ "George supports Teina Bishop and says Cooks by-election not needed". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-09-01. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  6. ↑ "Cook Islands political group says former MP shouldn’t stand again". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-09-02. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  7. ↑ "Teina Bishop returns to Cook Islands Parliament unopposed". Radio New Zealand International. 2003-11-05. Retrieved 2009-12-20.