Manihiki by-election 2005

The 2005 Manihiki by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands electorate of Manihiki. It was held on 8 February 2005,[1] shortly after the 2004 general election, and was precipitated by an electoral petition finding the result in the seat to be a dead tie.[2] Both parties to the petition, Prime Minister Robert Woonton and Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna had agreed that in the event of a draw the question should be decided by the voters, and so Woonton resigned.[2] As a result, Jim Marurai became Prime Minister.[3]

Woonton subsequently decided not to contest the election for personal reasons.[4] The election was won by Henry Puna.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Cooks by-election on Manihiki on February 8th". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-20. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Cooks to vote for new Prime Minster after election draw leads to by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-12. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
  3. ↑ "Jim Marurai is new Cook Islands prime minister". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-15. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
  4. ↑ "Former Cook Islands PM not contesting Manihiki by-election for personal reasons". Radio New Zealand International. 2005-01-07. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
  5. ↑ "Initial results indicate Cook Islands Party wins by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2005-02-09. Retrieved 2010-04-11.