Prime Minister of the Cook Islands
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The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands is the official responsible for heading Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's government in the Cook Islands, a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. The office was established in 1965, when self-government was first granted to the islands. Originally, the title "Premier" was used, but this was replaced by the title of "Prime Minister" in 1981.
List of Prime Ministers of the Cook Islands (1965-present)
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Henry | 4 August 1965 | 25 July 1978 | Cook Islands Party |
| 2 | Tom Davis, 1st time | 25 July 1978 | 13 April 1983 | Democratic Party |
| 3 | Geoffrey Henry, 1st time | 13 April 1983 | 16 November 1983 | Cook Islands Party |
| 4 | Tom Davis, 2nd time | 16 November 1983 | 29 July 1987 | Democratic Party |
| 5 | Pupuke Robati | 29 July 1987 | 1 February 1989 | Democratic Party |
| 6 | Geoffrey Henry, 2nd time | 1 February 1989 | 29 July 1999 | Cook Islands Party |
| 7 | Joe Williams | 29 July 1999 | 18 November 1999 | Cook Islands Party |
| 8 | Terepai Maoate | 18 November 1999 | 11 February 2002 | Democratic Alliance Party |
| 9 | Robert Woonton | 11 February 2002 | 11 December 2004 | Democratic Alliance Party |
| 10 | Jim Marurai | 14 December 2004 | 29 November 2010 | Democratic Alliance Party (2004–05) Cook Islands First Party (2005–06) Democratic Party (2006–present) |
| 11 | Henry Puna | 30 November 2010 | Incumbent | Cook Islands Party |