Cook Islands United Party

The Cook Islands United Party is a political party in the Cook Islands. The party was founded in October 2018 by former Cabinet ministers Nandi Glassie and Teariki Heather.[1][2]

Cook Islands United Party
AbbreviationCIUP
LeaderTeariki Heather
FoundersTeariki Heather
Nandi Glassie
Founded24 November 2018 (2018-11-24)
Split fromCook Islands Party
SloganFaith - Hope - Love
Seats in the Cook Islands Parliament
3 / 24
Website
cookislandsunitedparty.org.ck

Heather contested the 2019 Ivirua by-election, but was unsuccessful.[3] The party did not contest the March 2019 Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua by-election, with Glassie instead standing as a Democratic party candidate.[4]

In December 2021 the party announced eleven candidates for the 2022 Cook Islands general election.[5] The party platform included a two-term limit for MPs and the introduction of import levies to promote local business.[6] Initial results showed the party winning 4 seats, with a 5th seat tied.[7] The final results gave the party three seats.[8]

Electoral performance

Legislative Assembly
Election Votes  % Seats +/– Rank Government
2022 1,660 18.81
3 / 24
 New Increase 3rd Opposition

References
  1. "New political party launched in Cook Islands". RNZ. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  2. "Cook Islands political party claims demand for change". RNZ. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. "Cook Islands Democratic Party looks to have secured Ivirua seat". RNZ. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  4. "Cook Islands Party will not contest Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua by-election". Fiji Times. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  5. "'United' we stand". Cook Islands News. 3 December 2021.
  6. Caleb Fotheringham (18 July 2022). "'Last term' for United Party leader". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  7. "Cooks' newcomers make impact but PM's party in strong position". RNZ. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  8. "Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats". RNZ. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
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