Parliament of the Cook Islands
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The Parliament of the Cook Islands (Cook Islands Māori: Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani[2]) is the legislature of the Cook Islands. Originally established under New Zealand administration, it became the national legislature upon independence in 1965.
Parliament of the Cook Islands Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Deputy Speaker | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
Structure | |
Seats | 24 |
Political groups | Government (14)
Opposition (10) |
Elections | |
Last election | 1 August 2022 |
Next election | TBD |
Meeting place | |
Avarua, Rarotonga | |
Website | |
Parliament of the Cook Islands |
The Parliament consists of 24 members directly elected by universal suffrage from single-seat constituencies. Members are elected for a limited term, and hold office until Parliament is dissolved (a maximum of four years).[3] It meets in Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands, on Rarotonga.
The Cook Islands follows the Westminster system of government, and is governed by a cabinet and Prime Minister commanding a majority in Parliament.
The Speaker of the House is currently Tai Tura. The Deputy Speaker is Tingika Elikana.[4]