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2003 Arutanga by-election

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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. Bishop's resignation was initially handed to the Cook Islands Party, who refused to submit it to the Speaker; Bishop subsequently delivered it himself, and his seat was declared vacant. In the interim, the government announced that it would not stand a candidate. As a result, Bishop was elected unopposed.

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.
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