The Akaoa by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Akaoa. It took place on 29 November 2006, and was precipitated by the seat being a dead tie in the 2006 general election. After a judicial recount, the High Court ordered a by-election.[1]
Both general election candidates contested the by-election. The poll was won by the Cook Islands Party's Teariki Heather.[2] The by-election attracted a higher number of votes than the general election, in part because of a slight increase in enrolments.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Islands | Teariki Heather | 204 | 54.0 | ||
| Democratic | Keu Mataroa | 174 | 46.0 | ||
| Turnout | 378 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Cooks court orders by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 25 October 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- ^ "Cook Islands Party wins Akaoa". Radio New Zealand International. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- ^ "Preparations nearly completed for Cook Islands by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 23 November 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2009.