Anthony Toruariki Armstrong (18 September 1957 – 15 November 2018) was a Cook Islands politician and member of the Cook Islands Parliament. He was a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party.[2]
Tony Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Cook Islands Parliament for Ivirua | |
| In office 17 August 2017 – 15 November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Marurai |
| Succeeded by | Agnes Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1957[1] Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 15 November 2018 |
| Political party | Cook Islands Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Agnes Armstrong |
Armstrong was born in Auckland, New Zealand and educated at Tereora College.[1] He worked as a fisherman, seafood retailer[3] and shipping agent.[4] In 2012 he was appointed to the committee of the Punanga Nui Market.[5] He moved to Mangaia in 2016 to start an orchard.[6] When former Prime Minister Jim Marurai announced his retirement, he ran for the seat and was elected at the 2017 Ivirua by-election.[7] He was re-elected at the 2018 election.
Armstrong died in November 2018.[8] His wife Agnes won the resulting 2019 Ivirua by-election and was elected to Parliament.[2] After his death a fishing competition was established in his memory.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mr Anthony Armstrong (Deceased)". Cook Islands Parliament. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Cook Islands Democratic Party looks to have secured Ivirua seat". RNZ. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Seafood specialists at Kai Moana". Cook Islands News. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu". Cook Islands News. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "New Punanga Nui committee announced". Cook Islands News. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "From business to politics". Cook Islands News. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Status Quo In Cook Islands After By-Election". Pacific Islands Report. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Family grieves passing of Ivirua MP". Cook Islands News. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ Melina Etches (10 June 2019). "Fishing comp nets top results". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
 | This article about a Cook Islands politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |