7 Oct 2014

Cook Islands set by-election date for Mitiaro

3:01 pm on 7 October 2014

The Cook Islands Chief Electoral Officer says a date has been set for the Mitiaro by election.

Taggy Tangimetua says the by election will be held on the 11th of November and she says nominations for the seat will be taken up until the 13th of October.

The by-election follows an election night tie between Tuakeu Tangatapoto of the Cook Islands Party and the island's previous Member of Parliament, Tangata Vavia.

The Chief Electoral Officer says the impending by-election will not prevent parliament sitting as planned this week.

Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands

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