Cook Islands United Party
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The Cook Islands United Party is a political party in the Cook Islands. The party was founded in October 2018 by former Cabinet ministers Nandi Glassie and Teariki Heather.[1][2]
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Cook Islands United Party | |
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Abbreviation | CIUP |
Leader | Teariki Heather |
Founders | Teariki Heather Nandi Glassie |
Founded | 24 November 2018 (2018-11-24) |
Split from | Cook Islands Party |
Slogan | Faith - Hope - Love |
Seats in the Cook Islands Parliament | 3 / 24 |
Website | |
cookislandsunitedparty.org.ck | |
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Heather contested the 2019 Ivirua by-election, but was unsuccessful.[3] The party did not contest the March 2019 Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua by-election, with Glassie instead standing as a Democratic party candidate.[4]
In December 2021 the party announced eleven candidates for the 2022 Cook Islands general election.[5] The party platform included a two-term limit for MPs and the introduction of import levies to promote local business.[6] Initial results showed the party winning 4 seats, with a 5th seat tied.[7] The final results gave the party three seats.[8]