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Prime Minister of the Cook Islands - Definition
Related Words: Agent, Alderman, Ambassador, Anoint, Archon, Assist, Attache, Chancellor, Chaplain, Charge, Chrism, Churchman

The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands is the most powerful official within the government of the Cook Islands, a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. The office was established in 1965, when self-government was first granted to the islands. Originally, the title "Premier" was used, but this was replaced by the title of "Prime Minister" in 1981.

Name Took Office Left Office Party
1 Albert R. Henry 4 August 1965 25 July 1978 People's Party
2 Tom Davis, 1st time 25 July 1978 13 April 1983 Democratic Party
3 Geoffrey A. Henry, 1st time 13 April 1983 16 November 1983 People's Party
Tom Davis, 2nd time 16 November 1983 29 July 1987 Democratic Party
3 Pupuke Robati 29 July 1987 1 February 1989 Democratic Party
Geoffrey A. Henry, 2nd time 1 February 1989 29 July 1999 People's Party
4 Joe Williams 29 July 1999 18 November 1999 People's Party
5 Terepai Maoate 18 November 1999 11 February 2002 Democratic Alliance Party
6 Robert Woonton 11 February 2002 December 11 2004 Democratic Alliance Party
7 Jim Marurai December 14 2004 (present) Democratic Alliance Party

Example Usage of Minister
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