18th Cook Islands Parliament
The 18th Cook Islands Parliament is the current term of the Parliament of the Cook Islands. Its composition was determined by the 2022 elections on 1 August 2022. The opening of parliament was delayed by over 7 months due to petitions over the election results. The 18th parliament finally opened on 21 March 2023.
Officeholders
Presiding officers
- Speaker of the House: Tai Tura
- Deputy Speaker of the House: Tuakeu Tangatapoto
Other parliamentary officers
- Clerk: Tangata Vainerere
- Deputy Clerk: Tai Manavaroa
Party leaders
- Prime Minister: Hon. Mark Brown
- Deputy Prime Minister:
- *Hon. Albert Nicholas from 16 February 2024
- *Hon. Robert Tapaitau until 31 January 2024
- Leader of the Opposition: Tina Browne
- Leader of the Cook Islands United Party: Teariki Heather
Floor leaders
- Leader of the House: Akaiti Puna
Whips
Members
Summary of changes
- Independent MP Stephen Matapo joined the Cook Islands Party on 25 August 2022.
- The Penrhyn seat became vacant due to Robert Tapaitau's conviction. A by-election was held and Sarakura Tapaitau was elected on 12 March 2024.