Parliament
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Avarua.
There are 25 seats. Members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. The House of Ariki (chiefs) advises on traditional matters and maintains considerable influence, but has no legislative powers.
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Avarua.
There are 25 seats. Members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. The House of Ariki (chiefs) advises on traditional matters and maintains considerable influence, but has no legislative powers.
Queen’s Representatives
1975-1984 Sir Gaven John Donne
1984-1984 Sir Graham Davies Speight (acting)
1984-1990 Sir Tangaroa Tangaroa
1990-2000 Sir Apenera Pera Short
2000-2001 Lawrence Murray Greig (acting)
2001 now Sir Frederick Tutu Goodwin
Prime Ministers
1965-1978 Albert Henry
1978-1983 Sir Tom Davis
1983-1983 Sir Geoffrey Henry
1983-1987 Sir Tom Davis
1987-1989 Sir Pupuke Robati
1989-1999 Sir Geoffrey Henry
1999-1999 Joseph Williams
1999-2002 Dr. Terepai Maoate
2002-2004 Dr. Robert Woonton
2004 now Jim Marurai
