Anthony Toruariki Armstrong

Anthony Toruariki Armstrong (died 15 November 2018) was a Cook Islands politician and member of the Cook Islands Parliament. He was a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party.[1]

Tony Armstrong
Member of the Cook Islands Parliament for Ivirua
In office 17 August 2017 – 15 November 2018
Preceded by	Jim Marurai
Succeeded by	Agnes Armstrong
Personal details
Died	15 November 2018
Political party	Cook Islands Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	Agnes Armstrong

Armstrong was a fisherman, seafood retailer[2] and shipping agent.[3] In 2012 he was appointed to the committee of the Punanga Nui Market.[4] He moved to Mangaia in 2016 to start an orchard.[5] When former Prime Minister Jim Marurai announced his retirement, he ran for the seat and was elected at the 2017 Ivirua by-election.[6] He was re-elected at the 2018 election.

Armstrong died in November 2018.[7] His wife Agnes won the resulting 2019 Ivirua by-election and was elected to Parliament.[1] After his death a fishing competition was established in his memory.[8]

References

1. "Cook Islands Democratic Party looks to have secured Ivirua seat". RNZ. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
2. "Seafood specialists at Kai Moana". Cook Islands News. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
3. "Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu". Cook Islands News. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
4. "New Punanga Nui committee announced". Cook Islands News. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
5. "From business to politics". Cook Islands News. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
6. "Status Quo In Cook Islands After By-Election". Pacific Islands Report. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
7. "Family grieves passing of Ivirua MP". Cook Islands News. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
8. Melina Etches (10 June 2019). "Fishing comp nets top results". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 3 July 2020.