Arutanga–Reureu–Nikaupara
cook Islands electoral division
Arutanga–Reureu–Nikaupara is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Tereapii Maki-Kavana, who has held the seat since 2018.
The electorate was created in 1981, when the Constitution Amendment (No. 9) Act 1980-1981 adjusted electorate boundaries and split the electorate of Aitutaki into three.
Members of Parliament for Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara
Unless otherwise stated, all MPs terms began and ended at general elections.
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