History of the Cook Islands History of the Cook Islands The Cook Islands are named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773 and 1777. The Cook Islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, the islands were annexed as British territory. In 1901, the islands were included within the boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand. The Cook Islands contain 15 islands in the group spread over a vast area in the South Pacific. The majority of islands are low coral atolls in the Northern Group, with Rarotonga, a volcanic island in the Southern Group, as the main administration and government
Elections in the Cook Islands government without a majority. The result was a close victory for the Democratic Party. The most recent election was held on 9 July 2014, which resulted in a 5-seat majority for the Cook Islands Party. The next election is expected to be held in 2018. Below is a list of recent by-elections: Elections in the Cook Islands Elections in the Cook Islands gives information on election and election results in the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands elects on national level a legislature. The Parliament of the Cook Islands has 24 members, elected for a four-year term in single-seat constuencies. The