Albert Nicholas (Cook Islands)

Albert Taaviri Kaitara Nicholas is a Cook Islands politician and Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is the son of former MP Albert (Peto) Nicholas.[1]

Nicholas was first elected to parliament in the 2014 election. He represents the seat of Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston.

In March 2015, Nicholas switched his support to the government of Henry Puna in exchange for a cabinet post.[1] He was made internal affairs minister, with responsibility for the ombudsman, youth and sports, and the Punanga Nui market.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Phillipa Webb (16 March 2015). "Nicholas jumps to the other side". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  2. "Defecting Cook Islands MP given cabinet post". RNZ International. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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