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	Robert Woonton: biography and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In September 2004 Woonton and his government held on to power, with the DAP receiving 14 of the 24 seats.
		Woonton, however, was nearly defeated, and a December 2004 recount that the election for Woonton's seat was a tie, with Woonton and his opponent, Henry Puna, each receiving 134 votes.
		Meanwhile, the government has been dissolved, Woonton has resigned from Parliament, and even if he does return by winning the byelection, he might not become prime minister again because a new one, Jim Marurai (additional info and facts about Jim Marurai) has already been elected.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/R/Ro/Robert_Woonton.htm (134 words)

	Jihad Watch: Jihad in the Pacific islands
		He said the small island states of the Pacific were the "soft belly" of the international fight to stop terrorism, because of archaic security systems and a widespread lack of computerised passport records.
		Dr Woonton said immigration controls at small island airports were rarely computerised, despite Australia's aid program funding the installation of electronic passport-tracking technology at island airports.
		Dr Woonton hopes the Cook Islands will be able to begin using the technology later this year.
	www.jihadwatch.org /archives/001488.php (446 words)

	Pacific Islands
		Prime Minister Dr Robert Woonton is standing outside an outer islands community hall in Aitutaki, casually answering questions about rumours of yet another leadership challenge back on Rarotonga.
		Woonton is well known in government circles for his devilish humour, volcanic temper, tantrums, and a seemingly short attention span.
		Woonton's successes with reform and international triumphs like declaring a nationwide whale sanctuary are all the more surprising considering disastrous attempts to fast-track development before he became prime minister.
	www.pacificislands.cc /pm82003/pmdefault.php?urlarticleid=0038 (849 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Robert Woonton
		Sir Robert Woonton (born 1949) was the prime minister of the Cook Islands from February 11 2002 until December 11 2004, and is a member of the centrist Democratic Alliance Party.
		A medical doctor by training, he became an MP for the island of Manihiki.
		Meanwhile, the government has been dissolved, Woonton has resigned from Parliament, and even if he does return by winning the byelection, he might not become prime minister again because a new one, Jim Marurai has already been elected.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Robert_Woonton (193 words)

	Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - Programs - COOK ISLANDS: Government falls in no-confidence vote (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The new prime minister is the former deputy, Dr Robert Woonton, who has been critical of his former leader's style of government.
		MCQUILLAN: The move against Dr Maoate began last week, when his deputy Dr Robert Woonton spoke against the way in which decisions were being made by the prime minister and he handed in his resignation.
		WOONTON: For over two years I have been undermined in my portfolios by the prime minister himself where there hasn't been any open dialogue between the two of us.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/asiapac/programs/s479822.htm (594 words)

	pl.net life: Cook Islands 24/09/2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Deputy Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Dr. Robert Woonton, said that the declaration of the sanctuary is a reflection of the high esteem in which whales are held by many Polynesian peoples.
		Dr. Woonton, the minister responsible for the Cook Islands marine resources, tourism and foreign affairs, hopes his government's decision will encourage other South Pacific island nations to take similar actions.
		Woonton said, "We look forward to welcoming visitors from around the world who share our great conviction in assisting in the recovery of one of the wonders of the natural world."...
	www.pl.net /5life/cooks.html (508 words)

	SMALL ISLANDS VOICE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		For Prime Minister Dr. Robert Woonton, who pushed for the runway to be built to international standards, it was what he described as a very satisfying day.
		The prime minister had especially asked for the school children to be given the opportunity to attend the opening and they formed a welcoming line that boosted the already large crowd as Dr. Woonton and his wife Sue were hoisted on to a paata and given the traditional challenge from a warrior.
		Woonton said he had especially wanted the school children to witness the opening as it was the start of a great leap forward for the island.
	www.unesco.org /csi/smis/siv/Pacific/ci-art_runway.htm (553 words)

	Financial Review: Cook Islands PM out of office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cook Islands Prime Minister Robert Woonton lost his job today after an election recount ruled a tie had occurred in his electorate, authorities in the small South Pacific nation said.
		Woonton, who had been in office since February 2002, was returned in general elections three months ago to represent the island of Manihiki, famous for its cultivated fl pearls.
		Both men agreed to a by-election and Woonton was forced to step down as prime minister.
	afr.com /cgi-bin/newtextversions.pl?pagetype=printer&path=/articles/2004/12/13/1102786980114.html (262 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Delegates at a convention of Pacific nations have been warned that Nauru is on the brink of collapse unless its receives urgent assistance.
		Cook Islands Prime Minister Robert Woonton says Nauru officials appealed for support during a Pacific Forum meeting in Samoa Friday.
		Woonton said Nauru could wind up as a "failed state" unless its neighbors in the South Pacific "lend a hand" to help.
	quickstart.clari.net /voa/art/dd/AAFABC52-8D43-4E5C-B9A98CA37FA0BAB5.html (127 words)

	COOK ISLANDS ‘UNITY’ COALITION TRIGGERS RESIGNATION - November 17, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Aunty Mau said Dr. Woonton was disappointed with her decision but she said that there was nothing more she could do because she had made her position known some time ago.
		Woonton's move to split from the Democratic Party for the second time in just over two years is beginning to reverberate through the ranks.
		Ministers Robert Wigmore and Jim Marurai are two members that appear to have gone against the wishes of their respective committees.
	pidp.eastwestcenter.org /pireport/2004/November/11-17-05.htm (440 words)

	Radio Australia - Pacific Beat - Stories - COOK IS: Parliament due to meet to elect new PM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Because of an election recount tie between the country's current leader, Robert Woonton, and his opponent in the seat of Manihiki, Henry Puna, there will have to be a by-election.
		Robert Woonton had defected from the Democratic Party, taking several supporters with him, when party leader Dr Terepai Maoate indicated he wanted the top job.
		Under their deal, Robert Woonton would be prime minister for the first two years of the government, and Sir Geoffry for the final two years.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/pacbeat/stories/s1264744.htm (921 words)

	www.cookislandproject.com: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In a deal between the Cook Islands Party and the breakaway Demo Tumu Party formed by ex-Prime Minister Dr Robert Woonton, renegade Democratic Party MP for Mangaia, Jim Marurai is the newly appointed Prime Minister for a period of two years.
		Woonton now has to fight a by-election for the seat of Manihiki against Henry Puna, president of the Cook Islands Party.
		Dr Robert Woonton has stepped down as Prime Minister following a court decision yesterday that he and rival Cook Islands Party president Henry Puna had tied at 134 each in a recount of the votes on Manihiki.
	www.cookislandproject.com /news.php?170 (1291 words)

	Wansolwara Online: News (USP)
		Cook Islands Prime Minister, Dr Robert Woonton, has mooted the idea of a regionally- owned airline to service particularly the central South Pacific region.
		Woonton told a press conference today that regular air service was of great importance to small island states.
		Woonton said the services in the region were poor.
	www.usp.ac.fj /journ/docs/news/wansolnews/2002/2002august/wansol1508023.html (233 words)

	Nauru could become a Solomons: forum - Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cook Islands Prime Minister Robert Woonton said the Pacific Islands Forum's 16 members and in particular the region's bigger states such as Australia were being asked to help debt-ridden Nauru.
		The forum's small island states group gave their support to a plea for help from Nauru, with the issue now to be raised before other forum leaders including Australian Prime Minister John Howard during talks in Apia on Saturday.
		Woonton said Nauru had made a general request for help.
	www.smh.com.au - !http: //www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/06/1091732062028.html (521 words)

	Fiji police re-open three files after coup convict's statement
		The Cook Islands Prime Minister Dr Robert Woonton and his faction from within the Democratic party MPs have broken away to form a new party.
		Dr Woonton is leader of the new party and Mr Marurai his deputy.
		Dr Woonton says the agriculture minister, Robert Wigmore, who is on an official visit to China, may also join the new party.
	www.rnzi.com /pages/news.php?op=read&id=13516 (214 words)

	COOK ISLANDS STILL WITHOUT GOVERNMENT - November 15, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Dr Woonton says he has decided that as it was nearly three months since the general election, the Cook Islands people had the right to know who constituted the government of the day.
		Sir Geoffrey says his party is happy to be associated with Dr Woonton and his team to work towards resolving what he calls the disquieting issues faced by the country.
		Dr Woonton’s election in his Manihiki seat is still being challenged in the Court of Appeal.
	pidp.eastwestcenter.org /pireport/2004/November/11-15-10.htm (177 words)

	Tuesday 28 November 2000
		Marine Resources Minister Dr Robert Woonton said a meeting with the Prime Minister Dr Terepai Maoate and Marine Resources Under Secretary, Dr Pupuke Robati, yesterday resolved that he (Woonton) would be the task force chairman.
		Minister Woonton said so far it's been confirmed that pearl oysters are dying for a number of reasons including a rise in the lagoon temperature and over-crowding of oysters.
		He explained that government is very concerned with what is happening, and with the threat posed to one of this country's top economic sectors, the pearl industry, with regards to the affects out on the farms and in the wider economy.
	www.cinews.co.ck /Archives/Nov2000/tuesday_28_november_2000.htm (3430 words)

	Radio Australia - News - Cook Islands MPs to choose new prime minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cook Islands' MPs are due to meet to elect a new prime minister, following Dr Robert Woonton's, decision to step down from his post pending a by-election.
		Dr Woonton lost his seat in Parliament after a recount ruled there was a tie in his seat in September's general election.
		This also means Sir Robert is officially no longer an MP and cannot be prime minister.
	www.radioaustralia.net.au /news/stories/s1264448.htm (276 words)

	IPI - International Press Institute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A December recount revealed a tie between Woonton and his challenger prompting the Prime Minister and his Cabinet to step down as the High Court ordered a bi-election in Woonton's region.
		It made allegations of political corruption and sexual impropriety against Woonton and was published the day after he returned from a state visit to China.
		The government concern, raised in the Pacnews report, was that Pitt was the beneficiary of a leak in the cabinet office and that the government was unable to plug it.
	www.freemedia.at /wpfr/Australasia/cookIsland.htm (3907 words)

	Friday 1 December 2000
		Transport Minister Dr Robert Woonton yesterday cut clauses from a controversial amendment that would have given him power over just about every business in the country.
		Woonton also cut section 4 of the bill which said that approvals from the minister would apply to shippers "whether or not that person is an owner or operator of vessels."
		Dr Tom Davis and Dr Robert Woonton testified that baby Casper was given an injection of medicine that had expired over 8 years ago.
	www.cinews.co.ck /Archives/Dec2000/friday_1_december_2000.htm (4157 words)

	Cook Islands declares whale sanctuary
		The sanctuary covers two million square kilometres of the central South Pacific Ocean and is believed to be the largest whale sanctuary yet declared by an individual government in waters under its jurisdiction.
		Deputy Prime Minister Dr Robert Woonton said yesterday the declaration was in line with the 1989’s Marine Resource Act, which did not allow fishing for marine mammals.
		Dr Woonton said the declaration of the sanctuary was a reflection of the high esteem in which Polynesian peoples hold whales.
	www.wdcs.org /dan/publishing.nsf/fde0b34d9e1c31fc80256d040047b2b6/c5ceecff91e34dbb80256d0300517ec1!OpenDocument (381 words)

	Cook Islands Government Online
		The new party includes Dr Woonton, Vaevae Pare, Minister of Education Jim Marurai, the MP for the Atiu constituency of Teenui/Mapumai, Poko Simpson and Piho Rua, whose election win in Rakahanga is subject to the result of a petition.
		Dr Woonton is leader of the new party and Marurai the deputy leader.
		Minister of Agriculture Robert Wigmore is on an official visit to China and Fiji and Dr Woonton said the question of his party membership would be sorted out when he returned.
	www.cook-islands.gov.ck /view_release.php?release_id=726 (388 words)

	Travelocity Guides
		Hurricanes have sent waves sweeping right across even the highest of the islands and in 1942 author Robert Dean Frisbie and his group survived by tying themselves to trees.
		Robert Dean Frisbie wrote about living and trading in the Cooks in The Book of Puka-Puka and The Island of Desire.
		One of the best known residents has to be Tom Neale, who wrote of his life as the hermit of Suwarrow in An Island to Oneself.
	www.travelocity.com /TEU_destPrint/0,4191,TCYUK\|40,00.html (4327 words)

	Laetoday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		WELLINGTON: Cook Islands Prime Minister Robert Woonton has stepped down amid a political split with his former party and a pending by-election for his parliamentary seat, media reports said yesterday.
		Mr Woonton had originally won the seat by four votes but a re-count was ordered which showed he and rival candidate Henry Puna each polling 134 votes, requiring a by-election under local law.
		Earlier this month, Mr Woonton announced he was forming a new Demo Party Tumu with Health Minister Peri Vaevae Pare and Education Minister Jim Marurai following the expulsion of Mr Woonton and Mr Pare from the Democratic Party.
	www.postcourier.com.pg /20041214/pacific01.htm (255 words)

	urg:::MOX Nuke Shipments; Miscoa Int'l (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		New Zealand is a strong opponent of nuclear shipments and ordered its air force to track two lightly armed British ships that carried the weapons-grade material through the Pacific from Japan, the first shipment of its kinds since the September 11 hijacked-aircraft attacks on the United States.
		Greenpeace protesters leapt into the Tasman Sea off the Australian mainland in front of the two freighters of state-owned British Nuclear Fuels Plc, Pacific Pintail and Pacific Teal, which were transporting 225 kilograms of plutonium.
		Mr Woonton said the leaders of the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu had expressed grave concern over the shipments and agreed they should at least be consulted about future shipments through the Pacific Ocean, which he described as their greatest asset.
	lists.myspinach.org /pipermail/urg/2002-August/000772.html (2357 words)

	NZOOM - ONE News - World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Cook Islands deputy prime minister, Dr Robert Woonton, has returned to the Democratic/Alliance coalition government just hours after announcing his resignation in parliament.
		Woonton said the public had lost confidence in its elected leaders because the cabinet had been reduced to a rubber-sdtamping agency sanctioning the decisions of chief of staff Edward Drollet who he accused of hijacking the government.
		However, the prime minister, who also survived a no-confidence motion presented the same day by the opposition, refused to accept Dr Woonton's resignation saying he accepted the right of members to express their dissatisfaction and grievances with the administration.
	onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,80645-1-9,00.html (166 words)

	Woonton and Wigmore face criticism on US$6,000 Kyoto trip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Government critics have lambasted Prime Minister Dr Robert Woonton and Works Minister, Robert Wigmore, for taking over US$6,000 from the Civil List for a trip to the Third World Water Forum in Kyoto, Japan.
		This is the second time within weeks Dr. Woonton has taken international trips, causing ripples among critics.
		A government spokesman says the Cook Islands received sponsorship for airfares and accommodation in Kyoto and Dr Woonton will be away for 12 days - two days in Auckland en route, seven days in Japan, and three days in Auckland on the way back.
	www.hellopacific.com /news/general/news/2003/03/18/h.html (206 words)

	Issue 9 - September 1, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cook Islands Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr Robert Woonton urged hisyoung compatriots studying here to one day return home and enrich their country when he spoke to Pasifika staff and students recently at AUT.
		Dr Woonton said the name of the title of his speech was an appropriate one for all the Pacific Island nations.“The Children of today are the leaders of tomorrow - I was once a child and now I am the Prime Minister of my country.”
		Dr Woonton presented him an award for participating in the AUT Pasifika Leadership Workshops for 2002 / 2003 as well as a gift for the Cook Islands Students’ Association.
	www.aut.ac.nz /staff/insideaut/2003/issue-09-2003.shtml (2171 words)

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