Anthony Toruariki Armstrong
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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 | |
| Born | 18 September 1957[1] |
| Died | 15 November 2018 |
| Party | Cook Islands Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Agnes Armstrong |
Anthony Toruariki Armstrong (18 September 1957 – 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.[2]
Armstrong was born in Auckland, New Zealand and educated at Tereora College.[1] He worked as a fisherman, seafood retailer[3] and shipping agent.[4] In 2012 he was appointed to the committee of the Punanga Nui Market.[5] He moved to Mangaia in 2016 to start an orchard.[6] When former Prime Minister Jim Marurai announced his retirement, he ran for the seat and was elected at the 2017 Ivirua by-election.[7] He was re-elected at the 2018 election.
Armstrong died in November 2018.[8] His wife Agnes won the resulting 2019 Ivirua by-election and was elected to Parliament.[2] After his death a fishing competition was established in his memory.[9]
