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]
Auckland, New Zealand
Died 15 November 2018
Political party Cook Islands Democratic Party
Spouse(s) 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]

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