Atatoa Joseph Herman (born 2 December 1959) is a Cook Islands politician and former member of the Cook Islands Parliament. He is a member of the Cook Islands Party.
Atatoa Herman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Cook Islands Parliament for Ngatangiia | |
| In office 17 November 2010 – 9 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Terepai Maoate |
| Succeeded by | Tamaiva Tuavera |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Cook Islands Party |
Herman was born in Rarotonga. He attended school in Auckland, New Zealand, then shifted to the Cook Islands as a student at Avarua Primary school, Avatea Primary school and Tereora College. He studied at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering.[1] After a career as a public servant, culminating in serving as Secretary of Works between 2003 and 2008,[2][3] Herman was elected to the seat of Ngatangiia at the 2010 election.[4] In May 2011 he was made associate minister for the environment.[5] He lost his seat at the 2014 election.[6]
Herman was invested with the traditional Teaia Mataiapo title in 2009.[7]
References
edit- ^ University of Canterbury graduate search. http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/graduatesearch/graduatesearch.aspx
- ^ "PM announces HOM positions". Cook Islands Government. 26 June 2003. Archived from the original on 1 October 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ^ "Head of Works resigns". Cook Islands Herald. 22 September 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ^ "Sir Terepai splits vote and loses". Cook Islands News. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Cook Islands cabinet increases in size". RNZ. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Election results announced". Cook Islands News. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Matariki Wilson (31 July 2009). "Herman invested with Teaia title". Cook Islands News. Archived from the original on 12 August 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
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