7 Jun 2018

Democrats hoping for change in Cook Islands election

From , 4:02 am on 7 June 2018

The leader of the Cook Islands Democratic Party says she's feeling very positive about next week's general election and says there is a real chance she will become the nation's first female Prime Minister.

The Cook Islands goes to the polls on June 14th.

Jenny Meyer caught up with Tina Browne on a crackly phone line from the northern island of Rakahanga.

She asked Ms Browne if she thinks Cook Islanders will be enticed to vote for her party, now in opposition, because there's a woman at the helm.

Cook Islands Democratic Party leader, Tina Browne

Cook Islands Democratic Party leader, Tina Browne Photo: Cook Islands Democratic Party