Penrhyn is a Cook Islands electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is Vaine Wichman, who has held the seat since 2026.
The electorate consists of the atoll of Penrhyn.
Members of Parliament for Penrhyn Unless otherwise stated, all MPs terms began and ended at general elections.
NamePartyElectedLeft OfficeReasonTangaroa Tangaroa Independent1965, 19681983 Joined new party Democratic Party1972, 1974, 1978 UnknownNihi Vini Democratic Party 19891994 Changed parties Cook Islands Party - DefeatedTepure Tapaitau Cook Islands Party1994, 19992002 by-election Changed parties Independent -Defeated in by-electionWilkie Rasmussen Cook Islands Party2002 by-election, 20042014 Changed parties Democratic Party2004, 2006, 2010 Defeated Willie John Cook Islands Party 2014 2018 DefeatedRobert Tapaitau Independent 20182024 Changed party Cook Islands Party 2022 Lost his seat due to criminal conviction Sarakura Tapaitau Independent 2024 by-election 2026 Defeated Vaine Wichman Cook Islands Party 2026 incumbent
Election results 2026 election
2006 election
2004 election
2002 byelection
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