AKAOA FINAL WORDS

Keu Mataroa	Teariki Heather

The heat went on in the final countdown to the Akaoa byelection on Tuesday, 28 November.
The Democratic Party pumped money into television advertising featuring both Prime Minister Jim Marurai and his deputy and party leader, Dr Terepai Maoate, supporting their candidate.
The Demos know a win by Keu Mataroa is crucial to their hopes of getting the two-thirds majority in Parliament they need to bring about their promised reforms.
Meanwhile, Teariki Heather is fighting to retain the seat and keep his political career alive.
Turn to page 10 and 11 to see the final words of the candidates as Akaoa prepared to vote.

Headlines : Times 178 27 Nov 2006
- AKAOA FINAL WORDS
- TREES CHOPPED
- Consultants prepare to report pearls progress
- Letter to the Editor: That title is rightly mine
- COOKS CONNECTED
- Urgent! Help needed to keep CINVAS open
- Christina promotes local look
- Food double for Fiji again
- African theme for Demos?
- The word goes out: Backpackers welcome here
- Maruariki learns in Manila slums

Headlines : Times 177 20 Nov 2006
- DEMO Bully boys push out rivals
- Deputy PM Misa on board
- Proclamation allows access to cash, Opposition waits advice
- Letter to the Editor: Rangi Makeakea Update
- Change of dates for boxing at BC
- Krystina has faith
- Judge Shona first for the Cooks too
- Promoting the Cook Islands look
- Who won what at Miss South Pacific
- Brisk business for our Beer in riot town
- Luna our unofficial ambassador