Peri Vaevae Pare Democratic Kiriau Turepu Cook Islands The 2006 Matavera by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Matavera.

It took place on 19 July 2006, and was precipitated by the conviction of former Police Minister Peri Vaevae Pare for fraud.

[1] The by-election was won by Cook Islands Party candidate Kiriau Turepu.

[2] As a result, the government lost its majority, and dissolved Parliament to avoid a confidence vote,[3] precipitating the 2006 general election.