The People's Movement was originally established in 2009 as a pressure group in response to the introduction on Sunday flights to the island of Aitutaki.
[1][2] It initially denied being a political party,[3] but in May 2010 confirmed that it would contest the 2010 general election.
[4] The party supports political reform, including a "major" reduction in the size of parliament.
[4] It proposes suspending all Sunday flights to Aitutaki, followed by a referendum to determine whether than ban will be made permanent.
[6] Following the selection process the candidates will elect a party leader and committee.