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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
MFEM strategy release ‘apolitical’
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A release about the latest strategy for Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has not breached any rules around public service neutrality, the Public Service Commissioner says – but opposition parties beg to differ.
Mangaia records over 100 Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
An outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia has occurred over the weekend, with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health expecting about a quarter of the island’s population to be infected with the virus.
Call for bold approach to environment policies
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is calling on the Cook Islands’ political parties to be bold in their approach to the environment policies.
Te Marae Ora monitoring New Zealand’s monkeypox situation
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the monkeypox situation after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global emergency.
Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.
Fiasco over political party manifesto
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands voters should be wary of any political party that enters into a general election without a comprehensive, workable manifesto, says the Opposition Democratic Party.
Government welcomes Forum hosting but remains mum about costs
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands authorities are mum on the likely cost of hosting the Pacific Island Forum in 2023, and the process it went through in order to successfully bid for it.
'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.
Parties propose policies to battle NCDs
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and bolstering mental health are key platforms for the political parties’ health policies.
Palmerston remains off limits: Ministry of Health
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Travel to Palmerston Island will likely remain off limits until next month, as Te Marae Ora completes its vaccination rollout.
CIIC prioritises $60m civic centre project
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
More than 400 people are expected to be employed in the construction of the multi-million-dollar Vaikapuangi civic centre project, but a construction start date is yet to be finalised.
Women leadership report launched
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
A major report on women and leadership has placed Cook Islands among the Pacific’s best performers, for the representation of women in business leadership which was launched on Tuesday.
Parties focus on boosting agriculture in the Pa Enua
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political parties are drumming up support for agriculture as the island nation looks to move away from its dependance on tourism, with policies ranging from subsidising agriculture equipment to better support for the Pa Enua.
Governing party proposes bold ‘re-population’ policy
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party believes it has the policies to ensure the ‘re-population’ of the islands, by offering young people special interest rate for their first home loan.
New studio helping individuals and businesses bring their projects to life
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
KOCo Studio, an eclectic and industrial vibe space in Cooks Corner, was officially opened to the public last Sunday evening.
Inspiring Cook Islands women to achieve their career goals
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
The newly-elected president of the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) Association hopes to inspire and assist other Cook Islands women in taking risks and achieving their career goals.
Maritime CI ran ‘due diligence’ on yacht with links to Russian oligarch
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Maritime Cook Islands says it has run due diligence on a massive yacht alleged to be owned by sanctions hit Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Parties propose policies to ‘repopulate’ Cook Islands
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Democratic Party is proposing a massive shakeup to immigration policy, including the establishment of a ‘repopulation department’, while the United Party says its economic policies will encourage more people to stay in the Cook Islands.
Majority of businesses report structural, coastal damages
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Businesses have rallied round in the wake of last week’s flooding as they prepare for another battering.
Petrol prices increase by over 10 percent
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Motorists will experience extra pain at the pump, as petrol companies deal with a price order upping the wholesale price of petrol to retailers by more than 10 per cent.
