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Consult outer islands on education opinion
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During debate on the Education Bill yesterday, opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen said he attended the Takitumu School prizegiving recently and it was “heartening” to see teachers’ commitment to students and especially their commitment to teach Maori language and culture.
MP: Who disciplines the principal?
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During parliamentary debate on the Education Bill yesterday, Vaipae-Tautu MP Mona Ioane said students need more protection when facing disciplinary action.
Holiday cheer or holiday fear?
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
The days are getting muggier and the flame trees are getting redder. As December propels us toward Christmas and New Year’s Eve, spirits are high and company parties nigh. Locals living overseas are planning to return home for the holidays and the outer islands are preparing for their populations to temporarily double.
Unlawful suspension a shambles
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The suspension of the Head of Ministry of MOIP is a real mystery.
'Brown tax' query
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Prices rise but pay packets stay the same, said Titikaveka MP Selina Napa during parliamentary question time onMonday. She asked finance minister Mark Brown when he will review the ‘Brown tax’.
Kata - December 12, 2012
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Kata
Arornagi Jetty not used by cruise ships December 12
Accused have option to choose JP or judge
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The Judicature Amendment Bill 2012 is now part of Cook Islands law – but it wasn’t passed without much discussion on why such legislation is badly needed.
Prizes highly valued in Penrhyn
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
It’s that time of the year when schools acknowledge their hard working students and it is no different at Tetautua School on the island of Penrhyn.
Civil rights legislation 'welcome' says lawyer
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen said the Judicature Amendment Act 2012 is much-needed civil rights legislation.
Triad gives 'solutions' to Toagate says MP
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown in parliament this week whether he received a letter from Triad director Chris Vaile “as recently as last week” which gave suggested solutions to a long-running fuel saga.
Pay tax before perks
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller wrote yesterday: “While listening to parliament today I was annoyed to hear Wilkie Rasmussen pleading for businesses that have tax arrears, and he’s asking for leniency on them. In my business we make sacrifices and the owners go without personal pay sometimes in order to pay our monthly tax bill. This includes PAYE collected from staff pay packets, VAT collected on behalf of government, and company tax which we pay ahead of overseas trips and luxury things like flash six cylinder 4x4s. What’s up with these bludgers and free-loaders like a certain resort owner and a certain lawyer who live the high life and who run up huge tax arrears, and then self-righteously tell us how the country should be run, or even attack their competitors for so-called restrictive trade practices.”
Education Bill passed
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
Parliament passed the Education Bill into Cook Islands law yesterday afternoon with no amendment.
El Nino risk eases
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Rainfall should be near its usual levels across the Pacific over the coming three months, according to the latest release of the island climate update.
Coral seawall proposed for Kauvai section in Muri
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A piece of private land used to host Vaka Eiva Festival events in Muri is being developed into five studio units – complete with a covered coral seawall to protect it from further erosion.
Second in Miss South Pacific
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua did her country proud at the Miss South Pacific Pageant on Saturday night where she placed second overall.
Stormy conditions batter coastline
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents can be forgiven for thinking a cyclone had hit the island early on Monday morning when winds gusting up to 100 kilometres and high seas had some coastal residents scrambling to tie down roofs and secure loose objects.
Fire appeal fun run raises $3150
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
The first of four events planned to raise money for families made homeless by four fires in Nikao raised $3150 on Saturday.
Decriminalise marijuana in the Cooks
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To our parliament leaders of the Cook Islands, it is to my understanding that a review of the laws regarding sentences towards marijuana users etc, is going into consideration due to how the sentences on our fellow men are, how shall I say, over the top.
Carols not PC
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Carols are not very PC
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