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Fence to 'keep stormin Norman' out
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
In jest cabinet minister Teina Bishop raised concerns in Parliament about something that has been ‘bugging’ him for ‘many months’. He noted that in past years, the opposition office has been open ‘at any time’ and that market-goers have been ‘most welcome’ to park at the opposition office on Saturday mornings. “Now I see there’s […]
Whip offers to help pa enua
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands Party whip George Maggie Angene sought funding for the roads and beautification of Tupapa-Maraerenga in Parliament yesterday. “I’d like to ask you to increase my constituency’s fund because I have more voters in my constituency compared to any of you. I also would like you to increase Aunty Mau’s constituency’s fund but make […]
Supplementary budget passed, parliament adjourns
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
The third day in parliament for 2012 was rushed – it was also the final day of the first sitting. Prime Minister Henry Puna’s government pushed through the supplementary budget with little resistance from the opposition. Finance Minister Mark Brown, speaking in parliament shortly before the bill’s second reading, reiterated that the current government is […]
Budget support 'beautiful'
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
Opposition MP Taunga Toka of Rakahanga has pledged his support for the government’s supplementary budget. “We all know, especially those who own businesses, what it is like to start a business,” Taunga started. “For example, when you initiate your business you need to set a timeframe. By about the third or fourth year you should […]
George independent?
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George is not as independent as he makes out, according to Democratic Party President Sean Willis. “Despite what George is saying, he was elected by the constituency as a member of the Cook Islands Party,” Willis said yesterday. George made a statement last week declaring that he had rejoined the Democrat Party […]
Deputy enjoys Speaker's job
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
Mauke MP Tai Tura has been filling in for Sir Geoffrey Henry this week, presiding over Parliament in his capacity as deputy speaker of the house. Sir Geoffrey Henry is in New Zealand receiving medical attention and has been absent from Parliament House all week. His family has confirmed that he is ill, and departed […]
Air Rarotonga fleet expands
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
Air Rarotonga’s fleet has expanded to take in two additional aircraft. The domestic airline has taken delivery of two additional Embraer Bandeirante to Rarotonga over the past week. The first flew in from Sydney last week after stopping en-route in Noumea, Fiji and Niue for fuel. The aircraft was prepared for delivery in Australia by […]
New pier used for the first time
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
The new section of Avatiu harbour pier is being used for the first time for international cargo shipping operations. The Southern Express came into port yesterday morning and docked further along the wharf than it typically would. It’s good news for port-watchers, but also good news for the development of Avatiu harbour. Constructors this month […]
Heavy road works underway
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
The old road surface in Nikao is making way for new tarmac, with heavy machinery now out in full force and in action. Motorists heading west on the main road are being diverted through the airport during this first stage of road laying as workers from T&M Heather and Triad Petroleum set about ripping up […]
MPs voice their concerns over suicide
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
RAPPA member of parliament John Henry addressed the sensitive issue of suicide in Parliament House yesterday, inviting parents of young people to be part of the dialogue around the subject. “I trust we are all parents in our own constituencies and villages and homes and it is up to us to be aware of what’s […]
Pacific Forum dates confirmed
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has confirmed dates for this year’s Pacific Leaders Forum. Secretariat secretary-general Tuiloma Neroni Slade told Cook Islands News earlier this month that dates had been finalised but that out of courtesy to Pacific leaders, his office would not release details to media until all participating countries had been notified. This […]
Te Kopapa Reo re-formed
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in National
In celebration of International Mother Language Day, culture minister Teariki Heather yesterday revived the dormant Te Kopapa Reo, or Te Reo Maori Commission. Heather formally re-appointed the former members of the commission, which for four years has been inactive. The commission was initially set up under the Te Reo Maori Act, which government passed in […]
Tighter rein needed in the House
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes: “It sounds like Parliament has become a bit of a shambles without the Speaker Sir Geoffrey Henry, who is overseas on medical leave. He would have kept a tighter rein on procedure and respect than it sounded like on Wednesday. How is it that vocal MPs on one day, like Norman […]
14 teams in new 5-a-side soccer competition
Thursday 23 February 2012 | Published in Football
The annual five-a-side football competition which features nine men’s teams and five women’s teams will kick off today in a two round competition played over eight weeks during this month and towards the beginning of April. All five-a-side football matches will be played at the CIFA complex in Matavera and no doubt there will be […]
Guides gather to 'save our planet'
Wednesday 22 February 2012 | Published in Environment
Girl Guides in the Cook Islands are today celebrating World Thinking Day to commemorate the organisation’s members across the globe and the friendship that exists between them in all corners of the world. Cook Islands Girl Guides groups are part of a global network that takes in 145 countries and about 10 million members worldwide. […]
Turtles tracked for protection
Wednesday 22 February 2012 | Published in Environment
A number of turtle track sightings have been observed on Mauke’s southern shores recently. Tracks and indications of nests have been seen along beaches stretching from Anaiti to Pohutukava, a distance of just over 2km. Some coves have a myriad of criss-crossing tracks and dug areas, a common ploy of turtles to throw off predators. […]
Decision 'not ours to make'
Wednesday 22 February 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the important decision of whether to invite Fiji’s leader, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to the August Pacific Leaders Forum in Rarotonga is not the Cook Islands government’s to make. He was responding to a question from Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George in the House yesterday. George had asked: “Is it […]
Cancer screening for MPs
Wednesday 22 February 2012 | Published in Local
Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin is encouraging members of parliament to be screened for prostate cancer. In a written notice, which was read in Parliament on Monday, Sir Frederick Goodwin announced he has asked Minister of Health Nandi Glassie to organise screenings for each member of the government and opposition in the hope that the […]
$55m offer for exploration
Wednesday 22 February 2012 | Published in Local
Canadian company Endeavour has offered government $55 million for a licence to explore the Cook Islands seabed to determine its mining potential. Minister of deep-sea mining Tom Marsters confirmed in parliament yesterday that the offer is on the table, as he responded to a question from opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen about whether rumours Endeavour had […]
1-day summit not a good investment
Wednesday 22 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The planned one day youth summit to address suicide in my view is a knee-jerk reaction to the situation rather than a strategic approach for the long haul. I strongly support and share the views expressed by Mereana Taikoko. It was also sad to see that a person who has dedicated her time […]
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