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'Demos and One Cook Islands all for themselves?'
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,I am concerned with the comments coming from Wilkie Rasmussen and Teina Bishop regarding their arrangement and drive to form a coalition government.
'What a circus!'
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,Did that really happen? Is Demo so desperate to get power that they would give their two most powerful positions (PM and Finance) to another party that only controls two seats?
Budget blow out due to CIP overspending?
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,The Democratic Party is concerned with the budget blow out of $5.1 million as at 30th June 2014 according to the MFEM June 2014 Quarterly Financial Report.
Donation helps to tell Cyclone Martin story
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
he National Council of Women has donated $1000 to help fund the production, publication, and distribution of a book about Cyclone Martin, expected to be in circulation by the end of this year.
Demo appeals filed
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is hoping it can bolster its presence in Parliament after filing appeals of four petition decisions that were recently handed down by the High Court.According to a Demo statement, the Party is appealing the decision on a petition filed by Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen – who lost his Penrhyn seat to Willie John of the Cook Islands Party.Petitions have also been filed for the island of Manihiki and the constituencies of Vaipae-Tautu and Tengatangi-Areora. Rasmussen said an appeal for Teenui-Mapumai will be filed next week.The Party says it has sought the services of a New Zealand law firm and members of the Queen’s Counsel, who have identified “some fundamental issues to appeal”. The decision to appeal has been endorsed by the puna committees, caucus, and the Demo executive, said Rasmussen. “I am greatly encouraged by the insights of our lawyers in New Zealand who have read through the respective minutes of the High Court,” said Rasmussen. Out of a total of six petitions heard by the High Court last month, five were dismissed. Only the Demo’s petition contesting the results for the constituency of Tamarua in Mangaia was upheld.The petitions dealt with issues surrounding voter qualification, and contained numerous allegations of bribery and treating, all of which were dismissed apart from one count of bribery upheld in Vaipae-Tautu - implicating victorious Cook Islands Party candidate Mona Ioane.With only nine of the 24 seats in Parliament occupied by the Demos, the appeals represent an opportunity to close in on the CIP’s 12 seats, and possibly for a majority government without the need for a coalition with One Cook Islands. “I believe the Democratic Party will succeed with these appeals and it will then have the majority to govern,” he said. “We stand with great hope and pride that sooner or later we will claim victory and have justice,” said Rasmussen.
Public urged to conserve water
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
The recent dry spell has seen a drop in the water levels at all 12 water intakes on Rarotonga prompting the water management division to urge the public to conserve water where possible.
Huanan defends local operations
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
Company estimates to spend $1.4miillion locally
New faces in the house for Parliament's first sitting
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The 48th session of Parliament kicked off yesterday afternoon with the six new Members present in the House.
Rattle re-selected as Speaker
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Speaker Niki Rattle was chosen yesterday to return for another term as Speaker of the House, but not before some controversy.
Exciting age grade soccer on the cards
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Football
The POPULAR under 11 mixed soccer division will kick off today’s football proceeding at 4.15pm followed by the under 17 men’s division at 4.50pm at the CIFA complex. Tupapa Maraerenga will go head to head with Avatiu on field one. Titikaveka will square off against Nikao Sokattak on field two and Takuvaine will play Matavera on field three. Today’s draw at the CIFA complex – 4.15pm Field 1 Under 11 Mixed, Tupapa Maraerenga vs. Avatiu, Ref-Kura Smith, 4.50pm Field 1 Unde 17 Men, Tupapa Maraerenga vs. Avatiu, Ref-Terry Piri Assistant refs-Anabeth Tetauru, Jericka Matapuku, 4.15pm Field 2 Under 11 Mixed Titikaveka vs. Nikao Sokattak Ref-James Nand, 4.50pm Field 2 Under 17 Men Titikaveka vs. Nikao Sokattak Ref-Mika Mouauri, Assistant refs-Noel Mani, Kimiora Makitae, 4.15pm Field 3 Under 11 Mixed Takuvaine vs. Matavera Ref-Pauline Dean.
Puaikura draw in first OFC match
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Football
Puaikura Football Club premier men’s team drew one-all in their up match at the OFC Preliminary Champions League tournament in Samoa.
Police make the decisions
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,The statement by Tiria Rere that "the committee can only put dogs down on the advice of Esther Honey" is inaccurate.
'All rentals are up to date'
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,I would like to take the opportunity to respond to the letter in your paper from Kimiia Dean in relation to two leases held by The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa on sections at Onemaru, Arorangi.
You first and I'll follow?
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,Your letter writer -What an egg-Te iu- does not escape detection by using a pseudonym.
'We believe it when we see the money!'
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,I was alarmed at Minister Mark Brown’s quote in the newspaper on Friday October 3 – ‘Next year, we are expecting a big year to celebrate our 50 years, therefore I would expect a number of competing priorities for Government funding’.
Technical group meets on QMS
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is progressing its plans to introduce a Quota Management System (QMS) for the longline tuna fishery in 2016.
Decorate a bra for breast cancer awareness
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Local
Get creative this month for breast cancer awareness and bedazzle a bra!
Prime Minister Teina Bishop?
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The role of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has been offered to Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop under a potential coalition agreement between the Democratic Party and One Cook Islands.
Find solutions,don't criticize
Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,I write to give my support to the Police Commissioner on his statement regarding roaming dogs dated Wednesday October 1.
'God does intervene if asked'
Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,I respond to the letter of Saturday 4 October 2014 by the tupapaku calling himself Good God, headed “God works in mysterious ways”...
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