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Busy week at Avatiu Harbour

It has been a busy couple of days at the Avatiu Harbour, says Cook Islands Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer Okesene Moananu.

National

Government to seek update on China’s naval exercises

As concerns continue to emerge over China’s ‘unusual’ naval exercises in the Tasman Sea raising eyebrows from New Zealand and Australia, the Cook Islands government was questioned for an update in parliament yesterday.

Cook Islands enhances climate transparency with training

Climate Change Cook Islands staff participated in a weeklong Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency – Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP) training workshop at the New Hope Church last week.

Environment


Prime Minister Brown committed to New Caledonia mission

Prime Minister Mark Brown is committed and looking forward to partake in the high-level Pacific Islands Forum Troika-led mission to New Caledonia.

Local


TTV recommends drastic cut to proposed free water allocation

The Rarotonga water agency has slashed the Government’s proposed free water allocation by 75 per cent, recommending a daily limit of just 100 litres per person.

Environment


Pacific’s first: A doctorate and a deeper connection to home

When Cook Islander Dr Antony Vavia walked off the stage earlier this month with a piece of paper he had worked hard for six years, he achieved more than just becoming the first Pacific Islander to earn a doctoral degree in marine biology from Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

Education


Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Islands Seabed Mining Regulations premature

Te Ipukarea Society urges the Cook Islands Government to delay the adoption of seabed minerals mining regulations due to insufficient scientific information and the ongoing negotiations at the International Seabed Authority.

Environment


Cook Islands MPs claim $200,000 in allowances during overseas trips

Cook Islands Members of Parliament claimed over $200,000 in allowances while representing the country at international meetings and events during the 2023/24 financial year.

Economy


New mayors confirmed in Southern Group islands

The 2024 Island Government Election final count was revealed this week by the Elections Office, and the new mayors who had led in the preliminary count were declared the winners.

National


Court briefs

Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning presided over a number of matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.

Court


Cook Islands ‘not invited’ to CHOGM

Cook Islands will not be attending the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa because the country has not been invited, and efforts to gain membership are ongoing.

Economy


Nine candidates vie for CINSF members’ representative role

Nine candidates are vying for the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members’ representative position on the Board for the next three-year term.

Local


Brown set to hand over Forum chair, focuses on local economy

Prime Minister Mark Brown, the outgoing chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is delighted to officially hand over the chairmanship of the region’s political decision-making body to his successor, the Prime Minister of Tonga, at the 53rd Leaders Meeting next week.

Economy


Avarua burglary duo remanded, potential for additional charges

The two men alleged to have been accomplices in the recent break-ins reported around Avarua have been remanded in custody and are likely to face more charges.

Court


Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill

Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the over $650,000 spent on MPs travel and allowance and responded to Opposition leader Tina Browne’s criticism by accusing her of preferring to ‘hog all the trips for herself’.

Economy


Cultural exchange fosters connections between Cook Islands and Hawai’i

A delegation from environmental non-governmental organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango (AKTT) young ambassadors have returned from an enriching successful cultural exchange experience in Hawai’i.

Art


Man hit with hefty fines for drink driving and assault

A 33-year-old man has been sentenced and ordered to pay reparations of $4259.12 to electricity company Te Aponga Uira and around $700 in court fines and court costs for three separate charges.

Court


Constitution Review Committee gathers feedback from Pa Enua

The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee will be conducting public consultations in Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke, all in a single day.

National


Government to upgrade security after recent break-ins

The National Security Directorate within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has secured funding to engage a local contractor who will work directly with key frontline agencies to assess and upgrade their security needs.

Crime


Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance

The annual travel and allowances for Cook Islands Members of Parliament exceeded $650,000 in the last financial year, a significant increase of approximately 51 per cent from the previous year. Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar reports.

Economy


Construction begins on new Niue Fale

Work has officially begun on the new Niue Fale in Tupapa, opposite the Ministry of Health administration building.

Local


First-of-its-kind early childhood Māori learning centre founded

A pioneering early childhood learning centre, the first of its kind, has been established with a focus on immersing young children in Māori language and culture from a very early age.

Culture


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