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MMR gains funding to strengthen tuna fisheries and food security
The Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) use its share of the US$156.8 million (NZ$272.8m) regional grant to assist in logistical and resourcing challenges.
The importance of Property Maintenance: Routine vs. Emergency Maintenance.
Maintaining your property, whether residential or commercial is essential for several reasons. Regular upkeep not only preserves the property’s value but also ensures tenant satisfaction and safety. There are benefits of both routine maintenance and emergency maintenance.
No bias in pearl support
A $3 million donor grant to the Pearl Authority was put in place by the last government, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He responded on July 8 in parliament to criticism by fellow member of parliament Norman George about the money being allocated to expand the black pearl industry. George suggested there was a link […]
Atiu infrastructure work to begin
Work on Atius airport will begin before the end of this year, minister and member of parliament Nandi Glassie says. Glassie made the announcement in parliament yesterday when answering a question from fellow MP Norman George. Tar sealing of the airport should begin before the end of this year and water reticulation projects have already […]
Atiu has suffered enough: MP
Atiu members of Parliament are at odds over whether the new budget provides for the people of their island. In his review of the budget, MP Norman George accused the government of favouring Manihiki and its pearl industry to the exclusion of all other outer islands. Is Manhiki the most favoured island, the first amongst […]
Will tax send savings overseas?
In response to Saturdays p8 article Finance minister defends tax a smoke signaller writes: The finance ministers reference to the Bibles parable of the talents omitted to mention that the servant who received the highest praise was the one who increased the original amount most. This obviously means it is better to withdraw savings from […]
Finance minister defends tax
Finance minister Mark Brown took an opportunity in parliament yesterday to address criticism of the proposed 15 percent withholding tax on interest. Brown acknowledged the various comments from parliament members as well as general Cook Islands citizens on the tax amendment bill, which is set to be tabled in parliament next week. Much of it […]
Two former All Blacks to accompany McCully
Along with rugby hall of famer Jonah Lomu and Rugby World Cup chief executive Martin Snedden, former All Black Ofisa Junior Tonuu will visit Rarotonga this week. They will accompany New Zealand foreign minister Murray McCully on his Pacific mission, which comes to Rarotonga on Wednesday. A number of NZ journalists TVNZ reporter Barbara Dreaver […]
Edgewater home away from home
The Edgewater Resort and Spa is a second home for long time Kiwi visitors Terry and Gail Leabourn. The couple have been holidaying on Rarotonga and staying at The Edgewater Resort and Spa every year for the past 13 years and dont plan on stopping. This is our second home, says Gail. Its the way […]
Words inadequate for vaka journey
Six returning Marumaru Atua crew members met yesterday to recall the two-and-a-half month voyaging experience they said words cant describe. Lin Andrew, Alex Olah, Sarah Moreland, Teresa Taroro, June Simiona and Tua Pittman returned from Hawaii this week after being at sea together for over two months. The group left Rarotonga on April 21 for […]
MP targets import reductions
Minister and member of parliament Teina Bishop is calling for a reduction in the amount of imported goods within the Cook Islands. In a speech to parliament yesterday Bishop said the country imported $1.6 million worth of bottled water last year alone. We have to take the economy by the scruff of the neck and […]
Government to help all islands
Government is not biased towards the home islands of ministers and their electorates, Prime Minister Henry Puna assures Cook Islanders. In speaking at parliament yesterday Puna, whose constituency is Manihiki, began discussing the issue by announcing those on Manihiki will receive much needed diesel and food staples from Rarotonga in the next few days. At […]
Night sessions
For the first time in its parliamentary term the government may hold night sessions of parliament next week. It plans to resume sitting at 1pm on Monday for an afternoon session until 5pm. On Monday and Tuesday the afternoon parliamentary sessions may be followed by night sessions from 7pm to 10pm. Parliament will then sit […]
Sorry for rebel remark
Speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry has formally apologised to deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen for last week accusing him of being part of a team of rebels. Sir Geoffrey was clear that members of Parliament should treat one another with respect and honour, and admitted that his accusation was disrespectful toward […]
Setting new records in Parliament
For the first time in at least five years, the Cook Islands Parliament is dealing with the annual Budget without rushing and without cutting debate short. The new CIP Government under Prime Minister Henry Puna appears to have started delivering on its promise to sit for at least 100 days this year. In all previous […]
Look at other avenues
Ruaau MP William Smiley Heather said in Parliament yesterday that he supports many of governments plans, but not the proposed withholding tax. In Cook Islands Maori he asked the government to reconsider its proposal. I would like to urge the government to re-look at this issue. Have another look, step back and revisit the matter, […]
Opposition delivers verdict on budget
Deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen believes the new budget is 70 percent good, 30 percent not good. In parliament he commended the government for its financial support of outer islands infrastructure projects, but he lamented the increase in the level of funding to ministerial support offices. This government is not seeing cost-cutting measures […]
More business with China forecast
China is actively scoping investment opportunities in the Cook Islands, particularly in relation to noni juice and black pearls. During a session of parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Henry Puna voiced his approval of a Chinese business delegation from New Zealand in Rarotonga at present. The delegation is determining whether Cook Islands noni juice can be […]
PM calls budget bold
Prime Minister Henry Puna is proud of this financial years budget, which has yet to be formally adopted by parliament. Puna addressed fellow ministers and members of parliament in the debating chamber yesterday to defend the appropriations made for the next 12 months. Although my friend from Mitiaro (MP Tangata Vavia) said theres only three […]
Promise on Arorangi jetty safety
Safety was the word of the day at Arorangi yesterday. Representatives from the government, ports authority and Arorangi Primary School came together to sign a memorandum of understanding, with the school facing the prospect of becoming the Cook Islands unofficial welcoming party once a jetty at the site is completed. The Ports Authority has set […]
New tax to include children
Children will be included among the groups to be slugged by a proposed new tax on interest amassed in Cook Islands banks. The new levy, a proposed 15 percent withholding tax on interest earned in all accounts, will include money earned through primary school saving programmes such as that run by the Bank of the […]
Around 450 sailing from outer islands
A tight schedule means there is no time for fuel to be transported between islands when those from the northern group travel aboard a Samoan vessel to Rarotonga for Te Maeva Nui celebrations at the end of this month. MV Lady Naomi is departing Samoa bound for Pukapuka in the next two weeks. It will […]
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