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Possible release next week for 'Colagate' report
Saturday 30 November 2013 | Published in Local
A second report looking into the practise of invoice splitting by the Cook Islands Audit Office could become a public document next week. Yesterday, director Allen Parker with the Cook Islands Audit Office confirmed the existence of a subsequent report on the practise, which was first dealt with by the audit office in 2011 under […]
Kora brings 'alien funk'
Friday 29 November 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga music lovers can expect to have an out of this world experience tonight when New Zealand five-piece band Kora drop a fresh set at the Vaka Eiva ‘paddles up’ party tonight at Avarua harbour. On Rarotonga for the first time, band members (from left) Stu Kora, Richie Allan, Joe Brownless and tour manager Ben […]
BTIB to consider arson loan query
Friday 29 November 2013 | Published in Local
A retrospective loan query from a victim of arson, who saw his business burn to the ground a year ago, will be considered by the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) following its loan offer to a more recent arson victim. Eric Short, the former owner of Avatiu’s Eric Short Automotive Limited which was razed to […]
'Suspicious' fire investigated
Thursday 28 November 2013 | Published in Local
A fire alleged to be deliberate and a stolen motorbike were among the incidents that kept the police on their feet over the weekend. “At about 6pm on Friday November 22, a resident of Turangi, Ngatangiia reported of a suspicious fire to their property. It is alleged to have been a deliberate act. As yet […]
Stoddart 'advised on tax-free pension'
Thursday 28 November 2013 | Published in Local
A New Zealand pensioner says he was advised to transfer his plan to the Cook Islands for tax-free treatment by former Inland Revenue collector Geoff Stoddart. Rarotonga resident Don Reid – who collects the NZ-paid pension after working and paying income taxes in New Zealand for most of his life – said Stoddart provided the […]
High achiever!
Thursday 28 November 2013 | Published in Local
It was a wobbly start on the stilts for young Johahn Strecker (12) at Titikaveka College yesterday where he, along with his Sunshine Coast teammates, were invited to take part in traditional games and taught coconut husking and ei making. As part of the Vaka Eiva ‘adopt a school’ programme, the crew visited the college […]
Gifts galore at trade days
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Local
BTIB trade days at the Vaka Eiva festival will get underway at the end of this week, offering up the chance to see the creative processes behind ribbon weaving. Irai Wilkin will be demonstrating her Polynesian ribbon woven art, and is very keen to share her knowledge with anyone who is interested. “Polynesian women are […]
Plaintiffs weigh in on superannuation case
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Local
Day three of the superannuation case saw the focus shift to the plaintiffs, who began to present arguments that fund legislation is in line with the Cook Islands constitution. In court, the superannuation fund’s legal team – led by solicitor general Kim Saunders and NZ-based lawyer Mike Ruffin – began presenting arguments for the court […]
Clarke used regularly for tax advice
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Local
Prominent businessman Trevor Clarke acted as a regular legal tax advisor for the Inland Revenue collector during a period of nearly four years, court documents reveal. The details were most recently disclosed last week by the Court of Appeal, which issued a judgement on a tax appeal by Tata Crocombe, the managing director and shareholder […]
The thrill of giving
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Local
Kylie Young (right) and fellow members of the Australian Rogz for Dogz oe vaka team gush over the thank you note made for them by tamariki at Blackrock Apii Potiki to thank the team for their massive donation of books, sports gear and toys. The paddling team visited their adopted school and were the bearer […]
Stoddart role with PERC to be reviewed
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Crocombe tax case has prompted the minister of finance to look into the involvement of Rarotonga resident Geoff Stoddart with a body dealing with accountability of public servants and spending. Minister Mark Brown’s intention to review Stoddart’s role with Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) comes after last week’s court of appeal judgement, which criticised […]
The art of giving
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers (left) gifted a stunning Tongan tapa cloth to the Cook Islands National Museum, accepted by museum manager Justina Nicholas. Kempkers was gifted the beautiful tapa cloth during the 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo held recently by members of the Tongan delegation. As the cloth was crafted by Tongan […]
Superannuation scheme unconstitutional - lawyer
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in Local
A lawyer is arguing that compensation for superannuation contributions should be guaranteed in a high-profile court case. The Cook Islands High Court saw the second day of the superannuation case yesterday, where lawyer Tim Arnold – representing eight defendants – built on his argument that a lack of guarantee of fund contributions infringes on an […]
Trevor Clarke censured in Crocombe case
Monday 25 November 2013 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
One of the most prominent businessmen in Cook Islands history has been censured by the court for providing advice on a competitor’s tax assessment. On Friday, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgement on the second ground of a tax-related appeal by businessman Tata Crocombe – managing director and shareholder of the Rarotongan Beach Resort […]
Blessed canoes ready for racing
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Local
Regular paddlers and supporters of Vaka Eiva, Nappy’s Reef Walkers of the Anuenue Outrigger Canoe Club, were part of the traditional vaka blessing ceremony that marked the start of the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival on Friday afternoon. The majority of the 1200 paddlers and supporters expected to take part in the week long festival enjoyed […]
Superannuation court case underway
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Court heard the first day of the much anticipated superannuation case yesterday. Proceedings began with Chief Justice Thomas Weston of the Cook Islands High Court laying out terms for a scheduled six days of court – with two days set aside for the defendant’s lawyer Tim Arnold, and two days for […]
Crocombe wins tax appeal
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Local
The court of appeal has ruled in favour of Tata Crocombe, in the latest instalment of the businessman’s on-going court case concerning his taxes. The managing director of the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa previously launched an appeal on assessments of his taxes on two grounds: incorrect assessments and improper conduct on behalf of the […]
Superannuation case begins
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Court will begin hearing the highly anticipated Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund case today. Legal observers are describing the case as one of the most important cases currently before the courts. In 2011, The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) filed a notice of application, seeking a declaratory judgement which asks […]
E Ariki vaine!
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Local
A regal Tokerau Munro takes in the scene in front of her after being invested as Tinomana Tokerau Ariki – paramount chief of Vaka Puaikura. The investiture was an intense process as protestors from the Ngati Isaia line breached the Au Maru palace grounds to protest against the investiture. Related article(s):
Christmas spirit!
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac customer service team leader Tokoa Harmon (left) and customer processing team leader Ngere Tararo stand beside the ‘giving tree’ that is set to help collect Christmas goodies for disadvantaged youth. Over 193 tags representing the gender and age of a disadvantaged child are hung on the ‘giving tree’ that is up and running again […]
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