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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 […]
Govt to consult northern group on tax review
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local
People living in the northern group will get their chance to hear about and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review next week. A team from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will be visiting the northern group of the Pa Enua to hold discussions about the review, which includes plans to […]
George must vacate seat to trigger Atiu by-election
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Local
Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George must his vacate seat to trigger a by-election in the constituency of Teenui-Mapumai, says the chief electoral officer. This week, Prime Minister Henry Puna said George – who resigned from the Cooks Islands Party in October and is now claiming to be a member of Democratic Party caucus – […]
3G is likely to cut data costs
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Local
Mobile data prices will almost certainly be cut when Telecom launches its new 3G mobile network early next year, says chief executive Jules Maher. Telecom Cook Islands has confirmed it is building a 3G (Third Generation) network on Rarotonga, after signing a deal with Chinese multinational firm Huawei earlier this year. The service means people […]
$10,000 raised for Philippines
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Filipino community in the Cooks has raised $10,000 for their family and friends in the Philippines that was recently devastated by super typhoon Yolanda. “We never expected such an overwhelming response,” says vice president for the Filipino committee Gemma Untalasco. The funds were raised with the help of between 60 and 70 Filipinos and […]
Fresh mandate needed from Atiu – PM
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Prime Minister has called for a by-election in Atiu following Member of Parliament Norman George’s recent party switch. PM Henry Puna says George should do what is “morally right” and face the Teenui-Mapumai constituency for a fresh mandate now that he has formally resigned from the Cook Islands Party (CIP). “Norman consistently argues about […]
Prayers for rainfall 'answered' in Raro
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Local
Last weekend’s downpour has helped Rarotonga emerge from a prolonged dry spell that stressed resources across the island. According to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, 37.8mm of rain was received from the period beginning Friday at 10am to early Monday morning. According to the agency’s latest data, low to medium rainfall is forecasted for the […]
Pa flies Cooks flag
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
Movers and shakers in the nation’s tourism industry were out in full force on Friday evening for the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. Held at the official residence of the NZ High Commissioner in Ngatipa, the theme of the event was “Tourism, Then and Now”, complete with classic Polynesian music and a […]
UN Climate talks important for Cooks
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
A vulnerability and adaptation study in Penhryn, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Atiu identified coastal erosion, salt water inundation, droughts and availability of water as some of the climate change impacts experienced by the communities. At the 19th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change, these very real experiences are propelling […]
Air New Zealand wins long-haul tender
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
Kiwi airline Air New Zealand has won the tender to provide long haul aviation services for the Cook Islands. The official announcement was made by Minister of Finance Mark Brown at Friday’s 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. As a result, the airline is now expected to enter into an agreement with the […]
Atiu 'parched'
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Local
The island of Atiu is experiencing some of the lowest levels of rainfall in decades. “In all the time I’ve been here, this is the driest,” said Atiu mayor Taoro Brown, who has been in Atiu permanently since 2010 and on an on-off basis since 1992. “Without rain in the next month, there could be […]
3G mobile service coming to the Cooks
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands is currently building a 3G (Third Generation) mobile network on Rarotonga, for launch next year. Telecom chief executive officer Jules Maher confirmed that he had signed a contract with Chinese telecommunications company Huawei earlier this year for the purchase and installation of a 3G mobile network for Rarotonga. Most of the equipment […]
NZ trainer back in the Cooks
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Local
A visiting instructor from New Zealand provided some hands-on training this week for local fisheries and maritime police officers. New Zealand fisheries compliance and enforcement advisor Pete Southen is back in the Cook Islands to work with fisheries officers from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and officers with the Cook Islands maritime police. Southen […]
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