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A servant of my people: DPM
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Deputy Prime Minister and Murienua MP Tom Marsters delivered his farewell speech to parliament on Tuesday evening, as he prepares to step down and take on the role of Queen’s Representative.
Budget passed by parliament
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The 2013-14 Budget Bill was passed Tuesday evening, bringing the $195.5 million budget one step closer to becoming law.
Joint consultation underway
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Week-long consultations between government and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) are underway.
PM to speak at Pacific Day
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is expected to depart for the United States today, where he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address for Pacific Day 2013.
Standards to be set for appliances
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands government will be putting regulations in place for labels on electrical appliances.
New system for Customs clearance
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A new automated system for the lodgement and clearance of all imported goods is about to become operational, and those flouting the new boarder management system will be weeded out.
Requests flooding in for subsidy
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Local
More than 500 applications for the government’s water tank subsidy have been received, with 50 approved so far.
Call for larger water intakes
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Local
In the mountains of Tupapa the water intake, like all water catchments on Rarotonga, is critically low.
Oriental fruit fly causes ban
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Environment
They may be 8 millimetres in length but the oriental fruit fly is the most destructive fruit fly species.
Health funding aims to lift services
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government is planning to spend a total of $12.8 million for health in the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Pacific Island Energy win fuel tender again
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
Pacific Island Energy (PIE) has won the tender for Te Aponga Uira’s (TAU) fuel supply.
Local cook for Picton Castle
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
A new cook has been appointed on the Cook Islands-flagged ship Picton Castle for its two voyages to the northern group islands.
Water shut off when intakes low
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) has confirmed water supply is sometimes shut off to sections of Rarotonga, to allow more water to be directed to other areas.
Water cartage costs to increase
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
Water cartage fees will increase from July 1.
Baggage trolleys set to be ordered
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
The airport authority of the Cook Islands is in the process of replacing a portion of its aging fleet of baggage trolleys.
Canoes replace kites
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
28 kitesurfers returned to Maina Iti island for the second day of the Manureva International Kitesurfing competition in Aitutaki yesterday.
Whooping cough case reported
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Health
Health officials say they have no official notification of a case of whooping cough, after a case was brought to their attention on Monday.
Cough up medicine urges resident
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Health
A lack of cough medicines for the people on Aitutaki Island as winter takes a hold worries one resident, especially, in light of what he says is going on with the distribution of health funding.
MP repeats Colagate inquiry call
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Highly vocal Atiu member of parliament Norman George used yesterdays parliamentary budget discussions to vent about the government’s handling of the Colagate scandal.
PM hits back at budget attacks
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna addressed the opposition’s attacks on the 2013-14 budget on Monday during parliament.
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