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Parliament finishing up today
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Parliament finishes up for the year this afternoon – a day earlier than planned.
Beneficiaries get benefit bonus
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown made two announcements in parliament yesterday, starting the Christmas season on a positive note.
'Time to retire' for parliament clerk
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Long-serving retiring clerk of parliament Nga Valoa is leaving big shoes to fill.
Students hard up in Cuba
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Cuban government has not upheld their end of an agreement to fund Cook Islands medical students’ education and living costs, said health minister Nandi Glassie.
Withholding tax nets $3.3m
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Finance minister Mark Brown was asked in parliament on Monday whether he would keep his promise to abolish withholding tax after it had been in place for two years – but how much does the controversial tax actually bring into government coffers?
Withholding tax to go
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Minister of Finance Mark Brown said he would keep his promise to abolish the withholding tax in October next year.
Amnesty for tax suggested
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown in parliament yesterday whether he would consider an amnesty period for those struggling to pay their tax.
Lawyer bids for legal aid
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown whether the government is making any provision to help out with legal aid “because there are some struggling lawyers who are working without payment”.
Volleyball plans growth
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Crime
2013 is set to be a boom year for volleyball in the Cook Islands with plans to include regular beach volleyball games in the annual calendar of events.
Scientists call for references to solve tuna gridlock
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The viability of the Western Central Pacific tuna fishery is at risk from a failure to reach decisions on management because of competing political and economic goals, according to scientists.
Big win for whale sharks
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The conservation outcomes from a week-long meeting in Manila, Philippines, met with mixed reviews.
Reef says 'arrests' illegal
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
Reef Shipping Ltd (in receivership) believes ‘arrests’ of two of the company’s ships were illegal.
'Education starts in the home'
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During parliamentary debate of the Education Bill yesterday, employment minister Mark Brown said a child’s future job is shaped by their knowledge and skills.
Consult outer islands on education opinion
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During debate on the Education Bill yesterday, opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen said he attended the Takitumu School prizegiving recently and it was “heartening” to see teachers’ commitment to students and especially their commitment to teach Maori language and culture.
MP: Who disciplines the principal?
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During parliamentary debate on the Education Bill yesterday, Vaipae-Tautu MP Mona Ioane said students need more protection when facing disciplinary action.
Holiday cheer or holiday fear?
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
The days are getting muggier and the flame trees are getting redder. As December propels us toward Christmas and New Year’s Eve, spirits are high and company parties nigh. Locals living overseas are planning to return home for the holidays and the outer islands are preparing for their populations to temporarily double.
Accused have option to choose JP or judge
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The Judicature Amendment Bill 2012 is now part of Cook Islands law – but it wasn’t passed without much discussion on why such legislation is badly needed.
Prizes highly valued in Penrhyn
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
It’s that time of the year when schools acknowledge their hard working students and it is no different at Tetautua School on the island of Penrhyn.
Civil rights legislation 'welcome' says lawyer
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen said the Judicature Amendment Act 2012 is much-needed civil rights legislation.
Triad gives 'solutions' to Toagate says MP
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown in parliament this week whether he received a letter from Triad director Chris Vaile “as recently as last week” which gave suggested solutions to a long-running fuel saga.
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