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Parliament due to sit in February
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Local
The final result of today’s election should be announced by the end of the month, but the new Parliament probably won’t meet officially until February. This means new MPs are unlikely to be sworn in at Parliament until the New Year. Potential election petitions challenging results of the polls could take several months to be […]
It's decision time
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Local
15 independents expected to divide party loyalties Just over 10,000 electors are registered to vote at today’s Cook Islands General Election – with polling booths open from 9am. This election, voters not only get to choose their members of Parliament from the record 70 candidates, but they also get to take part in the referendum […]
WAR!
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
The Atiu Island Council has approved the controlled use of shotguns to supplement poisoning and trapping as the myna reduction project moves into eradication mode. The myna reduction project started in May 2009 after mynas were seen harassing nesting lorikeets in 2008. The internationally endangered Rimatara Lorikeets (Kura) had been reintroduced from Rimatara (French Polynesia) […]
Outer islands training
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
The New Zealand police force’s senior sergeant and community policing adviser, Phil Paratene, recently returned from a visit to the outer islands. The purpose of the visit was to educate and train police officers – two on Pukapuka, one on Manihiki, one on Rakahanga and three on Penrhyn. This marks the first time New Zealand […]
Frequently asked questions about voting:
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
What if my name does not appear on the roll? If your name does not appear on the roll, even though you have registered, you may still vote. You must complete a special form for a “Vote by Declaration”. Your completed ballot paper will be placed in an envelope, the declaration attached and sent to […]
Who is eligible to vote today?
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
To vote in the Cook Islands an elector must have lived in the country for 12 months continuously at any time in their life and meet the three month residency requirement to vote in an electorate. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents who meet the criteria are also eligible to vote. The Electoral Office headquarters […]
Vakatini Ariki apologises for proclamation
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
Makea Joseph Vakatini Ariki officially apologised yesterday for the sovereignty proclamation of June 12, 2008, reaffirming his allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II in order to be reinstated as a member of the House of Ariki. Vakatini led the group of ariki which issued the proclamation in defiance of the government, an act which at the […]
A thought for the general election
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
In the past week or so, it has become obvious that there has been some quiet but hard door-to-door campaigning by political parties and independent candidates alike. As would be expected in Cook Islands politics, there would be some high transient emotions demonstrated as traditional approaches clash with those who desire change and innovative ideas. […]
33 Cook Islanders earn MBAs
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
Thirty-three Cook Islanders recently finished a USP Master’s course and are now have Master’s degrees in Business Administration. They will graduate with a group of about 110 graduates in August next year at the National Auditorium – the delay is to ensure that the whole lot of USP students can formally walk together. Class captain […]
Forum team to observe election
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
A team of six observers representing the Pacific Islands Forum is in the country to observe today’s General Election. The team arrived in the country last Thursday and has been talking to a number of relevant people and stakeholders. The team has already met with senior government officials from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign […]
Tackle the basics first, please
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
Dear Editor, Whatever the makeup of the new government once the country’s general elections are held tomorrow, I just hope that more attention and effort will be placed on developing and improving the country’s basic infrastructure. For far too long the country’s basic infrastructure has been ignored and neglected by successive governments, leading to a […]
French navy in town
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in National
La Railleuse, the French naval vessel currently berthed at Avatiu, is scheduled to leave this weekend – but on the heels of her visit comes Le Prairial, another French naval vessel with the capacity to store a helicopter. Le Prairial (F 731) is a 93-metre light monitoring frigate of the French Marine Nationale that is […]
Coalition government likely
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
Independents predicted to form part of the new government The outcome of this election is likely going to be a coalition, but many are reluctant to voice the prediction because there is much uncertainty about what its make-up could be. CI News has approached some locals for their predictions on the election outcome with most […]
Armistice Day remembered in Raro
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
About 30 people attended a commemoration service for Armistice Day at the Avarua War Memorial in Rarotonga last Thursday. Cook Islands News photojournalist Matariki Wilson was there to capture the event, which was organised to mark the ceasing of hostilities between Allied and German forces in World War One, at 11am on November 11, 1918. […]
Atiu celebrates hospital upgrade
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
The Atiu Hospital was reopened with much fanfare on Wednesday, October 20 after a four-month upgrade project on the building. Minister of Health Apii Piho and secretary of health Tupou Faireka were both on the island for the reopening. Faireka reports that the hospital, which has an eight-bed capacity, is now up to the same […]
Report provides snapshot of economy
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
The pre-election economic and fiscal update report released by the Ministry of Finance recently gives the public a snapshot of the state of the economy. Tourism is still the best indicator of how well the economy is performing and predictions are that visitor numbers will continue to grow steadily each year. The document is a […]
Life Voyage theme in exhibition
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
A detail of an ume or unicorn fish from one the paintings in Varu Samuel’s upcoming exhibition. It will be Samuel’s first solo show and it opens at the Beachcomber Gallery on Friday. This local artist will be showing 11 new paintings and a sculpture with his trademark environmental theme running through the exhibits. In […]
Te Kukupa back soon
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat Te Kukupa is nearing the end of her biennial slipping and will be back patrolling our waters very soon. The vessel is currently on the slipway at the MYD ship yard in American Samoa undergoing planned maintenance which will keep her seaworthy for the next two to three years. The […]
Free IT waste collection
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
A shipment taking IT waste off Rarotonga for free is planned for early December. Pua Hunter from the office of the Prime Minister has been working with government staff to make sure all ministries take the chance to get all their old computers hauled off the island and disposed of. But individuals will also have […]
$300,000 sum fictional: Sir Geoffrey
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
CISNOC president says not enough being done to resolve dispute Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president, Sir Geoffrey Henry, says that the sum of $300,000, which CISNOC is alleged to hold in per diem money from the Pacific Mini Games, is ‘fictional’. He also said that not enough is being done to […]
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