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Moe takes on PM
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
Moe Lucre, the Cook Islands Party’s opposition to Prime Minister Jim Marurai, has stated her opposition to political reform. Lucre is running in Ivirua, Mangaia. When questioned about the possibility of Mangaia losing seats if reform takes place, she said: “I don’t agree that Mangaia should be one constituency. We want the money to go […]
CIP confirms candidate 24
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party announced its 24th candidate at the close of nominations yesterday. Moe Lucre will stand in Mangaia’s electorate of Ivirua against Democratic candidate and current Prime Minister Jim Marurai. The party now has a candidate contesting every seat in next month’s election. “The party is even more delighted that the CIP now […]
Mike Tavioni surprise candidate
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
Avatiu election candidate Mike Tavioni says he’s standing at this election because he can no longer continue to criticise politicians and government without getting involved. The master carver, artist and poet has linked himself to Te Kura O Te Au which has six candidates in the election. It is a somewhat surprising move from Tavioni, […]
CIP promise water tanks and baby bonus
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party is promoting water tanks for every home, the $1000 baby bonus and the increase in the pension to over 70s as things it will provide if elected to govern. “The CIP policy on water tanks is a simple one. Water has been an issue on Rarotonga over the last 12 years […]
70 standing
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Local
A record 70 candidates will vie for the 24 seats in parliament at next month’s 2010 general election. The governing Democratic Party has put up 23 candidates while the Cook Islands Party has a full line-up. In what looks to be a first, a staggering 16 independent candidates will contest 12 of the electorates. Nominations […]
Canoe carving project a joint venture this year
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
Akateni i te vaka – the canoe carving festival – will be held next month by Mike Tavioni in partnership with the Ministry of Culture. Six vaka will be carved on the beachside opposite Banana Court between November 8 and 27, coinciding with the seventh annual Vaka Eiva outrigger canoeing festival Secretary of Culture Sonny […]
Tauarea back in court
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a number of cases in the High Court yesterday: Roger Tauarea appeared on two charges of burglary and one charge of cultivating cannabis – all of which Kenning said are beyond his jurisdiction. Kenning raised concerns that the defendant entered not guilty pleas to the charges in […]
Burglary concerns
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Local
Police are becoming increasingly alarmed by the frequency of incidences of burglars entering a house while its occupants are sleeping. Burglars struck seven properties within a span of three days this week. Five tourist accommodation units were burgled and two guest houses were ransacked and cleaned out of money, electronic equipment and alcohol. In one […]
Candidates to be named
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Local
Election candidates have until noon today to officially register. The Electoral Office has been busy this week processing registrations for candidate nominations. Each candidate must be nominated by two electors from the roll where they are standing. A candidate must be on one of the country’s electoral rolls but is not required to be on […]
Libel claim thrown out
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Local
High Court dismisses George’s claim against CI News The High Court struck out the criminal libel charges laid by Norman George against Cook Islands News yesterday. Justice Patrick Savage granted the CI News strike out application and dismissed George’s claim after finding that the charges and summons made on September 29 were in breach of […]
In honour of food
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in National
In honour of World Food Day, stalls at the Punanga Nui market place are this morning selling fresh local produce and a range of other healthy food products. World Food Day is an annual celebration that recognises the birth of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This year, the […]
Girl Guides turns 82 today
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in National
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands celebrates its 82nd birthday today. The Association was first established in October of 1928 at Takamoa by Mrs Tailby and Christian missionaries. Though the actual date of its inception was October 26, the Association chose to recognise the occasion on October 15 so as to avoid celebrating it concurrently […]
Grand old lady reborn
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in National
“I have been dreaming of this for a long time and now it is a reality. I’m so excited I can’t express my feelings.” Tupapa pu tapere George Matutu’s comments came as more than 1000 people were welcomed into the newly-renovated Tupapa Nui-o-Au meeting house yesterday. An official re-opening and centennial anniversary of the facility […]
Tereora teens head to Japan
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in National
Five lucky senior Tereora college students will soon be saying “konnichiwa” as they ready themselves for a one week Japanese adventure. The group, travelling with teacher Dave Milanovic, will be on a student exchange where they will share our Cook Islands culture with students at Iwaki Kaisei Senior High School and vice versa. The group […]
Sir Terepai launches campaign
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in National
Independent candidate for Ngatangiia, Sir Terepai Maoate, will officially launch his campaign this evening which calls for voters to ‘act now, for tomorrow’. The former leader of the Democratic Party is focusing his campaign on both community and national commitments. Sir Terepai has been the electorate’s MP for 27 years and is pledging to follow […]
Island night
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in National
Te Korero Maori dance troupe is hosting an island night fundraiser on Saturday, October 23 at the Golf Club. Tickets are $40 each, the price of which includes a buffet meal and a dance performance by Te Korero Maori with a live band. Andre Tapena will be performing with guest artists Uirangi Bishop, Mere Darling, […]
Faithful flock to listen
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in National
Hundreds of Cook Islands church-goers made the most of an international perspective this week, attending up to eight sessions with Auckland-based pastors Paul and Maree de Jong during the Assemblies of God conference in Takuvaine. The LIFE church founders and senior pastors were invited to speak at this year’s conference, for what was their first […]
PSC wades in over hospital job
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in National
The Public Service Commissioner’s (PSC) office has stepped in to the debate over the rewriting of the Head of Hospital Services role. The contract held by the current Head of Hospital Services runs out in December, and the job description for the post has been rewritten by secretary of health Tupou Faireka. The new job […]
Rumours are 'campaign fever'
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in National
CIP Atiu MP Nandi Glassie says ‘election campaign fever’ may have started the rumours that he is planning to defect from the party. He has flatly denied rumour that he is planning to ditch the party by withdrawing and changing his nomination before the close of candidate registrations on Friday. Glassie says there have been […]
Roll objection time extended
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in Local
Objections to names which appear on the main electoral rolls have been extended to tomorrow following requests from the outer islands that they needed more time. Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua says a lack of communication between the electoral office and the outer islands meant they couldn’t close the objections period on Tuesday as planned. […]
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