Parliament
PM suggests flag rethink
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands Prime Minister has suggested considering a return to the original flag, designed by the nation’s first premier, for stronger reflection of national colours and sovereignty.
Cook Islands to crack down on crypto with new Recovery Bill
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
A new Bill that will enable Government to seize and forfeit cryptocurrency will be tabled in Parliament this week.
PM defends Cabinet expansion
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Increased demands and workload prompt the government’s proposal to expand its Cabinet from six to eight members, says the Prime Minister. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Government seeks more Ministers
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands government is seeking to increase the number of Cabinet Ministers from six to eight through a proposed amendment to the Constitution, which will be tabled in Parliament next week.
Cook Islands News lodges complaint with Parliamentary Services
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The Office of the Ombudsman has advised the Cook Islands News to lodge a complaint with Parliamentary Services, advising them of concerns in relation to the release of the MPs travel costs between July 1 to September 30, 2023.
Politicians’ travel expenses sought with request under Official Information Act
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Cook Islands News has made an Official Information Act request to the government seeking the travel costs of MPs.
Burglary concerns raised in Parliament
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.
Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.
MPs drum up support
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands MPs are asking whether the Ministry of Cultural Development budget could include scope for traditional drumming teaching.
Opposition leader demands greater transparency on ministerial travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne wants greater transparency in terms of how Ministerial trips overseas are reported.
MP calls for cut back on Parliament lunches
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather feels that Parliament should cut back on its lunches.
Christmas deadline for medicinal cannabis
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
The chair of the Medicinal Cannabis committee is now saying that he would like to see new measures implemented by Christmas.
Question Time ‘not for stories’, says Speaker
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Parliament
The Speaker of the House has asked Cook Islands Parliamentarians to use Question Time wisely.
Matavera MP Tupa elected Public Accounts Committee deputy chair
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held its first meeting of the year last week to discuss their working programme and reports from various Government Ministries.