Politics
Final counting underway
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The make-up of the next government is expected to be confirmed by Friday as the Electoral Office starts the final count of the 2022 general election.
Mangaia’s Demos MPs ready for the challenge
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The capture of the three Mangaia-based seats in the Cook Islands general election was a rare bright spot for the Democratic Party in an otherwise disappointing result.
‘Super Browns’ side CIP in coalition talks
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is all but confirmed to retain power after receiving support from the re-elected Independent Members of Parliament (MPs) from Atiu.
Demos lone Rarotonga MP has a lot to offer
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The 2022 General Election preliminary result announcement on Monday night saw some surprising outcomes including Democratic Party’s disastrous performance in Rarotonga.
Action man’s last hurrah in politics
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Action man or ‘hard working horse’ George Angene (Maggie) had another landslide victory in Tupapa-Maraerenga and says this will be his last term.
Coalition talks – CIP ‘confident’, United Party up for the challenge
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Coalition talks have begun in earnest, with the governing Cook Islands Party confident they have the edge in the race.
Final vote count next week, says chief electoral officer
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The final count with special and postal votes that should shine light on the tied Ngatangiia seat will happen sometime next week. says chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua.
Poll supports decriminalising homosexuality
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Just over half of those randomly polled by Cook Islands News support decriminalising homosexuality.
Poll shows voters want less Members of Parliament
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
An overwhelming majority of people want to reduce the current number of Members of Parliament according to a Cook Islands News poll.
Cook Islands Party set to retain power
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
There was no majority winner in the 2022 General Election after the preliminary count last night, however, the governing Cook Islands Party holds the upper hand to retain power with support of Independent seats.
Capping visitor numbers
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islanders seem to be divided about whether there should be a ‘cap’ on tourism numbers, according to a recent poll.
‘Not sure’ tops paper’s pre-election poll results
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The outcome of the 2022 General Election appears to be uncertain, just two days out from the country going to the polls.
Visiting Electoral Observer Mission meet with political leaders
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration secretary Tepaeru Herrmann this week welcomed the Pacific Islands Forum Electoral Observer Mission (EOM) to the Cook Islands.
Medicinal cannabis poll result delights
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A local lawyer is delighted with a poll indicating many Cook Islanders want to see medicinal cannabis legalised.
Poll picks corruption as biggest national issue
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Corruption has come out by far as the biggest issue facing the country in a political poll conducted by Cook Islands News.
Mark Brown country’s ‘preferred PM’
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics
A poll conducted by Cook Islands News has revealed a divided electorate in the lead-up to this year’s election, however a large percentage prefer Prime Minister Mark Brown to lead the country.
PR policy ‘should have been brought up in Parliament’
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party has criticised the Democratic Party’s permanent resident policy that says local spouses get automatic permanent residency after living in the Cook Islands for five years.
High profile delegates in Rarotonga to observe election
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A team of high-profile delegates touched down in Rarotonga on Tuesday to observe the General Election taking place on Monday, August 1.
Special care voting for residents in Mangaia
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Efforts are being made to ensure ballot boxes reach the homes of voters who are isolating due to Covid-19 in Mangaia.
Opposition parties call CIP promise ‘desperate attempt’
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party is promising major tax relief to citizens in the Pa Enua (outer islands), but opposition parties are criticising it as a ‘last-minute’ grab for votes ahead of the 2022 General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
