Politics
Questioning our fisheries strategy
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Retired lawyer and amateur fisherman Reuben Tylor, has been a frequent critic of MMR on issues of overfishing as well as its failure to take a sound business approach in its dealings.
Colagate gains exposure online
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
A Facebook page which aims to spread information on the Colagate affair has generated more than 1000 likes.
Marsters settling into QR role
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
After a week on the job, newly inaugurated Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters is settling into his new role.
'Game on' says Demo's man
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party candidate James Beer formally submitted his nomination for the upcoming by-election in Murienua yesterday.
PM backs Tuariki, slams Demo leader
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has stepped forward to support Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki in next month’s by-election in Murienua.
Public servant's sacking queried
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Member of parliament Selina Napa wants more details surrounding the firing of parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui.
Secretary's job secure
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu dismissed speculation yesterday that his ministry’s secretary was in the process of being terminated.
Snap election call 'bizarre'
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen’s call for a snap election has been described by Prime Minister Henry Puna as “bizarre”.
Rasmussen on Tuariki's split
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling Cook Islands Party (CIP) Murienua candidate Kaota Tuariki’s move to the party a “desertion of the Democratic Party”.
Call for PM to step down
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for a snap election, saying the Prime Minister should step down because he has lost control of the government.
Bishop 'let off too easily': MP
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party MP Selina Napa has criticised the government’s reaction to corruption allegations against cabinet minister Teina Bishop, saying he should be removed from cabinet.
Praises for Sir Frederick
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Sir Frederick Goodwin officially passed on the title of Head of State to newly inaugurated Tom Marsters last Friday in a historic ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Tuariki aims to keep seat in CIP
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki is at work getting his Murienua by-election campaign off the ground, and has his sights set on retaining the seat for the CIP.
New Queen's rep honoured
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Tom Marsters was formally inaugurated as Queen’s Representative yesterday in a historic ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Pension portability improved
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Politics
The New Zealand government has announced a new policy to improve pension portability for New Zealanders looking to retire in the Cook Islands.
Petition for anti-corruption body
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Rarotongan businessman Tata Crocombe has started an online petition to urge government to establish an anti-corruption commission.
Hundreds expected for QR induction
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Five hundred people have been invited to witness the inauguration of Tom Marsters as the Queen’s Representative at the National Auditorium tomorrow.
Cabinet to meet tomorrow
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is due back in Rarotonga on Thursday morning.
Rakanui terminated
Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Tupuna Rakanui has been terminated from his position as the Cook Islands clerk of parliament.
By-election next month
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Politics
A date has been announced for the upcoming Murienua by-election.