Politics
Mufti days raise $1K for youth
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Politics
A generous donation collected from Te Aponga Uira staff mufti days was handed over on Friday to a scheme to help youth.
Trust industry in the spotlight
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ offshore finance industry is currently in the worldwide spotlight – and the fuss is not likely to die down quickly.
Glassie to agriculture meet
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie is flying to Samoa on Tuesday to represent the country’s agricultural interests to the region.
Hugely inflated salaries
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Dear Editor, Why is our government allowing Public Service Commissioner to bring in expatriate consultants at hugely inflated salaries in the public service? From what I have seen virtually none, except for a few notable exceptions, bring anything to the table to rate even half their salaries.
Demos decide on policy
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party held its central committee meeting last Tuesday at its party office in Ruatonga and say they are optimistic about the next few months.
New post for island govts
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The national government has promised to cede some control to island governments with the passing of the Island Government Act earlier this year – and a new job has been created in each outer island as a result.
Water tank subsidy begins
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Property owners have begun enquiring about the government’s water tank subsidy, says economic development co-ordinator Dan O’Brien.
WATSAN creates new website
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Water Waste and Sanitation (WATSAN) has a new website to help people get information about their projects.
Super trawler Cooks-bound?
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Politics
One of the world’s largest super trawlers is predicted to be moving towards the Cooks from New Zealand but authorities here say it is not licensed to fish.
Pacific in 'energy tug-of-war': PM
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is seeking US$41 million from donors to help with the country’s ambitious green energy initiatives.
Colagate inquiry by MPs
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The first stage of a parliamentary inquiry into Colagate has been initiated.
Parliament next month
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The next session of parliament has been scheduled for April 15, but it is possible it might be later in the month.
New deputy clerk
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics
It is the new parliamentary deputy clerk’s first day on the job and she’s a bit nervous.
Cabinet travel funds under control
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui has the last say on who in government gets funding for overseas travel – and he’s not afraid to say no.
New website for marine park
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Drivers behind an ocean-management initiative will be seeking the ideas and opinions of Cook Islands residents via a new website.
Cooks condemn Fiji beating
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands government has issued a statement condemning police brutality in Fiji, which was captured in a nine-minute video and sparked international outrage last week.
PM and DPM out of country
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is flying to Nuku’alofa and then Auckland for two energy conferences.
MP supports community needs
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Empowering the people of Matavera to make a collective decision for the benefit of the vaka is just one of member of parliament Kiriau Turepu’s goals.
PM to energy summits
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister is going to Tonga and New Zealand next week for renewable energy summits.
Transnational nomination sought
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The World Heritage workshop will close today, with an aim to have drawn up a ‘tentative list’ of possible world heritage sites in the Cooks – and the senator of French Polynesia is hoping it will be the start of an alliance between the two nations.
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