Politics
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.
First time political candidate a 'chip off the old block'
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The political domain is not something new to Nicholas Royle Henry, better known as Nick, who grew up in the ‘olden days’ of politicking when campaigns leading up to election day were full of celebrations and fun filled late nights of flowing conversation, an abundance of food, flowers, music and song.
Fiasco over political party manifesto
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands voters should be wary of any political party that enters into a general election without a comprehensive, workable manifesto, says the Opposition Democratic Party.
Parties opt for social media to promote election promises
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The use of social media as a campaigning tool has become commonplace amongst political parties and has grown in use since the last general election in 2018.
'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.
Parties focus on boosting agriculture in the Pa Enua
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political parties are drumming up support for agriculture as the island nation looks to move away from its dependance on tourism, with policies ranging from subsidising agriculture equipment to better support for the Pa Enua.
