Politics
Drop in voter turnout
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Electoral turnout percentage in the Pa Enua (outer islands) was significantly higher than in Rarotonga during the 2022 general elections.
Electoral petitions likely to be adjourned
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The High Court hearings of five electoral petitions and one application for a recount will likely be adjourned for a week.
Five electoral petitions filed in High Court
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Electoral petitions have been filed in the High Court accusing the Cook Islands Party of bribery and treating during the general election campaign.
United Party to file petition over hotly contested seats
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party have confirmed they will lodge electoral petitions challenging the results of two hotly-contested seats in the 2022 general election.
Petition decision
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands opposition parties are accepting the result of the general election, and are keeping quiet on whether they will lodge any petitions.
Winners are grinners: New MPs ready to serve
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party’s Sonny Williams and Tukaka (Kaka) Ama claimed two more seats for the governing party in the final count of the 2022 general election this week.
Brown reappointed PM
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown was last night reappointed the country’s Prime Minister after his Party managed to get the numbers to form a government – despite impending petitions.
Cook Islands Party gains key seats
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party (CIP) has gained two more seats in Ngatangiia and Titikaveka following the final count of the 2022 general election last night.
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.
