Politics
Budget savings over $700k
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
A supplementary national Budget was presented to parliament yesterday which shows an underlying surplus of $749,000.
Consultant's fees confirmed
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Health Minister Nandi Glassie revisited a question on high consultant’s fees a day after it was asked in parliament.
Minister 'doesn't know' if former HOM is suing
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Immigration Minister Tom Marsters said he does not know whether his ministry is being sued by its former head for unfair dismissal.
Fisheries minister orders reports
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The marine resources minister believes his ministry should be issuing quarterly updates on revenue and licences to the public.
Telecommunications principles released
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
New principlEs leading the telecommunications industry have been published ahead of tabling to parliament to make into law.
Outer island bill supported
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Legislation which hands over the reins of power to outer island councils was passed in parliament yesterday after three afternoons of debate.
PM probed on top jobs
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister was questioned on the dismissals of senior public servants in parliament on Tuesday.
Pokoinu meeting to discuss fires
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Nikao residents are once again on edge after another house fire in the village.
'Nikao is burning'
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
“Nikao is burning – but for reason unknown,” said the fire-stricken area’s member of parliament.
TAU to address affordability
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Te Aponga Uira may have to incorporate paying for uneconomical power lines into their core costs as the demand for this service exceeds the amount budgeted.
Three's a team
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The two female members of parliament were joined by a third on Monday, which they are happy about – especially as they are all on the same political side.
Legislative database to be set up
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Services is in the preliminary stages of establishing a Cook Islands statute database.
New MP sworn in
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The country’s newest member of parliament was sworn in by ceremony yesterday afternoon.
Speaker issues directive
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Nikki Rattle directed members of parliament to cut straight to the point during question time at parliament last Thursday.
'Bombarded by accusations'
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie was annoyed to switch on the radio last Wednesday morning on his drive to work to hear he was being lambasted by Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George.
150 years of Red Cross work celebrated
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Yesterday, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) celebrated 150 years of humanitarian work in armed conflict.
India donates van to Red Cross
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Red Cross will better deliver its services to the community thanks to a new van complete with hydraulic lifts for wheelchairs.
Fiji situation monitored by Cooks
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands are monitoring the situation in military-ruled Fiji very carefully, said the foreign affairs secretary.
Governance bill debated
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Debate began in parliament Thursday on legislation the Prime Minister termed the “most comprehensive review of outer islands governance ever to be carried out”.
Carter to run for mayoralty
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Speculation has been rife that John Carter would leave his Cooks posting a year early to do so, and now he confirms the “worst kept secret” that he will indeed contest the Far North mayoralty.
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