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The year in...politics
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Politics
January To start the year on a high note, a two-day meeting was held in Rarotonga between Cook Islands government and officials from its development partners in New Zealand, Australia, China, India, the European Union and the Pacific.
Corporation ponders over Tepuka land warrant
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government Property Corporation is considering its legal options over the warrant which acquired the land where the Telecom Sports Arena at Tepuka is standing.
Audit commends OPSC, FSC a benchmark
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The office of the Public Service Commissioner has been commended by the auditor for making improvements to the “general control environment”.
Howorth appointed as new chairman of ISA
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority has a new chairman.
Toa liability to be recognised
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Toa liability – relating to an agreement reached between the fuel company and government in 2009 – will now be recognised in future financial statements.
Planter to contest Tamarua
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has signalled its intent to hold onto the Tamarua seat this month with the naming of its candidate.
$45,000 unaccounted for in constituency fund
Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The audit office found that under the social responsibility fund in 2008/09, expenditure totalling $45,000 did not have adequate supporting documents.
Norm hits back at 'hallucinations'
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Politics
“Hallucinations!” That’s independent MP Norman George’s reaction to government’s half-term record of achievements published earlier this month.
Audit uncovers same old problems
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The same old problems continue to surface in government ministries and agencies, according to the management reports produced by the audit office.
Process satisfies PM Henry Puna
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister Henry Puna is satisfied with the integrity of due process, which oversaw the recent termination of the head of the Immigration Service, Kave Ringi.
Te akapeea nei kotou
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Dear Editor, Very sad to read what Gosselin has done to our local Tumu Kuki Airani.
Opposition disappointed with sacking
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition and Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says he and his caucus colleagues are disappointed at the way Kave Ringi was removed as director of immigration.
3 in the running for parliament position
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission has received three applications for the parliamentary clerk position starting next year, which is vacant due to long-serving clerk Nga Valoa retiring after 14 years in the job and 40 years as parliament staff.
4 hours of Christmas greetings in parliament
Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Members of Parliament extended their Christmas greetings – four hours worth – during the last day of sitting on December 13.
Year that was...Cabinet travel
Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Politics
January Prime Minister and Renewable Energy Minister Henry Puna went to Abu Dhabi to attend an environmental conference and learn more about renewable energy.
Government fisheries support minimal
Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia has criticised the government for playing a minimal role in the Cook Islands’ fishery at a Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday.
Shark sanctuary – a good idea to law
Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The group that dedicated 18 months to pushing the Cook Islands shark sanctuary from just a good idea into law celebrated with a wrap-up party on Thursday night.
Triad director says he's misunderstood
Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Triad Pacific Petroleum director Chris Vaile wrote a letter with a plea for a fair fuel deal and sent it on December 4 to Prime Minister Henry Puna, Finance Minister Mark Brown, Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen and Teenui-Mapumai member Norman George. Rasmussen asked Brown in parliament on December 10 whether he agreed with Vaile that the “Toa situation” should be legislated by parliament. Brown replied the government is bound by court conditions as to how much they owe Toa.
Cabinet on Christmas break
Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Politics
All cabinet ministers bar one are in the Cooks for the Christmas period.
Hands-on experience
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Cook Islander Marino Wichman is back for university holidays and getting invaluable paid work experience with relevant government agencies.
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