Politics
Civil rights legislation 'welcome' says lawyer
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen said the Judicature Amendment Act 2012 is much-needed civil rights legislation.
Triad gives 'solutions' to Toagate says MP
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown in parliament this week whether he received a letter from Triad director Chris Vaile “as recently as last week” which gave suggested solutions to a long-running fuel saga.
Was Numa paid out?
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked during parliament question time last Friday whether it was true that recently suspended ministry head Donye Numa was offered a payout to ease her out of the job. Rasmussen said he had heard that Public Service Commissioner (PSC) Russell Thomas had offered Numa a severance pay cheque before suspending her from the Ministry of Infrastructure and planning top job on Monday.
Stronger rights for workers
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Politics
“Long overdue legislation” in the form of the Employment Relations Bill was passed into Cook Islands law yesterday.
Workers right better protected in new legislation
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The rights of workers are to be better protected in groundbreaking legislation that includes protections around maternity leave, discrimination and termination.
PM: We have nothing to hide
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna said the government has “nothing to hide” when deciding which company to grant a shipping licence to.
35% foreign workers 'an error', says Marsters
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George has admitted he did not get the figures about foreigners making up 35 percent of the workforce from an official source.
'If you perform you are safe in your job'
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Cabinet members met with heads of ministries for a two day retreat last week to discuss next year’s budget.
'Multitasking' minister Mark Brown
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown is making the most of parliament’s wireless internet allowance to update the public on the House proceedings.
Government sued by medical school
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen this week asked prime minister and attorney-general Henry Puna to come clean on rumours that the government is involved in a court case that could cost the country “millions and millions”.
George compares himself to disgraced NZ First MP
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George remarked in parliament on Thursday if former New Zealand First MP Brendan Horan was allowed to leave his party without question to become an independent MP – so should he.
Demos announce Tamarua candidate
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party candidate for the Tamarua seat in Mangaia has been announced as Tetangi Matapo.
Opposition 'babble' on PM's travel
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
A ministerial statement from the prime minister that included Christmas greetings to the public caused heated debate in the House yesterday.
PM says public previewing of questions unfair
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The first four of Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George’s written questions were put to cabinet members this week – but the prime minister complained public viewing of the questions beforehand was not “fair”.
Minister defends fishing deal
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The first batch of Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George’s 17 pre-released written questions were asked in parliament on Thursday.
PM asks to finish early
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Niki Rattle told parliament on Wednesday that two half days had been set aside during parliament’s two-week sitting for policy discussions.
Public appeal to help fire victims
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Politics
A five-day fundraising appeal to help four families recover from fires that burned down their homes in Nikao begins tomorrow.
Reviews of MOIP and OPM nearly complete
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Greater efficiency and more effective delivery of functions are expected from reviews of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning and Office of the Prime Minister.
New role for performance specialist
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Commonwealth Secretariat is supporting initiatives to raise performance in the Cook Islands public service.
Marsters: 'Look after foreign workers'
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Foreign Affairs and Immigration minister Tom Marsters said foreign workers help the Cook Islands economy and they should be looked after, not kicked out.
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