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PNG seabed mining on hold

Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Shares in the Canadian company that is preparing to mine Papua New Guinea’s seabed for rich mineral resources have taken a drastic fall after halting equipment construction to avoid running out of cash.

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Wilkie: Parliament 'almost uneventful'

Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Matariki FM co-host Wilkie Rasmussen has labelled last week’s parliament sitting as “almost uneventful”.

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SPC's 'complex challenge'

Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) director-general Dr Jimmie Rodgers says making the most of ocean resources is a “complex challenge”.

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Atiu mayor responds to allegations

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The only “dirt” on Taoro Brown these days is from having to clean up the lingering mess left behind by Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George, says the Atiu mayor.

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Sharing not in the pipeline

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The two rival fuel companies on Rarotonga are both working on their respective pipelines – but suggestions they might share to reduce environmental impact does not go down well.

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Well-travelled lot

Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Finance Minister Mark Brown wants to clarify the departure figures discussed in parliament on Thursday.

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Shipping minister questioned on Uma choice

Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen is concerned that the new shipping licence granted to Uma Shipping will halt proposed plans for another ship to service the northern group.

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Water project manager sought

Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands’ largest infrastructure project will see new water works started at the beginning of next year.

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Party-hopping discussed

Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen started debate in Parliament last week with greetings to members of the house and public – and ruffled Norman George’s feathers by referring to him as a Cook Islands Party member.

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New employment law ready

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Groundbreaking changes have been made by government to protect the rights of workers within the Cook Islands.

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Energy head to sit on board

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Power company Te Aponga Uira is the most ruthless business entity operating in this country, said Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen in Parliament yesterday.

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TAU charges 'exorbitant'

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The opposition leader brought up the “exorbitant charges” that Te Aponga Uira charges to connect power to resident’s houses – quoting recent correspondence to the editor of Cook Islands News where a reader complained of having to pay $30,000 for a substation.

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5 bills, 16 papers

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Two bills were tabled in the second day of Parliament – both to do with justice.

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New ombudsman sworn in

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Newly-sworn in ombudsman Tearoa Tini is set to take on his role as chief problem solver.

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Atiu mayor 'sneaked' back into power

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

During question time in Parliament yesterday, Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George broached an issue which he also brought up last time Parliament sat in June – about a potential political rival who is the current Atiu mayor.

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PM: not a prisoner of the law

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Parliament convened on Thursday with a minute’s silence for members who had died this year, including Tamarua MP Pukeiti Pukeiti, who passed away earlier this month. A by-election has not yet been called.

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Puna in Dubai, Glassie in Seoul, Bishop in Shanghai

Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Cabinet, along with other members of parliament, have been hard at work the last couple of days answering pertinent questions and debating bills during the first sitting of Parliament since June. Parliament has now adjourned for two weeks, allowing three cabinet ministers to jet off overseas.

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New woman MP sworn in

Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Parliament opened promptly at 1pm yesterday with the swearing in to the House of its newest female member.

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TAU bill for good of 'our people'

Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Politics

Three bills, three audit reports and 13 papers were tabled for discussion in Parliament yesterday.

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PM: No public servant interference from top

Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The opposition leader brought up an issue close to his heart during question-and-answer time in Parliament yesterday – allegations that public servants are threatened with losing their jobs for speaking out against the government.

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