Politics
Prime Minister and Opposition leader congratulate Biden and Harris on election victory
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
PM Mark Brown and other Pacific leaders have offered words of congratulations to the newly elected President and Vice President.
‘Gentleman Jim’ – a man for the people
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics
All government flags will be flown at half-mast for the rest of the week as a sign of respect for former Cook Islands prime minister Jim Marurai who passed away peacefully at his home in Ivirua, Mangaia this week
Former PM Jim Marurai passes away at age 73
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics
Known as Gentleman Jim, former PM Jim Marurai passes away at age 73
Honour the ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: Demos
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Threats from Micronesian countries to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum should be taken seriously, says the Opposition leader.
NZ MP Cook Islander at heart
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Munokoapoto Williams paid tribute to the support she received from her Cook Islands community after taking on top role in New Zealand government.
Cook Islander Williams takes on NZ Cabinet role
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to forging a good working relationship with the newest Cook Islands Cabinet minister.
Demos to lay formal complaint
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Democratic Party Leader Tina Browne says it is extremely disturbing that Audit reports dating back to 2015 have been removed from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management website.
Minister Arioka 'well suited' for BTIB portfolio, says PM
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition has cautioned the government against spending money on establishing Punanga Nui Market as a separate Crown agency through legislation.
PM Brown to divest key portfolios in 2021
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister confirmed other Cabinet ministers are keen to take on more responsibilities.
PM takes on 17 portfolios
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
The makeup of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cabinet since taking office last week has been revealed.
'Democracy must be served'
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Local water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is calling for the resignation of the Speaker of the House Niki Rattle.
'Separation of powers'
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Speaker Niki Rattle reiterated that Parliament cannot tell government to stop whatever they are doing due to its separation of powers.
'Horse trading' in power transition
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Politics
The Opposition made attempts to bolster their numbers in the House in the lead-up to the swearing-in of Mark Brown as the new Prime Minister.
Parliament drama 'totally unnecessary'
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A former Clerk of Parliament says the confidence motion in the new prime minister tabled by former PM Henry Puna “was not required”.
'The journey has been worth it'
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Henry Puna stepped down from Prime Minister’s role with message of togetherness.
Man of the moment
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
During these tough times, a nation needs strong leadership - Mark Brown and his new Cabinet members have stepped up to take on the challenge.
Two key bills deferred
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Select committee reports on two key bills deferred for three months, while Immigration Bill select committee goes behind closed doors to flesh out their report.
'Frustrating the democratic process'
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
A local lobby group hope that the Speaker of the House will have a change of heart and refer their petition to a select committee.
Governing party to vote for Mark Brown as new leader
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party deny any unrest among its members ahead of next week’s leadership election.
Bills take a back seat to Covid concerns
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The select committee’s interim report of the Agriculture Bill was tabled at Parliament’s sitting but committee chairman Patrick Arioka asked for a three-month extension, while Parliament adjourns until Monday.
