Politics
Surplus for resilience: Brown
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the surplus government is making on a quarterly and annual basis is used for strengthening the financial resilience of the country.
$5.3m top up to Budget
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government is proposing topping up the current 2018/19 Budget by $5.3 million in an Appropriation Amendment Bill that was tabled by finance minister Mark Brown in Parliament on Monday.
'Inspired' Nicholas returns
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
With a reignited desire to help his community and people, Albert Nicholas took the oath of allegiance in Parliament yesterday, pledging to bring more good changes in his second term as Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston MP.
Tura appointed deputy Speaker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tai Tura, Member of Parliament for Mauke, has been appointed the new deputy Speaker of Parliament.
Govt in no hurry on poll
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna said they do not want to jump to conclusions regarding the issue of a snap election.
Concern over lawyer in petition case
Monday 8 April 2019 | Published in Politics
Questions are being raised whether the legal representation of a political aspirant in the High Court by the associate minister of Justice is a conflict of interest and breach of ethics.
Court allows Atiu petition
Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The petition against Te-Hani Brown’s win in the recent Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua by-election will proceed despite her resignation from the seat.
Puna at prayer vigil in NZ
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has jetted off to New Zealand to attend a National Remembrance Service today, to honour the Christchurch victims of the tragic massacre.
Sanitise our water Anolyte is way to
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Tupapa-Maraerenga MP George Maggie is taking the initiative to get extra testing done at his water station with assistance from local businessman Chris Pureau.
Cook Islands women MPs in forum meet
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Cook Islands women’s representation in Parliament is an encouraging sign of progress in the Pacific.
Heads of mission meet with Forum Fisheries Agency
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright-Koteka was delighted to host Pacific Heads of Mission from Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for a meeting with the director-general of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen and deputy director-general, Matt Hooper.
Parliament expected to assemble in a fortnight
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The first Parliamentary sitting for the year is expected to begin on April 8.
Logistics training for emergency response
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
The first Cook Islands Logistics Cluster Assessment Training seminar held over three days at the USP Centre last week, saw a positive turn out of over 40 participants.
Govt surplus soars to $24m
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government has posted a surplus of $23.63 million, which is about 54 per cent higher than the estimated sum for the second quarter of the 2018/19 financial year ending December 31, 2018.
Getting to know NZ's new top diplomat in Cooks
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tessa Te Mata was appointed the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands last year. Te Mata took over the role last month. She is the second female high commissioner in the Cook Islands and woman of Pacific heritage to head a New Zealand diplomatic post in the Pacific. Te Mata, a qualified lawyer, is also of Cook Islands descent. CI News senior journalist Rashneel Kumar talked to Te Mata about her goals, challenges and anticipations in her new role.
Forgery complaint against MP
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Police have confirmed they have received a complaint related to a prominent Member of Parliament of the Cook Islands.
National Environment Service has a new head
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Nga Puna as the new director for the National Environment Service (NES).
Progressive over climate change
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna says the country wants to be progressive rather than defensive on both the mitigation and adaptation fronts when it comes to climate change.
Youth council's new execs
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Last week on March 13 the Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) elected the 2019 -2021 executive committee at their triennial general meeting held at the Atiu hostel.
Country loses long serving public servant
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has lost a long serving and well respected civil servant Aukino Tairea.