Politics
Leading the way in UAE
Friday 8 February 2019 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna will be attending the World Government Congress in Abu Dhabi this week after an invitation by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates.
Date set for by-election
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua has set March 18 as the by-election date for the vacant Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua seat.
Nicholas enters not guilty plea in NZ
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas entered a plea of “not guilty” in the Manukau District Court this week, to the charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Te-Hani quits Demos
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown has quit the Democratic Party and will stand as an independent candidate for her current seat in the upcoming by-election.
Updating e-contacts
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Politics
The Labour and Consumer Services division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in the process of updating its e-database that provides a contact list for all businesses situated in Rarotonga and the Outer Islands.
Brown backs China ties
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ engagement with China is “firm” and the two countries have had formal diplomatic relations for 20 years now, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
PAC ready for the challenge
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is looking forward to the challenges ahead in reviewing the accounts of various government ministries and making appropriate recommendations.
Puna off to Abu Dhabi
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna leaves the country tomorrow for Abu Dhabi to attend the World Government Summit.
MP Nicholas in NZ court
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Government MP Albert Nicholas is due to appear in a New Zealand court over the alleged taking of a rental vehicle.
Time is extended for Minerals Bill feedback
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Published in Politics
Public feedback on the new draft Seabed Minerals Bill has been extended to February 27.
Maru new MMR chief
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Pamela Maru is the new secretary for Ministry of Marine Resources in the Cook Islands.
Demo MPs sign up for loyalty
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Almost every Democratic Party Member of Parliament has signed a formal document pledging loyalty to both the party and the Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
PAC crackdown on ministries
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will clampdown on the government ministries and agencies who are not fulfilling the requirement of filing their financial reports on time.
No fears, no favours
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) works best when it fears and favours no one, says a former Australian Member of Parliament.
Our new top diplomat to New Zealand
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Published in Politics
In the presence of the Queen's Representative, the prime minister, family and friends and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright Koteka pledged to undertake her duties with integrity, diligence and innovation in service to the Cook Islands.
Brown heading to northern group
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown will head to the northern group this Thursday to round up consultation on the seabed mineral exploration plans.
Armstrong's big victory is confirmed
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Agnes Armstrong’s win in the Ivirua by-election this Monday received a seal of approval from the chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua yesterday.
Browne slams Govt as 'devious'
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has slammed the government’s politicisation of taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects and accused it of “trying to hold people to ransom”.
Select committee meets to discuss bills
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The members of the special select committee for bills met yesterday at the Parliament Chamber for an orientation programme that ends today.
Brown confirms defection
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown says she is simply honouring the wishes of her people by joining the Cook Islands Party-led coalition government.
