Politics
One committee for bills
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A new approach to ensure effective work from parliamentarians will see just one special select committee deliberating on bills to be presented in Parliament this term.
Six detectives on Rakahanga
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Politics
A team of six detectives will conduct an investigation into the Rakahanga campaign in last year’s general election.
Cook Islands joins coalition to fight tax avoidance
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has joined a coalition of countries aimed at fighting tax avoidance and easing cross-border tax dispute resolution.
Parliament to overhaul rules
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle will chair a Standing Orders committee, set up to look into revising the rules regulating parliamentary proceedings.
New parliament clerk named
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tangata Vainerere has been confirmed the new Clerk of Parliament, effective January 4, 2019.
Demos call for due diligence on MOP plan
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate says government must proceed with utmost caution, and the strictest due diligence must be conducted on every aspect of the Merchant of Paradise plan for development of the outer islands, before a decision is reached on whether or not it should be presented to the government of China.
DPM's comments 'disgraceful'
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown’s criticism of the Court of Appeal’s judgement which made her the new MP for Rakahanga is disgraceful, says Democratic party leader Tina Browne.
Rakahanga result pleases Democratic Party
Monday 31 December 2018 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has welcomed the final outcome of the Court of Appeal in the Rakahanga constituency which has given it another seat now that Tina Browne has been declared the rightful winner of the seat in the June 2018 general election.
Browne new Rakahanga MP
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Electoral Office has confirmed Democratic Party leader Tina Browne as the new Member of Parliament (MP) for Rakahanga.
A time of family, peace and love
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Politics
As we celebrate Christmas, we are thankful for the gift of faith, of family, of friendship and the love that binds us all together and is the best part of our humanity. I hope you are all surrounded by your loved ones during the Christmas season.
Busy and productive year: PM Puna
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Politics
This year as a country has been a bountiful year and as your Prime Minister I am very pleased looking back on so many things that we have achieved. But most of all, that you have had a year where you have seen growth, whether it be in your business, in life or in your family, and where you have had the time to enjoy this little paradise we all call home.
United they stand
Monday 24 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) led government is confident that they will see out their four year term in power despite holding on to a slight majority.
Plan support 'overwhelming'
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says consultation meetings have received “overwhelmingly positive” feedback on seabed mineral exploration plans from two of the islands in the northern group.
Honorary Doctor of Laws marks PM's achievements
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has been given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the South Pacific.
Seabed minerals draft bill released
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Published in Politics
In an effort to promote community engagement with plans to develop the seabed minerals sector, government has released a draft of the new Cook Islands Seabed Minerals (SBM) Bill.
Four-way battle for Ivirua
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Agnes Armstrong, the wife of former Ivirua MP, the late Tony Armstrong, is one of the four candidates contesting the Ivirua by-election on Mangaia next month.
Decision goes to Court of Appeal
Thursday 20 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Court registrar Claudine Henry-Anguna will refer the report she received from the Electoral Office regarding the Rakahanga seat to the Court of Appeal before confirming the outcome.
Undersea cable contract signed
Thursday 20 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Manatua contract signed The Cook Islands government has signed a contract for construction of a new undersea fibre-optic cable.
Browne may have won in Rakahanga
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tina Browne appeared to have claimed the Rakahanga seat following a scrutiny of the votes by the Electoral Office yesterday.
CIP critical of appeal ruling
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Politics
While respectful of the rule of law, the Cook Islands Party-led government says it is extremely disappointed with the Court of Appeal decision on the Rakahanga election.