Politics
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.
Parliamentary farewell praises Marshall's contribution
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle paid tribute to the former New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Peter Marshall for his contribution to the country. Marshall, who finished his term as the head of the New Zealand High Commission here, was hosted by Rattle and the Parliament staff to a farewell lunch on Friday last week.
Puna champions renewable energy
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has explained to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) conference in Abu Dhabi, why he believes renewables are the energy solution for the Cook Islands.
CI to meet renewable energy goal: PM
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the Cook Islands is committed to meet the country’s goal of 100 per cent renewable power in 2020, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Twitter page.
Areas reserved for minerals exploration
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Minerals and Natural Resources, Mark Brown together with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), are pleased to advise that the Deputy Prime Minister has reserved areas in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (CI EEZ) exclusively for CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR).
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.