Politics
Bill to safeguard Manatua Cable passed with fines up to $250,000
Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
A monetary fine will be imposed on anyone who breaches the Manatua Cable Protection Bill 2024.
Parliament clerk Vainerere explains bill process
Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere says there is a process for each bill that goes through Parliament before it becomes law.
‘I vow to be a fierce advocate for our needs’: MP Tapaitau
Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Independent candidate Sarakura Tapaitau was sworn in as the new MP for Penrhyn/Tongareva and has pledged to represent the people’s interests.
Chamber calls out ‘favouritism’ in Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is concerned the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill gives preferential treatment to a USA company Drumcliffe to do business in the Cook Islands.
Minister Elikana meets NZ Deputy Prime Minister
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana paid a courtesy call on New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in Wellington yesterday.
Wichman decides against petition
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.
Public Accounts Committee members in Wellington for study visit
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Kairangi Samuela welcomed the Cook Islands Public Accounts Committee delegation upon their arrival to Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington over the weekend.
Sarakura declared new Penrhyn MP
Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
The wife of the former deputy prime minister, recently convicted of corruption charges and awaiting sentencing, is the new Member of Parliament for Penrhyn.
Tapaitau tops preliminary count
Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
The preliminary results of the Penrhyn by-election held yesterday shows a close race between Sarakura Tapaitau, wife of the former MP, and Cook Islands Party candidate Vaine Wichman.
Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.
Opposition leader calls for review of treaty obligations after immigration ruling
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics
The Leader of the Opposition is calling on Government to review and reconsider its approach to treaty obligations and the legislative process, to ensure that future legislation fully complies with the constitutional requirements and principles of separation of powers.
Four-way battle for Penrhyn seat
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Four candidates, including the wife of the former MP and deputy prime minister, will contest the 2024 Penrhyn by-election to be held next month.
Cooks women MPs at Power Forum
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands women parliamentarians are in New Zealand attending a Pacific Women in Power Forum that began this week.
Cook Islands Party picks Wichman for Penrhyn by-election
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Politics
Development economist Vaine Iriano Wichman is the Cook Islands Party candidate for the Penrhyn (Tongareva) by-election to be held next month.
Government seeks $16.5m in Supplementary Budget
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
The Government seeks an additional $16.5 million through a Supplementary Budget to be tabled in today’s first Parliament sitting of the year.
Nicholas ‘honoured’ to be appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday appointed Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), breaking a longstanding leadership convention. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Albert Nicholas appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed the appointment of Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).
Foreign Affairs Minister Elikana co-chairs Pacific-Japan ministerial meet
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana co-chaired the 5th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) Ministerial Interim Meeting in Suva on Sunday with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.
‘Stick to politics’: Te Ipukarea Society slams Peters’ deep sea mining comments
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, National, Politics
Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has slammed comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters about deep sea mining.
Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.
