Politics
Nations take stock of nuclear prohibition treaty
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands joined other Pacific nations this week in Auckland to take stock of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) from a regional prospective.
Maoate calls for TMV inquiry
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Politics
A commission of inquiry into the problem-ridden Stage One of the Te Mato Vai project must be held to establish exactly what went wrong with it from the outset, detail the decisions and mistakes made and explain exactly why its price tag ballooned from $60 million to $90 million, says Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate.
TMV crisis 'appalling' says opposition leader
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Te Mato Vai project is in an appalling situation and Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate is calling on the government to make public the Opus investigation into the multi-million dollar development.
Ivirua election date call pleases Demos
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Opposition Terepai Maoate says he’s pleased that a date for the Ivirua by-election has been set.
Napa challenges government over mining law changes
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
Opposition MP Selina Napa is challenging the government to tell the Cook Islands people exactly what law changes are being planned for the current Seabed Mining Act.
Apology for stabbing victim parent
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Corrective Services minister George Maggie has apologised to the parent of a stabbing victim after he was accused of taking an inmate who is serving time for the crime, from the prison to meet his girlfriend.
'Majority' positive on seabed minerals: Brown
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Politics
“The majority of the Cook Islands community” has shown positive support for steady progress towards the proposed first steps for more exploration and research of the country’s precious deep seabed environment and abundant manganese nodule resource, says deputy prime minister and Minerals and Natural Resources minister, Mark Brown.
By-election in Ivirua set for early next year
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Politics
The by-election in Ivirua, Mangaia, brought about by the recent death of Demo MP Tony Armstrong, will be held on Monday, January 21 next year.
Govt drops Te Mato Vai bombshell
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government wants the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to replace about a third of the of the pipeline work they laid around the island in stage one of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project.
New party promises open leadership
Monday 3 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) interim president Nandi Glassie says the party will provide a breath of fresh air to the people of the Cook Islands for strong, honest, and open leadership.
TMV legal battle will cost taxpayer: Maoate
Friday 30 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Mounting water project costs and the prospect of expensive, lengthy legal action against a major Chinese company, reinforces the widespread belief that government’s culture of subterfuge – ongoing cover-ups and lack of transparency, will in turn punish the taxpayers of this country for years, says Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate.
UN rep presents credentials
Friday 30 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The newly-appointed United Nations (UN) resident coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative Dr Simona Marinescu on Monday presented her credentials to prime minister Henry Puna.
PM's partner makes 'fishy' visit to Raro
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Clarke Gayford, who hosts TV series Fish of the Day and is also the partner of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has made a brief visit to our shores to film fishing in the Cook Islands.
$10m grant may go to TMV
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Financial secretary Garth Henderson says a recently-announced $10 million grant from China may be able to be used to remedy problems with stage one of the Te Mato Vai project.
Govt ponders TMV legal action
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government is considering legal action after “friendly consultation” with contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over issues with Te Mato Vai project failed.
Date urged for Ivirua by-election
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Democratic opposition leader Terepai Maoate is urging the Speaker of the House to confirm and publicly announce a date for the Ivirua constituency by-election.
UN to support our graduation
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The United Nations (UN) remains committed to support the Cook Islands even after the country graduates to developed status (or high income) in the coming year.
Joseph to head new Corrective Services ministry
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Teokotai Joseph has been appointed Secretary for the newly-created Ministry of Corrective Services.
Mokoroa at UN workshop in Bangkok
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Minister for Internal Affairs, Mac Mokoroa is attending the Midterm Review of the Asian and Pacific Ministerial Declaration on Population and Development (APPC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Party system 'flawed' - Glassie
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The party system in the Cook Islands is flawed and gives power to only a few to dictate and make judgements on key issues, says the former minister Nandi Glassie.