Politics
Swearing-in defining moment for CIP
Tuesday 10 July 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) government seemed to trump the Democratic Party last Thursday afternoon after winning the support of the two independent and One Cook Islands party seat holders who were sworn in as Cabinet ministers.
Brown DPM in new cabinet
Tuesday 10 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has announced his new cabinet team, with finance minister Mark Brown named deputy prime minister, and significant portfolios for independent MPs Rose Toki-Brown and Robert Tapaitau and One Cook Islands MP George Maggie.
Demos: 'It's not over yet'
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party parliamentary leader William ‘Smiley’ Heather has a message for Demo supporters.
Demo statement reveals party frustration
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Politics
While on Friday Demo parliamentary leader William ‘Smiley’ Heather was still talking up the chances of the party becoming government, a party statement reflected the frustration that followed the Cook Island Party’s move to swear in three MPs last Thursday.
Democratic Party files four out of six petitions
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Six petitions were filed with the Registrar of High Court, Claudine Henry-Anguna before the Thursday deadline.
CIP set to maintain power
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) government is set to continue in power after securing the support of the two independent and One Cook Islands party seat holders who on Thursday were sworn in as Cabinet ministers.
Tangi clarifies decision on interim Speaker
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Clerk of Parliament John Tangi has clarified the decision to put forward Democratic Party MP Tetangi Matapo’s name as interim deputy speaker for next week’s Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (POCC) in Wellington was his.
Demo MP interim deputy speaker
Wednesday 4 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party MP Tetangi Matapo will be attending the Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (POCC) in Wellington, New Zealand next week as the interim deputy speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament.
Key candidate jets to Raro
Tuesday 3 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Independent candidate Robert Tapaitau, who won the Penrhyn seat in the 2018 general election, will be flown over to Rarotonga on a government-chartered flight.
Due date of petitions in doubt
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Electoral Office is seeking clarification from the Crown Law Office on the due date of petitions challenging the validity of the 2018 general election.
No change to election result
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) remains confident of forming government again despite the final count earlier this week showing no change to the result announced on the night of the June 14 election.
Job decisions on hold until govt decided
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The six Head of Ministry (HOM) positions advertised by Office of the Public Service Commissioner this week will be finalised when a new government is confirmed.
Discussions focused on new spending
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Discussions have been held between the government and the Democratic Party on a number of actions considered necessary to proceed during the caretaker government period.
Petitions may follow final count
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The leading political parties have not ruled out the possibility of filing petitions after the final count of the votes from the 2018 general elections, expected to be completed later today.
Demo govt won't tax NZ pension
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Grey Power president Dennis Tunui says he is “very happy” at the prospect of a new Democratic Party-led government, as it means he and his fellow recipients of New Zealand Superannuation in the Cook Islands will no longer be taxed on their pension.
'Probables' versus the 'possibles'
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Politics
As negotiations continue between the Democratic Party (Demos), the Cook Islands Party (CIP), One Cook Islands (OCI), and the independents as to who will form the next government, CINews takes a look at who is likely to land a ministerial portfolio and what Cabinet may look like, depending on which party claims a majority.
Final election results expected to be in on June 28
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
There is a possibility a couple of seats may change hands when the final counting of the votes from last Thursday’s general election is completed next week.
Aunty Mau, Beer still committed to Demos
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party stalwarts Ngamau ‘Aunty Mau’ Munokoa and James Beer will remain committed to the party despite losing their seats in the 2018 general election.
Poll comes close to predicting election results
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Last Tuesday, CINews released the results of its 2018 Cook Islands General Election poll. The poll had a sample size of 100 voters from all constituencies and asked a total of six questions relating to the election.
CIP govt remains in caretaker mode
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Incumbent prime minister Henry Puna and his government will remain in caretaker mode, with limited power, until the new government is finalised.
