Politics
Demos, OCI engage all on deep-sea mining
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CI News is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. We have two questions today and the first is: The current government put a hold on permanent residencies some time ago without ever explaining why. What are your party's policies on permanent residency?
Ministers remain on the rock
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
All government ministers are in the country this week in the lead-up to the 2018 general election on Thursday.
Social media vital campaign tool
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Social media websites such as Facebook have become a vital campaign tool for the major political parties in the Cook Islands to engage with voters leading up to the 2018 general election which will be held this Thursday on June 14.
Govt cops blame for Muri issues
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva “Captain Tama” Tuavera has hit out at the writer of a letter to CINews who has questioned Tuavera’s contribution to the village during his four-year tenure.
OCI wants ban on purse seine FADs
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today, independent candidate for Tupapa Maraerenga, Teresa Manarangi Trott, also contributes to the discussion. The question: Many in the community have expressed concern about purse seine fishing in the Cook Islands. What is your position on this?
EU deal 'mishandling' of resources
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: There has been much controversy around the EU fishing agreement signed by the CIP government. Do we need changes in the way the country’s fishing resources are managed?
Counting down to the big day...
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Only six more sleeps until the nation heads to the polling booths to choose its leaders for the next four years.
Demos will research tourism's impact
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: Tourism is increasing, but on Rarotonga in particular, infrastructure is failing to keep up. What would your party do to remedy this situation?
Wait for word on Nicholas
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Internal affairs minister and RAPPA MP Albert Nicholas requires a “release” from one more doctor in New Zealand before being allowed to return to Rarotonga, a CINews source claims.
Decentralise agriculture to each island
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CI News is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today's question: The Ministry for Agriculture says the Cook Islands cannot produce even 20 per cent of the country's domestic needs for fresh produce. What would your party do to stimulate agriculture and lessen the country's reliance on overseas imports?
Fake Facebook accounts for PM, QR
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The public has been asked to watch out for fake Facebook profiles of prominent Cook Islanders doing the rounds on the popular social website.
Early election adds to costs
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The 2018 general election to be held on Thursday next week will cost the taxpayers a total of $300,000.
Larger land holdings key to future, says Manarangi-Trott
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Politics
It will be important for the future of agriculture in the Cook Islands to coordinate the growing of vegetable and fruit produce and encourage large economic holdings in the outer islands.
Targeted programme vital for agriculture
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: The Ministry for Agriculture says the Cook Islands cannot produce even 20 per cent of the country’s domestic needs for fresh produce. What would your party do to stimulate agriculture and lessen the country’s reliance on overseas imports?
Police pay set to be addressed says CIP
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Politics
The following is the Cook Islands Party’s response to yesterday’s policy question: What are your party’s policies on law and order and what would you do about the problems of low police pay and the apparent increase in the number of violent crimes, such as stabbings, and other crimes, such as burglaries?
Foreign investment OK – but with conditions
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: What are your party’s policies on foreign investment?
Parties quiet on power deals
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Politics
The One Cook Islands (OCI) movement could hold the balance of power following this month’s election.
Demos to revise laws for all crimes
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: What are your party’s policies on law and order and what would you do about the problems of low police pay and the apparent increase in the number of violent crimes such as stabbing, and other crimes such as burglaries?
Political veteran out to make Atiu great again
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Politics
The independent candidate for the Atiu seat of Tengatangi Areora Ngatiarua, former MP and Cabinet minister Norman George, says his island currently resembles “a bomb site” and his sole policy is to make Atiu great again.
Advance voting begins on Palmerston and Nassau
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Voting for the 2018 General Election starts this Saturday on the northern group island of Palmerston.