Politics
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.
Depopulation a regular 'political football'
Thursday 31 May 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: Depopulation has been an ongoing issue in the Cook Islands for many years. How does your party intend to address this and what do you think can be done to improve the economies of the outer islands so more people will stay?
Nicholas to run despite illness
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas will run in the June 14 general elections, despite the fact that he is suffering from a serious medical condition that has required specialised treatment in New Zealand.
Night market for Mokoroa
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for Nikao-Panama, Mac Mokoroa will host a family night market tonight at the Nikao Social Centre.
OCI unwilling to budge on policies
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands (OCI) leader Teina Bishop says all five of his party’s national policy priorities will be non-negotiable “bottom lines”, should his party hold the balance of power after June 14.
Policies target corruption issues
Wednesday 30 May 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: Allegations of corruption, and particularly conflicts of interest among Cabinet Ministers and MPs are regular sources of complaints to CINews from members of the public. What is your party’s policy on both of these issues?
Governments eager to co-invest
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the opportunity for governments in the Pacific to co-invest with the superannuation funds in the region on investable infrastructure projects is an exciting one.
No aid involved in plan - Tepaki
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics
The Merchant of Paradise (MOP) plan for development of the outer islands is a commercial sector development with commercial criteria and security and should not be confused with public sector aid developments where taxpayer guarantees apply, says developer Tim Tepaki.
Aid strategy vital for our future – independent candidate
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Aid partners have become an essential part of the Cook Islands development, and a well-developed aid/investment strategy is an essential part of how the country will be governed in the future, says the independent candidate for Tupapa Maraerenga, Teresa Manarangi-Trott.
Parties have say on pa enua project
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Here is the next topic we posed to the political parties ahead of next month's general election. From now until the general election, CI News will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like us to ask, should email them to the editor of CI News: editor@cookislandsnews.com
Parties state position on tax
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Politics
From now until the general election, CINews will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like to ask should email them to the editor of CINews: editor@cookislandsnews.com
Glassie at prestigious health meeting
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Health minister Nandi Glassie is attending the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva this week in his capacity as First Vice-President.
