Politics
PM Brown holds talks with Japanese Foreign Minister on nuclear wastewater discharge
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics, Regional
The incoming Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, is leading a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) delegation to Tokyo this week to convey concerns and requests of Pacific Leaders for deferral of Japan’s planned discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
No changes to Cabinet lineup: PM
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not looking to make any changes to his Cabinet.
‘There is life after Parliament’: Former MP
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Former member of Parliament Norman George is calling on retired politicians, among others, to stay active and continue working, as he reckons most of them die three to five years after leaving the halls of power.
PM Brown off to Japan on Fukushima Forum mission
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown will meet Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo next week in his first mission as part of the Pacific Islands Forum ‘troika’ of leaders, and incoming Chair of the Forum.
Crown Law mum on review of Crimes Bill
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Economy, National, Politics
Moves to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act are still awaiting sign off from Crown Law.
PM Brown welcomes Kiribati back into PIF
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Kiribati, National, Politics, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is welcoming Kiribati back into the fold of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Wright-Koteka appointed ICI head
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Former Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been appointed the new Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI).
PM: New High Commissioner to be announced ‘within the month’
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown won’t be drawn into who might be shortlisted for the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand job.
PM Brown vows to change law
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The new Cook Islands Parliament has still not held a sitting, despite its general election taking place more than five months ago.
‘He’s a good bloke’: PM Brown commends incoming New Zealand PM
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown has described incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins as a “good bloke”.
Cook Islands leaders pay tribute to outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political leaders have paid tribute to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who yesterday announced her decision to step down before February 7 and not seek re-election later this year.
Details of Cabinet Meeting delayed
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Cabinet has met for the first time this year, but details about the meeting remain scarce.
Cook Islander selected as NZ National Party candidate
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Rarotonga-born lawyer Angee Nicholas, who moved to New Zealand with her family more than two decades ago, has been selected to stand for the National Party in the seat of Te Atatū in this year’s NZ General Election.
Bigger and busier 2023: PM
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Politics
We are gearing up to hit the ground running though – and I am particularly looking forward to holding the first sitting of Parliament as soon as we can, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘Every day is a learning curve’: Minister Nicholas
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Newly-appointed Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas is casual and relaxed as he sits on the porch of his Avatiu home. It’s a contrast from the day before, when he was among dignitaries attending his swearing in ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Nicholas ‘has earned his place’: Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020: NZ Police Incoming Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas has the confidence of his Prime Minister, despite his ‘colourful’ background.
Nicholas regains ministerial role
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston (RAPPA) Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas will be returned as a Cabinet Minister today.
New Aussie diplomat is announced
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Phoebe Smith will be Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
A passion for the Pacific
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Tom Udall is looking forward to immersing himself in all things to do with Pacific countries. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his hopes and aspirations in the role.
Deputy High Commissioner takes charge
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Considerations towards the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand are presently with Cabinet, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
