Politics
Ministers focus on water project
Sunday 26 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister held an extra Cabinet meeting for the week on Thursday to start looking at the first draft of the 2015/2016 national budget and Te Mato Vai landowner objections.
Two sides to purse seining story, says PM
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has warned protestors that they should listen to both sides of the story on the growth of the Cook Islands’ controversial purse seine fishing industry before making their minds up on the issue.
High Commissioner has wide experience
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has named diplomat Nick Hurley as New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
Maeva Nui transport well covered, says PM
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The government has its bases covered for the transport needs of people from the Pa Enua for the Cook Islands’ 50th anniversary Maeva Nui celebrations, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
MMR misses deadline for information request
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has failed to respond on time to an Official Information Act request for details behind a controversial purse seine fishing deal with a Korean company.
Ponia gets brief ban from travel
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia has been given a warning and told to stand down for overseas travel until June.
Romancing the vaka-hoppers
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Less than 12 years ago, an MP from the island of Atiu hopped across to the Democratic Party from the CIP, his political party of umpteen years.
Govt vehicles go under the hammer
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
A range of Cook Islands government vehicles is going under the hammer soon as part of a community auction to get rid of transportation which is ‘surplus to requirements’.
PM expected back early in the week
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
It looks likely that most Cabinet Ministers will be on Rarotonga this week.
Ponia to face disciplinary action
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Action is being taken to address the reportedly drunken behaviour of Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia at an international conference two months ago.
QR helps honour memory of our brave war effort
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters has arrived in Aotearoa to attend a number of events commemorating the contributions of Cook Islands soldiers to New Zealand’s war effort between 1914 and 1918.
Transport on PM's agenda
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Transport arrangements for Pa Enua residents to attend Te Maeva Nui celebrations is high on Prime Minister Henry Puna’s agenda on a short trip to Tahiti.
Demo conference endorses coalition with OCI
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Newly-elected Democratic Party leader William (Smiley) Heather says the party’s conference this week provided overwhelming endorsement for the party’s continued coalition with the One Cook Islands Party.
Not guilty plea means assault case adjourned till late July
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
A total of nine people charged with assault appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday, April 9.
Super fund members given choice of investments
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has adopted a new statement of investment policies and objectives (SIPO), which will provide fund members with choice in terms of investment.
Puna emphasises Mangaia visit for handover of machinery only
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
An official delegation returned to Rarotonga on Saturday after attending a welcome for Chinese-funded heavy machinery on the outer island of Mangaia.
It's a long, long way to Tipperary
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Today we revive a regular column by Wilkie Rasmussen, lawyer, former politician and until recently, leader of the Democratic Party.
Heather off to Mauke
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Most Cabinet Ministers will on Rarotonga this week, returning from a number of official engagements.
PM addresses Apii Nikao concerns
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Efforts to reach a solution to the Apii Nikao school rebuild issues have taken a small step forward.
New leader will be chosen at Demo Party conference
Thursday 9 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Wilkie Rasmussen has stepped down as the leader of the Democratic Party, leaving the path clear for a new leader to be chosen at their national conference next week.
