Politics
Better done right, says Brown
Thursday 12 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Many groups are angry at the government for not consulting with landowners or offering compensation for the use of their land.
Getting to grips with machines
Wednesday 11 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Pa Enua machinery operators donned boots and high visibility vests this week to take part in a government-funded workshop to familiarise them with new Chinese-donated equipment.
Country awaits $21 million in Chinese funding
Tuesday 10 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is waiting for the green light from China on more than $21 million for a number of large-scale projects.
Win in Vaipae-Tautu could produce several scenarios
Tuesday 10 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The future of the Cook Islands government has come down to one crucial seat, but there could be many outcomes from the Vaipae-Tautu by-election, leaving the future uncertain for all parties.
PM unfazed by spying talk
Tuesday 10 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Despite the possibility that emails sent by Prime Minister Henry Puna have been collected by the New Zealand government as part of a ‘full-take’ spying operation, the Prime Minister is remaining quiet on the allegations.
Split vote not a concern says, OCI leader
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party and One Cook Islands decision to each put up their own candidates in Vaipae-Tautu is raising questions about the coalition between the two parties, once described as ‘strong’.
NZ may have spied on Cook Islands, whistleblower's document's reveal
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Fresh revelations on the Pacific spying saga show the Cook Islands government may have been spied on by the New Zealand government.
By-election brings uncertain times...
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Politics
It is a tense time ahead for Cabinet, with the impending Vaipae-Tautu by-election leaving the future of the government uncertain.
Parliament highlight of conference
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A group of Cook Islands women had the rare opportunity to get an insight into the workings of Parliament on Thursday.
Women take over the House
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A woman’s place was once traditionally thought to be at home.
Wife ready to battle in by-election
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Continuing the legacy of her husband is the aim of the newly-announced Vaipae-Tautu Democratic Party candidate, Teinakore Ioane.
Demos fly the flag in Mitiaro
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party flag will be flying in Mitiaro after the Court of Appeal dismissed the Cook Islands Party appeal, raising the stakes in the upcoming Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
OCI candidate well respected on Aitutaki
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A community leader and mother of 12 will stand for One Cook Islands in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election set to be held at the end of the month.
New step in battling tax cheats
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has signed the Cook Islands' 19th Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Czech Republic.
Chinese bid for Te Mato Vai stage two
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Politics
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is making a bid to continue with work on Te Mato Vai by tendering for stage two of the $60 million water infrastructure project on Rarotonga.
Ministers face a busy month
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet is set to sit this week after last week’s weekly meeting was cancelled due to several Ministers’ overseas engagements.
Finance Minister hits back over TCI sale
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance Mark Brown has hit back at the Opposition’s claims that the government did not fight to keep Telecom Cook Islands locally owned.
OCI put up own Vaipae candidate
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands have announced they will put forward their own candidate in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election, raising questions about the strength of the Opposition coalition.
PM talks anniversary with McCully
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self-governance was on the agenda when the Prime Minister met with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, in Auckland on Thursday (our time).
Interest expenditure low
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government’s low debt level means the country’s general interest expenditure compared to revenues is low, at an estimated 1.6 per cent on average between the fiscal years 2015 and 2017.