Politics
Ioane remembered as 'quiet achiever'
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Tributes continue to flow for Democratic Party candidate Kete Ioane as he is remembered for being a quiet achiever and humble man during his time in Government.
NZ aid programme still delivers
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The development relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is more than just donor and recipient.
Women's place is in the House
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics
A woman’s place is in the House – the House of Parliament.
PM honours Ioane
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Kete Ioane saying the former Cabinet Minister, who died on Thursday, was a humble man who served the country and his people selflessly.
Sex offender was banned from Cooks
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics
An Auckland businessman convicted of sex crimes in New Zealand should never have been allowed in the Cook Islands more than a decade ago.
Labour issues under the microscope
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Labour issues, initiatives, and outcomes were discussed during the labour and mobility session at the Development Partners Meeting on Wednesday.
Landowners plan objection to Te Mato Vai
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Takuvaine water catchment committee of landowners will lodge an objection with the Minister of Infrastructure Teariki Heather and the High Court in order to gain time for proper consultation on use of their land for the Te Mato Vai project.
PM shifts blame for George lawsuit
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Politics
‘Let the court decide’ was the message from both Norman George and Prime Minister Henry Puna following George’s announcement yesterday that he plans to sue the Cook Islands Government for $4 million.
Domo arigato from Apii Te Uki Ou
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Politics
A special traditional turou welcome was held at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday morning to say ‘domo arigato’ to the Japanese Government for their generous contribution towards the rebuild of some of the Turangi school’s classrooms.
George sues government for $4 million
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and former politician Norman George says he is looking forward to his day in court after suing the Cook Islands Government for $4 million.
Reform key to country's future
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Political reform is necessary for the future development of the Cook Islands.
Politician an inspiration
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
One of the longest-serving women in politics in the world – and the longest-serving in the Pacific – is in Rarotonga this week to champion the call for more women to run for office.
Busy agenda for Development Partners Meeting
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The rest of this week is set to be busy as the fifth annual Development Partners Meeting continues in Rarotonga today.
Call to end 'band-aid'
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands needs to stop ‘band-aid’ donations, is the call coming from the Democratic Party as the development partners meeting proceeds this week.
Budget policy up for release
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The latest budget policy statement setting out the strategic agenda for finance for the next financial year has been finalised by Cabinet.
Japanese grants to aid Pa Enua
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Contracts for Japan’s grant assistance for three grassroots human security projects in the Cook Islands will be signed today, one of several key events happening this week as part of the Development Partners Meetings on Rarotonga.
Civil list budget at zero, says Heather
Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The civil list budget has been blown out and overspent because of Ministers’ high travel costs, says Democratic Party deputy leader and Leader of the Opposition, William “Smiley” Heather.
Meeting keeps Ministers here
Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet Ministers will be on Rarotonga this week, as not to miss a vital opportunity to mix and mingle with development partners at the 2015 Development Partner’s meeting.
PM's welcome to launch big week
Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Politics
While the 2015 Development Partners annual meeting starts its main sessions tomorrow, February 10, there will be an opportunity for participants to mix and mingle tonight.
Meeting checks labour issues
Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The link between the movement of Cook Islanders overseas and the impact on our labour force will be discussed at this week’s Development Partners meeting next week.