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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Have your say on minimum wage

Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Politics

All workers in the Cook Islands are being urged to have their say on the minimum wage review.

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Pipeline plan up for comment

Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Politics

A controversial proposal for an “over-the-reef” pipeline that may drastically drop the price of petrol is now out for public consultation.

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Last-minute entries boost award nominations

Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Politics

After getting off to a slow start the 2015 Development Awards to celebrate 50 years or development since self-government in 1965, attracted nearly 70 nomination forms covering over 110 nominations, some of them covering several decades.

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Kete in NZ for treatment

Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Politics

The Democratic Party has confirmed their candidate for the upcoming Vaipae-Tautu by-election is in New Zealand seeking medical treatment.

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Puna has busy time

Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna had a busy time in New Zealand this week, including a meeting with the ambassador of the Czech Republic.

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Donation criticism is 'naive'

Thursday 5 February 2015 | Published in Politics

Criticism by Opposition MPs of China’s donation of heavy machinery for the outer islands shows naivety and lack of understanding, says Minister of Finance Mark Brown.

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