Politics
Demo members feeling left out
Saturday 24 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Some Democratic Party members say they’re being left in the dark about the future of their party – and they’re pushing for the party conference to happen sooner rather than later.
Aitutaki down to one ship a month
Saturday 24 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Shipping services to Aitutaki will be cut from two voyage to one per month, as the Tiare Moana embarks on one of its last voyages to the island.
United front starting to show cracks
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Questions about the united front of the Demo and One Cook Islands parties have begun to surface as some members have come forward unhappy about the coalition plan.
Foundation targets grassroots charity
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Getting community connections across political boundaries is the aim of a charity that donated $50,000 to Cook Islands initiatives last year, and expects to increase that in 2015.
New supervisor appointed
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Politics
After bedding in the operations of the Te Mato Vai project for the last 14 months, Te Mato Vai Project Management Unit head Latu Kupa is stepping back.
New immigration head chosen
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Kairangi (Nani) Samuela was yesterday appointed as the Cook Islands’ new Principal Immigration Officer.
Celebrations run into 'political turbulence'
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The current turbulent political situation could explain much about the “perception of disorganisation” felt by many about the 50th anniversary of self-government celebrations, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Better life starts with water says Demo MP
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Better quality of life starts with a drink of water, says Democratic Party MP and member for Ngatangiia Tama Tuavera as he launched a brand new water station for his people on Tuesday.
PM keeps close eye on Aitutaki electioneering
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is keeping a close eye on alleged illegal behaviour by the Democratic Party One Cook Islands coalition in the run-up to the Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
PM says Demo leader suffers limited vision
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he won’t rule out a deal between the two major parties despite what he describes as the ‘limited myopic views’ of Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Cabinet meets for first time in 2015
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Government is preparing for its first Cabinet meeting of the year, to be held on Rarotonga tomorrow. Prime Minister Henry Puna announced the meeting last week and also agreed to a post-Cabinet press conference. It is expected topics will include upcoming legislative changes such as the Family Law Bill and the New Crime Act, both hoped to target family violence. All Ministers have indicated they will be staying on Rarotonga next week. The PM will attend a number of international meetings this year, but details are yet to be finalised.
Complaint to be investigated
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
After a delay of five months the ombudsman has decided to investigate a CINews request for information from the Ministry of Marine Resources about a secret out of court settlement involving illegal fishing.
Campaign kicks off
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party and One Cook Islands (OCI) coalition launched their “Together for Kete Ioane” campaign on Wednesday night in Aitutaki.
Energy role comes to end
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Despite major progress made to power the Cook Islands with solar energy, the departure of the country’s Energy Commissioner has left the government trying to work out its next move in powering the country with solar energy.
Coalition option 'attractive'
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna aims for unity in the community Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is not ruling out any political options in 2015 – including working with the Opposition to form a coalition Government with the Democratic Party.
Bishop case nears closure
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The drawn-out investigation into One Cook Islands Leader Teina Bishop may finally be drawing to a close and a decision could be reached within two weeks, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Self-government party cost 'excessive'
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The year-long celebrations planned to mark 50 years of self-government in the Cook Islands should be cut back to just three months, says Opposition Leader William ‘Smiley’ Heather Jnr.
Bishop confident of by-election win
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Confidence is key in the Aitutaki by-election, and the One Cook Islands Democratic Party coalition is certain they have what it takes to win, potentially gaining the ability to form a new Government.
Travel spending details could be available soon
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Politics
More up-to-date details of MPs’ travel spending are set to be released after the PM’s decision to lift the ban on public disclosure of civil list travel figures.
Ministers playing the waiting game
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Politics
With no Cabinet and Parliament sittings planned, Ministers are back to business as they wait for the February by-election in Aitutaki.
