Politics
India to boost Pacific funding
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands will receive almost double its present grant funding from the Government of India, following an announcement by its Leader, Narendra Modi, in Fiji on Monday.
China and India court Pacific nations
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Rival suitors India and China step up their courtship of Pacific island nations this week when Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping head to Fiji following the Group of 20 summit in Australia.
Speaker settling into second term in Parliament
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Despite a “rough” start the speaker of the House is looking forward to Parliament resuming, and even more so to the 50th anniversary of Cook Islands independence. Speaker of the House Niki Rattle said despite a tough start to her second term as Speaker of Parliament she is more comfortable in the role. “I always remain impartial, but I always seem to get dragged into the mud – that’s the nature of politics.” But she said she is looking forward to the busy agenda.
Mitiaro votes signed, sealed, delivered
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Voters went to the polls in Mitiaro on Tuesday to have their say in a by-election that has a Government on a knife’s edge.
Mitiaro still the hot seat
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Voters went to the polls in Mitiaro yesterday to have their say in a by-election with the power to define the government or potentially produce a hung parliament.
Mitiaro residents head to the polls
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The future of the Cook Islands Party Government is holding onto a slim one-seat majority as the Mitiaro By-Election is set to be the deciding seat in Parliament.
Welfare Act amendments passed
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament has approved amendments to the Welfare Act 1989 now making it easier for local pensioners seeking reinstatement of their pension if they have lost eligibility for being out of the Cook Islands for more than six months.
Relief as budget is passed
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Relief was felt by the Government when the 2014/2015 budget passed with full support from members of both the Cook Islands Party and One Cook Islands Party.
New lineup for Demo Party
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Leadership in the Democratic Party is a team affair with three names taking up major spots in the party’s frontline.
Government defends budget attacks
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Government fought back against criticism from the opposition as the second reading of the latest budget continues.
Aunty Mau elected Demo Deputy Leader
Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Politics
A long-standing Member of Parliament was elected as thenew Democratic Party Deputy Leader in Parliament yesterday.
Budget bashing continues
Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Budget bashing was in full force in Parliament yesterday as reading of the appropriation bill continued.
PM defends criticism of water project
Tuesday 4 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna turned off the tap on criticism against the Te Mato Vai water investment project.
Budget sparks heated debate
Tuesday 4 November 2014 | Published in Politics
THE LATEST budget sparked heated debates over inaccuracies and criticism of cuts in the financial plan tabled last week.
Referendum on success of Statehood?
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament was the scene of a boisterous debate yesterday with MP’s discussing whether the nation has been successful since the establishment of self-governancet in 1965.
Official complaint lodged over TMV
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Politics
A local lawyer has lodged an official complaint with the government over its handling of the $23 million ring mains replacement currently underway in Rarotonga.
Speaker's nomination challenged
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
After a two week break, Parliament resumed yesterday to pick up exactly where it left off – the Opposition questioning procedures over the nomination of Speaker Niki Rattle to second term.
Missing $500k surplus questioned
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The opposition questioned the government on the alleged disappearance of equipment and materials used during the construction of the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) stadium in Nikao.
'No lessons learned': George
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
'On the eve of our 50th Anniversary of self-government, electoral corruption has re-immerged.'
Budget bill expected to be tabled today
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown is expected to table the 2014-15 budget in Parliament today, almost four months since the beginning of the financial year.
