Politics
New faces in the house for Parliament's first sitting
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The 48th session of Parliament kicked off yesterday afternoon with the six new Members present in the House.
Rattle re-selected as Speaker
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Speaker Niki Rattle was chosen yesterday to return for another term as Speaker of the House, but not before some controversy.
Prime Minister Teina Bishop?
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The role of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has been offered to Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop under a potential coalition agreement between the Democratic Party and One Cook Islands.
OCI, Demos shrug off CIP allegations
Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Possible coalition partners, One Cook Islands and the Democratic Party, have shrugged off Prime Minister Henry Puna’s allegations that they are destabilising the Cook Islands Party-led government.
Te kura OIA e to'ou tika'anga
Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics
E ture ta tatou ko te Kura OIA Kavamani 2008 koia te Official Information Act 2008.
OIA – a change in culture from secrecy to openness
Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Law Society through a number of planned articles will share information and explanations on laws that impact on people in their everyday lives.
CIP remains solid despite rumours
Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has quashed rumours of an internal split within his government saying in a statement yesterday that the Cook Islands Party remains solid and confident.
Seized money to be returned: Puna
Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics
A law change to return the seized money from the bank accounts of pensioners will be tabled and dealt with on Wednesday when Parliament resumes under the leadership of Prime Minister Henry Puna says a statement from his office.
CIP united ahead of Parliament sitting
Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The 12 elected Members of Parliament representing the Cook Islands Party will be going into next Wednesday’s scheduled sitting of the House as a united force, says the Party’s President.
Budget bill nowhere in sight
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Preparing and tabling a budget is expected to be the first order of business for an upcoming sitting of Parliament, but it appears the Government has other plans in the works.
Brown brushes up with Brunei's royalty
Wednesday 1 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Takuvaine Member of Parliament Mark Brown travelled to Brunei earlier this month to attend a regional telecommunications meeting.
October 8 likely Parliament start
Tuesday 30 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has advised the Head of State to summons Parliament for a sitting to commence on October 8.
Demo conference likely next year
Tuesday 30 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Current Leader Wilkie Rasmussen will be remaining at the helm of the Democratic Party until the Party chooses its new chief at a conference roughly scheduled for early next year.
OCI leave coalition doors open
Monday 29 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Despite having only two elected members, the prospect of One Cook Islands being a necessary partner in the nation’s next government is increasingly becoming a reality.
Minister calls for changes after election turmoil
Monday 29 September 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands still has no confirmed government more than two months after a general election.
Puna to advise QR to summon Parliament
Saturday 27 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be advising the Head of State to summon Parliament early next week, says his chief advisor.
Puna and Glassie conclude NYC visit
Saturday 27 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna returns this weekend from New York City where he attended a series of meetings, including the high level United Nations Climate Summit.
Political reform is imperative: first time voter
Saturday 27 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home to the Cooks in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
Demos take back Tamarua seat
Friday 26 September 2014 | Published in Politics
A High Court decision has resulted in the Democratic Party eliminating what was a slim one-seat majority held by the Cook Islands Party.
BREAKING NEWS: Demos win Tamarua
Thursday 25 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Court hands Tamarua back to the Demos, CIP loses majority