Politics
‘Two countries but one people’: Cook Islands, New Zealand strengthen ties
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The ties between the Cook Islands and New Zealand are stronger than ever, Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta say.
Stakeholders want tourism and seabed mining included in talks with NZ Minister
Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Local stakeholders hope tourism, seabed mining and the lack of available flights will be at the forefront of any conversation during New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s visit to the Cook Islands this week.
Cook Islands could expect ‘financial carrot’ from NZ Foreign Minister’s visit, says geopolitical analyst
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The visit from New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister and the signing of the statement of partnership between the two countries this week will ‘very likely include some financial carrots’, says a geopolitical analyst.
New MPs learn the ropes
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Four new Members of Parliament got a crash-course in procedures on Tuesday.
PM Brown gets U.S. Secret Service in flap
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown had the United States Secret Service “scrambling” after travelling on a public train from New York to Washington on his recent trip.
Cook Islands can now deal directly with United States, says PM Brown
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States means direct engagement with the world’s biggest superpower, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Titikaveka seat recount returns same result
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A recount of the hotly-contested Titikaveka seat has returned an identical result to the final count of the 2022 general election.
‘Bold and unexpected’ moves from United States as Cook Islands sovereignty recognised
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The United States’ moves towards recognising the Cook Islands as a ‘sovereign state’ is a sign they are looking to refocus their approach to the Pacific Islands, a foreign policy commentator says.
Cook Islands United Party to appeal Atiu petition decision
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party are taking their electoral petitions alleging treating by two independent MPs all the way to the Court of Appeal.
United States to recognise Cook Islands as a sovereign state
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The United States has committed to recognising Cook Islands as a sovereign state alongside Niue, “following appropriate consultations”.
US-Pacific summit: ‘Cooks deserve a seat at the table’
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A New Zealand international relationships expert says that the Cook Islands should always have been part of the inaugural United States-Pacific Islands summit, after news that the US overturned its previous omission.
Atiu petitions struck out, United Party ‘looking to appeal’ decision
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
Petitions alleging that two political candidates in Atiu were guilty of treating during the 2022 general election campaign have been struck out by Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams.
U-turn: U.S. invites Cook Islands to Pacific Leaders summit
Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The United States has reconsidered Cook Islands for the inaugural U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit after earlier snubbing the country from the two-day meeting to be held this week in Washington DC.
Dates set for Titikaveka seat recount and hearing
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A recount of the Titikaveka seat will take place on September 28.
CJ reserves decision on bid to strike out petitions
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A lawyer representing the respondents to the Cook Islands United Party’s electoral petitions is asking for them to be struck out.
Party hires NZ barrister for petition cases
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party has bolstered their legal team in their challenge over the election results in the Pa Enua.
Cook Islanders enter New Zealand’s local elections
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
A number of Cook Islanders have entered New Zealand’s local body elections to be held from September 16 to October 8, as candidates.
Cook Islands’ exclusion from US meet ‘curious’
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands might not have been invited to the Pacific leaders’ summit later this month in Washington so more progress could be made on a deal, says one geopolitical analyst.
Petition struck out
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands High Court has struck out the petition filed by the Democratic Party, challenging the result of the Amuri-Ureia seat.
‘QR’ effectively becomes ‘KR’
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters will now be referred to as the King’s Representative following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
