Politics
Election campaigns 'lacked substance'
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Campaigns from the two major political parties were pre-occupied with offering ‘lollies’ to voters, instead of focusing on the big issues, says one of the country’s former lawmakers.
Validity of postal votes questioned
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The arrival of postal votes from New Zealand on Friday – two days after election day - has sparked concern over their validity.
Election results announced
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Six victorious candidates have been announced by the Electoral Office.
OCI candidates hold 'wrap-up' in Mauke
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands supporters in Mauke and their Rarotongan counterparts gathered on Friday evening for a campaign “wrap-up” celebration for candidate Tungane (Nane) Williams.
Election: Bitter battle likely in Atiu
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Jubilation over Rose Toki Brown’s victory over political veteran Norman George has quickly faded as allegations of bribery and treating begin to fly in the Atiuan constituency of Teenui-Mapumai.
Final vote count to start Monday
Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Election officials are set to begin their final count of results from last Wednesday’s election.
Low voter turnout skewed by roll numbers?
Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Voter turnout in this week’s General Elections appears to be the lowest in recent memory, but one victorious candidate says the numbers may be misleading.
Election: Mixed reactions from candidates
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Nerves, tears and smiles were all part of election night in the Cook Islands, as candidates huddled around radio and television sets while preliminary results were announced.
Parties quiet on possible coalition
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Party leaders were tight-lipped about the formation of a possible coalition government after Wednesday’s general elections.
Marurai waltzes into office
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Politics
It was a boring election day for Ivirua Member of Parliament Jim Marurai, who ran uncontested on the island of Mangaia.
Youth vote turnout not looking promising
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Electoral Officers say they have seen very few young voters heading to the polling booths, suggesting the overall youth vote count could be disappointing.
One Cook Islands as kingmaker?
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The numbers are close, but one thing is certain after yesterday’s general elections: the political landscape in the Cook Islands has changed in dramatic fashion.
Election: Where and how to vote
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Roughly 10,540 electors are registered to exercise their democratic rights by voting in today’s General Elections.
Election: View the preliminary results
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Keep up to date with the election results as they trickle in. This page lists the preliminary results from the July 9 vote.
Election: Voters head to the polls
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Cook Islanders have been lining up at polling booths today to cast their votes for the General Election.
CIP urged to explain purse seining stance
Tuesday 8 July 2014 | Published in Politics
With the election just one day away, Te Ipukarea Society is calling on the Cook Islands Party to front up and clarify its position on purse seine fishing.
Advance voting closes 1pm
Tuesday 8 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Registered voters hoping to get an early crack at voting in advance of tomorrow’s elections have until 1pm today to make their way to the Chief Electoral Office to cast their ballots.
One Cook Islands releases costings
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands released its costing report recently completed by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management yesterday.
Time to decide who will govern
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in Politics
This is the week that Cook Islanders go to the polls to decide whether they prefer the “devil they know” or want to step forward on a new “path to prosperity”.
Column: Time to consider who to vote for
Friday 4 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific as a development economist. She began writing these columns at the request of women and men asking her to explain the working of their economy.
