Politics
Demos prepare for campaign launch
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is gearing up to kick off its election campaign at an event to be held at the National Auditorium tomorrow evening.
Brown, Neves in Kazakhstan
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Officials probably couldn’t have picked a nation more different from the Cook Islands for a recent meeting than Kazakhstan, which recently hosted the 47th Annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank.
PM's pearl grant eligibility still unclear
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Puna family pearl farm’s chances of getting more aid funding from the Manihiki Pearl project appear to be zilch – unless it can be shown the farm meets the criteria to qualify for a grant.
CIP pledges internet in schools
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party is looking to head into July’s general elections riding on advances made over the last three and half years, hoping voters allow the party to carry through on initiatives already underway.
Bishop investigation update this week?
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Police could be receiving a recommendation from overseas investigators by the end of the week as to whether charges should be laid against Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop.
PM unlikely to get aid for pearls
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
It seems extremely unlikely that the Prime Minister will receive any more aid funding from the current project.
Maggie 'guarantees' footpath from town
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga George Maggie is pledging to build a pedestrian footpath along the main road in the constituency, should he be re-elected in July.
Govt files complaint against Kiwi reporter
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government has filed a complaint against a Kiwi reporter who broke a story last week alleging Prime Minister Henry Puna is to receive NZ aid for his pearl farm in Manihiki.
PM already has $18,000 pearl grant
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna received about $18,000 worth of aid-funded equipment for his Manihiki pearl farm in 2011, according to official sources.
Election: What has the CIP done in 4 years?
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Politics
According to the Cook Islands Party’s 2010 manifesto, a number of priorities and policies are set out according to the party’s “governing principles”.
Puna reaffirmed as party leader
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna was re-affirmed as Party leader yesterday, at the Cook Islands Party’s general conference yesterday.
Cook Islands MPs in NZ next week
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Two Cook Islands politicians are heading to New Zealand next week to discuss issues such as women in politics and the impact of climate change.
CIP conference today
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party will be holding its first party conference since 2011 today.
Conflict of interest perceptions 'unavoidable'
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s advisor says apparent conflicts of interest amongst government officials are unavoidable in small island countries.
PM denies conflict of interest allegations
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has firmly denied allegations of conflict of interest after media reports that he is about to receive roughly $116,000 in assistance for his pearl farm in Manihiki.
PM may not qualify for pearl fund
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna may not even end up receiving equipment from the New Zealand Aid Programme for his pearl farm, says Financial Secretary Richard Neves, but this could put the whole project at risk.
Election: Arborist wants to cut spending
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
If elected, Akaoa Democratic Party candidate and trained arborist Nooroa Baker says he’ll set his sights on hacking away at what he describes as excessive government spending.
Brown launches re-election campaign
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to viting day on July 9.
Election: 'David vs Goliath' battle in Atiu
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics
One of the most-watched contests in this election will be going down in Atiu, where Rose Toki Brown is preparing for a David versus Goliath-style battle against Norman George.
PM's office denies pearl fund allegations
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Office of Prime Minister Henry Puna denies knowledge of an alleged grant funding request by the nation’s leader to support the growth of his pearl farm in Manihiki.
