Politics
Election: One Cook Islands releases policies
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands has released the set of policies that it hopes to bring into action through a potential kingmaker role in Parliament.
Demos show 'lack of understanding'
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Allegations of discrepancies in the Appropriation Act 2013 have been disputed by Financial Secretary Richard Neves and show a lack of understanding.
Election: What do the winners get?
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Winning a seat in the Cook Islands Parliament comes with its fair share of responsibilities.
Govt got numbers wrong, say Demos
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic finance spokesman James Beer has identified two counts of “double dipping” in the Government’s finances.
Still no word on Bishop charges
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop says no charges have been laid by police, who are carrying out an investigation of bribery and corruption allegations that have been levelled against him.
Coalition looking likely after July 9 election
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics
A coalition government of some kind will be needed after the election if the Cook Islands News snap political poll is anything to go by.
Are MPs getting free campaign flights?
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Are Members of Parliament from both sides of the floor getting free flights from Parliament to campaign?
VAT reduction would cost $8M: Brown
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown is slamming a Democratic Party election campaign promise to reduce the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT).
TV debate now unlikely
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Plans for a debate between candidates seeking office in the upcoming general elections are likely to be put on ice.
Election: Have your say online
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Got thoughts about who should be the next Government or Prime Minister? Why not take part in our quick online political poll?
Demos aim to stop Toa payments
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics
A victorious Democratic Party government would use legislation to halt profit guarantee payments to Toa Petroleum, says Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Palmerston first to go to the polls
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Outer island residents in Palmerston went to the polls yesterday to cast their votes in advance of next month’s general elections.
Election: Demo policies released
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Major policy moves along with a broad overhaul and review of multiple government functions form the backbone of the Democratic Party’s 2014 policy document.
Ngaro gets nod for Te Atatu
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Cook Islander Alfred Ngaro has been selected by New Zealand’s National Party to be its candidate for the Te Atatu electorate at this year’s General Election.
Bishop puts his hand up for debate
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop has put his hand up for the proposed political debate mooted by the Cook Islands Party.
Demos say no to debate challenge
Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is turning down a challenge by the ruling Cook Islands Party to a live televised debate.
Campaign bootcamp for women leaders
Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Women running in the upcoming elections are looking to gain a competitive edge by sharpening up their campaigning skills this week.
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.
