Politics
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.
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.
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
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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.
Puna returns from Manihiki pearl forum
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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McCully can't get enough of Raro
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Politics
With three trips to the Cook Islands already under his belt this year, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is set for another visit.
Election: More voters registered
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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Election signs in the Cooks
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election season is in full swing, with various campaigns beginning to show their colours around Rarotonga.
Election: 8 weeks to voting day
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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Stick to the rules, warns Opposition
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is accusing the Cook Islands Party of coming “dangerously” close to breaking electoral laws.
CIP leadership could be reviewed
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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CIP plans local pension increase
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Local pensions would be given another boost by a victorious Cook Islands Party, says Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Bishop: Pensions should be tax-free
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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Bishop helps find Telecom investors
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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