Politics
‘Have faith in CIP’ Nicholas urges
Friday May 04, 2018Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas asked the people of the Cook Islands to work with the Cook Islands Party (CIP) to continue “making things happen”.
CIP keen to ‘make it happen’
Friday May 04, 2018A celebrative mood kicked off the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) campaign launch for the 2018 General Elections, at the National Auditorium area on Wednesday night.
New school a labour of love says PM
Friday May 04, 2018One year after work first began, the new Apii Nikao is opening today, representing what prime minster and education minister Henry Puna called “a labour of love between the People’s Republic of China and the Cook Islands”.
Female numbers pleasing, says Demo Party head
Thursday May 03, 2018Rakahanga candidate Tina Browne says she is pleased with the amount of female representation among the Democratic Party nominees for the 2018 General Election, as it is an issue she has long been passionate about.
Opposition experience ‘invaluable’ – Murienua MP
Thursday May 03, 2018Murienua MP James Beer says while his time as an Opposition member has given him invaluable experience, he believes now is the time for him and his Democratic Party members to get into government.
Election candidate numbers increase by six
Thursday May 03, 2018The number of candidates contesting this year’s General Election in June, has increased by six over the number who vied for seats in the 2014 elections.
Government spent extra $3.7m
Thursday May 03, 2018The government has approved $1.6 million in additional expenditure since December last year.
Ambassador visit enhances links
Wednesday May 02, 2018The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China will look to strengthen their partnership this week with the inaugural visit of the recently appointed Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand, Wu Xi, who will present her credentials to the Queen’s Representative, Tom Marsters on Thursday morning.
Government revenue up $14.4m
Wednesday May 02, 2018Government revenue has increased by $14.4 million since the publication of the 2017/18 Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December last year.
