Money talks: Pictured at the signing of a covenant with the New Zealand Maori King Movement are (from left) Cook Islands Minister of Finance Mark Brown, Prime Minister Henry Puna, Minister of Health Nandi Glassie, Teurukura Ariki of Aitutaki, the spokesperson for Teurukura Ariki, High Commissioner Tiki Matapo and Tumu Korero Te Po Ava e Raitia. PHOTO: Adrian McBirney 15102808
Mata-Atua McNair’s links with Cook Islands politics go back to 1978 when she flew to Rarotonga from Wellington, New Zealand with a family group of “fly-in voters.” In this article the island resident looks back at the days when Albert Henry ran the country and compares it with the current state of political affairs in this country.
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE NOW
for as little as $11 per month.
- Up to date and breaking news
- Includes access to Premium content
- Videos and online classifieds
Already a subscriber, click here