Politics
Mark Brown country’s ‘preferred PM’
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics
A poll conducted by Cook Islands News has revealed a divided electorate in the lead-up to this year’s election, however a large percentage prefer Prime Minister Mark Brown to lead the country.
PR policy ‘should have been brought up in Parliament’
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party has criticised the Democratic Party’s permanent resident policy that says local spouses get automatic permanent residency after living in the Cook Islands for five years.
High profile delegates in Rarotonga to observe election
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A team of high-profile delegates touched down in Rarotonga on Tuesday to observe the General Election taking place on Monday, August 1.
Special care voting for residents in Mangaia
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Efforts are being made to ensure ballot boxes reach the homes of voters who are isolating due to Covid-19 in Mangaia.
Opposition parties call CIP promise ‘desperate attempt’
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party is promising major tax relief to citizens in the Pa Enua (outer islands), but opposition parties are criticising it as a ‘last-minute’ grab for votes ahead of the 2022 General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
First time political candidate a 'chip off the old block'
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The political domain is not something new to Nicholas Royle Henry, better known as Nick, who grew up in the ‘olden days’ of politicking when campaigns leading up to election day were full of celebrations and fun filled late nights of flowing conversation, an abundance of food, flowers, music and song.
Fiasco over political party manifesto
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands voters should be wary of any political party that enters into a general election without a comprehensive, workable manifesto, says the Opposition Democratic Party.
Parties opt for social media to promote election promises
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The use of social media as a campaigning tool has become commonplace amongst political parties and has grown in use since the last general election in 2018.
'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.
Parties focus on boosting agriculture in the Pa Enua
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political parties are drumming up support for agriculture as the island nation looks to move away from its dependance on tourism, with policies ranging from subsidising agriculture equipment to better support for the Pa Enua.
Governing party proposes bold ‘re-population’ policy
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party believes it has the policies to ensure the ‘re-population’ of the islands, by offering young people special interest rate for their first home loan.
Parties propose policies to ‘repopulate’ Cook Islands
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Democratic Party is proposing a massive shakeup to immigration policy, including the establishment of a ‘repopulation department’, while the United Party says its economic policies will encourage more people to stay in the Cook Islands.
‘Last term’ for United Party leader
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A former key government figure leading a new political party at the upcoming general election will retire if he doesn’t get voted in.
Isamaela gunning for third term
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
A former parliamentarian who lost his seat in the last election is making a comeback with a new party, determined to regain his place in Parliament.
United Party leader wants to cut MPs salaries
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party wants to cut all Members of Parliament salaries by 45 per cent and use the $700,000 annual savings for public servants.
Matavera candidate Williams focusses on ‘unfinished jobs’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party’s candidate for Matavera Harriet Williams says her parents would be proud of her decision to run in this year’s General Election.
Standing to make a change
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
At the age of seven, Piltz Tetevano Napa dreamed of becoming a pilot flying high in the skies.
Parties keep coalition cards close to chest
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The Democratic Party and Cook Islands Party have started pre-election coalition talks while the newly-formed United Party say they’re not interested.
Aspiring Cook Islands Party candidate to contest election as Independent
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
After tying with Harriet Williams last year to be the Cook Islands Party candidate for Matavera, Taneao Ngamata decided to contest the 2022 General Election as an Independent candidate.
Higher number of female candidates
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The number of female candidates has more than doubled since 2014 in this year’s General Election and increased by seven candidates since 2018.
