Politics
Pension portability improved
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Politics
The New Zealand government has announced a new policy to improve pension portability for New Zealanders looking to retire in the Cook Islands.
Petition for anti-corruption body
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Rarotongan businessman Tata Crocombe has started an online petition to urge government to establish an anti-corruption commission.
Hundreds expected for QR induction
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Five hundred people have been invited to witness the inauguration of Tom Marsters as the Queen’s Representative at the National Auditorium tomorrow.
Cabinet to meet tomorrow
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is due back in Rarotonga on Thursday morning.
Rakanui terminated
Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Tupuna Rakanui has been terminated from his position as the Cook Islands clerk of parliament.
By-election next month
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Politics
A date has been announced for the upcoming Murienua by-election.
MP suspicious of minister's dealings
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George voiced concerns with Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop’s recent business dealings yesterday, and called on the Prime Minister to show leadership on the issue.
No shark finning
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources refutes the allegation made by the leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen in his CINews column on July 12 of “reports of three tonnes of shark fins being discovered by the HMS Otago on one of the Luen Thai fishing vessels”.
Turepu takes on agriculture
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Kiriau Turepu, the latest addition to cabinet, has inherited the ministry of agriculture as part of his ministerial portfolio.
PM in Manihiki for Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna departed Rarotonga yesterday for his electorate of Manihiki to take part in the island’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
New minister joins cabinet
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Matavera member of parliament Kiriau Turepu became the latest member of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s cabinet after a ceremony at Government House yesterday.
Marsters resigns from cabinet
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Incoming Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters presented his resignation letter at Government House yesterday, with all members of cabinet by his side.
Turepu sworn in as minister
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Matavera MP Kiriau Turepu was sworn in as a member of cabinet yesterday afternoon at Government House in an official ceremony with family, fellow members of parliament, and traditional leaders at his side.
Marsters to step down today
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Politics
A series of changes in government will be set in motion today when outgoing member of parliament Tom Marsters officially resigns his seat.
Jobs are 'political favouritism'
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Politics
A smoke signaller writes: “More corruption news – now we have senior appointments made by the prime minister and his group of travelling Cabinet.
In the trenches
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Politics
There is no doubt that Tupapa-Maraerenga member of parliament George Maggie owns the ‘action man’ title.
PR to be awarded today
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The government of the Cook Islands will be formally awarding 103 residents with permanent residency status today.
Takuvaine field re-opens
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The Takuvaine-Tutakimoa sports field will reopen with a blessing ceremony on Saturday before the future of the sports club take to the field for the under 12 rugby game.
Te Ipukarea defends role
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) president Ian Karika is fighting back against accusations of the society being a puppet organisation of wealthy philanthropists who want to take away the nation’s sovereignty.
Pensioners vow to march to parliament
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Pensioner activist group Grey Power has made a vow to march to parliament if the government is unwilling to meet their demands The group reiterated their demands during a general meeting last Thursday.