Politics
Vaka jumping case before High Court
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Independent Atiu member of parliament Norman George will be in the political spotlight this week when his “vaka jumping” case goes before the High Court.
High Commissioner appointed
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Joanna Kempkers has been appointed as the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
PM heading to Solomon Islands
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The PM will be in Honiara next week, along with other Pacific Island Forum leaders to mark the 10th anniversary of Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
August sitting
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The 47th session of The Cook Islands Parliament is schedule to resume next month.
Improving parliamentary practices
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Politics
An MP and an employee of Parliament recently returned from England where they attended a parliamentary workshop and seminar.
Call for 'corruption' inquiry
Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Independent Atiu member of parliament Norman George is calling on Prime Minister Henry Puna to order an investigation into the conduct of Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop.
Questions raised over Bounty sale
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Politics
A cabinet minister’s purchase and subsequent sale of a fishing vessel is raising allegations of corruption by government.
Carter the catalyst
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Politics
New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter departs our shores this week after nearly two years in the post.
No coalition for Demos
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The leader of the opposition has put rumours of a possible coalition government to rest.
Govt role in road safety
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna said the nation’s political leadership has a responsibility to ensure roads are safe.
PM responds to travel critics
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has responded to critics who claim the nation’s Cabinet ministers spend too much time travelling.
'Govt too secretive'
Wednesday 10 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen had strong words for the Cook Islands Party government’s handling of its internal affairs on Tuesday.
Platform for freedom of information
Wednesday 10 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Recently the Office of the Ombudsman was tasked by cabinet to prepare 74 government ministries for the implementation of the Official Information Act(OIA) as part of its records management and OIA workshop.
Meeting addresses women's issues
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Aunty Mau Munokoa and Selina Napa, two leading women in Cook Islands politics, are hosting a special meeting to discuss critical women’s matters.
Murienua candidates prepare for election
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Politics
With the impending by-election in Murienua, the nominated candidates from both parties are preparing their respective campaigns.
Cooks sign surveillance treaty
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The mandate for the Cook Islands to conduct surveillance patrols in adjacent waters has made a significant step forward with the recent signing of the multilateral Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement.
MP picks new roles
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Atiu’s independent MP Norman George has weighed in on soon-to-be-announced changes in government, including replacing the Deputy Prime Minister and a cabinet reshuffle.
Employment law takes effect
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Final aspects of groundbreaking legislation introduced by government in 2012 to protect the rights of workers within the Cook Islands have begun to take effect.
Mixed duties for cabinet
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna, having returned from a multi-week, multi-national trip, will be resuming duties with local governance, including a meeting with the French ambassador who arrived in the Cook Islands on Friday for a personal visit.
Oceania 21 more inclusive: PM
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he’s supportive of the Oceania 21 concept to promote the Pacific’s environmental concerns because it cuts across political boundaries.
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