Politics
PM on tail end of European trip
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna begins his week in France, where he has been making calls on various government officials.
Critical to national interests?
Friday 28 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Dear Editor, Through your newspaper may I request government to publicly reveal through the Official Information Act the level of remuneration paid out to former public servant Navy Epati to be a member of the Public Service HOM selection committee concerning the recent appointment of HOMs for Ministries of Marine Resources, Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure and Planning and the Public Service Commission? Also, can the government reveal how much they paid the same individual to accompany the PM, MMR Minister, MMR Secretary and others on the recent trip to Napier for fisheries related matters? Surely Epati’s ’services’ in both instances were not of critical importance to the country’s national interests? Concerned Taxpayer (Name and address supplied) The office of the public service commissioner responds: Panel remuneration is governed by Order of Executive Council ECM (11) 09 where it provides for the following: each member of the heads of department selection panel must be paid at a rate of $30 for each full hour, and for each part hour of 30 minutes or longer, that the members attend a panel meeting or interview.
PM talks sustainability in Paris
Friday 28 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna delivered a message of Pacific leadership in the areas of renewable energy and sustainable ocean development on Thursday, through a series of meetings with French government officials.
Arrest threat to journalist
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The arrival of investigative journalist Nicky Hager and his upcoming talk on the Cook Islands as a tax haven has upset the financial services industry, to the point of making veiled threats to arrest him.
License fee increase on dangerous goods
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The government has brought in higher fees for Dangerous Goods licenses.
First woman to head foreign affairs
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The new secretary of foreign affairs and immigration is grateful for her promotion, and proud to be the first woman to head the ministry.
New HOMs announced
Friday 21 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Myra Patai has been appointed to head the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration after working at the ministry for almost 20 years.
Turepu denies rumour
Friday 21 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Matavera MP Kiriau Turepu says he has not been shoulder-tapped to become a cabinet minister, but says he wouldn’t say no if asked.
MPs discuss water project
Friday 21 June 2013 | Published in Politics
A government meeting crossing party lines was held on Wednesday at infrastructure minister Teariki Heather’s office to brief members of parliament on the multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project.
Turepu tipped for cabinet post
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Speculation on who will be replacing Murienua member Tom Marster’s cabinet seat has begun, with Kiriau Turepu’s name now being floated.
Demo man promotes change
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Murienua by-election Democratic Party candidate James Beer, who is gearing up for his second attempt at the seat, says the upcoming vote will be a test of the public’s satisfaction with the Cook Islands Party.
PM meets US congress reps
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spent the third day of his US trip meeting with congressional representatives and political officials in Washington DC.
PM praises Pacific unity
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna delivered his keynote address titled, “Pacific island policy challenges”, on Monday at the New Zealand embassy in Washington DC.
PAC to assess facts of Colagate
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) deputy chairman Wilkie Rasmussen says the inquiry into Colagate will look into the legalities of the case, but will not be able to declare whether it was legal or not.
PM takes in the White House
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna arrived in Washington DC early Sunday morning for the first leg of his international trip.
Demo Party meets
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party held its monthly central committee meeting last Thursday night.
Parliament staff to attend meet
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
With the adjournment of parliament, two employees of the House will have the opportunity to travel to Australia for some valuable training.
CIP president talks MP conduct
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party president Rau Nga spoke out yesterday about the conduct of Tupapa MP George Maggie during the recent session of parliament.
Maternity leave budget support
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Government has allocated $190,000 for the upcoming 2013-14 fiscal year to assist private sector employers in meeting maternity leave obligations.
Challenges for fisheries
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Challenges facing the Cook Islands fishery industry were revealed earlier this week in Parliament.
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