Politics
'Coke Islands' delves into Colagate
Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Politics
A scathing investigative report by well-known NZ investigative journalist Ian Wishart has hit the newsstands, labelling the Cooks the ‘Coke Islands’ and criticising government for sweeping ‘Colagate’ under the carpet.
Tamarua goes to the polls
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Tamarua goes to the polls today – and it is predicted to be a close race.
By-election tomorrow
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Mangaia’s brush with Cyclone Garry won’t get in the way of the Tamarua by-election which takes place tomorrow.
New clerk of parliament
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Newly appointed parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui signed his contract in front of staff and told them all must work together to achieve the goals of parliament.
Tamarua by-election next week
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
It is less than a week before the Tamarua by-election in Mangaia, takes place on Tuesday.
Chamber - COLA 'outdated'
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Chamber of Commerce said pay increases based on a cost of living adjustment are outdated and the government cannot afford them if pay increases are to be given on merit.
Te Kukupa bill comes out of police budget
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The balance of the $75,000 Te Kukupa repair bill is to be paid for out of the Police budget, says Finance Secretary Richard Neves.
Brown in debate
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance and Economic Management Mark Brown has weighed into the debate surrounding the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for public servants.
Finance minister addresses COLA
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Politics
There has been some recent debate and commentary on COLA being provided to public servants in the Cook Islands.
Parliament sitting in February
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament is due to start its first session for 2013 in the middle of next month – two months after members finished their last sitting in December.
Scrapping of COLA 'discriminatory'
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Plans by the government to scrap cost of living adjustments (COLA) are yet another example of bad news affecting public servants of the Cook Islands, says Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Cooks not insured in disaster plan
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Five Pacific island nations are to be insured by the World Bank against natural disasters – but the Cook Islands aren’t included.
Glassie in Atiu
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Politics
All cabinet members are in the Cooks this week, with only Minister Nandi Glassie travelling from Rarotonga.
No COLA for public servants
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Public servants will no longer receive pay increases based on cost of living adjustments (COLA).
New budget advisors start job
Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The budget support committee will meet early next month to critique budget submissions from government ministries and provide government with recommendations about managing budgets and limited resources.
Cabinet back to work
Saturday 12 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Cabinet are back in action this week after the Christmas and New Year break.
Debate heats up
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Purse seining is currently a hot topic of debate – with politicians claiming no public consultation has been had, fishermen protesting tuna stocks are low, and government officials refuting the arguments.
Bishop: Leave it to science, not politics
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has issued a release asking politicians to take a step back from the purse seine debate and let MMR’s work be guided by science – not politics.
Government owes police force money
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The government owes $75,000 to the police force for recent repairs of police patrol boat Te Kukupa.
'It's betrayal of the highest order'
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has voiced his concern over the government issuing purse-seine licences despite saying this would not happen.
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