Politics
Tax reimbursement bill considered
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Parliament resumes sitting today after a week-long break.
Minister Brown visits Seoul
Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Politics
After a week of intense activity in Parliament, most members of Cabinet will be resuming their routine schedules.
Te Mati Vai petition arrives at Parliament
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Politics
A petition with more 2000 signatures that hopes to put a halt to the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure has arrived at Parliament.
Opposition questioned on depopulation
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Politics
The Opposition was put on the defensive yesterday in Parliament after a question on depopulation was put by Health and Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie.
Digicel dominates parliament session
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Politics
The Government was put on the defensive yesterday over the recently negotiated conditional sale of Telecom New Zealand’s 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands to global telco player Digicel.
Grey Power returns to Parliament
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Grey Power made good on its vow to return to Parliament yesterday, where they made a vocal demand to Government for the immediate reimbursement of approximately $30,000.
VAT increase could be deemed invalid
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament is waiting on advice from Crown Law on how to deal with an error that is believed to have occurred during the passing of the Government’s Value Added Tax increase on Monday.
Beer sworn in to Parliament
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Politics
James Beer was officially sworn in as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Murienua during yesterday’s opening session of Parliament.
Beer to be sworn in today: Clerk
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Despite a protest from Prime Minister Henry Puna, the Clerk of Parliament is insisting that James Beer can be expected to take the oath of office during today’s opening day of parliament.
Action-packed week for Cabinet
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The first session of Parliament for 2014 begins today in what is being guaranteed to be an action-packed affair.
Air NZ underwrite shouldn't be 'politicised'
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Tourism Minister Teina Bishop says Leader of the Opposition Wilkie Rasmussen is “politicising” the recently-signed airline contracts between the Cook Islands and Air New Zealand.
Pacific Parliamentary staff attend workshop
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliamentarians from across the region joined local officials at a professional development workshop held in Rarotonga yesterday.
Airline contracts 'reckless': Opposition
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party says locking the country into two four-year contracts with Air New Zealand to provide long-haul flights is an “illegal” and “reckless act”.
Beer will not be sworn in: PM
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says Murienua by-election winner James Beer will not be sworn in as the constituency’s Member of Parliament next Monday.
Demos won't support VAT, reform bills
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party will not support two key government initiatives in Parliament next week, says Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Beer to be sworn into Parliament
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Politics
James Beer, the declared winner in last month’s by-election in Murienua, is expected to be sworn in next Monday during the first day of the upcoming sitting of Parliament.
Parliament session to begin Monday
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament’s first sitting of 2014 has been scheduled to commence on Monday.
PM named in Demo counter petition
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been implicated in the ongoing political saga in Murienua, after the filing of a counter-petition in the High Court late last week.
George slams political reform
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Independent Member of Parliament from Atiu Norman George says self-interest is driving the ruling government’s push for reforming Parliament.
Cabinet begins new budget discussions
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna along with fellow Cabinet Ministers are scheduled to begin their budget discussions with their respective heads of ministries this week.
