More Top Stories

Culture
Church Talk
Court
Economy
Economy
Economy
Economy
Education

Defining the role of our MPs

Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Opinion

Share

Defining the role of our MPs
Former prime minister the late Sir Tom Davis pictured with another former Cook Islands leader, the late Sir Terepai Maoate. Sir Tom helped shape the political identity of the Cook Islands in its self-government relationship with New Zealand, says columnist Wilkie Rasmussen. The picture was taken at Rarotonga International Airport in November, 2004. PHOTO: Karen Scott 17052107

There is no doubt in my mind that the re-election of Albert Nicholas as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Avatiu/Ruatonga/Parlmeston coveys to the public a clear but much more sinister meaning of what it takes to be an MP in the Cook Islands.

There is no doubt in my mind that the re-election of Albert Nicholas as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Avatiu/Ruatonga/Parlmeston coveys to the public a clear but much more sinister meaning of what it takes to be an MP in the Cook Islands.


To continue reading this article and to support our journalism

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE NOW
for as little as $11 per month.

- Up to date and breaking news
- Includes access to Premium content
- Videos and online classifieds

Already a subscriber, click here

Our people. Our news. First.