Politics

Breakdown of MP travel spending: PM, Opposition leader at the top

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Politics

A breakdown of the spending figures shows the event attended, departure and arrival dates, airfare costs, accommodation costs, meals/incidentals, additional allowances and totals for each of the 14 MPs, for the period July 1 to September 30, 2023.

Economy


Cook Islands MP-elect Nicholas has her eye on Pacific peoples portfolio

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, New Zealand, Politics, Regional

The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand’s National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio.

National


PM Brown congratulates NZ PM designate Luxon following his election night success

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has congratulated New Zealand Prime Minister-designate Christopher Luxon, the leader of the National Party, on winning the elections over the weekend.

Economy


Cook Islanders on their way home: Remaining 28 to depart Israel on Friday

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics, Tourism

Cook Islanders stranded in war-torn Israel are making their way home as Israeli-Hamas conflict intensifies.

National


Elikana chairs Forum Trade Ministers meet

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.

National


Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.

National


Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.

National


Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.

National


MPs worry about Crown Law’s resources

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands MPs are concerned that Crown Law’s resources might be stretched.

National


Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji

Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.

Economy


Cannabis accused allowed to travel

Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

An incoming passenger who was arrested at the Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday morning has been allowed to travel back to New Zealand.

National


PM gives evidence at high profile trial

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown has given evidence on the fourth day of a Judge alone trial where he was questioned about his suspended deputy Robert Tapaitau and former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna.

Court


Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors

Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.

Fiji


Prime Minister gets ceremonial welcome home

Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown got the full welcome when he arrived back in Rarotonga.

National


Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.

Local


Titikaveka MP uses Constituency Fund to buy roasters for his village

Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.

National


Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional

The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.

National


PM Brown discusses sustainable long-term development partnership with South Korean counterpart

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown is in South Korea this week, as part of his engagements with the Asian Development Bank.

National


Cook Islands and China talk forward co-operation

Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Island Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Mark Brown met with the Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, His Excellency, Wang Xiaolong in Rarotonga yesterday.

National


Decriminalising homosexuality: Opposition MPs say new Bill contravenes God’s law

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Sweeping changes to the Crimes Act, including the decriminalising of homosexuality, were passed in Cook Islands Parliament, despite some strong views that the changes will contravene God’s law.

National


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