Browne new Rakahanga MP
The Electoral Office has confirmed Democratic Party leader Tina Browne as the new Member of Parliament (MP) for Rakahanga. A Court of Appeal decision earlier this month declared Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate Toka Hagai “not duly elected” and his election declared void. He was found to have “treated” free food and drinks, including alcohol, […]
Parliament Donates Atamira/Nooanga for WWI Exhibition in Belgium
By Isaac Solomona, Editor of Debates The Flanders Field Museum in Ypres, Belgium wants to complete the “Empty Chairs” collection come the end of this year. Earlier in the year the museum invited a chair to be donated by 120 other nations who lost men and women in Belgium during the Great War (1914-18). This […]
Young Groundsman Leaving
By Isaac Solomona, Editor of Debates Mata Tipokistarted working for parliament as a casual worker to assist the Audio andVisual Technician, Mr Teui Aihao during the first Sitting of Parliament after the general election in September 2018. After the sitting of Parliament, he continued to work as the Groundsman for Parliament because there was no […]
Parliament staff graduates from McGill University
By Isaac Solomona, Editor of Debates McGill University Corporate Management of Parliament Course”, Suva, Fiji 3 -14 September. Two senior staff from the Parliament of the Cook Islands who attended the McGill University of Canada Corporate Management of Parliament course in Suva, Fiji graduated after the two-week intensive training held from 3 -14 September 2018. […]
Mrs Tutonga Puapii Niki Rattle
Hon. Rattle was appointedSpeaker and CPA Branch President in 2012; and reappointed in 2014. She is anextremely active parliamentarian, including as CPA Pacific RegionRepresentative since 2014-2018 and highly regarded internationally for herskills of conciliation, organization and advocacy. Confronted with complexprocedural issues, she has pushed for enhanced legislative and financialscrutiny and development of the Parliament. Currently […]
Helen Maunga
Home Island Aitutaki / Mauke / Penrhyn / Palmeston TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL DETAIL 2018 Post Graduate Certificate in Public Admin – University of the South Pacific 2016 Parliamentary Law, Practice & Procedure – University of Tasmania 2015 Professional Diploma in Legislative Drafting – University of the South Pacific 2012 Professional Certificate in Pacific Executive [PACE] – […]
Gazette for Declaration of Vacant Seat – Tony Armstrong
Clerk and Staff of Parliament meets the US Embassy Defense Attaché
Newly appointed Clerk of Parliament, Mr Tangata Vainerere along with the Parliamentary staff met with Army Colonel James G. McAden of the US Defence Attaché from Wellington, New Zealand; and Mr Ted Danowitz, Political and Economic Officer of the US Consulate Auckland Office 10am Tuesday 27th November 2018. Colonel McAden and Mr Danowitz’s short visit […]
Parliament staff workshop to complete survey on Parliamentary Control of Public Spending
On Monday 26 November 2018, a Parliament staff workshop on Parliamentary Control of Public Spending was conducted at Parliament House. The workshop was instigated by newly appointed Clerk of Parliament, Mr Tangata Vainerere. The idea derived following a request of assistance to the Clerk by two Parliamentary staff members, Tai Manavaroa and Tangi Mataio who […]
UN resident Coordinator meets the Clerk and staff of Parliament
The United Nation Resident Coordinator, Ms. Simona Marinescu and UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Yvette Kerslake scheduled visit to the Speaker of Parliament, Hon Niki Rattle who sends her apology while away on Parliamentary travel, alternatively met with the new Clerk of Parliament Mr Tangata Vainerere and staff of Parliament on Monday afternoon of the 26th […]
