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The Democatic Party sign that Dashwood says must be removed immediately he Cook Islands Party (CIP) It has be drawn to Dashwood’s property can’t be used for about political parties using and the Democratic Party attention that both Parties are political electioneering,” stated public property and equipment T(DP) are about to get a stern using tax funded property and Dashwood. for electioneering. It simply isn’t warning from Julian Dashwood equipment for campaigning. Neither Party can deny allowed said a former NZ public the Chairman of the Cook Islands Dashwood affirms this practise their abuse of public property. servant. Investment Corporation (CIIC) has to stop immediately. There Newspaper advertising has Dashwood agreed both In a bold move of impartiality is a difference in the use of tax stated where meetings were to Parties should be setting good and integrity Dashwood will funded property and equipment be held. governance practices as an instruct both Parties to stop for governance but Party He also said he will be writing example to the public especially using public property and tax electioneering has to be done to both of them to cease as tax payers have become more funded equipment for political elsewhere. prohibited use immediately. vigilant and vocal about political electioneering. The CIP are using Minister of Asked what action he would abuses. Dashwood is unconcerned Finance Mark Brown’s Ministerial take if the Parties defied When questioned, the about past practises but is offices and equipment while complying with his instructions, unafraid Dashwood answered insisting the public have lost the DP is using the Office of Dashwood said it will be enforced he would not be swayed by tolerance with political abuses the Leader of the Opposition as with court action and the public political pressure because the and he wants to raise the their campaign headquarters. will make their own judgment on right thing had to prevail, “CIIC standards to ensure the public The political sign erected at the credibility and integrity of is not a political puppet of the do not lose confidence in CIIC the Opposition office has to be those who continued. government of the day.” and it’s good governance. removed immediately. “Public New Zealand has strict rules - George Pitt The CIP is no t wor king.

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Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 news 3 ADB view of economy too one sided By Charles Pitt local banks have the lowest There has been no In order to grow our he recent photo of profit margin in the Pacific, recent survey to determine economy, a significant leap our Finance Minister around 10%. Other Pacific the average household forward will be required Tposing with the ADB nations provide these banks disposable income. While in terms of investment. chief (with both grinning) with profit margins of 25%- government plans a survey However government suffers and the ADB comment that 30%. While non-performing sometime in the near future, from a micro-mentality the Cook Islands had the best loans are high, these can be the survey is likely to reveal inflicted by years of “drip performing economy in the reduced by lowering interest that many families have no feed” aid from New Zealand Pacific, reveals government rates. disposable income. and Australia. It has created has achieved a new height The ADB should take a Parents still need to run a “think small” attitude. of absurdity. wider view but the danger raffles and sell food to raise We have to break out of I’m not an Economist but in this is that the ADB funds for school items that this mentality and perhaps I have two eyes in my head will have no choice but to should be paid for out of look elsewhere for the large that can see that many comment unfavourably on Ministry allocations. sums of low interest finance ordinary Cook Islanders are government policy and I By the time the needed to fund development having a tough time making was advised some years ago infrastructure and in the private sector. In this ends meet. by the ADB’s regional office renewable energy projects regard, China may hold the If ours is the best Chief from Suva that this have been completed, more key. However, it seems while performing economy in the was a no, no. than $200 million will have NZ is keen to do business Pacific what does that say The truth is the economy is been spent. However, as far with the Chinese, NZ is not for the other Pacific nations? not performing well. MFEM’s as I know, no cost/ benefit so keen on the Cook Islands What the ADB chief pre-election fiscal and exercise has been carried out courting the Chinese. should be saying to our economic update reveals to determine the percentage When commenting on Finance Minister is, get there will be an underlying return to the economy from the economy, a wider view your economy right or your budget deficit for the next the amount spent. should be taken. country will go down the three years. There is no room toilet. for new initiatives unless SWITCH ON WITH All around the world, savings are made in other ordinary citizens have taken areas. For years, MFEM has Te Aponga Uira to the streets in protest at been warning governments Boil the kettle with just their government’s failure that operations expenditure to get their economies right. is reaching unsustainable enough water Government’s have put the levels. Crunch time is now interests of bankers before just around the corner and the welfare of their people. it is possible some public In the Cook Islands greater servants may lose their jobs. weight seems to be given This would be disasterous. by government to meeting Other data points to an fiscal responsibility ratios economy in bad shape. The (FRRs) set years ago by latest Census shows that the bankers, than the welfare of average wage for a woman ordinary Cook Islanders. is $3,000 below that for a Economic development is male. What’s happened to being stifled by government’s equal pay? dogged adherence to these While the unemployment FFRs and the high interest rate nationally is around rates set by foreign owned 8%, on Rarotonga the banks. unemployment rate among The local banks say the those aged 15 years and up Kettles are very energy intensive. Boiling the kettle high rates are because of who are actively seeking for one cup of tea could use more energy than your high country risk. However, it work, is 58.8%. This figure is PC uses in one hour! is more likely the banks want too high. Using only the water that you need reduces the to maintain a certain level of Almost half the population time it takes to boil the kettle, which reduces the profit. The banking review amount of energy consumed. is on some form of benefit. This is a very simple step that many people are carried out by an ex-CEO Mangaia has the highest already taking and it makes a massive difference! of Kiwi Bank revealed our number on the destitute www.teaponga.com benefit. Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 Opinion 4 CCECC joins Heather’s corrupted chorus of lies he China Civil Engineering have had preferential treatment Construction Corporation’s from Heather and Finsec Richard T(CCECC) latest media Neves. release was so misleading it is like Does the sign on the main road the Te Mato Vai Master Plan, full in Panama now make sense? of holes. Claims their tendering Disgruntled contractors are process was fair and transparent remaining silent for fear of being are just plain unconvincing excluded from sub contractor lies. When will they learn, this work Heather will share out. isn’t China were the masses Potential sub contractors have are conditioned to believe and already given T&M Heather their accept whatever propaganda the quotes prior to the CI Herald’s authorities propagate? March 5 exposure of Heather’s Neither is this China where preferential dealings with the thousands of their own people secretive CCECC. are executed each year for the On Radio Cook Islands while on most trivial things including the CIP talk back programme on disagreeing with the Republic Friday 2 May Heather continued (Amnesty International web site). to deny any wrong doing as the This is the Cook Islands where Does the sign on the road in Panama now make sense? Minister of ICI and being the freedom of the media prevails, biggest financial benefactor of questions aren’t restricted magnitude can’t be put together when Mr Nie said there will be no the TMV contract. This is even and foreign companies are in such a limited time frame. tendering process because T&M after T&M Heather have openly accountable and must conduct While Teariki Heather is paid Heather Ltd was their choice of been carrying out earth moving themselves in compliance with by the tax payer, he had a huge contractor. Heather was given and transporting work for CCECC our laws. The CCECC must advantage over other contractors lead time to purchase new and CCECC publically stating provide all the information to who had to be self funding in the equipment along with receiving their contract is nearly complete justify their claims the Deputy contract preparation process. pre payments by ICI (His Ministry) for signing. What a load of Prime Minister’s company T&M How the regulatory and watch for materials. contradictory dribble. Heather Ltd were awarded the dog authorities could turn a This is despite T&M Heather Heather refused to answer multimillion (10 million) dollar Te blind eye to such blatant abuse having no experience in water questions put to him to satisfy Mato Vai contract on merit and of power by the DPM Heather is projects of this nature as has his perceptions of conflicts of because they were the cheapest. atrocious. This failure of public tendering competitor. Nor has interest. As Neves said openly CCECC must be ordered by BTIB duty must be reviewed by the Heather got hot mix road sealing in two of the consultation to produce all documentation of new government and dealt with a experience or the equipment to meetings, the Chinese quotes by all bidding companies strong deterrent notice. do so. After the specifications component was not open for as proof of transparency. CCECC’s Heather has been in for hot mix sealing (as the road discussion, it was a done deal. claims of confidentiality are negotiations with CCECC for the between the Airport entrance Contracts or no contracts, after total nonsense and a big cover last 10 months including a trip to the golf course entrance) was Government is changed on July up like much of TMV has been. to China. When their sweetheart issued, ICI changed the sealing 9 if there is evidence of corrupt The losing bidders have sought deal was exposed on 5 March, the to chip seal for from Tupapa to practises this Chinese deal will disclosure but CCECC have Chinese had to take a different the golf course entrance because be terminated and a new one made fabricated excuses not to tact and set up a charade of it would be within Heather’s based on fairness and right do so. Stop the secrecy CCECC pretence to appear transparent. ability to do as he hasn’t got practices enforced. Any illegal and Mr Nie, tell the truth or Despite the DPM’s blatant the equipment or experience to practises will be handed to the bear the consequences of a full lies and more lies and public do hot mix sealing, but will do police to prosecute regardless of investigation when government denials and trashing the media the back roads and the changed the almighty China. changes on July 9. for catching him and CCECC main road with the help of the ICI Once government changes, While the Heathers had at out red handed, his company equipment and workers who can public servants will no longer be least six months of engagement T&M Heather Ltd were always do chip sealing. under a cloud of fear to speak to prepare their tender, the going to get the huge contract. CCECC claim T&M Heather out openly what they are now forced change (because of the Heather had also denied conflicts got the contract on merit. This whispering. Government workers media exposure) to allow other of interest or commercial couldn’t be furthers from the who are angry at the gross conflict contractors to submit a tender involvement when questioned at truth. It is proven track record of interest blatantly displayed by was limited to a matter of weeks. the public consultations. the Chinese priority preference DPM Heather will fully exposed The due diligence and quotation The Chinese had unwittingly is to deal directly with high level them when the CIP are voted out preparations for contracts of this admitted this in October 2013 politicians not only that, they of office. -George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 OPINION 5 Puna accused of political abuse in Manihiki bubble of fearful fulltime for them when he owns resentment has broken and has to service a substantial in Manihiki; some pearl farm. Tangi’s wife Ngamata A a solid Puna supporter is the residents are tired of suppressing their fears and can’t wait for the Mayor of Manihiki. coming election on July 9. On An unnamed Manihiki source that day their true feelings about said the self enriching Puna was their MP the Prime Minister openly abusing his power as the Henry Puna will be unburdened Prime Minister and this is back with an eviction notice. Local firing on him. “Two of his strong residents have new people to committee members have share their frustrations with, had enough of Henry’s broken they are some of the Rarotonga promises and deserted him and based Landholding’s workers in gone to support Apii Piho. There Manihiki to work on the harbour is a deepening resentment to development project. Henry who has failed to keep his High on their list of grievances promises from the last election is allegations their MP, Prime and he’s travelled the world so Minister Henry Puna is wrongly many times but comes back using government workers to empty handed to Manihiki.” maintain his pearl farm. After “The shipping service to Puna’s pearl farm has been Manihiki is the worst ever unworked or maintained for over after nearly 50 years of self a year there has been a sudden government, with the extra VAT flurry of activity to rescue it from and less buying power, life in the total deterioration due to idleness. North is harsh and uninviting, Henry Puna While other farmers don’t by their lack of solutions for things that go on here and the for being duped by their Member have the privilege of help from the north this government and people just shrug their shoulders of Parliament. Their MP, Dr the government, Puna who was their nothingness is encouraging because who can they complain Robert Woonton was dumped in the Minister of MMR for the people to leave for a better life to and what difference will it 2004 while the Prime Minister, last eight months since it was elsewhere.” make if they did? It’s simply a Puna was dumped two years relinquished by Teina Bishop is “Maybe Henry has realised he case of we’re out of sight and later in 2006 for Apii Piho who alleged to be using three of the isn’t going to win the Manihiki out of mind. Hopefully some of was dumped at the 2010 General Ministry of Marine Resources seat or the government so he’s the Landholding workers will Elections while a Minister of the workers plus their boss Tangi getting his pearl farm ready to have passed on some of the Crown and now Puna, PM or Napara. Tangi has a large pearl return to.” things they see going on here to not is heading for the heap of farm of his own and MMR is They also said, “Being so far support the allegations.” political discards Manihiki style. often asked how he can work from Rarotonga, there are a few Manihiki has a low tolerance - George Pitt Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 NEWS 6 Our Frontpage model News Briefs By TeRiu Woonton ith partnership between the Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC), Ministry of Health (MOH) and support from the Head of WMission Fund of the New Zealand High Commission, an Infant Car Seat Initiative will be launched tomorrow morning. While infant car seats are not compulsory here in the Cook Islands, the main objective of the initiative is to promote the importance of child safety and encourage Cook Islands parents to use an infant car seat when travelling in a motor vehicle, by providing easy and affordable access to rent car seats. A system similar to Plunket in New Zealand, whereby renting a car seat is made available will now be accessible in Rarotonga. The Cook Islands Red Cross will manage the car seat rental scheme and Ministry of Health together with the Cook Islands Red Cross will provide training to mothers in the correct use of the car seats. The New Zealand High Commission will fund the costs of the seats and expenses for the first year of the project which should provide MOH and CIRC ample time to create and initiate awareness and education campaign. The launch will take place Thursday morning at 9.30am at the Red Cross Office.

project to ground mount 3,800 ultra high efficiency solar panels grouped into arrays of 80 panels at the Airport site to the West Aof the control tower is currently underway. The panels and installation will cover 10,000 sq meters and will be mounted on frames engineered to resist both cyclone and jet blast and the electricity will be connected via a ducted cable under the runway and linked into the backroad feeder, where Te Aponga Uira will monitor and control the dispatch of the electricity. The plant is projected to have an output on 1 500 000kwh annually which is close to 6% of the Rarotonga electricity requirements and the output will reduce the amount of diesel used by 400,000 litres, $550,000 to $560,000 will be saved annually. The reduction in diesel fuel will reduce carbon emissions by 1250 tonnes. Building and technical work has commenced, with 2 local companies; Andersons and Mike Rennie being the contractors for the job. The solar project is funded by New Zealand Aid and completion is scheduled for August this year.

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By Charles Pitt a polling date in relation to a inventory-additional info from Although tourism is growing, ollowing the July 9 general election. MFEM). no new accommodations of any general elections, the The purpose of the Pre-election The key factors in reducing the significant size are being built. Fincoming government Economic and Fiscal Update is to operating deficit for 2013/14 Interest rates on local bank loans will face three consecutive years provide up to date information were the $1.5 million saving in for economic development is of underlying budget deficits on the state of the economy the under-write of the long haul still high. In order to service ranging from just over $100,000 and the financial position of services to Rarotonga, and a $1.1 local loans, borrowers have for 2013/2014 to just over Government. The information million saving in un-programmed to charge tourists room rates $700,000 for 2014/2015 and provided in the update takes in capital previously appropriated higher than comparable rooms $1.460 million for 2015/2016 to account as much as possible to the Ports Authority. offered by overseas competition. before returning to a surplus all Government decisions and Offsetting these savings are This prices us off the market for thereafter of $3.5 million for other circumstances that may lower than anticipated taxation some budget conscious tourists. 2016/2017. have material effect on economic revenue. Tourists will turn more and In what’s expected to be a tight and fiscal conditions. Estimated Underlying Budget more to renting private homes fiscal environment, there will be I have received the assurance Balance 2014/15 to 2016/17 as opposed to purpose built little room for any new initiatives of the Minister of Finance Recent adjustments, along accommodations. without corresponding savings that he has disclosed all with changes in the economic Economic development a high in other areas. relevant information regarding forecasts, have resulted in priority These announcements point Government policies that could revised net underlying operating The CIP government’s plan to difficult times ahead, difficult materially affect the update. deficits of $0.739 million in was to achieve 100% renewable decisions that will need to be The Pre-election Economic and 2014/15 and $1.468 million in energy by 2020. Following this, made and they came in the Pre- Fiscal Update primarily reflect 2015/16. The Budget is then energy costs would be greatly Election Economic and Fiscal significant factors that have expected to return to a net reduced and infrastructure Update issued by MFEM on 30 changed since the publication underlying surplus of $3.506 welcoming and user friendly for April. MFEM is required under of the 2014/15 Budget Policy million in 2016/17 due to a existing and new business start- S17 of its Act to issue the report Statement and the 2013/14 recovery in revenues. ups. within 14 days of the setting of Economic and Fiscal Update in The development of the However, can the country the polling date for the election. December 2013.” 2014/15 Budget will need to afford to wait another 6 years? (See below). The following extract from the be undertaken in a tight fiscal Development is required now Despite news of an underlying Update regarding the deficits, is environment with limited fiscal if the economy is to diversify, budget deficit, the outlook set out below. space for new initiatives without strengthen and depopulation remains positive. Continued “1.1.1 Fiscal Setting Overview the inclusion of revenue or slowed. growth in tourism is forecast, Estimated Underlying Budget savings measures (to offset The incoming government (although estimated arrival Balance 2013/14 any intentions of increased must give priority to removing figures have been lowered), The 2013/14 Budget was spending). constraints to business and low inflation should continue initially developed under tight Future policy objectives will lowering costs. and increased VAT returns are fiscal circumstances. At that need to be pursued within The high cost of borrowing expected. It is reported that stage, it was projected that the the established principles in development funds from government is by and large Budget would have a small net the fiscal responsibility ratios local banks will force local managing to keep within its fiscal underlying operating surplus of (FRRs). The FRRs establish the entrepreneurs to seek overseas parameters and benchmarks. $0.046 million. The estimate of long term parameters for fiscal partners who have available These are the fiscal responsibility the underlying operating balance management and ongoing funds or who are able to source ratios (FRRs) to GDP adopted at the time of the 2013/14 Half Budget development, with a cheap funds. Increased activity in to control spending. However, Year Economic and Fiscal focus on the level of expenditure this area will impact on current the incoming government will Update (HEYFU) worsened on Crown debt. Broadly, the fiscal BTIB workloads and an expected have its work cut out and faces to a deficit of $1.9 million as it performance of the Cook Islands aversion to increasing personnel the unenviable task of reducing included a number of decisions against the FRRs has been good. costs may force government the growing cost of the public and actions around the tax However, the growing cost of to either increase fees to fully service. reform package. (The personal the public service is concerning cover administration costs or “30 April 2014 income tax cuts preceding the and future policy measures will to greatly streamline or speed STATEMENT OF VAT increase by four months, be required to reduce growth up administrative processes RESPONSIBILITY- issued by and the welfare increases and extract greater productivities instead. Richard Neves Secretary of preceding the VAT increase by in this area. Ultimately, the Government’s commitment Finance one month-additional info from 2014/15 Budget will operate to infrastructure and renewable Section 17 of the Ministry MFEM). under tight fiscal conditions – energy development prevents of Finance and Economic (New information on actual competing policy objectives will it from taking advantage of Management Act 1995/96 tax receipts and expenditure require prioritisation.” China’s offer to Pacific nations requires that the has enabled a further update. Growth expected to slow of $2 billion for economic Minister of Finance publish a On revenue, import levy receipts According to the Update development at low interest report containing an economic have been much lower than growth is expected to slow rates. Government is wary of and fiscal update within fourteen expected due to wholesalers down in coming years and exceeding the FRR for loan days of the appointment of running down existing that is hardly surprising. PB

Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 9 NEWS repayments and debt. This could be avoided if government was ‘Blood moon’ sets off apocalyptic able to negotiate development loans on behalf of the private sector. The Chinese might see debate among some Christians the predicament government is By Sarah Pulliam Bailey | Religion News Service, Published: April 15 in and bend their rules. More bang for our bucks ould a series of “blood moon” events Hitchcock; and “Four Blood Moons: Something Is The incoming government be connected to Jesus’ return? Some About to Change” by Texas megachurch pastor must ensure we get more bang CChristians think so. John Hagee. (higher productivity) for our In the wee hours of Tuesday (April 15) In his book, Hagee says something will happen bucks (taxpayer money). The morning, the moon slid into Earth’s shadow, to the nation of Israel due to the tetrad. The four Update mentions the need to casting a reddish hue on the moon. There eclipses occur on April 15 and Oct. 8, 2014, and extract greater productivity are about two lunar eclipses per year, April 4 and Sept. 28 next year. The ones in April from the public service. At the according to NASA, but what’s unusual this occur during Passover, and the ones in October moment we see a lot of “bucks” time around is that there will be four blood occur during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. being sunk into Ministries moons within 18 months — astronomers call Jewish holy days revolve around a lunar with barely a “bang” in return. that a tetrad — and all of them occur during calendar with Passover beginning on the first Ministries must become more Jewish holidays. full moon after the beginning of spring, and the outcomes focused and be able to A string of books have been published Feast of Tabernacles occurring on the first full demonstrate achieving value for surrounding the event, with authors referring to a moon after the beginning of fall. Hagee writes money or show that benefits will Bible passage that refers to the moon turning into that every time a tetrad occurs on Jewish feast outweigh the costs. blood. “The sun shall be turned into darkness, days, something traumatic and “world-changing” It may be that all that is and the moon into blood, before the great and happens to Israel. required is a change in attitude terrible day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31 says. In 1492, the Jews were expelled from Spain and or approach to the job. In the New Testament, Acts 2:20 echoes Christopher Columbus discovered America, giving In any case the new the same doom: “The sun shall be turned into the Jews a place to go. In 1948, the modern state government needs to revisit darkness, and the moon into blood, before the of Israel was born, and in 1967, Israel won the proposals for streamlining the great and notable day of the Lord.” Six-Day War and recaptured Jerusalem. public service recommended by Recent books capitalizing on the event include During the 300-year interval from 1600 to the ADB consultant. The ADB “Blood Moons Rising: Bible Prophecy, Israel, and 1900, there were no tetrads at all, according to sank $800,000 into that project. the Four Blood Moons” by Oklahoma pastor Mark NASA eclipse expert Fred Espenak. Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 10 NEWS Workshop to focus on Financial Aspects of Deep Sea Minerals he 5th Regional Training attend this workshop. Environmental Aspects of Deep mechanism for maximising and Deep Sea Minerals (DSM) The Workshop will be an Sea Minerals” (August 2012 in managing these sustainably; and TWorkshop will be held in important precursor to the Nadi Fiji). c. case studies and Rarotonga at the Rarotongan Pacific Islands Regional DSM 2. “Deep Sea Minerals suggested models for Beach Resort from 13-16 May Financial Framework, which Law and Negotiations” (March fiscal regimes and revenue and at the request of member will be developed by the DSM 2013 in Nuku’alofa Tonga) management schemes, with countries, will focus on financial Project and PFTAC in conjunction 3. “Social Impacts of advice on their relative merits; aspects of DSM activities and with Pacific ACP States, after the Deep Sea Mineral Activities, and d. networking the associated legal and fiscal Workshop. Stakeholder Participation” (June opportunities between framework. In response to regional and 2013 in Port Vila Vanuatu) participants, experts and This workshop is jointly national capacity building needs 4. “Environmental Presenters on DSM financial organised by the SOPAC Division in the region, and pursuant Perspectives of Deep Sea issues. of the SPC, through the DSM to the Pacific Plan and the Mineral Activities” (December (2) Forward-Planning – to Project, and the International Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ 2013 in Nadi, Fiji), co-organised provide Pacific-ACP States an Monetary Fund (IMF), through Communiques of 2009 and with SPREP (Pacific Regional opportunity to assess capacity the Pacific Financial Technical 2012, the Secretariat of the Environmental Programme) gaps in relation to DSM financial Assistance Centre (PFTAC). In Pacific Community (SPC) through Objectives of the Workshop management, and to identify addition to the SPC and PFTAC the SPC-EU Deep Sea Minerals The workshop’s objectives are: opportunities for future regional in-house capacities, resource (DSM) Project has devised and (1) Information-Sharing working, or collaboration with experts will be contracted for implemented a regional training – to inform Pacific-ACP States’ third parties, to fill these gaps. the workshop, and country programme to develop and national financial policy and (3) Regional DSM Financial representatives will be invited enhance the knowledge of Pacific law-making entities and Framework – to provide the to speak on specific topics and ACP States multi-stakeholders stakeholders, in relation to DSM DSM Project and PFTAC with share their experiences. Two who are representing various by providing participants with: a mandate and terms of Finance Ministry government interests on issues relating to a. sufficient reference to produce a draft officials from each of the 15 deep sea minerals. The training understanding of DSM deposits Pacific Islands Regional DSM Pacific ACP States [and Tokelau, events cover particular themes, and operations, Financial Framework (for review funded by IMF], and relevant and to date have been: b. a realistic view of the and approval by the Pacific- civil society representatives will 1. “Geological, likely financial benefits for a State ACP States, and subsequent be invited and supported to Technological, Biological and engaging in DSM, and suggested publication). Deep sea minerals training opportunity ecently the International He said the Cook Islands Sea for the pre-cruise training, 30 field; Seabed Authority (ISA) Bed Minerals Authority will days for the at-sea training and 7 c) Have sufficient knowledge Rannounced a Deep Sea support any nomination by a days for the post-cruise training. of English for daily conversation Mining (DSM) at-sea training Cook Islander. The objectives and goals of and training; opportunity in collaboration The big benefits of this the training programme are d) Have a good mental and with the Japan Oil, Gas and capacity training under the ISA, for the capacity building of physical health, suitable to work Metals National Corporation said Lynch, are that it is fully trainees from developing States at sea; (JOGMEC). Applications for funded, it is very high level, and through on-board works and e) Be less than 40 years of age; nominations are open and it will result in a Cook Islander investigative techniques for and available to all developing being experienced to then be cobalt-rich ferromanganese f) Have seagoing experience. States. The DSM Project able to take part in Exploration crusts, and to develop their skills The trainees will be required to encourages you to submit a cruises when SBM Exploration for investigation, data analysis submit reports on the outcome nomination. This is an excellent licensing and activities take place and interpretation. of their training to the Authority opportunity to obtain first-hand in our own EEZ, over the next JOGMEC will pay for a round- and JOGMEC as well as sign a exploration experience in DSM, few years. trip airline ticket (economy confidentiality agreement with which will be directly applicable Background class), and provide local travel, JOGMEC. to the development of your The at-sea training programme meals and accommodations in Nominations national DSM industry. is pursuant to the terms of the Japan and on-board within the Nominations must be The deadline for application contract for exploration for scope of the training programme, accompanied by: is 15 June 2014. The candidates cobalt-rich ferromanganese as well as travel insurance with Nomination Form |docx | will then be selected by the Legal crusts between JOGMEC and the medical coverage. pdf | (to be completed by the and Technical Commission in July Authority. Requirements nominating government) 2014. According to the training a) Hold a graduate degree Application Form |docx | Cook Islands Commissioner programme by JOGMEC, three in science or engineering in pdf | (to be completed by the for Sea Bed Minerals, Paul places onboard a research vessel the relevant field of geology, candidate) Lynch advises that although will be available for candidates geophysics, mineral processing, Submission of nominations the training does not relate from developing States to be mining or have an equivalent should be in one of the official to Exploration activities for selected by the Authority, educational background; languages of the Authority in Manganese Nodules, but CRF between May and June in 2015 b) Have at least one year of electronic format to: training@ Crusts, it is still worthwhile. for duration of 40 days - 3 days work experience in the relevant isa.org.jm. PB

Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 11 Government appeal of court decision in Superannuation case may conceal a hidden agenda Why is government appealing the decision by the Chief Justice? Who is really behind the appeal? Is there a connection to the Te Mato Vai project and land issues?

et out below is the full Proceedings. Morgan between an exaction account”. Mr Ruffin argued copy of a letter sent to the On the all-important question in the public interest and an that “public” did not qualify SChamber of Commerce of the “guarantee” the Financial exaction for public purposes “account”. I reject that. It regarding the appeal by Secretary has repeatedly made it assumes some importance. would make no particular sense government of the decision in the clear that Government is not in a [284] As I understand it, this if payment into any account National Superannuation court position to guarantee to replace arises from the fact that it can sufficed. That would defeat case. Some interesting points are $64 million if lost. However, as be assumed that legislation the whole purpose of the raised which may be of concern was made clear in submissions will generally be in the public provision. Perhaps recognising to landowners contemplating at hearing (and reflected in the interest. However, simply the likelihood of that conclusion, seeking compensation for land judgment itself), what is sought because a payment is compulsory Mr Ruffin’s argument was that used for the Te Mato Vai project. by the Respondents – and by the pursuant to legislation does not, the notion of “tax” as in Article 28 April 2014 Chamber – is an underwriting of without more, make it a tax. 40(2)(a) was broader than Chamber of Commerce payments out of entitlements To use “public interest” as the that in Article 69. That is, he RAROTONGA as and when those entitlements benchmark may then admit too argued it was not fatal to his Attn: Lynne Samuel – Executive fall due for payment. My wide a category of payments argument that the compulsory Director understanding is that the as taxes. This sort of thinking, contributions were not paid into Dear Lynne, Financial Secretary sees that as it would seem, lies behind the a public account designated as Superannuation Update a significantly different position use of language by Latham CJ such by law. Thank you for your email and one that Government could focusing on “public purposes”. [287] It seems to me inherently requesting an update for the embrace. [285] There is a risk, unlikely that “tax” would be Chamber on the current position What issue is driving the in all of this, of treating judicial used in two different senses regarding the appeal by CINSF. appeal? dicta as if they were of statutory within the abovementioned Who is driving the appeal? Against that background, significance. Consequently, Articles. The tax exemption in At the outset, please note that the question arises as to what there is a risk, I think, in Article 40(2)(a) is, with respect, although many regard the appeal possible reason there might be approaching the question of tax a sensible recognition that as being “by CISNF”, inquiries for expending time effort and by way of a formulation from taxation does not amount to a have been made of CINSF and it resources on this appeal. cases dealing with situations compulsory acquisition in breach appears the decision to appeal The answer appears to be that different to those presently of the Constitution. Where that was not taken at the request of the Crown is concerned about before the Court. In each case, same Constitution, in another the Board, but rather – according certain remarks made by the it is necessary to look hard at provision, specifically provides to the Fund – “by the Minister”. Chief Justice in his judgment. the character of the payment for the payment of a tax, it That said, a range of informal Those remarks relate to taxation. made and the constitutional seems sensible to regard these indications suggest it would be They bear noting, as I suspect we arrangements in the relevant provisions as complementary difficult to find a single member are all going to hear a lot more country. In undertaking that rather than independent. I of Cabinet who supports the about these observations over exercise here, there is something would have upheld Mr Arnold’s appeal in terms of attempting coming months if the appeal fundamentally counter-intuitive primary submission that the to overrule the Chief Justice on proceeds: about the plaintiff’s case: how plaintiff’s case on tax falls at the the issue of superannuation. “ Mr Ruffin submitted can a payment made by a first hurdle.” It is hard to understand how that the Scheme was in the public contributor into a trust fund For the reasons set out in the the Attorney General (who interest because a mandatory to be held, ultimately, for the judgment, these observations controls all litigation brought public superannuation scheme benefit of that member, be do not form part of the “ratio” by the Crown) and the Minister is a public good. That, of course, characterised as a tax? To (i.e. that part of the judgment of Finance (who is the named is true. In one sense, the characterise this as a tax (which, that may be binding on future appellant) could allow this submission could be criticised if nothing else, has a notion of a courts) but instead form part appeal to proceed in the face as it simply amounts to a redistributive transaction) seems of the “dicta” (i.e. comments of their own apparent views on proposition that any legislation inapt. I do not believe that even and observations made by the the Act and what is needed to enacted by Parliament is Australian Tape Manufacturers Chief Justice along the way). correct it. assumed to be for the public would support such a conclusion. To that extent they do not bind My understanding is that benefit. However, as discussed [286] That, then, brings us, the parties, or other judges; the Financial Secretary himself in Nyambirai, it is plainly to Article 69 of the Constitution however, they do seem to have has no difficulty in principle arguable that a mandatory which requires a tax to be paid attracted the consternation of with amending the CINSF Act public superannuation scheme is either into the Government the Crown. and entrenching it to take up a public good. It is at this point Account or, if permitted by law, Why should this be? all matters referred to in the that the distinction drawn in Roy into “any other public fund or As the Chamber is aware, Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 12 NEWS in the context of Te Mato Vai, Blackstone etc. It is unusual consideration of what might with if a law is to take property Government has been giving in cases – particularly cases at amount to a “tax” or “taxation” without compensation. consideration to whether first instance – for a judge to under our Constitution (and the Very briefly those are: it should move to acquire be called upon (still less for him Crown now suggests we can a. that a broad national ownership of water. Further, confidently to apply) principles have a tax if it is “in the public consensus exists - evidenced by a there have been intimations that are worked up from such old interest” that money or property two thirds majority of parliament that in moving forward with and basic sources of law. be taken from citizens and given vote for that outcome; and alternative energy, one option However, since it is less than to other citizens) is necessarily a b. that any vote of that is for Government effectively to a year since England’s highest “high level affair”. sort is no “spur of the moment”, compulsorily acquire some or all court endorsed the Blackstonian The False Dilemma clandestine or ambush action; electricity produced by citizens. view of the State’s relationship It may be premature to rather, it must take the form These are controversial issues; with individuals in the context of speculate on the arguments of a motion that sits for ninety once ownership is taken and “proportionality”, I think it likely to be brought by the Crown on days – providing ample time statutory corporations become there will be more, rather than appeal. However, at the hearing for the necessary public clamor involved, it is perhaps a short less, Blackstone at appeal level at first instance - and from and opposition to be mounted step to a privatization/public- than was the case before the anecdotal reports coming out of if in fact that national consensus private partnership etc. One High Court. Government since the judgment does not exist. starts to understand why the In fact, if the Crown’s appeal came out – the Crown seems to For the Respondents I will Crown might have an interest focuses on tax in way I think is in labour under a “false dilemma”. be arguing vigorously - and off in the appeal that goes beyond prospect, then the Respondents’ Specifically, the Crown put it to to the Privy Council if needed superannuation. case will necessarily be the Chief Justice was that if the - against any expansion of My own sense is that the grounded in the Magna Carta, CINSF Act was unconstitutional, the legal meaning of the term appeal is being driven by the and work its way through all the money would have “tax” as used in Article 40. That Financial Secretary and not by almost a millennium of English to be repaid to contributors. would be an unnecessary and Executive Government. Its prime constitutional development. Anecdotally, since then, the inappropriate weakening of the purpose is to provide a venue The reason I say this is that the suggestion seems to be that provisions of Article 40. Worse; and an occasion for the Court history of English constitutional unless the Crown brings and the Crown’s tax arguments are of Appeal to make declaratory development has been the story wins this appeal, it will not be effectively in the nature ofa rulings that might extend the of conflict and compromise able to compulsorily acquire constitutionally inappropriate ambit of what is meant by “tax” between the Crown and the water or power without paying attempt at an “end run” around within the meaning of Article 40 Legislature – played out, over compensation under Article 40. the provisions of Article 41. of the Constitution. a number of centuries, largely Leaving aside the question The General Election and I may be mistaken in this – and over the vexed issue of “supply” of whether the State should be associated political implications it would be an abuse of process i.e. taxation and spending. paying compensation when it There are real risks in to mount an appeal, ostensibly The outcome of that conflict is takes people’s property, both mounting these arguments for on the issue of superannuation, written into our Constitution, these propositions are flawed. a Government that is going to when in fact the Crown’s interest Part V reflecting the need for the If the Chamber were to take the the polls just five weeks after is directed elsewhere – but my Crown to go to Parliament for time simply to read Articles 39, the hearing of this Court of sense is that that in the midst of a both supply and appropriation. 40 and 41 (reflecting, in doing Appeal case. The Opposition is rehashing of the superannuation An historical and significant so, that for some reason the already critical of the perceived arguments will be a strong aspect of our Constitution draftsman thought it a good idea unilateralism of Government emphasis on the Crown’s tax is that it is for the Crown to they all sit next to one another), in the way it pursued political argument. decide what is needed in terms it would find that those framing reform. The Likely Shape of the Appeal. of imposing or altering the rate the Constitution - after giving The Respondents can be If am correct in this assumption of taxation, rather than for Parliament power to make laws counted upon to emphasise the shape of the appeal will be anyone else. That principle finds (Article 39) , and providing a publicly that Government now rather different from the case direct expression in Article 43. constitutional guarantee of pursues the superannuation before the High Court. Members of the Chamber may compensation if those laws appeal to seek a “tax” outcome Before the Chief Justice each not be aware of this, but in fact take property off people (Article to its liking. The Chamber will “tree” was approached, carefully Parliament is constitutionally 40) – went straight on in Article note that both James Beer prodded and inspected, before unable to proceed upon any 41 – to provide a clear and (Democratic Party) and Taoro moving on to the next “tree” or bill that imposes or alters straightforward pathway that Strickland Brown (CIP) are individual argument. taxation or touches upon would allow: Respondents. In contrast, if the Crown government accounts or public a. the superannuation The political implications is intent on redefining what funds etc “except upon the scheme to be reconstituted with are clear. There is close to $70 is meant by “tax” it will be recommendation of the Queen’s retrospective effect if necessary; million of money belonging to necessary to look at the “forest” Representative”. b. all the water in the the people of this country – with as a whole – and by that I In practical terms, therefore, country to be taken by the all the protections of private mean the shape and structure while substantially all acts of Crown; and property that the Constitution of Westminster constitutional Parliament go through Cabinet c. all electric power gives that money. democracy in the Cook Islands and from there to Parliament, however produced to be taken The Crown argues that all of as exemplified by the terms of taxing statutes cannot go to by the Crown – that money has been taken – the Constitution, with a similarly Parliament until the Queen has and in each case; without as a tax. I should be very clear “high level” consideration of had her say. It is – quite literally any compensation whatsoever about the legal implications of the Blackstonian notions of the – the Crown in the form of the being paid, if that were the will that argument; proper relationship between Queen’s Representative who has of the people acting through - no citizen has a citizen and state. the say on tax matters. Parliament. constitutional right to money In the High Court there Against this background, The framers of the Constitution that has been properly taken were some jocular references the Chamber will begin to set out preconditions – in Article from him or her by way of tax; to the Magna Carta, William understand that any court 41 - that must be complied and PB

Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 13 NEWS - no citizen has to become a defining issue in the not give the Crown an Article the procedural, you should note constitutional rights against a upcoming general election. 41 leave pass by departing that I have attached the recent private party such as the Public It is, therefore, strange that from well- understood notions directions memorandum form Trustee. the Attorney General and the of what is meant by “tax” in the Court of Appeal. So, Government appears Minister of Finance are so terms of compulsory acquisition On balance, the timing and determined – a month out from passive in the matter. jurisprudence and Article procedure set out in this is a General Election – to fight a Likely outcome? 40. Pronouncements from favorable to the Respondents. case wrestling $70 million of its However, leaving aside the the Privy Council over recent I continue to labour with very own people’s money away from best interests of the ruling party years suggest that it would be limited resources. In the High the constitutional rights and and approaching the matter at similarly unimpressed with such Court, the sheer size of the case protections that the country’s the highest level of constitutional arguments. threatened to overwhelm me and Chief Justice has upheld as interpretation, there is good There is a lot more I can say my practice; the Court of Appeal applying to those monies. cause to feel confident the Court about these issues. I hope this case will prove demanding of That same Government of Appeal will reject this sort briefing gives the Chamber my time and resources over the appears determined, if re- of argument. As a matter “text of Commerce some notion of next two and a half months, but elected, to argue it can and context”, the framers of the importance of the appeal to a much lesser degree, in large expropriate water and power the Constitution placed these should it proceed, but on the part as result of the “streamlined in a similarly unilateral way - provisions together for a very other hand the lack of necessity procedure” that the Court of without compensation, with no good reason. If the Crown wishes of the appeal as it relates to Appeal has directed. broad national consensus and to take to Parliament laws that superannuation and the ill- I am happy to attend on the without bipartisan support deprive a large number of people judged attempt by the Crown Executive or a Chamber meeting In short, a high profile Court of their property as being “in the to avoid having to deal with to discuss these matters further, of Appeal case, turning (yet public interest” then it can and the provisions of Article 41 as it for now, however I hope you find again!) the spotlight on this should submit its ideas as to contemplates future property this a useful overview. Government and its tax policies, what is in the “public interest” to acquisitions from the people of Yours Sincerely featuring prominent political the Article 41 procedure. the Cook Islands. TIM ARNOLD PC per actors such as James Beer and In my view the Court of Appeal Procedural matters T P Arnold Taoro Strickland Brown, is likely will conclude that it should Moving from the substance to Opera in Rarotonga ow in its fourth year residing in Rotorua, New (Australian Opera Company) happen for our kids as we see “Opera in Rarotonga” Zealand. Even though Elisha’s and Opportunity (New Zealand so much talent here that needs N is bringing back rising main passion and forte lies in Opera Company). nurturing and access to artists star on the Opera circuit and singing opera, she also enjoys Elisha has also had the who can become role models last year’s resounding star of singing musical theatre, jazz honour of performing and will stimulate minds and talent. the evening New Zealand born and popular music when the working with legendary New This year we are thrilled with Samoan Mezzo Soprano Elisha opportunity arises. Elisha also Zealand opera artists such as the support from Air Rarotonga Fa’i Hulton. works as a vocal specialist Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Malvina to finally bring these workshops “ Elisha is s such an incredible teaching voice at various high Major, Jonathan Lemalu, and hopefully a small concert performer, she is warm and schools, tertiary institutes and Helen Medlyn, Simon O’Neil to Aitutaki and in particular engaging and really holds an out in the community with and Benjamin Makisi. Araura College. Motone has audience mesmerised by her kapa hakas around Rotorua as “ Motone is set to create provided these workshops for voice and stage presence, well as Samoan church choirs again an intimate evening of the past 4 years in Rarotonga Says Glenda Tuaine of Motone throughout NZ. Elisha’s spare Opera” says Maurice Newport and will continue to make sure Productions who goes on to time consists of spending Technical Director of Motone these happen and can extend say”...concert goers are in for time with family and studying Productions ,”... how good it is to Aitutaki.” Say Tuaine. a real treat this year with a few towards a Master of Music to hold this event in a setting The event held on Queens surprises along the way”. degree at the University of that showcases the beauty of Birthday weekend Saturday Motone productions with Waikato, under the tutelage of our island with the magic of 31st May and Sunday 1st June Crown Beach create an world renowned opera singer, professional performance.” has a ticket price of $55.00 Opera event that is held on Dame Malvina Major. Motone will again run per person includes a glass the beachfront under the Elisha has performed as a the students workshops at of bubbly and canapés on stars . The sunset opera has soloist for choirs, orchestras Colleges around Rarotonga the beach on arrival. Concert a backdrop of the lagoon and opera companies with the Elisha teaching the goers can order at intervals and Pacific ocean – weather throughout New Zealand and students opera techniques from a stunning Crown Beach permitting with Oceans abroad. Highlights include and relaying her own personal a la carte concert menu that restaurant as the alternative performing in Motone’s 2013 story about her performance includes Antipasti and Tasting option and already has Opera in Rarotonga with journey but this year thanks platters and a wine selection bookings from New Zealand Bonaventure Allen-Moetaua, to the visionary support of that compliments the evening. with interest from the UK and working with NBR New Zealand Air Raro take the workshop to Tickets are on sale from The Australia. Opera, Auckland Philharmonic Araura College in Aitutaki for Cafe, Crown Beach Resort and New Zealand born Samoan Orchestra, Wellington the first time. Spa reception, and Motone Elisha Fa’i-Hulton, is a mezzo Vector Orchestra, Bay of “ We are committed to Productions on ph: 55885 or soprano opera singer currently Plenty Orchestra, Operatif! making these workshops 54461 Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 14 Political opinion . . . “Every vote will Count” 2010 General Election figures the question is asked as to why so many I know of a couple who live in Murienua. people here did not vote? They have been living there for many years in Roll Votes Non-Voters A similar pattern existed for all the other a non-political capacity. Rarotonga : constituencies on Rarotonga, where the non- While they were always on the Electoral Tupapa : . 1139 966 173 voters were also very high. So the question is Roll, they never voted because they took the Nikao-Panama : . 988 638 350 asked, once again, as to why so many voters view it was a waste of time. Nothing would Titikaveka : . 836 716 120 chose not to vote in the 2010 election? really change. So they left politics alone. Ruaau : . . 774 592 182 While it is compulsory to register on to the Besides, no one from either of the two Takuvaine : . 730 540 190 Electoral Roll, it is not compulsory to vote. So political parties ever visited them during the Avatiu-Palmerston : 720 574 146 if an elector chooses not to vote, then that is various campaign periods. And so this couple Ngatangiia : . 637 543 94 their democratic right. abstained from voting in the belief that both Matavera : . 637 559 78 A small percentage of our population does political parties were not interested in them. Muri Enua : . 595 452 143 not vote on religious grounds. I think we all They took the view their two votes did not Akoa : . . 471 380 91 understand and appreciate their situation. matter. Neither political party bothered or Aitutaki : (3 MP’s) 1175 1036 139 “Apathy” . . . is probably the most cared about them . . . even though they had Mangaia : (3 MP’s).376 351 25 significant reason why so many electors can’t lived on Rarotonga for many years and Atiu : (2 MP’s). . 294 272 22 be bothered voting. Not interested. Don’t contributed to the economic development of Pukapuka/Nassau . 243 249 extra 6 want to know. They think their vote is this country just like everyone else. (6 extra votes being ‘Special Votes’ accepted by the Electoral Office after the Supplementary Roll had closed) meaningless – so why bother? Last General Election they did not vote. In general terms, I would say that about st Mauke : . .226 209 17 The 1 Murienua by-election they did not 25% of the voting population on Rarotonga nd Manihiki : .183 183 0 vote. But a few days before the 2 Murienua Penrhyn : .146 142 4 are solid Cook Islands Party supporters. They by-election they received a visit from James Mitiaro : . .117 108 9 will never change and so they will vote that Beer. He simply called in to meet and shake Rakahanga : . 59 58 1 way. Another 25% of voters are solid hands with them. 10,346 8568 1778 Democratic Party supporters. They will not After he had gone, the husband said to the change either and so will vote accordingly. wife that he was going to vote for James Beer Registered Electors : 10,346 … 24 MP’s. This leaves approximately 50% of the simply because he had taken the time to call voting population on Rarotonga who are Every vote counts. around to see them. either floating voters or intend to be non- Each voter potentially has the “power” in “What if the other candidate calls around to voters. This is a very large proportion of their hand to determine who their MP would see us?” said the wife. “What are we going to electors which makes the constituencies on be. Mentioned above is two examples of this. do then?” Rarotonga so volatile. Each vote is of equal value. Whether you “We split our votes,” said the husband. Now that Norman George and the are young or old, rich or poor, male or “You vote for one, I’ll vote for the other. Our Democratic Party have “kissed and made up”, female . . . “Your vote” is just as relevant, votes will cancel each other out. But at least this leaves Teina Bishop and the “One Cook important and “valuable” as anyone else’s. we would have given a vote to each candidate Islands Movement”, along with the various Come election day of 9 July, I hope each rd who took the time to call around to see us.” Independent candidates, as being a 3 and everyone of us takes the time to cast our As it happened, the C.I.P. candidate never political option for voters to consider . . . not vote at the ballot box. You never know . . . it came near their place. And so this couple only on Rarotonga, but also on a number of might be “your vote” that ends up determining went to the polls and both voted Demo. the outer island constituencies. who “your” next MP will be. And of course James Beer eventually took Given such a large proportion of the Right now, on Rarotonga in particular, there the Murienua seat with a 2 vote majority. electorate who support neither the C.I.P. nor are no “safe seats” for either the C.I.P. or the Understand what I’m getting at? Democratic Party, it is my view that the “One Democratic Party. A few elections ago a relation of mine Cook Islands Movement” and a number of All 10 seats are marginal and all 10 seats returned from New Zealand to live in Akoa. Independent candidates will be the “surprise could go either way. At this point in time the A General Election was later called and so packages” this election. General Election is that close. he got himself on the Electoral Roll. Don’t forget the old cliché : “ If you don’t For the 2010 General Election, there were He went to work on election day but came vote, then don’t complain when the next a number of interesting statistics to emerge. home and didn’t bother to vote. He took the Government does something you do not agree One of these being the number of view that his vote did not matter. It was just with.” So make sure you have your say (vote) Registered Electors on Rarotonga who did not one of many and his vote would be ineffectual. because “Every vote will Count” this election vote. Apart from Aitutaki, the non-voters in It would make no difference to the end result. and every vote has the potential to determine all the outer island constituencies were less Later that night the election results were the difference between a “political winner” than 10% of those entitled to vote. So voter announced and to everyone’s surprise the and a “political loser”. turnout was very good. final result for Akoa ended in a draw. For the last election there were 5 But for Rarotonga, the voter turnout was Had this relation of mine taken the time to constituencies in which the winning candidate far less with the most startling statistic being vote, then “his vote” would have determined won by 10 votes or less. (Make it 6 if we take in Nikao-Panama where the number of non- nd who the next MP for Akoa would have been. into account the 2 Murienua by-election) voters (350) was greater then what the He had that “power” in his hand. But he did The 2010 election was really that close. winning candidate, being Aunty Mau (255) not realise it at the time. This election could be even closer. received. This being from an Electoral Roll of In the subsequent by-election, this relation A “Hung Parliament” maybe? 988 voters. of mine made sure he voted very early and That may not be a bad thing! While taking nothing away from Aunty consequently Teariki Heather became an MP. Howard Henry Now you know what I’m getting at! Mau and her deserved win in Nikao-Panama, PB

Cook islands Herald VIEWS My holiday By Nadia George wo long weeks off of school and I did WINDOWS XP Tnothing. How sad where to now? is that right? I guess that’s what happens when you get a Paranoid users should grab a Windows XP install disk as a contin- part time job. Holidays don’t gency plan. become holidays anymore and Now is a good time to make an emergency driver stockpile. Round kids like myself, don’t get to up all of the software used by your motherboard, video card, sound card, printer, monitor and any other hardware. Place all of it on a relax and enjoy the freedom flash drive, and put that drive in a safe place. You’ll need it if a of the two weeks that we are driver is ever corrupted, you install a new driver that doesn’t work, given. Instead it’s the same old or you have to re-install XP. routine. Get up early, get ready and go to work, come home You should give the same treatment to any important software you and do your chores. Day in and have installed. 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Eventually, you’ll need to upgrade or replace hardware with newer equipment which doesn’t support XP, or you’ll fall victim to a se- Then came Tuesday and the curity flaw Microsoft never patched. But you don’t have to jump to inevitable reality of having to Windows 8 immediately. With some planning and perseverance, go to work, had slapped me in you can likely squeeze another year or two out of your existing the face. What bothered me distraction to her while she setup. the most was that my fellow “attempted” to work; I guess she colleague Norma didn’t come calls Facebook, work? However, into work for the first week, but when we weren’t busy with Our COMPUTERS I am grateful that Chelsea did Herald stuff, we’d spent most though. of our free time fixing up our The first week of the holidays essays and applications for the went by painfully slow, with scholarships that the Ministry ACER E1-532 each day becoming even duller of Education is offering. 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The Fantasy Odds column is a hypothetical scenario based on the n a performance that typified the Sea Eagles season writers opinion. This is NOT real. another close game went the other way. Always I within striking range but never ahead the home RUGBY LEAGUE.. IS IT TRUE? team will reflect on there season from the sideline. The Panthers were under strength still missing the enforcer IS IT TRUE “Rongo” and jaded from the weeks before they were still The Sea Eagles came too early. They played their good enough to bring home the bacon. The Panthers final when they beat the Eels in wk 10 who are the defending champions now have to do it IS IT TRUE the hard way because by qualifying 4th this week and That fathers will do anything to protect their family every week will see a sudden death playoff – Lose and ….Ask Junior Kirikava’s dad on the Clinton Charlie you are out. incident It was good to see the development of Panthers prop IS IT TRUE Maurona Ioane, who in a team of battled soldiers rose Daniel Toa is being considered to represent the to the occasion and stood up. Ioane regularly took the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth games in ball up and assisted in the tackles often doing more sprinting. He’s going to replace Panthers Rueben than his fair share. The Fijian trio (AA, Joe V, and Barere place. especially Seruli Raululu) once again proving money IS IT TRUE well spent and the captain of the day Teina Savage That referee Nga Takaiti has being short listed to having a good captains knock. A incident in the 2nd do with the grand final at the end of May. But will half involving Sea Eagle Clinton Charlie and Panthers he??? hooker Junior Kirikava (both sent to the sinbin) at first IS IT TRUE glance appeared unfortunate but on closer inspection League players are lousy lovers. BUT All will be on slow motion replay- a more sinister motive possibly. forgiven IF they remember Mothers Day on Sunday. So says Simon ………..Simon the Hen supporter IS IT TRUE, Fijian players will score most of the tries in the Who Played Well Finals but a local player will have the last say. The Panthers –, Maurona Ioane, Seruli Ralulu, Teina Savage kickers – Peter Tare (Eels), Mana Ngauu (Bulldogs), Sea Eagles – Usa Tivo, Tiri Toa, Jeff Magere Basil Matapo (Bears),Tyson Ooariki ( Panther). Half time – Panthers 8 Sea Eagles 0 IS IT TRUE Full time Score–Panthers 14 Sea Eagles 8 If the Eels win the Grand Final – their coach will Sin Bin –Knickers ‘n a Twist Naughty Seat - Junior Kirikava (Panthers) Clinton Charlie (Sea Eagles) win his constituency. PB

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Week 15 Who they picked! Opinion... 1. Andy Kapi –Bears, Eels, (Reserves) Eels 2. A.W.R – Bears, Eels, Sea Eagles 3. Henry Hoff – Panthers, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles 4. Noo – Panthers, Eels, Eels Who will win 5. Cameraman Harris - Panthers, Bulldog, Sea Eagle 6. Fungs Takeaway – Bears, Bulldogs, Eels 7. Mama Panther – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles 8. Nga – Panthers, Bulldogs, Eels Match Ups in the 9. Mum & Dad Tou – Panthers, Bulldogs, Eels, 10. Joe the Plumber – Panthers, Eels, Eels 11. Rehabs Jane – Panthers, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles 12. Wayne Robati – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles quarter Finals at 13. Pussy Cat – Bears, Eels, Eels 14. Skiny Rat – Bears, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles 15. Rob Matapo – Panthers, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles BCI stadium 16. Randwick King Fisher – Panthers, Eels, Eels 17. Mumsy – Panthers, Eels, Eels ears (3rd) v Panther (4th) – loser out, winner plays loser of 18. Habourmaster Rass – Panthers, Eels, Eels 1st v 2nd 19. Boogies Hero’s – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles B Though finishing 3rd the Bears are not expected to beat 20. League Fan – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles the Panthers. This might give the Bears a unexpected advantage 21. Mr “X” – Bears, Eels, Eels because players like Andre Iro, Rongokea, and Samson could 22. Kane Killer of Able – Panthers, Eels, Eels surprise. The Panther are the big time game players with the mantle of last year’s championship title so be sure to watch this game LIVE 23. Rima Moeake- Bears, Bulldogs, Eels at the BCI stadium on FRI 9th May. 24. Naked Chef – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles Eels (1st) v Bulldogs (2nd) – winner straight to the final, Loser play 25. 10 cent Aussie – Bears, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles winner of 3rd/4th 26. Dawn Crummer– Bears, Eels, Eels Eels have beaten the Bulldog 3 times already this season so a 4th 27. Clive the Fairy - Panthers, Eels, Eels time looks highly likely. The Eel forward power of Charlie, Boasa and 28. Lydia the Barman – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles Nicholas complemented by the direction of Goldsworthy at dummy 29. Staircase - Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles half, should prove too much for the Bulldogs. The only chance that 30. Pumpkin Eater – Panther, Eels, Sea Eagles the Bulldogs have is if the imported Fijian backs especially Masima 31. Reef side’s Coffee – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles Tevita, can fire from the back and elude the Eels defensive wall. 32. G+S Fred – Panthers, Eels, Eels 33. Ake Tangapiri – Panthers, Bulldogs, Eels Scores Last Week (Game 14) 34. Tama Café Jirah – Panthers, Eels, Sea Eagles 35. The General – Panthers, Eels, Eels FRI 2ND MAY 36. The Corporal – Panther, Eels, Sea Eagles Sea Eagles 8 Panthers 14 37. The Sargent – Bears, Eels, Eels Sharks 24 Eels 38 38. The Cook – Bears, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles SAT 3 MAY 39. Fijian in Paradise – Panther, Eels, Sea Eagles Warriors 22 Bears 48 40. Kikau Broom Maker – Panthers, Eels, Eels BYE – Bulldogs PRIZE - 1 x FREE t-shirt,1 x Karaoke hire & 1 x Meat pack Txt Winners Wk # 11 for person who correctly picks 3 winners from this weeks draw. 3T3I2U2A+1R - T-shirt Conditions apply - If more than 1 winner – draw from a hat. Mum & Dad Tou - Karaoke Hire How to Enter – Txt your picks for next weeks games to Pam Brider - Meat Pack Matman - PH 55 921 before Tue 4pm GAME REPLAY OF THE 5PM SUN ON WEEK CITV VS

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Community Health Services- Public Health Department PO Box 109 Tel: 682 29 110 Rarotonga Fax: 682 29 100 Cook Islands Website: www.health.gov.ck

21.04.2014. Stakeholders Feedback Report Week 15, 7 April – 13th April 2014 - Syndromic Surveillance, Cook Islands

Fig 1: Epicurve – Syndromic Surveillance. Table 1: Cumulative No. of cases reported

Week 15 EPI Week Syndrome 13/4/2014 Week 1- 52 1 to 15 2013 2014 Acute 6 60 1 Fever and rash(AFR) Influenza 3 23 116 like illness (ILI) Diarhoea 1 52 299 (DIA) Prolonged 0 0 2 Fever Dengue/Zika 60 859 15 like illness Ciguatera 0 3 24 Remarks: It appears the outbreak is subsiding with the number of cases decreasing over the past three weeks. Note: The zika virus has now reached some outer islands. Mauke reported two (2) cases and Manihiki, one (1). Aitutaki had a total of 48 cases. Atiu informed of some zika like illnesses but unable to provide any data at the time. One case of Dengue has been confirmed RDT (NS1) and waiting further confirmatory testing/ serotyping in French Polynesia, Institu Louis Malarde. Symptoms of Dengue and Zika virus infection

Awareness: Dengue Zika 1.Zika Virus Infection: Skin rash Skin rash Zika virus infection is caused by a virus which is spread by Fever over 38°C Fever over 38°C the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is transmitted to Pain in the muscles and joints Pain in the muscles and humans mainly by certain species of Aedes mosquitoes. joint These species bite during the day as well as in the late Pain on moving the Conjunctivitis (red eyes) evening and early morning. The illness is typically mild and eyes/Severe headache lasts only a few days (4-7days). Although caused by a Fatigue Fatigue different virus, the symptoms of Zika virus infection can Loss of appetite Oedemas of the hands appear very similar to those of dengue fever. (see symptoms and/or feet in table below). There is no vaccine or medication that protects against zika virus infection and dengue alike. To reduce the risk of contracting zika/dengue;  Cover exposed skin by wearing long sleeve shirts, long pants during peak hours (daytime, evening and dawn)  Use an appropriate insect repellent. (repellents not recommended for newborns)  Use of mosquito bed nets  Remove mosquito breeding/resting places around the home.  If sick, please stay home and rest: - avoid going to public places/school/work until well recovered See Doctor if not feeling well.

ESR Unit, MOH Cook Islands. PB

Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 RELIGION 19 Mother’s Day message: How to be blessed by God By Senior Pastor John Tangi Christ – “The Bread of Life”! The To honour all the Mothers, and weary, the broken-hearted, the above all to give glory and honour lost, who have heard the good to God during Mother’s Day, I want news, like Naomi would “Arise!” to bring a message to encourage and go. Many have heard this mind on things above, and not on Naomi said in v.21 “I went out us in our relationship with God. blessed Gospel in the far away things on the earth.” (Colossians full, and the Lord has brought me In the Bible in the Book of Ruth country, but only a few believed, 3v.2) home again empty.” Friend, this is Cook islands Herald 26 March 2014 Chapter 1, is the story of the while the majority seems satisfied Friend, each one of us has what will happen when we leave 2 family of a man called Elimelech living in Moab. v.7 reads “…she to make that choice, whether Bethlehem. We will experience and his wife Naomi with their two went out from the place where to “come out” and “stay out” difficulties and hardship. Be like sons who decided, to leave their she was…” Naomi was actually of our Moab, or to “go back!” Ruth who made up her mind not home in Bethlehem and move ‘separating’ herself from Moab a In Moab, our joy can turn into to go back to Moab, the place of to live in Moab because of the foreign place. II Corinthians 6v.17 sorrow, our happiness can turn bitterness and sorrow, and to say famine. Bethlehem means ‘house reads “Come out from among into bitterness, our richness can “…your people shall be my people, of bread’. Because the children of them and be separate says the turn into poverty, our fullness can and your God my God!” Friend, Israel have sinned before God, the Lord…” I John 2v.15 reads “If any turn into emptiness! There is only while you are still in Bethlehem, land is experiencing famine. man love the world, the love of misery, sorrow, and hurt in Moab! stay in Bethlehem, the ‘house of While in Moab Elimelech died the Father is not in him.” In v.19, we see that when Naomi bread’ “The Bread of Life!” Jesus and his two sons got married. And In v.10 Ruth and Orpah said and Ruth arrived in Bethlehem, Christ! This is HOW GOD BLESSES after awhile the two sons also to Naomi, “Sure we will return all the people were excited, they US! died, leaving behind their mother with you to your people.” Those were happy! There is also great May God’s abundant blessings Naomi and their childless wives, who decide to follow Jesus Christ rejoicing amongst the angels of be upon all the Mothers, and Ruth and Orpah. Later Naomi must hang on during their times heaven when one sinner repents. everyone else! decided to return to Bethlehem of trials and testings. Remember PUBLIC NOTICE and her daughter-in-law Ruth that ‘tough times don’t last, but also decided to follow Naomi, tough people do!’ In v.7 we see TELECOM COOK ISLANDS LIMITED but Orpah decided to go back to that Orpah ‘went out of Moab’ – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Moab. but in v.15 we see her ‘going back It is important to note that it to Moab.’ There are so many was the “Father” the head of the Christians who came out of their TCNZ Cook Islands Limited (“Telecom New Zealand”) owns60% of family, who decided to take his Moab and then later on they theshares in Telecom Cook Islands Limited (the “Shares”).It seeks family away from Bethlehem – the back-slide again into their Moab, expressions of interest from Cook Islanders and Cook Islands house of bread! While in Moab James 1v.8 reads “…a double- enterprises who may have an interest in acquiring the Shares and the “Mother” Naomi – a woman minded person is unstable in all can satisfy the matters below. – decided to return to Bethlehem his ways.” Be reminded also, that the house of bread! there are Orpah around. There are Please submit your expression of interest to Craig Walton at In this story in Chapter 1, I want also many Ruth around who have [email protected] and hand deliver acopy to Tim Arnold, to highlight some important points made up their mind to stay out of Ingram House, Rarotonga, on or before 10 May 2014. to teach us some lessons on How their Moab! In v.18 it says that “… to be blessed by God! In v.2 it reads she (Ruth) was determined to go Any expressions of interest should provide evidence that: “…And they went to the country with her (Naomi)…” In v.15 Naomi of Moab and remained there.” said to Ruth “Look, your sister-in- • you will purchase, own and control the Shares; Because of the famine, Elimelech law has gone back to her people • your ownership and control is not in the nature of a decided to take his family away and to her gods, return after your nominee, agency or other device for a foreign enterprise; from Bethlehem to Moab. sister-in-law.” Ruth replied “…your • you have the financial resources to settle the purchase Problems or challenges will people shall be my people, and price of the shares of not less than $23 million for the either encourage us to get closer your God, my God…” There will Shares; and to God, or closer to the world. If no doubt be Naomi’s out there • you have the necessary experience of owning and our ‘faith’ is not strong enough for who would say to you “..go back, managing significant telecommunications assets and us to ‘trust’ in God, then we will to Moab, to the place where you networks. be dragged away from Him! That used to be!” You tell that Naomi is what’s happening to Elimelech “nothing is going to take me back!” This notice is intended to comply with the requirements of Cook in this story! The Apostle Paul said “One thing I Islands law that are aimed at affording all local persons and Naomi heard that the Lord had do, forgetting the things that are local enterprises an opportunity to participate in the business of visited His people in Bethlehem, behind, I press toward the mark Telecom Cook Islands. Cook Islands and New Zealand law forbid and had given them bread. This for the prize of the high calling.” the making of a public offer of the Shares and this advertisement bread is symbolic of the Lord Jesus (Philippians 3v.14) “..setting my is not an offer within the meaning of all applicable laws. Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 20 Letters to the Editor The day has Accusation by Doreen Boggs ear Editor come to be Doreen I don’t know why you accused George Pitt in your Dlast letter because he wasn’t in the meeting at Tupapa, he was on the side of the road talking to me, his friend. Why are you supporting Minister Heather? Are you after his millions? Remember when Sir Geoffrey Henry was Prime Minister born again years back, you and your husband used to write letters one after another running him and the Party down. I wish I had kept some of those old papers so I can put them in the paper for everyone to see. ear Editor, Ephesians 4:11-13. Now you’re up to your old tricks again, writing to the newspaper. Greetings in the The day has come that Do you go to meetings to spy on people? Stop accusing my friend D wonderful name of all members of each of the George Pitt. Jesus. I’m so grateful to give Churches of the Lord Jesus When you people go to meetings, don’t accuse anybody, support honour and glory to God, Christ must be born again, your member, that’s why you go to meetings. who gave me a new life. I give water baptized through You said Minister Heather does a lot for the people, that’s true but thanks to Him for 68 years. immersion and baptized with the people have to pay. Last year I paid his company $2,000 for a job He leads me and guides me the Baptism of the Holy Spirit they did. Maybe he’s helping people in Arorangi. In the Herald last to see the most blessed life with the gift of speaking with year there was a letter about all the things George Pitt has done for in Christ Jesus. I wasted 40 tongues as evidence. Acts 2:4, people. Didn’t you read it? years of my life to the things Acts 10:45-46 and Acts 19:6. Who owns the TV and Radio? Teariki went onto George Pitt’s of the world, but thanks be These Ephesians received Radio to accuse him. That’s not what a Godly person, as Teariki calls to God for the 28 years of life the identical biblical evidence himself, would do so stop accusing my friend George. changing experiences. that the apostles had received George Pitt’s friend What are your experiences? at the beginning and they PS. Stop right now or he may stop you going on his TV and Radio. Friends and family, I was prophesised in addition three born again on the 6th of time the scriptures show us January, 1986 at 2am in the this evidence of the baptism morning. God visited me in the spirit. I do not glorify Sack the Financial at my house in Titikaveka. I tongues. And above all, I surrender my life to Jesus and glorify Him whom the Holy started reading the Word of Spirit has come to reveal to Secretary and Head God, meditate on the Word, us, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is pray on the Word, preached He who sends the Holy Spirit the Word and speak about the and I glorify Him because He of Revenue Word. makes no destinction between ear Editor I felt the call to go to Harvest us and those who believed at Last week’s statement by FinSec Neves in the Cook Islands Bible College in Melbourne, the beginning. News that his people still have the NZ super arrears in their Australia. In 1989, I graduated I believe that when the D sights is totally inappropriate and arrogant in the extreme. with a Bachelor of Arts in leaders of our local churches First, the government has clearly stated its intention to legislate Biblical Studies and doing come together in one accord the arrears away. The opposition has also declared its intention to part-time studies for my and the people that are do the same. Therefore bureaucrats who want to waste government Master of Arts in Ministry. chosen to lead must be born resources when government or the people have no desire to do so, Members of the Church again, water baptized and must be got rid of. of Jesus Christ, the day has receive the baptism of the PM Henry Puna and Finance Minister Mark Brown must grow some come that we must get out Holy Spirit with the Gift of balls and sack the FINSEC or at least not renew his contract. Neve’s of our comfort zone and be tongues many great miracles side kick Tax man Haig, must also go. These two have guaranteed honest in our church dealings. and the spirit of Revival will the CIP’s demise at the next general election. I believed the Lord Jesus gave fall upon the members. How much more damage must these two Kangaroos inflict on the me a prophecy in Melbourne Enter into the promises of CIP and the country before Puna and his side kick, Brown have the on the 27th of October at the God. It is your inheritance. guts to take long overdue action? Aitutaki Enua Celebration for You will do more in one year A pissed off CIP the 192 years of the arrival of if you are really filled with the Christianity to Aitutaki. Holy Spirit than you could do As of this year 2014 to in 50 years apart from Him. 2021 God is doing a great I pray that you may be so and mighty quick work in His filled with Him that it will not church to train and equip be possible for you to move people from the age of 8 without a revival of some kind years to 35 years in the 5 Fold resulting. Ministry of the Church. See Pastor T. Ngarima George PB

Cook islands Herald 07 May 2014 Cook Islands Herald CHOOKSGOSSIP>>> 09 February 2008 2121 TheOh CIP dearhad achooks, fortnightly those contribution frisky aboutwith purchasing inter- a islandnew sound shipping! system for the frombean their countingMPs pay packet young to go bucks towards in Nomarket. moreA few yearspussy-footing back when BTIB ran futurethe elections. Office Not o teall doshof them or kept OOPS- their around!the market, Let’sthe Committee have secureda proper the new deep water port at each island commitment“Office but Of Norman Pecuniary George and GeorgeSecu- entertainment center with funds from Tourism rity”-may have pecked them- where ultra large passenger Maggieselves were infaithful the contributors.claws! 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THE THE COOK ISLANDS GAZETTE COOK ISLANDS GAZETTE Published By Authority Published By Authority 56/2014 6 May 2014 96 56/2014 6 May 2014 98 PUBLIC NOTICE 3 TUATUA AKAKITE NUMERO 3 COOK ISLANDS PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION 2014 IKIANGA MEMA PARAMANI O TE KUKI AIRANI 2014

CANDIDATES DULY NOMINATED FOR EACH CONSTITUENCY TE AU TANGATA TEI NOMINETIIA NO TO RATOU TUANGA IKIANGA

PURSUANT to Section 36 of the Electoral Act 2004, I, TAGGY TANGIMETUA, Chief KIA TAU ki te Tuanga 36 o te Ture Ikianga 2004, KO AU, KO TAGGY TANGIMETUA, Electoral Officer, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE of the names of candidates duly nominated to Akaaere Maata o te Ikianga, TE AKAKITE NEI i te ingoa o te au tangata tei nominetiia no te contest in the Cook Islands Parliamentary elections along with their political affiliation for each tu atu ki roto i te Ikianga Mema Paramani, ra to ratou pirianga pati porotiki i roto i te tuanga constituency: ikianga tatakitai.

Constituency Candidate Party Tuanga Ikianga Tangata tei nominetiia Pati Porotiki Tupapa-Maraerenga George Maggie Angene One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Tupapa-Maraerenga George Maggie Angene One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Lee Harmon Democratic Party Lee Harmon Democratic Party Isaia Willie Jnr Cook Islands Party Isaia Willie Jnr Cook Islands Party Takuvaine-Tutakimoa Mark Brown Cook Islands Party Takuvaine-Tutakimoa Mark Brown Cook Islands Party Tuaputa Petero Dyer Democratic Party Tuaputa Petero Dyer Democratic Party Avatiu-Ruatonga John Mokoenga Tikaka Henry Cook Islands Party Avatiu-Ruatonga John Mokoenga Tikaka Henry Cook Islands Party Albert Taaviri Kaitara Nicholas Democratic Party Albert Taaviri Kaitara Nicholas Democratic Party Nikao-Panama Ngamau Mere Munokoa Democratic Party Nikao-Panama Ngamau Mere Munokoa Democratic Party Piritau Nga Cook Islands Party Piritau Nga Cook Islands Party Ruaau David Tetupuariki Akanoa Cook Islands Party Ruaau David Tetupuariki Akanoa Cook Islands Party William William Heather Democratic Party William William Heather Democratic Party Akaoa Nooroa O Teariki Baker Democratic Party Akaoa Nooroa O Teariki Baker Democratic Party Teariki William Heather Cook Islands Party Teariki William Heather Cook Islands Party Murienua Patrick Akaiti Arioka Cook Islands Party Murienua Patrick Akaiti Arioka Cook Islands Party James Vini Beer Democratic Party James Vini Beer Democratic Party Titikaveka Teava Iro Titikaveka Oire Incorporated Titikaveka Teava Iro Titikaveka Oire Incorporated Teariki Matenga Cook Islands Party Teariki Matenga Cook Islands Party Selina Napa Democratic Party Selina Napa Democratic Party Ngatangiia Atatoa Joseph Herman Cook Islands Party Ngatangiia Atatoa Joseph Herman Cook Islands Party Ngateina Jasmine Mackenzie Independent Ngateina Jasmine Mackenzie Independent Tamaiva Tuavera Democratic Party Tamaiva Tuavera Democratic Party Matavera Cassey Tereapii Eggelton Democratic Party Matavera Cassey Tereapii Eggelton Democratic Party Turepu Kiriau Cook Islands Party Turepu Kiriau Cook Islands Party Amuri-Ureia Terepai Maoate THE Democratic Party Amuri-Ureia Terepai Maoate THE Democratic Party Isamaela Toanui Isamaela Cook Islands Party Isamaela Toanui Isamaela Cook Islands Party Arutanga-Reureu- TeinakoreCOOK BishopISLANDS GAZETTE One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Arutanga-Reureu- TeinakoreCOOK BishopISLANDS GAZETTE One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Nikaupara Teuira Manuela Ka Democratic Party Nikaupara Teuira Manuela Ka Democratic Party Vaipae-Tautu PKeteub lIoaneished By AuthorDemocraticity Party Vaipae-Tautu PKeteub lIoaneished By AuthorDemocraticity Party 56/2014 Mona Ioane Kake 6 May 2014 Cook Islands Party 97 56/2014 Mona Ioane Kake 6 May 2014 Cook Islands Party 99 Oneroa Poroaiti Arokapiti Cook Islands Party Oneroa Poroaiti Arokapiti Cook Islands Party Kareroa Wesley Democratic Party Kareroa Wesley Democratic Party Ivirua (uncontested) Jim Marurai Democratic Party Ivirua (kare e ikianga) Jim Marurai Democratic Party Tamarua Tetangi Matapo Democratic Party Tamarua Tetangi Matapo Democratic Party Tokorua Pareina Cook Islands Party Tokorua Pareina Cook Islands Party Teenui-Mapumai Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown Cook Islands Party Teenui-Mapumai Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown Cook Islands Party Norman George Democratic Party Norman George Democratic Party Tengatangi-Areora- Nandi Tuaine Glassie Cook Islands Party Tengatangi-Areora- Nandi Tuaine Glassie Cook Islands Party Ngatiarua Eugene Tatuava Democratic Party Ngatiarua Eugene Tatuava Democratic Party Mauke Hugh Richard Graham Democratic Party Mauke Hugh Richard Graham Democratic Party Tai Tura Cook Islands Party Tai Tura Cook Islands Party Tungane Williams One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Tungane Williams One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Mitiaro Tuakeu Tangatapoto Cook Islands Party Mitiaro Tuakeu Tangatapoto Cook Islands Party Tangata Vavia Democratic Party Tangata Vavia Democratic Party Manihiki Tereapii Piho Democratic Party Manihiki Tereapii Piho Democratic Party Henry Puna Cook Islands Party Henry Puna Cook Islands Party Rakahanga Toka Hagai Cook Islands Party Rakahanga Toka Hagai Cook Islands Party Taunga Toka Democratic Party Taunga Toka Democratic Party Pukapuka-Nassau Tekii Lazaro Cook Islands Party Pukapuka-Nassau Tekii Lazaro Cook Islands Party Vai Tamaiti Peua Democratic Party Vai Tamaiti Peua Democratic Party Tai Ravarua One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Tai Ravarua One Cook Islands Movement Inc. Penrhyn Willie John Cook Islands Party Penrhyn Willie John Cook Islands Party Wilkie Olaf Patua Rasmussen Democratic Party Wilkie Olaf Patua Rasmussen Democratic Party

DATED at Rarotonga this 6th day of May 2014. TAINAIA i Rarotonga i teia ra 5 o Me 2014

Taggy Tangimetua Taggy Tangimetua CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER AKAAERE MAATA O TE IKIANGA PB

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News Briefs By TeRiu Woonton he composers of the Te Mire Atu composer’s competition launched 10 of their compositions on Wednesday morning Tfrom 10am at the Avarua Wharf market. The launch saw the sale of the composer’s competition on DVD for $25, CD at $20 and Booklet at $10. The Mire Atu Competition was held last month, with Mita Soatini as the winner of the competition.

The National Open Seniors Dancer of the Year Competition will take place this Friday the 9th of May from 7.30pm at the National Auditorium. Tickets are selling at $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6 to 12 years.

Fifteen young contestants for the National Dancer of the Year 2014 competition took the stage last Friday to showcase the best of our Cook Islands Culture. Here are the following results: In the Junior girls, 1st Ambushia Mateariki 2nd Davinia Aererua 3rd Temata Vainepoto Junior Boys 1st Tangimetua Akava 2nd Piritau Nga Jnr 3rd Ngatokotoru Mateariki In the girls Intermediates Section 1st Tuvaine Taio 2nd Elizabeth Terepita 3rd Tiana Tetevano In the Boys Intermediate Section 1st Tamaiva Mateariki 2nd Tearetoa Tupuna 3rd Edward Nga

Starting Wednesday morning, Michael Tavioni has a stall at the bus stop across the Police Station to take signatures from locals expressing interest to buy shares in Telecom. He says a lot of people are interested in buying shares and already has expressions of interest for over $1 million in shares from locals residing here and residing overseas, “There is even an Atiuan girl residing in Brisbane who has put in $10,000, and the lowest input I have is $500” says Tavioni. He believes that a profitable business like Telecom should be kept in the hands of the people and his aim is to get locals to own it. Depending on how progress on Wednesday goes, his stall may remain for the next couple of days, otherwise those interested can email him on [email protected] with your name and the amount you think you could spend. “In order to have more mana, I need more signatures and want more of our Cook Islands people to sign up and buy some shares,” he says.

VACANCY

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER OFFICE MANAGER An exciting employment opportunity exists for an Office Manager at the Office of the Public Service Commissioner for an immediate start. The role is responsible for Office management support and administration. The Job Description can be downloaded from www.psc.gov.ck. Applications must include a cover letter and CV addressed to: CEO OPSC, Box 24, Rarotonga, or emailed to [email protected]. ck by 4pm 16 May 2014. Cook islands Herald 02 APril 2014 CLASSIFIEDS 24