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Ca tipping point due to the The net result is two seats emergence of the Teina Bishop from four and a flood of led One Cook Islands Movement. heighten interest with tangible After nearly 50 years of being commitment promised including dominated by a two party offers of candidate involvement democracy the OCIM has burst and sponsorship. Only a few on to the political arena with a of the 1000 membership cards fresh enthusiasm of difference remain unsubscribed. The in ideology and policy and the OCIM Executive’s response has voters endorsed their approval. been positive with the intent As far as OCIM is concerned, to undertake a membership the Tupapa seat was the test and drive to absorb the interest mandate bench mark for their and compile a data base to organisation not the safe Aitutaki circulate a regular news bulletin. seat Bishop was contesting. Fundraising initiatives are Teina Bishop George Maggie’s reinstatement planned to employ a part time their support will become “There are some reforms that is the defining outcome OCIM worker and consolidate funds for evident in the polls. The OCIM is don’t need a two thirds majority was hoping for. A long overdue the next campaign. promoting a democratic advance to change the constitution and new era of politics has arrived Bishop spoke candidly about that puts the power literally in if in the position these reforms and how ironic Maggie the the significance of the election the hands of the people by vocal will get immediate attention, former incarcerated convict, was result for OCIM and his views representation in Parliament. for example, the existing Code the instrument of delivery the on politics future tense. Post Party politics is a seductive of Conduct for MPs is toothless people want, defining difference. election, Bishop reiterated vortex that has now become and will be strengthened with The 35% of those on the offering eight candidates under intolerable by the blatant a means for the public to lay roll did not vote, they along the OCIM banner at the next abuses of a few bad apples. complaints and an appointee to with the OCIM Tupapa victory elections, but with the surge of Parliament is the platform for the rule over. signalled a strong message of support OCIM is more likely to constituencies to be heard, OCIM Bishop is mindful the dissatisfaction with the current have 14 candidates contesting advocates in the House Members credibility and integrity of political arrangement. In the 20 post reformed seats. of Parliament are accountable OCIM hinges on the political 1994 General Elections over Upbeat over the result in to their constituencies before rhetoric materialising into the 90% of those registered on the Mauke despite falling short, their political party. MPs will be promised outcomes. “OCIM has electoral roll voted, in 2014 less Bishop said Rarotonga and encouraged put their people the political will and the voter’s than 80% voted and despite that, Aitutaki had the benefit of a first. Both political Parties tend mandate to implement the too CIP reject Maggie was endorsed more inclusive receptivity of to gag MPs allowing only a hard basket political reforms, by a polling record of 498 voters, OCIM’s message and political selected few speak; loyalty is we will honour the promises we bettering Sir Geoffrey Henry’s ideology. The shortage of time demanded to the Leaders first have made, our future depends 1994 record (468) in Takuvaine wasn’t sufficient to plant and and foremost. This is not a true on that.” and Tupapa’s Tupou Faireka water their policies into fruition democracy according to the Bishop says OCIM wants to (437) also in 1994. throughout the outer islands; OCIM, Parliament is the people’s have MPs doing more work for As a new political identity never the less time and evidence forum not a few from each Party. their remuneration, “There is the OCIM was racing against will bare political fruit in the OCIM MPs are accountable too much idleness when there time after the snap Election future. The Pukapuka result was to their constituencies and not is plenty of work to be done, in announcement on 16 April 2014 likely to OCIM having no access to the Party. Bishop said OCIM Australia and New Zealand MPs to get constituted and organised to north due to the unavailability is committed to reform the way clock in and clock out doing a to be campaign ready. Despite of a plane for charter to spread we practise democracy including full time job, right now there the lack of resources, a small their message. increasing the sitting days of are 42 Bills in the House needing dedicated team consolidated Bishop claims once the voting Parliament and the greater to be processed through Select and proceeded to formalise a public get their heads around involvement of MPs in select Committees.” strategy, priority policies and the core values of OCIM there committee work. The reduction Three other areas of reform raise electioneering funds. will be no turning back. Once of seats is superficial to the will be commented on soon, they While interest was high many people understand OCIM is machinery of democracy we have are Public Service, Economic and chose to fence sit waiting to politically different to the others, become entangled in said Bishop. Social Reforms. - George Pitt PB Cook islands Herald 16 July 2014 news 3 Coalition government likely outcome By Charles Pitt seat making it 12, 10, 2 out to be very unpopular. electorates happy. he outcome of the to the Demos but only if Given that many voters Both the major parties final count of the Wilkie holds onto Penrhyn. seem to have indicated are committed to political T advance, special If Penrhyn goes to the CIP their displeasure at the reform however amending and postal votes for the it will be 11,10,2 to the lack of a real alternative the Constitution is a lot 2014 general election CIP. If Manihiki goes to to vote for, a new election easier with a two thirds held on 9 July, looks likely the CIP it will be 12, 10, 2 would give OCIM the majority. The two OCIM to produce a result where to the CIP. Still not enough chance to field more seats would not give any neither the CIP or the to government outright. candidates and test their major party a two third Demos will get a clear Whichever way the final high level of acceptance majority so some horse majority and be able to seats go, the One Cook on Rarotonga as a viable trading is possible. form a government on Islands Movement (OCIM) alternative. All eyes however are their own. looks likely to hold the It makes political sense likely to be on the Queen’s We should all know the balance of power and one for both the major parties Representative (QR) and outcome by Thursday should not discount the to attempt a coalition. whether he will appoint an morning however the possibility disgruntled The ball is in their court. interim PM in a caretaker current state of 11, 10, elements within the One of the agreed terms capacity before he departs 2 to the Demos may end two major parties could of a coalition could be on Thursday to attend the up tied at 11, 11, 2. So far exercise aspirations of to hold an election at a Commonwealth Games. in the final counts, the their own. future date within the The question may also outcomes on the night It is unlikely both the normal period of 4 years. be asked why the QR is have been confirmed. major parties would want This keeps both coalition going overseas when the Tamarua (Mangaia) may to send the public back to partners on their toes political situation is still give the Demos another the polls as this could turn and working to keep the up in the air? Maggie breaks record SWITCH ON WITH Te Aponga Uira Save energy with efficient cooking Choose the right size of burner or ring for the pan. Turn down the ring or burner once the cooking temperature or state is reached; simmer food rather than boiling it. Use a steamer to cook vegetables, that way you With a final count of 498 votes, One Cook Islands can layer a number of vegetables on top of each Movement candidate George Maggie now holds the other and still use one ring, or use a pan with a divider. record for number of votes gained in a general election. Use a pressure cooker for cooking pulses, and The previous record was held by Sir Geoffrey Henry (CIP even joints of meat, whole meals, or stews.