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After CIP leader on most trips. Committed to Heather’s intervention produced Kete would win handsomely. Henry Puna headed to Manihiki demolishing the Demo influence a staggering result. Sadly for the Demos where ever to salvage his eroding voter base in the outer islands Heather When it looked like the One the unwanted Drollet intruded Heather took it upon himself to soon relished the opportunity to Cook Island Movement and the curse of defeat followed. step up to the plate and drive the establish a personal network and Tungane Williams had the Mauke While the lazy Henry Puna CIP campaign from Rarotonga. sow the seeds of his leadership seat tied up, Heather swooped coasted in Manihiki, it was the Heather’s northern group ambitions. Highly enthused by and applied the X factor and pumped up Mr X factor Teariki strategy was crafted around the feedback he was getting gained the retention of the Heather who conjured up the his cunning use of Cook Islands Heather became the CIP X factor seat for the CIP. In the face of a CIP victory in the outer Islands. Radio broadcasts, not a gifted beyond Rarotonga. Demo clean sweep in Mangaia, X Credit must be given where orator in the Mark Brown mould, Heather’s off shore factor Heather led a small team credit is due. If Heather survives Heather’s abrasive commentary involvement was becoming a that achieved the unthinkable, a an Electoral Petition in Akaoa struck a chord with those in the distraction in his own Akaoa razor edge victory over Tetangi his X factor contribution against far northern Islands, the Demo constituency but he managed his Matapo in Tamarua. huge odds deserves rewarded broadcasts were listened to and time well and made every effort Heather did a successful recognition as the new leader of Heather returned their lurering to be present at all the Puaikura tour of duty to Atiu as well the CIP and Prime Ministership attempts with solid political rallies demonstrating his support as Aitutaki. Just before the with the Deputy position counter punches nullifying any for Patrick Arioka and his friend elections when Mona Ioane rightfully going to an outer Island ground gained by the Demos. David Akanoa. Even when he was appeared as if he was losing the MP. In considering political Unlike the Demos who away the television commercials Vaipae Tatau seat to Kete Ioane, experience and seniority the would spend most of their air featuring all three Puaikura despite his prior commitments obvious choice for DPM is Atiu’s time wasted on pleasantries candidates gave the impression to the Ui Ariki Day, Heather Nandi Glassie. sending greetings to all the Heather was on the Island. followed his instincts and made A petition loss for Heather will constituencies, Heather wasted When Heather spotted the a priority dash to Aitutaki at open the door for Mark Brown to no time sticking the knife into CIP Mitiaro candidate Tuakea his own expense to apply the become the new CIP leader, then the Demos even to the extent of Tangatapoto in Rarotonga X factor on behalf of Mona. that’s another story. - George Pitt PB Cook islands Herald 23 July 2014 news 3 APOLOGY TO MR. KAVE RINGI AND RETRACTION On 23 April 2014, the Cook Islands Herald published an article written by Mr. George Pitt. The article alleged that Mr. Kave Ringi had engaged in improper activities, in a conflict of interest in relation to an immigration business in the Cook Islands with Mr. Eddie Drollett, and implied that Mr. Kave Ringi had acted in a corrupt manner. The Cook Islands Herald acknowledges that all of those allegations were completely untrue and without foundation. The Cook Islands Herald and Mr. George Pitt unreservedly retract all and any references in the article to Mr. Kave Ringi and the untrue allegations and implications of corrupt and improper activities by him. The Cook Islands Herald, as publisher, and Mr George Pitt, as writer of the article, also both apologise to Mr. Kave Ringi and his family for any loss, harm or embarrassment caused to them by the article. 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Phone (682) 25-822 ext 8014 or 25-800 www.teaponga.com Cook islands Herald 23 July 2014 news 4 Leadership changes for both CIP and Demos Henry Puna Wilkie Rasmussen nce the Election winds therefore, they are a minority With budget deficits projected including respected Demo of political change have government that must govern by the Ministry of Finance and veteran Iaveta Short have gone Osettled, internal shuffling with caution remembering more Economic Management for public and criticized the Demo in both the Cook Islands Party people don’t want them than do. the next three years the CIP campaign for lacking substance. and the Democratic Party will Rarotonga voters have made government is stuck between As predicted by this publication heighten with whirl wind forces their wish very clear, they don’t a rock and a hard place with the Demo Secretary and that bring forth new Party want the CIP or Henry Puna as a serious lack of imagination Opposition Leader Rasmussen’s leaders. With both current Prime Minister. Winning only and inventive innovation to CEO Eddie Drollet would be leaders, Henry Puna (Manihiki) three of the ten seats in the build a productive economy. the Demo’s biggest liability and and Wilkie Rasmussen (Penrhyn) economic basket of the country The CIP’s campaign Pledge catalyst for defeat, now a reality about to become entangled is a slap in the face for Puna’s document offered no economic acknowledged by many within in Petition proceedings a loss administration, a fact not lost development substance so the Party. Both Rasmussen and for both will make the changes by the CIP rank and file on it will be business as usual, Drollet must accept responsibility smooth transitions and less Rarotonga who acknowledge if taxing anything that exists for the embarrassing failure of divisive for both Parties. Puna is still in charge at the next and squandering public funds the Demos. Between them they If either or both survive the Elections, they are vulnerable on more travel rorts and self have received up to $500,000 petitions, Puna has to retain and unlikely to win any of the pleasuring indulgences. in salaries perks and expenses and Rasmussen has to topple Rarotonga seats that will be Once again the CIP will limit since the 2010 Elections but have Willie John, their removal will also contested by the One Cook Parliamentary sittings to a bare failed miserably to advance the be confrontational with little Islands Movement.