Herald Issue 719 28 May 2014 - the Cook Islands Herald

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o p i n i o n
Forward Pledge meaningless and illusionary
Public sector downsizing non negotiable
The Cook Islands Party and the list goes on, only the as precipitous and terrifying. a celebration of Dependence
campaign Pledge document converted dwindling CIP faithful Every New Zealand pension on foreign funding and foreign
is a self gratifying series of will bother to read the Pledge recipient has a bounty of back expat workers who are creaming
statements that fails miserably document with questionable tax on their head, created out the Country while qualified Cook
to stimulate intelligent interest comprehension. of nothing by Puna’s desperate Islanders have to go overseas
in attracting the middle masses Where is the Maori copy? tax men driven by orders from to have their skills appreciated.
to bother to leave the comfort of That’s how much Puna and Cabinet to find more money Never in the history of self
their homes to vote for them on company have thought the rather than reduce the budget government has the Cook Islands
the 9 July. propaganda through. The by five percent. been so infested with foreign
Incapable of producing a pledges are in English but all the Where are the pledges to workers, businesses and debt.
campaign manifesto of tangible speeches are delivered in Maori. continue the sale of national Thankfully the voters have
outcomes the Pledge publication When the unpopular Puna assists? Neves’ and co’s plan their wits about them or else this
lacks serious economic substance announced the snap election, to sell Te Aponga after Telecom CIP government will catapult us
and promotes a forward he said the main reason was Cook Islands fails to get a back to the heart break of 1996.
movement while shackled to because of the need to prepare mention, neither does the Taking us forward to a disastrous
the self praise of overstated for the 50 years of Self Governing Airport privatation plan. Like past is the outcome of the sloppy
claims of past achievements celebrations in 2015, yet for such 2010 the CIP has a private CIP Pledges.
that were mostly Democratic CIP pledges in the past have
Puna fails to address the
Party initiatives and innovations. failed to deliver, for the business
As a marketing tool the Pledge community the 2012 pledge to
fact the budget is predicted
document is a shambles. Going reduce the cost of business was
forward based upon the past quickly undone by introducing
to be in deficit for the next
doesn’t grip an undecided mind measures to increase the
to buy into the CIP agenda, cost of doing business further
generalised statements are like three years, his flawed stifling the potential to drive
the Democratic bill boards, they the economy upward. An expat
have no detail of the how to. introduction can be best dominated cocktail attending
This is best described as a driver Chamber of Commerce suffered
looking in the rear view mirror described as being a mix in silence rather than risk
while driving the car. retributions by speaking out
It is always easier to talk of political and economic against government’s harsh
about the past, a trait that has condescending treatment of the
dominated the psyche of the CIP gibberish that offers no commercial sector.
since the passing away of their The frothy Pledge document
great founding leader Sir Albert confidence to the many has steered clear of and pledges
Henry. The CIP virtually live in the that would challenge the
past tense when what matters mediocrity mindset of the upper
struggling business there
most to people is the present, level of the public service. The
we live in the moment of the Pledge document is marginal and
is hope the economy will
now. The CIP dare not state the mediocre which is a reflection
present because their present of the calibre of administration
improve.
situation forced the impulsive the CIP government is, hardly
CIP leader Henry Puna and his recommended voting for unless
jittery Caucus to panic and call a an important reason there isn’t agenda that is too politically mediocrity is the object of desire.
snap election. any reference to the celebrations risky to disclose unless they win, The final page lists the
Their self indulgent past in the Pledge document. thankfully they won’t. exaggerated chest beating
achievements are a marketing Puna fails to address the fact Every local pensioner is no achievements of the CIP and the
diversion propagated by the the budget is predicted to be in better off despite the slight of last one regarding Te Aponga is
CIP spin doctors who have no deficit for the next three years, hand illusionary $50 increase found listed further up the page.
idea of the grass roots plights his flawed introduction can be because of the hike in VAT and It’s that lack of attention to detail
and expectations. The Pledge best described as being a mix of the pension now a taxable that questions the cognitive
document is a desperate attempt political and economic gibberish income, how punishing for the stability of the distracted CIP,
to divert public attention from that offers no confidence to aged outer islanders who don’t who at the slightest flicker are
the real economic and social the many struggling business have the option of emigrating. gorged by their consuming
issues that have provoked there is hope the economy will The pensioners are about to impulses.
an unprecedented public improve. launch a ghost of their own to It’s no wonder Teina Bishop
commotion and dissention in A CIP induced spectre is haunt the CIP out of existence jumped the sinking CIP vaka,
response to the CIP’s dismissive haunting the Cook Islands: the on July 9. abandoning the dingo culture
attitude to Grey Power’s tax spectre of an ageing society. Puna’s big talk on celebrating of mindless confrontational
concerns , the Te Mato Vai Whereas once the prospect 50 years of self government is entanglement before he got
costs, Telecom’s share sale, of retirement and old age was just that, big talk. The CIP has trapped by conformity to the
VAT increase, Government viewed as a time of comfort and failed miserably to become more stupidity of Puna’s ‘Faulty Tower’
charges and fee increases issues security, for many it is now seen independent, next year will be legacy. - George Pitt
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news
Keeping national assets in local hands
By Charles Pitt
Cook Islands government take cyclical. of feeling among Cook Islanders
The argument over a 60% share with the remaining From the tone of the overseas regarding foreign
whether Cook Islanders 40% sold off to resident Cook comments in email messages ownership of our important
should buy shares in Islanders in $1,000 parcels. Mike Tavioni has been receiving national assets.
Telecom, is becoming not so That way, Cook Islanders living from Cook islanders in Australia Bill Carruthers rightly points
much a matter concerning profit overseas could invest in their and NZ, one senses a genuine out, the telecommunications
and loss on the share value but own country via Telecom. With concern that Telecom should industry is changing rapidly
one of retaining an important no stockbroker in this country, be in Cook Islands hands not and around the world costs are
national asset in Cook Islands some separate body would need foreigner’s hands. coming down with competitors
hands. to be set up to handle the sale Although Tavioni floated the able to become established
In other countries when of shares should Cook Islanders notion a local should have only quite cheaply.
national assets are privatized, wish to dispose of their shares. one share valued at $1,000, He also points out it is
as was the case when the NZ In any case, in a deregulated many Cook Islanders overseas important to have a partner
government floated shares in market, it’s expected Telecom’s were prepared to contribute who is familiar with the industry
Air NZ in 1980. Shares came share value may drop as it did much more. It demonstrates and one that has deep pockets
on the market at over $3 but in the case of Air NZ however that the concerns over foreign or access cheap finance.
later dropped to below $3 as the return should be more than ownership run deep. Although If locals want to own
competition with other airlines one would expect from a local these Cook Islanders may Telecom outright, they will
grew. bank. Also those investing in have lived a great many years face many challenges including
Could a model similar to the shares should understand that overseas, their concerns for competition from others.
Air NZ one work here? The the movement in share value is what happens “back home” This is not to say that locals
Unity not possible if elderly, remain very strong. could not step up to the plate
Even if Tavioni’s bid fails he has with the assistance of a major
women and youth alienated achieved one notable success overseas partner or financial
and that is to expose the depth backer.
By Charles Pitt principles of inclusiveness to SWITCH ON WITH
Following the general shreds. People have been left off
election on 9 July the the Vaka. Like the great Chinese
Te Aponga Uira
prediction emerging is that Emperors of old, the current
neither of the two main political leadership believes political
parties will win outright. history begins with them. The
Expected to hold the balance real CIP leaders, Papa Albert and
of power is the One Cook Islands Sir Geoffrey Henry, have been
Movement for the simple reason dumped on the scrap heap of
its prime policy objective is unity. history.
When a nation is united, great Since the last election in 2010, Save on lighting
things can be achieved. some 1,200 young people will
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) have left High School. Some
has in its current term, alienated will have gone overseas for
the elderly, the women and further education or to seek
the youth through unpopular employment. The majority,
and unnecessary tax measures, around 900-1,000, will have
its failure to address key remained and many will now be
women’s issues like disparity in eligible to vote. When it comes
earnings (lack of equal pay) and to voting, many young people
household incomes (below the will follow their parents or elders
national average required to and vote accordingly. However,
cope with the cost of living) and it is quite likely some may chose
alienation of the youth through to vote for a candidate or Party
lack of effective employment which will do something for the
and educational policies. youth. Not promises but actual With electricity prices a monthly expense, it makes
The CIP have also failed to action.
sense to keep lighting costs to a minimum. Here’s
recognize that allowing locals At this present time many
what you can do:
to purchase some shares in youth, especially in Tupapa/
• Keep lights and lighting fixtures clean. Dirt
Telecom will generate a feeling Maraerenga, will recognize that
absorbs light. Let lights cool before cleaning them.
of unity especially among those it is only the One Cook Islands
The oil from your skin can greatly damage the bulbs.
Cook Islanders living overseas. Movement that will ensure their
Use a small piece of paper to hold the bulb.
Opportunities like this do not voice is heard.
• Use long-lasting compact fluorescent bulbs
present themselves often. Unity provides a solid
and save energy. Switch off all lights when you
The Democratic Party has foundation and any house not
leave the house.
simply been asleep. built upon a solid foundation will
The CIP has torn its founding topple over. www.teaponga.com
Cook islands Herald 28 May 2014 4
o p i n i o n
CIP going forward
with Nenevanomics
Public sector downsizing non negotiable
Financial Secretary Richard Where is the evidence the nation’s Whoever becomes the chose to embark on jet setting
Neneva Neves’ required finances are in good shape and the government on July 9 will face all over the globe for reasons of
by law within 14 days of surpluses in hand? Were we being the non negotiable position of no relevance to improving the
an Election announcement ‘Pre lied to? This facet is no stranger reducing the bloated public service promised quality of life for all.
Election Economic and Fiscal to the CIP who have in past Party of over 1,800 then have to brace Remember their well preached
Update’ can be taken with a Conferences blatantly lied to their themselves for the backlash from ‘no one in the tribe will be left out.’
grain of salt. Neves by way of his members with falsely fabricated sacked workers who will most likely phrase?
political meddling and smooching financial statements to conceal join the exodus. Fiscal survival will Neves has been the evidential
has politicized the high office of the huge debts the CIP were in. be only be achievable if jobs are revelation that Henry Puna is the
Financial Secretary to the point One damaging fact the CIP shed and the CIP know it. worst leader of either Party to
there are no degrees of separation cannot fudge or conceal is the A smart new administration will have had the privilege of being the
but a blurred gap between the true fiscal state of the country begin by reducing the number of Prime Minister of the Cook Islands.
position and his close attachment has been progressively forwarded obesely paid expats and offering After Puna has been tossed out
and relations with his political by future accounting; this redundancy packages for voluntary of office by his own constituency
masters. projection of shortfalls is diluted early retirement for over 60 year of Manihiki he will be quickly
Neves is the most trust deficient in the appropriations by elaborate olds. Natural retrenchment can forgotten and mentally erased
of any person who has held the smudging and cross referencing be adopted and the Te Mato Vai by the masses with the events
post of FINSEC to the point the that were rumoured about his
position is thin on public respect Warned in 2011 the Public private life being the talk of those
and is integrity compromised. who bother to recall his being in
Left unchecked by a lazy Cook Service could not be sustained, office. There will be no history
Islands Party void of sovereign books that will publish more than
the CIP has continued the
responsibility, Neves has led an one paragraph to record Puna’s
insubordinate expat dominated disastrous political legacy.
reckless spending of money
bureaucratic revolt of cultural The distracted Puna’s abdication
insensitive taxing and hardship of his leadership responsibilities to
on non essential items and
that has reduced a CIP government the expat bureaucrats led people
of promise to a one term political to call the former New Zealand
the expensive addiction to
embarrassment. High Commission John Carter the
Neves inconsistent fiscal Prime Minister and now that has
international travel.
reporting has been an accounting been Neves’ description because
embarrassment of juvenile Puna has repeatedly stated Neves
economic forecasting. His reports of the figures. The eventual result contractors may be able to soften has the ‘power’.
have been void of cohesive inevitable is the brick wall halts the transition of public servants to Rather than cut their ties
transparency but manufactured the movement. the private sector. with Neves, the CIP has secretly
to suit the political climate of the Warned in 2011 the Public Public sector reform can yield extended his contract to avoid
moment. Service could not be sustained, a savings of up to $10 million and a public backlash at the polls
The accumulative net results the CIP has continued the reckless more after the Ministerial budgets for another six months till the
of the CIP’s annual budgets are spending of money on non and wasteful squandering are end of 2014. In the meantime
the hallmarks of amateurism essential items and the expensive slashed. Neves will continue to fabricate
that have been masked and addiction to international travel. Under the heading ‘Priority a CIP user friendly nenevanomics
talked up despite the reality the Neves’ attempts to curb the Considerations’ on page 14 of budget then complete his term
Cook Islands is facing a serious political thirst for more fiscal The Cook Islands Party’s 2010 indoctrinating Garth Henderson
economic decline. The known indulgences was rebuked by campaign manifesto, it stated who is now on shore waiting in
reality is there is no more sources Cabinet which kept pushing the “ Although our intention is to the wings.
whereby Neves can impose an brick wall experience further into streamline our Public Service in The CIP had no legal mandate
increase or an extraction of taxes. the future. Told to find the money the future,’ to extend Neves’ contract which
All stones have been turned and Neves took the easy route of Even before the CIP became the should have been advertised
bleed to the maximum. increasing taxes and government Government in 2010 they knew the and contested. Crown Law’s
Neves soft line prediction service fees. Public Service was unsustainably Kim Saunders and Public Service
there will be a budget deficit The CIP took no responsibility top heavy creating an imbalance Commissioner Russell Thomas
for the next three years is a for where the money came from and lean in the economy. The 2011 who are avid fans of Neves,
complete turnaround from the nor did Puna care if it meant Economic Task Force made specific recommended his continuance
pre announcement economic pensioners were cruelly treated to reference to the situation but the thus they must be decisively
boasting by himself and the extract funds to keep his wasteful over confident CIP Government in shown the door once Government
Minister of Finance Mark Brown. political lifestyle intact. its victorious euphoria arrogance changes. - George Pitt
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NEWS
CIP challenge Demos to debate
The Cook Islands Party has
thrown down a challenge
to the Democratic Party
and other parties to take part in
a televised debate in the lead-up
to the election. The debate to be
aired on Cook Islands Television
and broadcast live on Radio
Cook Islands to the Outer Islands
would focus on policies and
issues, and presided over by an
agreed moderator.
The CIP has asked CITV to
work out costs and details
for arranging the debate for
simulcast. Staging the event
will likely solicit a shared cost
between the debating parties.
However, the CIP hierarchy says
the Demos should be “prepared
to put their money where their
mouth is” on campaign issues
and policies. They have issued party’s intent to keep up the CITV says time will be required prepped. The suggested timing
the challenge based on the CIP momentum on progressive for organising the event and has been earmarked for two weeks
Government’s record and the change and beneficial results. participants would need to be before the national vote on 9 July.
Manavaroa and his warriors
Cook islands Herald 28 May 2014 6
NEWS
Our Frontpage model
PM accessed
a loan not
grant money
The Prime Minister about farming or been
is disappointed by involved with CIPA’s role in
misleading headlines the funding arrangements.
and stories in the Cook Two weeks ago at the
Islands News over his pearl Pearl Forum in Manihiki,
farm operation. the PM was made aware
The Prime Minister of money owing when an
had not received a pearl invoice was produced by
grant but was part of the CIPA. The Pearl Authority
Manihiki farmers’ group, and MFEM’s Development
which had access to loan Cooperation Division only
funding, three years ago. reconciled the funding
In January 2011, farm payments two weeks ago
owners expressed a need and many farmers have only
for immediate help with recently been made aware
new floats. As one of of the outstanding monies.
the larger farm owners, The PM left work on his
the PM was part of the farm at the end of 2010
collective under that having won the General
original loan arrangement Election and assuming the
for emergency floats. Prime Ministership. One
The PM has not been person was left to oversee
engaged in any pearl it up until about 20 months
funding process or ago when that person left
Our frontpage model is 21 year old Frances Carroll. Frances been aware of the loan Manihiki. The farm exists.
is an art student from the US, visiting her sister “Yogi” Maya.
arrangement evolving into There are shells on lines
She enjoys being on island time and doing yoga on the beach!
a grant, two years later. He in the lagoon. The PM has
This is her 2nd visit to the rock and looks forward to returning
in the future. Check out our website www.ciherald.co.ck. and has not dealt with the Cook not been actively farming
facebook page: www.facebook.com/ciherald Islands Pearl Authority since becoming PM.
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NEWS
Last Saturday’s Investitures at Avana
New Manavaroa Mataiapo Phillip New Tupakau Rangatira Pauline Koropuaka Rangatira TutaraTinirau
Nicholas Maoate Tamarua
Pig’s head for Manavaroa to bite ear
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Cook islands Herald 28 May 2014 9
NEWS
Korean Ambassador to send
more Korean TV dramas for CITV
By Charles Pitt
Last Thursday, visiting Korean
Ambassador to the Cook
Islands, Park Yongkyu made
a courtesy call to CITV where
he spent over an hour being
shown through the building
and discussing the exchange of
television programmes.
The Ambassador advised that
he would be arranging for CITV
to receive more of the Korean
soaps that have become popular
here with women viewers. He
also undertook to forward some
short documentaries on Korean
life and culture.
Pitt Media Group Director
Shona Pitt presented the
Ambassador with copies of her
cooking programme “A taste
of Cooks” and the Ambassador
presented her and fellow
Director Charles Pitt with small
gifts.
Shona’s cooking programme
has featured on other TV stations
in the Pacific Region and also Sky
TV. Cook Islanders have reported PMG Director Shona Pitt and Korean Ambassador Yongkyu with a copy of the Herald
seeing her programme on Sky TV or funds from licensing. It was surprised that the Herald had English at a University in Seoul.
in the UK and in Asia. explained that CITV’s funding a Cook Islander in Seoul who The Ambassador said it was most
The Ambassador was surprised was derived entirely from TV sent articles on Korean life and likely Cook islanders in Korea
that CITV received no funding commercials. culture. The correspondent, were recorded as New Zealanders
by way of government grants The Ambassador was also Mata Rakanui is Professor of on account of their passports.
Koropuaka Rangatira Tutara in action
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FEATURE
Cooks and Samoa join forces for
Operation Tui Moana
A team of Ministry of
Marine Resources
Fishery Officers and
Cook Islands Maritime Police
took part in a successful
regional maritime surveillance
operation this month.
Operation TuiMoana 14
was a major multi-national
monitoring, control and
surveillance (MCS) operation
conducted over a two-week
period.
The Cook Islands and Samoa
joined forces in the spirit of
the Niue Treaty and Subsidiary
Agreements (NTSA) to
enableCook Islands officers to
join the crew of Samoa’s patrol
boat as authorized officers.
The Niue Treaty on
Cooperation in Fisheries
A Cook Islands boarding team in action on the water during one of the regional
Surveillance and Law
maritime surveillance operations.
Enforcement enables co-
operative surveillance and was a first to work with the crew Fisheries Agency) Regional Andrew Jones said the aims
enforcement operations, and onboard the Samoan patrol boat Fisheries Surveillance Centre, at of the operation included
the sharing of fisheries data and it was a great experience to be the FFA regional headquarters furthering regional maritime
and intelligence. This allows part of this operation,” said Kea. in Honiara, Solomon Islands, surveillance co-operation and
them to conduct fisheries law In addition to the Nafanua, in co-operation with the to build co-operation under the
enforcement operations in each other sea assets involved in national headquarters of each NTSA.
other’s Exclusive Economic the operation included Tuvalu of the six nations. MMR fishery “The benefits include
Zones (EEZ), and enhances the patrol boat TeMataili, and officer SaiasiSarau,PMD officer the operation being a
ability of Parties to the Treaty Tonga’s two patrol boats Pangai Senior SergeantTuariki Henry, deterrent against illegal,
to enforce their laws by pooling and Neiafu. The Quadrilateral and Te Kukupa navigation unreported and unregulated
their resources. Defence Forces (QUAD) – New officer sergeant Marvin (IUU) fishing, possible
Operation TuiMoana14 Zealand, Australia, France, Tairi manned the national infringements and fines, and
covered the EEZs of six and the US – also contributed HQ during the operation, the strengthening relationships
countries – the Cooks, Niue, several sea and air assets to while PMD officer patrol betweenneighbouring
Tonga, Samoa, Tokelau, and support TuiMoana. boat Commander,Inspector countries,” said Jones.
Tuvalu. US Coast Guard Washington Tepaki Baxter, helped man the Te Kukupa was not used in
Fisheries Officer Trinilobe and Walnut joined French surveillance centre in Honiara. the operation due to current
Kea and Police Maritime Navy vessels Vendemaire and Henry said his day to day issues with the vessel, but
Officer Senior Sergeant La Glorieuse on the water, role for TuiMoana included it has been part of previous
John Teaurima joined the while air assets included a producing the operation’s TuiMoana operations.
crew of Samoa patrol boat USCG C130 Hercules, a RNZAF situation report and also “Unfortunately, the Cook
Nafanua during the operation, P3 Orion, two French Airforce monitoring the VMS (vessel Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa
becoming authorized officers Guardian aircraft, and a Royal monitoring system). has had some technical issues
for boarding and inspection Australian Airforce P3 Orion. “The operation has brought and is due to go to Australia in
purposes. The Nafanua carried MMR VMS Compliance/Data benefit to the PMD and the September for six months for a
out surveillance activities AnalystLatishia Maui joined nation as a whole by a way of complete refit,” Jones said.
within the Cook Islands EEZ. the French Guardian 2 as an air putting pressure on fishing All flight paths and sea
Kea said the Nafanua spent rider during surveillance in the fleets out at sea, letting them patrols were predetermined
six days at sea in the waters of Cook Islands. know that we are watching before the operation began.
the northern group where they Cook Islands Police Maritime them. From our perspective, Aerial surveillance in the
boarded and inspected four Division (PMD) officer even though Te Kukupa didn’t Cooks EEZ was concentrated
fishing vessels. Constable Barnabas Henry go out to sea during the op, on the eastern high seas pocket
“The vessels were found to be was a sea rider aboard the working together with the and the central Cook Islands
complying with all the license USCG Washington during the Samoan patrol boat, USCG waters, while the sea surface
conditions and the crew onboard operation, with the USCG and the French to utilize this operations were concentrated
was very co-operative with the covering his travel to Hawaii to platform to patrol our EEZ was in the northern islands.
boarding team. We look for join the crew. a successful approach to this The Cook Islands takes part in
compliance with regulations TuiMoana was co- operation,” said Henry. five other regional operations
and check fishing equipment. It ordinatedby the FFA (Forum Director Offshore Fisheries similar to TuiMoana each year.