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Social Impact Fund – Project Funding 2026 – 2027
SIF PROJECT FUND NOW OPEN 2026 – 2027 We are now accepting applications from registered Civil Society Organizations for the Social Impact Fund Project Funding 2026 – 2027. Applications open Monday, 26th January 2026 End date: Thursday, 26th February 2026. Criteria Guide: Cook Islands Social Impact Fund – Criteria & Guideline – Revised 2024 Application…
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Te Are Pa Metua Fundraiser for New Van
Are Pa Metua Fundraiser for New Van A luncheon fundraiser was held at The Islander Hotel on Wednesday, 21st December 2022 to raise funds for a new van to transport members of Te Are Pa Metua. The Ministry of Internal Affairs were working in support to plan the event. “When Te Are Pa Metua approached…
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First Consumer Stakeholder Meeting
On Friday 16 September 2022, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Consumer Services Unit hosted its firstConsumer Stakeholder meeting with key suppliers to discuss the pricing of essential household goods. This initiative follows the results of our Consumer Poll held in June 2022 where consumers were asked a series of questions pertaining to their household expenditure.…
Read more Do you get a payslip with your wages?
A payslip is an important official document containing information on your income and deductions made for TAXE and CINSF deductions. It serves as proof of payment of your wages by the Employer. This document can also assist the employee for personal matters such as securing a loan, hire the purchase of goods. Issuing a pay…
Read more Consumer Poll Result June 2022
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Inspectorate, launched a ten-question long Consumer Poll – June 2022, as a way of collecting information on how consumers in the Cook Islands are coping with the hike in cost of living. The poll was shared via social media for a period of 2 weeks during the…
Read more Introducing Workplace Induction Sessions in the Cook Islands 2022
The Labour and Consumer Inspectorate will restart the Workplace Induction sessions starting this month. The first session is scheduled for Wednesday 31st August 2022. Thereafter, sessions will be held on every last Wednesday of the month. All are welcomed to attend the sessions at the Ministry of Internal Affairs conference room from 09:00 am to…
Read more 2022 Minimum Wage Rate Review<br>Report for the Cook Islands
Click here to Download File In determining the minimum wage rate for 2022, the Panel was guided by the following five criteria;prevailing economic conditions in the Cook Islands (including COVID19 pandemic economic and socialimpacts); income distribution (in the community); the need for protection for low-income earners; workincentives; and public submissions. The Panel would like to…
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COOK ISLANDS NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY 2021-2026
The development of the Cook Islands National Youth Policy 2021-2026 Te Mana o te Mapu, was the collaborative effort of representatives from the Cook Islands Government, Civil Society and the Pacific Community through its Human Rights and Social Development Programme.To the members of the working group who have contributed and worked on this National Youth…
Read more 2021 Minimum Wage Review
English Maori English The Government is required by law to conduct annual reviews of the Minimum Wage rate. In 2020, admist the COVID19 pandemic, the minimum wage increased from $7.60 to $8.00 an hour. Making a decision on minimum wage requires a nation-wide consultation as the outcome will affect everyone in the Cook Islands. In…
Read more 2021 Minimum Wage Review has started!
On Wednesday 3 th February 2021, the Minimum Wage Review Panel met for their initialmeeting to prepare for the annual compulsory review of the minimum wage rate. This year’sminimum wage review occurs in an uncertain economic environment, shaped by the globalCOVID19 pandemic and Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) variousresponse plans. Even though many…
Read more Latest update: Do you want to know more about the ongoing Workplace Health and Safety reform?
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Launch of the Labour Force Survey Report
The Cook Islands implemented its first stand-alone Labour Force Survey (LFS) in 2019. The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Mac Mokoroa, hosted a special event to launch the Report, containing the results of the Labour Force Survey. He opened the launch by acknowledging the substantial support received by our regional partners, Pacific Community (SPC) and…
Read more Managing work places during COVID-19. Response and Recovery
During COVID 19, working conditions have changed for a lot of businesses and their employees. The Labour and Consumer Services issued a guideline back in March 2020 to assist workplaces on how to navigate the changes in good faith and by respecting the normal employment obligations and rights. As we enter the seventh month in…
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Press release: 2019 New Minimum Wage in force
In April 2019, the Minimum Wage Review Panel officially ended with the presentation of the Panel’s list of recommendations to the Minister Mac Mokoroa and approval from Cabinet. After a series of constructive meetings between the Panel members throughout the month of January and February 2019, information was gathered and discussed in light of previous…
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Cook Islands Social Impact Fund Request for Proposals – Project Funding # 1, 2020
The Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a contestable fund to assist the delivery of priority social services by Civil Society Organisations and is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Registered Civil Society Organisations are now invited to tender for Project Funding in the following priority areas: Gender Equality; Children & Youth; the Elderly; Disability;…
Read more WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKERS COMPENSATION
Policies for the regulations available for consultation Do you care about workplace health and safety? Do you want to see better safety standards in the Cook Islands? Do you want a fair, efficient and sustainable workers’ compensation scheme? Do you want to join the collective discussion to shape reform? The Cook Islands National Reform on…
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COVID-19 and the Workplace A guide for employers and employees April 2020
COVID-19 has brought ongoing disruption to the workplace. All employers and employees should work together in good faith. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is issuing the following guidelines to assist employers and employees through this time. GENERAL INFORMATION The Employment Relations Act 2012 (ERA) still applies to the employer/employee relationship and an employer is still…
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Vacancies Available
Please get in contact with the employers as they are looking for employees now. If you need help applying please call free call our team on 08002937 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday Employer Position Number of Positions Requirements Hours Start Duration Te Marae Ora Specialised Cleaners – in the isolation ward at the hospital.…
Read moreExpressions of Interest – Technical Advisor (TA) to conduct the review of the Cook Islands National Youth Policy 2015-2020
Expressions of Interest – Technical Advisor (TA) to conduct the review of the Cook Islands National Youth Policy 2015-2020 The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for a short-term TA to review the Cook Islands National Youth Policy. We are looking for a consultant with: Experience in carrying out policy reviews – a proven consultancy…
Read moreREQUEST FOR TENDER – KOPU TANGATA MATUTU FAMILY WELL-BEING COUNTRY PLAN
KOPU TANGATA MATUTU FAMILY WELL-BEING COUNTRY PLAN The Ministry of Internal Affairs are seeking proposals for technical assistance to draft the Kopu Tangata Matutu (Family well-being) Country Plan. This plan builds upon the strategic actions of the National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Action Plan (2019-2024) and other relevant social policy to…
Read moreRAROTONGA COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME INVITATION TO TENDERS
The Ministry of Internal Affairs invites from each Constituency on Rarotonga for the maintenance of public roads, lawn hedges and drains and over grown shrubs. Tender documents are available from our website or from Mr Henry Tupa, Coordinator for the Rarotonga Community Beautification Program and tender documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, labelled…
Read more2018 Minimum Wage Review report available
Minimum Wage Review report. 2018 Minimum Wage Review-FINAL-8March2018
Read moreCook Islands Social Impact Fund Request for Proposals – Project Funding 2018
Kia Orana all, The Ministry is please to announce another round of Project Funding for 2018. For more information please contact Angeline Tuara email:[email protected] ph: 29370 or Helina Glassie email: [email protected] ph: 29 370 applications are available to be downloaded; PRJ Advert 2018 SIF Policy edit SIF PRJ Proposal (4) Social Impact Fund Guidelines –…
Read moreDisability News letter
Kia Orana, please find latest edition of the Disability Newsletter for 2018 DID Newsletter 2018
Read moreExpressions of Interest – National Consultant – Gender Equality
National Consultant – Gender Equality Expressions of Interest are invited for a National Consultant – Gender Equality, in the GenderDevelopment Unit, Social Policy & Services Division, at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The contract for services on offer is to provide technical support to the Gender Development Unit, to complete specific tasks including assessment of…
Read morePRESS RELEASE: ILO Director for the Pacific visits Rarotonga.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) assists its member states in promoting rights at work, encouraging decent employment opportunities, enhancing social protection and strengthening tripartite dialogue in handling work-related issues. By becoming a member of ILO in 2015, the Cook Islands have since received technical and advisory services, seminars, workshops, training and fellowships. Most recent was…
Read moreOccupational Safety and Health National Reform Project
Occupational Safety and Health National Reform Project Expressions of Interest are invited for Technical Assistance services for part of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Reform Project, under the designated leading agency, the Ministry of Internal Affairs-Labour and Consumer division. The contract for services on offer is to support the Ministry’s mandate in raising awareness…
Read moreMedia Release – September Price Order
MEDIA RELEASE SEPTEMBER PRICE ORDER The Price Tribunal has issued the September Price Order 05/2017 for Rarotonga and all islands reflecting reductions in prices for petrol, diesel and LPG. There is a 6 cent per litre decrease in the maximum wholesale and retail prices for petrol on Rarotonga, a 5 cent per litre decreases for…
Read moreCook Islands Social Impact Fund – Request for Proposals – Project Funding
Request for Proposals – Project Funding The Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a contestable fund to assist delivery of priority social services by Civil Society Organisations and is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Registered Civil Society Organisations are now invited to tender for Project Funding in the following priority areas: Gender Equality;…
Read moreMedia Release – Cook Islands National Policy Framework For Children 2017 – 2021
Cabinet on Tuesday 5th September endorsed the Te Pito Manava o te Anau – Cook Islands National Policy Framework for Children 2017 – 2021. This is a milestone for our country since we ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1996. This Policy is unique as children on Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Mangaia…
Read morePress Release: Recruiting Filipino Workers in the Cook Islands
Many employers in the Cook Islands seek to employ Filipino workers in their businesses or private homes as they offer skills in a variety of areas such as care and nursing, housekeeping, accountancy, mechanics, retail, hospitality, food and beverages or even agriculture. Immigration has approved 101 new applications for work permits for Filipino workers since…
Read morePRESS RELEASE – Youth & the future of Work in the Cook Islands Survey – August 2017
Youth and the Future of Work in the Cook Islands Survey-August 2017 Recently, the Labour and Consumer Division attended two important meetings under the International Labour Organisation (ILO), one regional with other pacific island member states and one international with all member states of the organisation. Attendance at these meetings resulted…
Read morePress Release – Accidents on the work place
All accidents causing death or serious bodily injuries to workers need to be reported directly to the Labour and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as soon as practicable, within 48 hours after the incident. Any injury that leads to hospitalisation of the worker for 48 hour within 7 days of the accident…
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Press release Labour and Consumer Division meet with the Students Entrepreneurs. The Labour and Consumer Division from the Ministry of Internal Affairs met with the students from the Pa Enua, participating in the BCI Business Challenge Trade Day. This was a great opportunity to raise awareness about the legal rights and obligation in…
Read moreShort Term Employment Permit for New Zealand Passport Holders
Are you a New Zealand Passport Holder wanting to live and work in the Cook Islands? Feel free to contact our Labour and Consumer Office for more information. Meitaki Maata
Read moreJuly Price Order
The Price Tribunal has issued the July Price Order 04/2017 for Rarotonga and all islands reflecting reductions in prices for petrol, diesel and LPG. There is a 7 cent per litre decrease in the maximum wholesale and retail prices for petrol on Rarotonga, a 2 cent per litre decreases for diesel and a 5 cents…
Read moreMedia Release; Women’s Business Forum, 9-10 March 2017
PRESS RELEASE Women’s Business Forum, 9-10 March 2017 Excitement is building with the preparations of a series of activities next week, including a Women’s Business Forum, in commemoration of the annual International Women’s Day that will be celebrated on 8 March 2017. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been working with the National Council of…
Read moreMedia – Release CINYC
The ministry of Internal Affairs wishes to share this Media release from the Cook Islands National Youth Council and wish their New Committee members the best for the coming Year and hope to continue to work in partnership in empowering Youth in the Cook Islands…. “In an official meeting, held on the 9th of February,…
Read morePublic Notice – Minimum Wages Review Public Oral Submission
Public Notice Minimum Wages Review Public Oral Submission The Minimum Wage Review panel kindly invites the Public to attend the Minimum Wages Review Public Oral Submission Meeting, to be held at the Sinai Hall in Avarua on the 20th February 2017 from 5pm – 7pm. The meeting initially organized for the Friday 17th February at…
Read moreMEDIA RELEASE – REDUCTIONS IN PA ENUA FUEL PRICES
14 February 2017 REDUCTIONS IN PA ENUA FUEL PRICES The Price Tribunal is pleased with some improvements in fuel prices in the Pa Enua following the introduction of new margins for the Southern and Northern islands, as issued in the latest Price Order on 16 January 2017. “There was a need to review the fuel…
Read moreAKARA AKAOUANGA I TE MONI MEANGITI-RAVA A TE ARONGA ANGAANGA – 2017 ( Maori )
I te tua o te ture o te Employment Relations Act 2012, kua akapapu mai te Minita Nicholas i tetai au mema tangata i runga i te Moni Meangiti-Rava, no te akarakara anga i te moni meangiti-rava a te aronga angaanga i roto i te Kuki Airani. Ko te au mema, koia oki ko…
Read more2017 MINIMUM WAGE REVIEW HAS COMMENCED, TIME TO VOICE OUT!
In accordance with the Employment Relations Act 2012, the Minister Nicholas, has confirmed a Minimum Wage Review Panel to conduct the 2017 review of the current minimum wage rate in the Cook Islands. Panel members include Sandrina, Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kaipo Ingram, Ministry of Finance & Economic Management; Steve Anderson, Chamber of Commerce…
Read moreS.I.F – Funding Applications open
MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT OF THE COOK ISLANDS Cook Islands Social Impact Fund Request for Proposals – Programme Funding The Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a contestable Fund to assist delivery of priority social services by Civil Society Organisations and is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Registered…
Read morePublic Notice – Info Request
The Labour and Consumer Division would kindly invite all Business Owners in Rarotonga and the Outer Islands to come forward with the following information to assist in the creation of an e-database. Name of Company Name of Contact Person Contact Number Contact Email Total Number of Employees. You can contact our office via phone…
Read morePress Release –
The Labour and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in the process of creating a contact list of all businesses in Rarotonga and the Outer Islands. Having such a comprehensive and up-to-date contact list will largely facilitate the communication between the Ministry and all Stakeholders on labour matters and information about employee…
Read moreSTepNz awareness poster – info
Kia Orana, please find attached STepNz awareness poster. STePNZ Awareness Poster
Read morePress Release : Cook Islands Tripartite Advisory Council Inaugural Meeting
PRESS RELEASE Cook Islands Tripartite Advisory Council Inaugural Meeting As a recent member state of the ILO, the Cook Islands held the inaugural meeting for the Tripartite Advisory Council on Thursday 15th of December 2016. Supported by cabinet decision CM (16) 312 of 23 August 2016, representatives from the Workers, Employers and Government met to…
Read morePublic Holiday Entitlements during this Festive Season!
Press Release Public Holiday Entitlements during this Festive Season! This year, both Christmas and New Year’s public holidays fall over the weekend and for some industries that work right through the festivities, the question of worker’s entitlements is a concern. Following legal advice, the Labour and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs would…
Read moreNorth3 Trip Report
kia orana, please find the attached North3 Report. north3-workshop-report
Read moreMedia Release – Labour Consultaions
Kia Orana Please find attached copy of press release on labour consultation with stakeholders. 20161117-labour-consultations-press-release
Read moreNews Release – November Price Order – Price Decrease
Kia Orana, please find link for full details on the new November Price Order . 20161114-mr-price-order-06-2016
Read moreRelease: Price Order #06
Kia Orana, please find the new price order for Retailers. price-order-06-2016
Read moreExpressions of Interest – S.I.F Board Member Recruitment
Kia Orana, for those that are interested EOI’s are now invited from NGO/CSO’s, Private sector and Individuals who wish to be considered for the above. There are 2 positions for Rarotonga and 1 for a Pa Enua person. The term is for 3 years. please see the following link sif-advert-board-member-2016 meitaki
Read moreNew Fuel Price Order Release
Kia Orana, please find below the latest price order release . price-order-05
Read moreMedia Release: NEW SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT PERMITS FOR NZ (STePNZ)
12 October 2016 MEDIA RELEASE NEW SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT PERMITS FOR NZ (STePNZ) The Government will be trialling a new fast-track permit type for New Zealand passport holders from 1 November 2016 to take advantage of the special entry requirements afforded to NZ passport holders into the Cook Islands as bona fide visitors up to…
Read morePress Release ; REPORT ON RAROTONGA FUEL PRICE REVIEW RELEASED
28 September 2016 PRESS RELEASE REPORT ON RAROTONGA FUEL PRICE REVIEW RELEASED The Cook Islands Price Tribunal has today released its report on the review of the effectiveness of the fuel pricing arrangements that were introduced on Rarotonga in July 2015. The report, completed in August 2016, confirms that the new arrangements have reduced prices…
Read morePress Release; Pacific Platform on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights
14 people from different horizons discussed the proposed Pacific Platform for Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights. 20 years ago, the Pacific region adopted the first regional charter for the advancement of women and gender equality. The Platform was an agreement made among the 22 Pacific islands countries and territories on areas to prioritize including…
Read morePress Release; Parliament Gender Mainstreaming Training
Members of the Parliament recommend to adopt an approach to systematically assess the impacts of laws and policies on women and men, including on persons with disabilities. On Friday 19 August 2016, a briefing session was held with the Members of Parliament (MPs) to reflect on strategic actions to progress gender equality and the…
Read morePukapuka Social Inclusive Development Report 2016
Kia Orana, The Disability Division through the Disability Inclusive Development Project was able to charter a flight to Pukapuka to conduct the awareness training on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as well as review of the Disability Action Plan for the island. Together with this initiative, a Ministry of Internal Affairs…
Read moreCook Islands National Youth Policy 2015-2020
This is the new youth policy endorsed by the Cook Islands Government. CI National Youth Policy 2015-2020
Read moreMangaia Disability Project Report and S.I.F Evaluation
Kia Orana all, we are pleased to release the Mangaia Disability Report along with the Social Impact fund Evaluation report . Please click on the following links; Mangaia Project Report June 2016 SIF EVALUATION FINAL 050716
Read moreRATES SET TO INCREASE FROM 1 JULY
The Destitute and Infirmed Payment is set to increase from $165 a month to $200 a month from 1 July 2016 and the Old Age Pension rate for those aged 70 and over will increase from $650 a month to $660 a month. The Destitute and Infirmed Payment is a means tested payment targeting working age…
Read moreMedia Release – March Price Order
Kia Orana, please find attached Media Release From the Price Tribunal in regards to the March Price Order. 20160510 MR Price Order 03-2016
Read moreDisability Reports Released
Kia Orana, please find the following reports released from Disability Division; PRDF consultation report 2015 SRHR Workshop Outcome
Read moreMedia Release – REVIEW OF NEW FUEL PRICING ARRANGEMENTS
The Price Tribunal is commencing a review of the new fuel pricing arrangements introduced in July 2015, as planned. The key objective is to assess whether the objectives identified in the initial pricing review in January 2015 have been achieved, particularly whether the new pricing arrangements have delivered a reduction in the price of fuel…
Read moreDisability Newsletter released
Kia Orana , please find available the Disability Inclusive development newsletter ready to be downloaded for viewing – DID Newsletter_Issue 2
Read moreYouth Training Opportunities: JENESYS Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth
The following opportunity is being offered by the Japanese Government for up to 3 students or youth to attend the above exchange programme in Japan under the JENESYS2015 programme. JENESYS 2015 is a people-to-people exchange program between Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth) and is supported…
Read moreCook Islands Youth Monograph
The Cook Islands Government signed a Biennium Work Plan with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the two year period in 2014 and 2015 to target issues affecting reproductive health and improving gender health outcomes. While much of the planned work targeted programmes to assist with improved family planning, sexual and reproductive health services…
Read moreMEDIA RELEASE- PROPOSED ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY
A meeting was held today with Minister Nandi Glassie, Minister Albert Nicholas, representatives from Minister Teariki Heather’s Office and relevant stakeholders to discuss the proposed Road Safety Strategy and safety helmets for motorbike users. “Today was an opportune time for all to get an update on the work that has been undertaken by Police, Health,…
Read moreMedia Release – Cook Islands welfare beneficiaries to receive Christmas Bonus
21st December 2015 Government is pleased to announce that from Tuesday 22 December 2015, all beneficiaries receiving the Old Age Pension, Child Benefit, Infirm and Destitute payments from the Cook Islands Government will receive a $50 Christmas Bonus. The payment will be made into the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) account of each beneficiary…
Read moreMEDIA RELEASE – Extension of Funeral Allowance to resident NZ Super Pensioners
The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Albert Nicholas, has announced that the Government has extended the eligbility for the Funeral Allowance to NZ Super Pensioners who have returned to live in the Cook Islands. Currently, a funeral assistance grant is only paid on the death of Cook Islands Old Age Pensioners, however, NZ Super Pensioners…
Read moreMEDIA RELEASE – LATEST PRICE ORDER
Price Order 15/2015 has been issued by the Price Tribunal and comes into effect today. The Price Tribunal is pleased to announce price reductions in all three fuel commodities, petrol, diesel and LPG. The wholesale price of petrol has reduced from a maximum of $2.19 to $1.99. The price of wholesale diesel has been reduced…
Read moreCook Islands Disability & Inclusive Policy Plan
Kia Orana, please find available the Cook Islands Disability Inclusive Development Policy & Action Plan 2014-2019 available to be downloaded.
Read moreScoping Report for CSO Policy & Civil Society Partnership Policy
The Ministry is please to release the Scoping Report for CSO Policy & Civil Society Partnership Policy to the Public. This can be downloaded from the following link Civil Society Partnership Policy& CS Scoping Report 1 For further queries please contact S.I.F Manager Angeline Tuara on Ph:29378 or email contact: [email protected]
Read moreMedia Release – International Youth Day, August 12th 2015
The United National International Youth Day will be held this Wednesday 12th August and this year’s theme is Youth Civic Engagement. This is a main goal of the UN system wide action plan on youth (Youth-SWAP) and it seeks to promote young people’s effective inclusive civic, engagement at all levels. Although no event has been…
Read moreS.I.F Application forms & Board Member Advertisments
The latest Social Impact fund project application form is now available to be downloaded from our FORMS & FACTSHEET Section. Also included Expression of Interest for Board positions in Social Impact Fund Committee. for further queries please contact S.I F manager Angeline Tuara on Ph: 29-378 or email [email protected]
Read moreTE RANGI MĀRIĒ suicide prevention report
The TE RANGI MĀRIĒ suicide prevention report to government is available here 2015 Rangi Marie report_English Version_Final for further information on the report please feel free to contact the Youth Division on PH:29-370 .
Read moreAustralia donates disability mini-van to the people of Mangaia
TO commemorate the Cook Islands 50th Anniversary of self-government, the Australian Government is pleased to donate a disability-inclusive mini-van for people with disabilities on the Island of Mangaia. The mini-van is currently being sourced and fitted out but both governments have taken the opportunity for Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Warren Truss to announce and…
Read morePublic Consultation Paper on Changes to Fuel Price Regulation
Public Consultation Paper on Changes to Fuel Price Regulation
Read moreFunding to improve economic empowerment of women and reduce domestic violence
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has signed service agreements with 5 key service providers valued at $614,000 over 3 years to support economic empowerment of women and eliminate violence against women, as part of the Australian Government funded Gender Equality and Empowerment Project. “I’m looking forward to the roll out of these projects,” stated Secretary…
Read moreIncreased Social Impact Funds to help the most Vulnerable
8 June 2015 MEDIA STATEMENT Attn: News Editors/Chief Reporters Budget 2015/16 – Increased Social Impact Funds to help the most Vulnerable Minister for Internal Affairs announces increased funding to the Social Impact Fund to help the most vulnerable. Minister for Internal Affairs, the Honourable Albert Nicholas, outlined that the Government will provide an ongoing annual…
Read moreEconomic Taskforce endorses Gender Project MOUs
Community groups who have been allocated funds from the Australian Aid Gender Equality Project, met today to present their proposed programmes and activities to the Economic Empowerment for Women Taskforce team. The funded agencies are the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, the Chamber of Commerce and the National Disability Council. The meeting was held at…
Read moreEliminating Violence Against Women Taskforce meeting
Members of the Eliminating Violence Aganst Women Taskforce team met together at their regular end of month Meeting at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Punanga Tauturu (PTI) and the National Council of Women (NCW) presented the activities they have designed to help our communities to eliminate violence in the home. PTI have developed a legal advisory service…
Read moreFirst Disability Inclusive Development Newsletter
Click here to read Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Disability Inclusive Development Newsletter. In this issue you will find: p1 New Minister visits Disability Office P2 Mangaia Disability Stakeholders trained; Diability Database Development in Progress; CRPD training opened eyes. p3 Aitutaki participants grateful; Including you women with disabilities p4 Inclusion promoted in schools; CINDC…
Read moreFOR SALE BY TENDER
FOR SALE BY TENDER “AS IS WHERE IS” Tenders are sought for the sale of a Nissan Patrol truck1998 GA80 and a Daihatsu Hi-jet Van 2003 GA279. For viewing contact Eva Mapu on Phone 29370 Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted Send written tender in a sealed envelope marked “Nissan Patrol Truck 1998 GA80” OR “Daihatsu…
Read moreINTAFF helps to fundraise for young dance troupe
INTAFF staff are generally well known for their support of community activities, and recently participated in a fundraiser in support of a young dance troupe’s cultural visit to Hawaii and the United States. Many of the youngsters have never left the Cook Islands before therefore the whole experience is eagerly anticipated. The event was on…
Read moreMedia Release from Cook Islands NCW
Press Release from Cook Islands National Council of Women Te Toka Ti’avā o te Baseleia – The Cornerstone of the Nation On Sunday, 8 March, marking International Women’s Day, the closing ceremony of the conference and Biennial Meeting of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) will be held. The closing will reflect on…
Read moreMedia Release – Gender Profile Launch
On Sunday, 8 March 2015, Minister Nandi Glassie will officially launch a publication on the statistical profile of women in the Cook Islands in commemoration of International Women’s Day and the closing ceremony of the conference and Biennial Meeting of the Cook Islands National Council of Women. The publication, largely based on data collected in…
Read moreInaugural Meeting of the National Steering Committee
The Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Bredina Drollet, hosted and chaired the first meeting of the National Steering Committee which has a role of advisory and monitoring of the implementation of the National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of MFEM, Richard Neves, and representatives…
Read moreOverseas Opportunity for a Young Person
An opportunity exists for young Pacific citizens to apply for the position of Assistant Programme Officer for the Pacific Region, based in the Youth Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London. Eligible applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and aged 27 years or under at the time of application. To be considered for this opportunity, you must…
Read moreLabour Takes a Seat at the Development Table
12 February 2015 MEDIA RELEASE LABOUR TAKES A SEAT AT THE DEVELOPMENT TABLE Labour issues, initiatives, and outcomes were placed squarely on the table at Wednesday’s labour and mobility session. Chaired by Director of Labour and Employment Relations, Patricia Tuara Demmke, the Labour panel comprised Bredina Drollet (Secretary of Internal Affairs), Vasie Poila (Acting Principal…
Read moreMedia Releases – Minimum Wage Review
MEDIA RELEASE – 2015 Minimum Wage Review FINAL MEDIA RELEASE – Public Consultations Minimum Wage Review, Jan 2015 Minimum Wage – Article by Anthony Turua 2015 Minimum Wage Review Issues Paper MAORI 2015 Minimum Wage Review Issues Paper – ENGLISH 2015 Minimum Wage Review – Labour Force Statistics and Facts 2015 Minimum Wage Review –…
Read moreWelfare Beneficiaries to receive Christmas Bonus
MEDIA RELEASE WELFARE BENEFICIARIES TO RECEIVE CHRISTMAS BONUS The Government has again approved the payment of the 2014 Christmas Bonus to the recipients of the Cook Islands welfare benefits. The $50 Christmas bonus is expected to have been paid into the Bank of Cook Islands accounts of 5,490 recipients on Rarotonga and in the Pa…
Read moreCome along to our Labour and Economic Activity Workshop
EVERYONE is invited to attend a workshop to introduce the latest Labour and Economic Activity Report. This will be held next Monday, 17 November, at Sinai Hall at 9am. The Cook Islands labour force Why is the unemployment rate higher in the Southern Group? How many adults are not participating in the labour force? What % of…
Read morePress Release – Trustee Companies Act 2014
MINISTER OF FINANCE GOVERNMENT OF THE COOK ISLANDS PO Box 3246, Rarotonga, Cook Islands Telephone + 682 24875 ♦ Facsimile + 682 24178 PRESS RELEASE Trustee Companies Act 2014 Today the Cook Islands Parliament passed the Trustee Companies Act 2014 which will fill a void in the regulatory control of the Cook Islands financial industry.…
Read moreWelfare Act Amendments Passed (Media Statement)
Parliament has approved amendments to the Welfare Act 1989 now making it easier for local pensioners seeking reinstatement of their pension if they have lost eligibility for being out of the Cook Islands for more than six months. Read more…
Read moreRakahanga Welfare Officer learns about LERO
Staff of the Labour & Employment Relations Office (LERO), Director Pat Tuara Demmke and Senior Inspector Rei Enoka, introduced new Rakahanga Welfare Officer, Mahiriki Piho to their work. Officers of the Pa Enua are encouraged to contact LERO staff for assistance on employment matters, workplace safety and health, and dangerous goods inspection and licensing. Ph…
Read morePSC Job Evaluation Training
Title: SP 10 Job Evaluation Workshop (SP means Strategic Pay the NZ Consultancy company and 10 is the 10 Factors of evaluation) Aim: To train both government and private sector to assess the value of a Job Class: 16 in groups of 4 – reps from INTAFF, MFAI, PSC, Ombudsman, Airport Authority,…
Read moreINTAFF Wonder Bra in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
The ladies of Tango Ropianga have created a Wonder Bra in support of breast cancer awareness. Made of 2 industrial hard hats and netting, our bra is not only practical, and strong, but is also symbolic. It teaches facts about breast cancer and educates on support that is available. LEFT: Taamo, AnnaFaye, Vania, Iva, Char,…
Read moreDisability workshop at PacINET 2014
Members of the Disability community gathered on 22-23September at the PacINET 2014 conference held at the Pukapuka Hostel. The workshop was coordinated by Gunela Astbrink who is an international advocate for people with disabilities, especially in relation to their access to and use of the internet. The workshop provided an introduction to policy development and advice on…
Read moreCook Islands baseline data on labour force and youth has commenced
MEDIA RELEASE Cook Islands baseline data on labour force and youth has commenced In September 2014, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Cook Islands Statistics Office, commenced work on improving the Cook Islands baseline data relating to the labour force and youth. “These two areas…
Read moreInternational Day for the Elderly
OPENING SPEECH BY SECRETARY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS – Bredina Drollet (1 October 2014, Te Atukura Grounds, 9.30am to 12noon) “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” This is the theme for this year’s International Day for Older Persons. “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” International Day for Older Persons is…
Read moreINTAFF Staff Clean Up The World.
Clean up the World Day, 12 September 2014. The Ministry of Internal Affairs took part in the activities organised by the Cook Islands National Environment Services (Tuanga Taporoporo) in recognition of the day internationally recognised as Clean up the World Day. The 2014 theme set by the National Environment Service was “E tango Maori te…
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has updated their website. Launch date 30 April 2014. The Ministry aims to install forms as well as the many documents that are available from the Ministry, over the counter.
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