31 May 2018

Cook Islands Party vying for a third term in power

From , 4:05 am on 31 May 2018

It's election time again in the Cook Islands and the Cook Islands Party, under Prime Minister Henry Puna, which has run the country for the past eight years, is staunchly defending its record.

Its policy director Vaine Wichman told Don Wiseman they will ask the people whether they want political reforms, will work assiduously to improve opportunities for people in the outer islands and try to spread the economic benefits of the growth of recent years.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna speaks at the 50th anniversary of self government for the Cook Islands. 2015

Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna speaks at the 50th anniversary of self government for the Cook Islands. Photo: Cook Islands Government