Deputy Prime Minister Terepai Maoate of Cook Islands

In 2002 Maoate was overthrown in a no confidence vote and replaced by his deputy Robert Woonton, also a member of the DAP.

RAROTONGA, Cook Islands (Cook Islands News, Dec 4, 2008) - Finance Minister Sir Terepai Maoate has confirmed that government will set aside about NZ$5 million [US$2.

RAROTONGA - Cook Islands finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate has confirmed that government will set aside about 5 million (US2.

Maoate said it was all a case of sour grapes from the opposition, "which used to do the same thing" when it was in office.

While he acknowledges that the system isn't perfect, Maoate is one of the strongest advocates of the Cook Islands' brand of democracy, with its delicate blend of compromise and negotiation.

and were still waiting for comment from them.

RAROTONGA - Pacific islanders, who for years have been forced to accommodate the needs of others, are now questioning why they have to pay for global warming and rising sea levels, Cook Islands Prime Minister Terepai Maoate said here Monday.

Speaking as a week-long political and scientific conference on climate change and its effects opened here, Maoate said Pacific Islanders had to accomodate the ravages of world war and live with nuclear testing in the atmosphere and in the sea.

Maoate said he did not know the answers.

Dr Maoate says the thought of being able to spend more time with his grandchildren, fishing with his sons in Aitutaki and planting in Ngatangiia has always been tempting.

Democratic Party deputy leader Tepure Tapaitau dismisses rumours that Dr Maoate has come under some pressure to retire as leader of the Demos.

Dr Maoate is an integral part of the Democratic Party machinery, he is a good and wise leader, popular, well respected and genuinely liked by so very many people.

Maoate said the government would have to make a statement that this is a scam.

Maoate said eight chiefs seeking to dissolve Parliament and seize control of the country risk being charged with treason, according to NZ Herald.

Deputy Prime Minister Sir Terepai Maoate has called on the Ministry of Finance and the Government auditors to spearhead public consultations early next year on government’s fuel farm initiative.

Deputy Prime Minister Sir Terepai Maoate has called on the Ministry of Finance and the Government auditors to initiate public consultation where the issue can be discussed.

ousted by a margin of 15 to 9 in a second vote of no confidence this week.

disasters, and inadequate infrastructure.