Caleb Fotheringham

Journalist for Cook Islands News @CINewsOnline

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

Cook Islands is having a cannabis referendum that will be part of the general election. Voters will be asked: "Should we review our cannabis laws to allow for research and medicinal use?"

[Michael Field @MichaelFieldNZ]

Tahiti now has 100 percent renewable electricity

https://t.co/SrqpFEpSKU

[Brad Olsen @BradOlsenNZL]

7.3%! Inflation rises again - higher than expected by the market, but bang on the @InfometricsNZ pick. The prices we knew would go up went up. More concerning is the broadening in price increases. 66% of all items measured rose in price - largest % since at least 2018

[Cook Islands News @CINewsOnline]

SEVERE WEATHER: @cookislandmets have advised that King tides are expected to continue for the next 24 hours, with tides continuing to batter the south side of Rarotonga causing businesses to close and people to evacuate their homes and accommodations.

https://t.co/iNN8iUDvhk

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

Another video from the flooding today

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

Flooding at The Rarotongan from large waves hitting Rarotonga’s south side

[Shuba Krishnan @ShubaSKrishnan]

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has yet to front international media since signing the China security pact. Australian journalists tried questioning him on the way to his bilateral with Prime Minister Albanese. @SBSNews

[Australian High Commission in the Cook Islands @AusHCCI]

Foreign Policy journals argue the modern diplomat must master social media, data analysis and the digital economy. All good advice. But sometimes you just need to know it’s the right ear of the pig you bite when being honoured in Mitiaro. #newdiplomacy @NSC_ANU @LowyInstitute

[Cook Islands News @CINewsOnline]

CRUISE SHIPS RETURN: The arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands in over two years has been dubbed a “return to normality” by tourism operators, who have celebrated the ship's arrival in Rarotonga yesterday.

https://t.co/dVxCxsZdVE

[Cook Islands News @CINewsOnline]

REFERENDUM CONFIRMED: PM Mark Brown has confirmed a cannabis referendum will be part of this year’s General Election, allowing for government to gauge public opinion on whether the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes is acceptable.

https://t.co/mBChhgJGuf

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

It's going to be interesting, the opinion of the country's church leaders is really valued here. I spoke to the religious advisory council president yesterday who said, "If it's scientifically proven and people don't abuse it, I think it's excellent."

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

Cook Islands is having a cannabis referendum that will be part of the general election. Voters will be asked: "Should we review our cannabis laws to allow for research and medicinal use?"

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

The PM said the question being put to the voters is deliberately broad, was non-binding but allowed the government to gauge the public's opinion.

[Matthew Littlewood @matthew_l84]

A review of Cook Islands tourism has revealed that although numbers are down from previous peaks, those visiting are spending more money and time here. https://t.co/jhihU5K1Do

[Thomas Coughlan @coughlthom]

A chorus of "noooo" in our office at the young person on 1 News saying they switched Kiwisaver to conservative in response to current volatility. Hope they're looking to buy a house in the next wee while.

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

A work highlight from last month was getting to write an article for @FlyAirNZ Kia Ora Magazine. Was a bunch of fun getting to write about my home for the last year and a half.

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

This is kinda cool. Currently Cook Islands Parliament sits for around 10-15 days a year, I’m looking forward to that becoming about 60

[Cook Islands News @CINewsOnline]

STANDING ORDERS: Cook Islands Parliament has passed new Standing Orders that allow Members of Parliament to appear virtually and could result in 45 more sitting days a year.

https://t.co/nEJn9BaFmz

[Australian High Commission in the Cook Islands @AusHCCI]

Congratulations Piritau Nga, a Cook Islander Aussie (Cozzie) who came second in the prestigious Te Mire Ura Dancer of the Year Competition. Proud to support the event, streamed to the diaspora in Australia. Another linkage across our shared Pacific. #temireura @CookIslands

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

Awesome work by @matthew_l84 so far with what's going on with the Cook Islands DPM

[Matthew Littlewood @matthew_l84]

Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges. https://t.co/qCpgA56GGr

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

$8 to $8.50 just feels a bit pointless doesn't it

[Cook Islands News @CINewsOnline]

MINIMUM WAGE: The minimum wage is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July, with some business owners saying the increase is 'not going to bring anyone here' and won’t keep people in the Cook Islands since it is 'hardly game changing'.

https://t.co/RGxsZofIwT

[Caleb Fotheringham @CalebFothers]

@wsl @JadsonN_andre One of the most likeable surfers. So glad he's sticking around