JUDGE AND JP COURT SCHEDULE 2021

[CURRENT AS OF 06/01/2021 & subject to change]

Any changes with the court schedule will be advised.

Rarotonga Panui 8 to 12 February 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Public is hereby advised that the High Court (Land Division) will sit at Court House, Avarua, Rarotonga on Monday 8th to Friday 12th February 2021 @ 9am to hear and determine the following applications listed hereunder.

TUATUA AKAKITE

Te akakiteia atu nei ki te katoatoa e ka raveia te Akavaanga Teitei (Tuanga Enua) ki roto I te Are Akavaanga, Avarua, Rarotonga I te Monite ra 8 ki te ra 12 no Peperuare 2021 I te ora iva (9am) I te popongi no te akarongo e te kimi atu I teia au oroanga I raro nei.

MONDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2021 @ 9AM

710/09 – Vaine Tuapikepike  Areora for self and issue of Tataraka aka Sadaraka Matua Arai – Te Kauariki 13INo.2, Punaroto 2, Mitiaro 13P, Matavera – Succession to Tataraka aka Sadaraka Matua Arai – Mono ia Tataraka aka Sadaraka Matua Arai

23/10 – Tereapii Kautua – Angatiare 19, Te Autapu 24, Te Kopua 17, Aremango 7D1, Ngatangiia – Succession to Pati Nooroa @ Metua Pati Samuel – Mono ia Pati Nooroa @ Metua Pati Samuel

633/10 – Teokotai Teokotai – Aremango7B2B2B, 7A3, Mutukotere 2E, Kurumaru and Poiki 6K, Puatai 6Y, Te Makirau 13D, Matariva 13J, Ngatangiia – Succession to Tuainekore Teokotai – Mono ia Tuainekore Teokotai

295/12 – Ina Marsters – Akapuao 42A, Takitumu – Succession to Enere John @ Henry Samuel Puati – Mono ia Enere John @ Henry Samuel Puati

386/13 – Emile Cowan for self and brothers - Avaavaroa 10A (Eastern Half), Papaaroa 36A, Papaaroa 36B3 – Takitumu – Succession to Joy Matamua Iro @ Joy Cowan – Mono ia Joy Matamua Iro @ Joy Cowan.

07/14 – Mitchell Manuel for self and others – Arevai 129A1, Ratumaruia 129J, Noanoa 129G, Turina 129E, Te Vaikura 129L, Avarua – Succession to Maara Angene – Mono ia Maara Angene

08/14 - Mitchell Manuel for self and others – Ngatipa 150C, Avarua – Succession to Pepe Manuera – Mono ia Pepe Manuera

09/14 – Michell Manuel for self and others – Ngatipa 174A, Avarua – Succession to Angene Angene @ Angene Rua @ Angene Pora – Mono ia Angene Angene @ Angene Rua @ Angene Pora

24/14 – Tiava Nathan Hirovanaa Taramai for self and siblings – Turangaare 9N, Matangia and Kaituitui 6U2B, Ngatangiia - Pokoinu 107B2, 107B, 107, Taua 102C, Ngaputoru 201, Avarua – Succession to Tuerei O Arera Taramai Tetonga @ Tuerei Te Ariki @ Tuerei Te Ariki Kokaua – Mono ia Tuerei O Arera Taramai Tetonga @ Tuerei Te Ariki @ Tuerei Te Ariki Kokaua

312/14 – Makirai Henry for self and siblings – Kaoivi 14L, Matavera – Succession to Enere Vinau @ Henry Vinau @ Henry Makirae – Mono ia Enere Vinau @ Henry Vinau @ Henry Makirae

313/14 – Makirai Henry for self and siblings – Papaaroa 36B3, Tangiakute 52C, Angaroa 48G4, Avaavaroa 10A (Eastern Hall), Papaaroa 36A, Totokoitu 26B, Takitumu - Succession to Enere Vinau @ Henry Vinau @ Henry Makirae – Mono ia Enere Vinau @ Henry Vinau @ Henry Makirae

386/14 – Upokoima Takairangi – Kauarikirangi 62, Kaititera 210, Muritemarangai 190W, Angatauatia 96, Parai Ki Tai 95B2, Avarua – Succession to Juliana Tangatapoto O Elia Martin – Mono ia Juliana Tangatapoto O Elia Martin

MONDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2021 @ 1PM

391/14 – Makirai Henry – Kaoivi 14L, Matavera – Succession to Enere Vinau @ Enere @ Henry Vinau – Mono ia Enere Vinau @ Enere @ Henry Vinau

Read more: Rarotonga Panui 8 to 12 February 2021

Final Call for Re-Registration of Existing Companies

• Company PPSA Registry

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Public is hereby advised that the re-registration of existing companies on our online registry is due on the 9^th of December 2020. Failure to re-register before the due date may result in your company being struck off the register. If you have already re-registered your company via the online portal since 9^th December 2019, please disregard this notice. For enquiries contact the Companies office at the Ministry of Justice, Rarotonga on 29410

TUATUA AKAKITE

Te akakite iatu nei I te katoatoa rava e ka topiri atu te retita anga akaou kamupani, putuputuanga takere na runga I te pia roro uira a te ra 9 o Titema 2020. Ko te kamupani, putuputuanga tei kore I retita ia I mua ake I te ra 9 o Titema, ka tipu iatu te reira mei runga I te rora retita. Me kua oti takere taau kamupani I te retita i runga I te pia roro uira, kare e noou teia tuatua akakite.

Ko tei anoano I te uiui marama. taniuniu mai I te opati o te Kamupani I konei I te opati o te Tango Tutara o te Ture I runga I te numero 29410

Ministry of Justice Vacancies 15 January 2021

• Vacancy

The following positions are vacant and applications are welcome:

1. Land Court Clerk (Salary Band F, Range: $24,476 – $36,565)
   The ideal candidate has knowledge of Cook Islands land court processes and case management. This position reports to the Registrar of the High Court.
   View Job Description here.
2. Land Titles Manager (Salary Band F, Range: $24,476 - $36,565)
   This position works with a team to manage our land and tribal title registries and reports to the Registrar of the High Court.
   View Job Description here.

How to Apply:
Please provide the following as part of your application:
1) A letter of interest (or cover letter),
2) A completed application form (download here), and
3) A copy of your curriculum vitae or resume.

The Application deadline is Monday, 1st February 2021. Forward completed applications by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or deliver to the following address:

Ministry of Justice
c/o Maybelline Bullen
Avarua,
Rarotonga,
Cook Islands

COVID-19

• Public Notice

Government of the Cook Islands

PUBLIC NOTICE

The public is hereby advised, due to current COVID-19 circumstances, the Ministry of Justice will be limiting its services to the general public commencing Wednesday 25th March 2020.

High Courts Division:

All court hearings, other than criminal court hearings, will be rescheduled for a date after June 2020.  Criminal court hearings involving arrests will continue, but under strict social distancing protocols.  Meetings of Assembled Owners (MOAOs) and Lease Approval Tribunal hearings will be suspended until after June 2020.  Research into court records (e.g. land, traditional titles) will be suspended until further notice.

Registry Services Division:

All births, deaths, and marriage registrations and applications, as well as companies, incorporated societies and Personal Properties Security inquires may be done via email correspondence or phone calls, to assist with social distancing. Should physical certificates be required, these must first be arranged with Registry Services staff before pickup is scheduled.  Under the circumstances, please anticipate longer processing times.

Land Administration Division:

Land Trust payments will continue, but with reduced capacity and applications processed by phone and email.  Please anticipate significant delays in processing all applications and outward payments.

Survey will also continue with reduced capacity and counter services will no longer be available.  Inquiries will be attended to by phone or email.

Please continue to monitor our Ministry of Justice website for any updates, including information on doing online payments. We are asking for your cooperation and understanding during this time of crisis.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

For further information or inquiries please contact the following staff: