Cook Islands 50th Anniversary of Self-Government 2015

This week, on the eve of the 50th anniversary celebration of the self-government in the Cook Islands, Tagata Pasifika takes a look back at some of the key political events which have helped shaped this Nation. From the first election in 1965, to the Queen's visit in 1974, to the political reforms of the 1990s, it has been an eventful 50 years....

[@kingsandjesters8213]

This is what needs to happen with my home, Hawai'i. I think this would be a great compromise so our people can be self governing.

[@arrrgonot7801]

Go back to Bora Bora then your ancestors were squatters further more if the US wasnt there you all woulda been run off , killed or slaves to the Japanese

[@AlbertAlbert-je3fs]

King and Jester, who and what is holding you back my brother. May be, Hawaii is waiting for you to pave the way to self government and independence for Hawaii. Dont stop the dream brother, Hawaii for Hawaii. Aloha from NZ.

[@AlbertAlbert-je3fs]

@@arrrgonot7801 youre just a flea on earth just like all your crazy and corrupt presidents. The US is a war hungry maggots who like to poke her nose everywhere in other countries affair. Your current is a clown and those who voted for him are drugged and are stoned.

[@arrrgonot7801]

Maggots? Thats a laugh. Its the other way around brotha. Take a look at look at the billions in aid we give out. Shit the rest of the world is on welfare and we foot the bill!

[@carlking3979]

It's great for a country to run itself and not be controlled by a foreign nation. Unfortunately, to achieve this one needs politicians, and that is never good.

[@vaineareora7486]

Thank you so much, I really enjoy watching the celebration and not only that, these are my time even before we came int self government, I came to NZ 1949, but I remember a lot of things happen in time back home and over here, working through Church, Community, Sports with our Cook Islands and Pacific Nations as well, I still have more to watch and this 50th years celebration back home is AWESOME, well done COOK ISLANDS, GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME HE IS GOOD, PRAISE THE LORD.

[@eitiare08]

wow never knew so much or the meaning ....... history is power in the cook islands

[@takataitongia923]

Enjoyed the history lesson. Metaki maata

[@revinhatol]

Cook Islands Maori/Ngaurumarima