Cook Islands budget criticised for relying on loans

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Updated August 28, 2009 06:16:33

Cook islands deputy opposition leader is leading a rear guard action criticising the use of loans to balance the budget. Teina Bishop wants the government to cancel its plans to borrow around 80 million dollars in loans from the ADB and China, and get more money from New Zealand to fund some of the more pressing projects.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speaker: Teina Bishop, member for Aitukaki and deputy leader of the opposition, Cook Islands

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