Outer Islands
Drum beats welcome for northern visitors
Wednesday July 18, 2018The thunderous beat of traditional drums resounded around the port of Avatiu yesterday afternoon as the vessel Tahiti Nui entered the harbour, carrying around 180 people from Manihiki.
Hundreds arrive from Pa Enua
Tuesday July 17, 2018A huge crowd of people thronged Avatiu Wharf yesterday afternoon, ready to greet family and friends arriving on Rarotonga from the islands of Rakahanga, Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Nassau.
Bank to close Aitutaki branch
Wednesday July 11, 2018The ANZ bank has decided to close its Aitutaki branch, citing the low number of customers on the island as a key factor.
Outer islander transport will cost $1.8million
Monday July 09, 2018It will cost nearly $1.8 million to transport outer islanders participating in Te Maeva Nui celebrations to Rarotonga and to return them to their home islands at the end of the monster celebration.
Warning against pa’ua harvest
Thursday July 05, 2018The Ministry of Marine Resources has confirmed that it advised against the harvest of pa’ua (giant clams) from the uninhabited island of Manuae by the Aitutaki Island Government (AIG) for the upcoming Te Maeva Nui Constitution celebrations.
Yachties ferry supplies north to Suwarrow
Wednesday July 04, 2018After spending 10 days in Rarotonga, New Zealand yachties Mike George and Sue Harvey were headed north to Suwarrow yesterday, carrying with them a load of general stores and gardening tools for National Environment Service rangers Harry Papai and John Samuel – along with a box of beers courtesy of Te Ipukarea Society.
Checks shed light on lagoon issues
Monday July 02, 2018As the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project management unit (PMU) prepares a full report from its extensive environmental investigations, they are able to report one of the key findings - that groundwater in the Muri catchment is directly connected to water in Muri Lagoon.
Fisheries meeting looks at the future
Monday July 02, 2018The who’s who of Pacific Fisheries are in the Cook Islands ahead of the annual ministerial meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee to discuss the outlook and prospects for tuna fisheries including the Regional Roadmap for Sustainable Pacific Fisheries.
Water relief for Penrhyn
Monday July 02, 2018The government is transporting 100,000 litres of water to Tongareva (Penrhyn) to provide relief to residents facing water issues on the northern group island.
