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Unproductive and senile coconut trees in Rarotonga. 19120353

Making coconut trees productive

Wednesday December 04, 2019

Unproductive and senile coconut trees will be replaced on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua with newer more productive varieties that will be of more benefit for current and prospective farmers.

Lady Moana visiting Manihiki, before the loss of Lapana Tupou and the ship’s detention. AZURE COCONUT / 19110135

North islands run out of petrol

Saturday November 02, 2019

Northern Group islands are suffering shortages after detention of Taio Shipping boats. 

A selection of trees along main road taken by Dr Michael White, a marine zoologist in Tongareva who says that this is not kiore, or mapu chopping rito, or ultraviolet radiation impact but a signature of coconut rhino beetles. 19090901 / 19090902

Uncertainty over rhinoceros beetle

Tuesday September 10, 2019

There is a growing dispute between Penrhyn islanders and the Agriculture ministry about whether coconut rhinoceros beetles have infested their trees.

Leona Ford farewells her husband and the Layar Mas crew, now known as the MV Capt. Emmett.

Islands group barge is off to the Bahamas

Monday June 17, 2019

The Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas left our shores for the Bahamas.

Mitiaro airstrip closed for maintenance

Wednesday May 22, 2019

The Mitiaro island airstrip is closed short term for maintenance work which starts today.

Pretty happy with the results from the day’s efforts. 19042446

Mitiaro turns out to fish

Friday April 26, 2019

The whole island was at the wharf in Mitiaro over two days during Easter to either compete or support the islands’ first official fishing competition.

Mitiaro Fishing Club president Makara Murare shakes the hand of Avana Fishing Club president Tamoko Maru Ben who spurred the Rarotonga based club into action. Showing one of the beacon lights is Avana Fishing Club member Don Syme-Buchanan. Next to the men is an outrigger canoe built by Ben which is similar to the canoes used by the Mitiaro fishermen. 19041603

Beacon lights gift for Mitiaro wharf

Wednesday April 17, 2019

Fears for the safety of fellow fishermen on an outer island have prompted a Rarotonga club into action.

The solar-array farm at Aitutaki Power Supply. 19041225a

Aitutaki solar farm panels installed

Monday April 15, 2019

Phase one of a major solar-array installation on Aitutaki is near completion.

The Atiu community on the island give generously towards Palmerston House. 19032034

Donations for Palmerston House

Tuesday March 26, 2019

Communities donating food and hosting meals for the workers and volunteers of the Palmerston House construction have been tremendous.

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