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Articles by Alana Musselle
Painting the stage red
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features
Late nights, yelling, sore muscles, and no sleep, yet I would still count the last two months where I was a part of this year’s Te Maeva Nui as one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
Inclusion equals success for young dancers
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young kids from Autism Cook Islands and Cook Islands Down Syndrome joined together for a dance party session at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday, where they created a dance and performed for their parents and caregivers.
Tree removed from Muri wetland causes concern
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.
Trade Day provides platform for new businesses
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National
The annual BCI Trade Days got off to a perfect start on Tuesday and will continue today, giving stallholders, market vendors, and entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products and grow their names.
Nosey, the seal, extends his ‘holiday’
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The visiting seal has been on holiday in Rarotonga for officially three weeks now after swimming all the way from New Zealand to suntan and wave to locals and tourists at the Avarua harbour.
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National, Weather
Recent studies say climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island states including the Cook Islands.
Kiribati community celebrates with song and dance
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Visitors and friends from Rarotonga joined the Cook Islands Kiribati community as they celebrated their country’s 42nd independence over the weekend.
Fitness group moves muscle for worthy cause
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based fitness group is taking time off their daily grind to help raise funds for Autism Cook Islands’ awareness programme.
Better safe than sorry in Rarotonga's dangerous reef passages
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Local tour guides are becoming concerned at the number of overseas visitors seen swimming out through some of the dangerous passages in Rarotonga’s lagoons unsupervised.
Celebrating indigenous artists
Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
Sharing, collaborating, and appreciating the art of indigenous Cook Islanders is the idea behind the Toki Cook Islands Indigenous Artist gatherings which was initiated by painter and photographer Shane Andrew and national treasure Michael Tavioni.
Cook Islands marks first World Drowning Prevention Day
Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The first World Drowning Prevention Day will take place today, dedicated to spreading awareness and solutions to drowning in communities around the world.
Making the Cut: Cooks’ Olympics Games outfits in Top 10
Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Team Cook Islands flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts held their heads high as they made their way into the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Pride of the community
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The round 19 Vaka Pride programme winners were announced during the school market day event held at the Constitution Park on Wednesday. Three winning categories were carefully decided and prizes distributed to the deserving members of the community.
Rarotonga Sailing Club to host barbecue bash
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National, Opinion
A barbecue pitmasters competition is set to raise money for the Rarotonga Sailing Club and celebrate barbecuing.
Budding farmers share fruits of their labour
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Aspiring farmers from nine primary schools around Rarotonga converged on Constitution Park in Avarua to showcase and sell their fresh produce to the community.
Fuel prices increase, gas rates unaffected
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Motorists are digging deeper into their pockets when paying for fuel after the Price Tribunal announced increases in petrol prices in the Cook Islands.
Young farmers – the future of agriculture
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The students at Rutaki School were excitedly preparing yesterday for the first ever School’s Market Day which will take place today from 9am to 1pm at the Constitution Park in Avarua.
Aitutaki all set for U19 series opener against Rarotonga
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition will take place this week at the Arorangi and Avatiu fields.
A passion for Cook Islands
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local
A couple with a vast love for the South Pacific and the Cook Islands in particular has developed perhaps the most versatile travel guide out there. They hope the travel guide will create in others the same love they have for the country they come to call one of their favourite places.
Growing a healthy and sustainable future
Saturday 17 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young gardeners from 10 primary schools around Rarotonga will come together at the end of this month to sell fresh produce they have grown in their own school gardens. Alana Musselle reports.
