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Articles by Alana Musselle
Committed to making a difference through polystyrene
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Next Shipment, the Cook Islands’ first online Mega Mall, has come up with a sustainable project idea to make use of the surplus polystyrene pieces that come with the 10,000 products that they sell on their site. Beanbag by beanbag, they are hoping to make a difference for the environment.
Exhibition celebrates artistic sisters
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
The Gallery Tavioni hosted four talented ladies and each of the works of their artistic minds in an art exhibition titled ‘Sisters Embrace Art - from around the world’ on Saturday in Atupa.
NGO highlights their commitment to the environment
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands’ commitment to reclaim the landscape from invasive species was highlighted by the American multinational news-based pay television channel, CNN, in its Call To Earth Day segment yesterday.
Juniors impress in final badminton competition
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
It was a slamming weekend for Badminton Cook Islands with the Badminton Under 15s Championship Games taking place on Friday and Saturday from 4pm-7pm at the TSA courts.
Autism’s Lego Robotics 12+ Programme for 2021 concludes with certificate ceremony
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands’ fantastic Lego Robotics 12+ Programme for term three concluded on Saturday with a special ceremony.
Native nursery plan to protect Muri’s lagoon
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The Muri Environment Care has ventured into a new project, a Native Nursery, which is part of their many attempts to preserve and care for the Muri area and its many streams and wetland patches.
Apii Te Uki Ou Student wins design competition
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
A student from Apii Te Uki Ou was this week announced the winner of the design competition for the Marae Moana uniforms.
Nine weeks to our ‘new normal’
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
With confirmation that the country’s borders are set to open to New Zealand from January 13, businesses especially the tourism reliant companies are not only looking at their preparations, but at some major concerns they are facing due to the long period of being shut down.
Buy local, spend local
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local
While many businesses have felt the sting of staying stagnant due to Covid-19 related border closures, one business in Aitutaki is making the most of this downturn by giving locals the chance to relax and escape to a day out on their lagoon day cruise.
Tri-Nations opener promises action
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Rugby league, Sports
The first game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations rugby tournament will be played today at 4pm at the Avatiu field, featuring Team Cook Islands against the Tabusoro Fiji Team.
Autism Cook Islands launches Te Kara Run 2021
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands had their event launch and official signing on Wednesday with all their major sponsors who are backing the organisation’s biggest event of the year, ‘Te Kara Run 2021’, taking place on Friday November 26.
Golfers take to the green
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Golf, Sports
Top golfers will be battling it out in the three-day 2021 Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open which tees off today at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Behind the scenes to limelight
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
For many years Awhitia Tavioni has referred to herself as a “shadow” to her iconic husband and master carver Mike Tavioni. This weekend Awhitia will be in the limelight when she along with her artist “sisters” showcase their creations in a special exhibition.
Domestic violence figures highest in five years, says Police
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
Reported incidents of domestic violence are looking to surpass 2020 figures with last month holding the highest monthly figure recorded in the past five years, Cook Islands Police say.
Podcast promoting Cook Islands gain popularity
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Kia Orana Podcast is celebrating their big success that a quiet year of celebrating and advocating for local interests has brought them.
Trash burning raises concern
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Concerns over the burning of illegal and inorganic litter at the site of an automobile garage in Tupapa was raised with the Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES).
National sevens tournament to return
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is excited to announce and confirm that the RARO Rugby 7’s Tournament will proceed this year, following the same format of last year’s adjusted programme.
Movember fundraising month underway
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Movember Cook Islands is excited to kick off a big month of celebrating men and raising awareness of their health - both physical and mental.
Cancer survivor encourages a positive attitude
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A breast cancer survivor says one has to try and stay positive after receiving the diagnosis and in their journey to fight the cancer.
‘Don’t be frightened, it’s far better to know’
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features
As the pink month of October, the official Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, Barbara Lawson, founder of the esteemed Lawson’s Dry Hills Winery shares her personal story of her fight against the illness and how she is where she is today, living a tranquil and cancer-free life in Rarotonga.
