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Articles by Anneka Brown
Churches feed the 500
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Ministers and delegates attending the Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly will converge in Atiu this week.
Cable company locked in talks with landowners
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
The manufacture of the 3600km Avaroa Cable has been completed and engineers will begin laying it later this year – but authorities are still awaiting Rarotonga landowners’ agreement to bring it ashore at Rutaki.
Avana Point: Last ditch land swap bid
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Land-owners yesterday offered the lease of a new block of land, in a proposed swap for the Avana Point block whose proposed development has angered thousands of people.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
'Protect land' to pass down by bloodline
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Land protester says she has ‘nothing against adopted children’ – and there’s a good reason why.
Eviction notice for Christian group
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Youth with a Mission (YWAM) Cook Islands has two months to vacate their premises after the court cancelled their remaining 35-years lease due to unpaid rent.
Talks to save historic Avana Point
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The family landowners of contested property at Avana Point are seeking to declare the historic area a national reserve.
No dogs on Aitutaki – and now fewer cats
Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Working for free, veterinarians from the United States have desexed more than 234 cats in a bid to counter Aitutaki’s growing cat population.
Esther Honey 'did not want to leave'
Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation no longer operates in the Cooks but is still seeking donations on Facebook.
Dinner for Minister Tapaitau
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Cabinet Minister Robert Tapaitau has admitted Infrastructure Secretary Diane Charlie-Puna was acting on his office’s instructions when she set up meetings that have sparked a full-blown public inquiry.
Fears of more strandings
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
A second beaked whale was found on Muri’s reef yesterday, raising concern of the potential for many more strandings.
Nandi gives up on futile court bid
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Nandi Glassie has withdrawn his court bid to overturn the Atiu by-election result.
This doesn't seem good for the environment'
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Community and friendship between Australian and local girl guides has given way to a noble cause and unexpected adventure in the Cook Islands.
Public Service boss confirms investigation
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas confirms he has asked Infrastructure Secretary Diane Charlie-Puna to stand aside from her role as she is investigated.
Panthers bare teeth
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Rugby Union
Pressure is building ahead of the Senior A rugby grand final between the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Eels tomorrow afternoon.
Hot water kills reef 'solar panels'
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Hidden algae may offer a last hope for coral that is being bleached to death by the warming waters of the climate crisis.
Autopilot took boat onto reef
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Investigators are told there was nobody helming the MV Wairau when it grounded.
'There were many tears of joy'
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Whale researcher Nan Hauser has been helping stranded whales for 30 years, as part of her research.
Dozens come to aid of beaked whale
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Locals and tourists sprang into action to help a three-metre-long beaked whale that washed into Muri lagoon yesterday.
Politics to decide diver's future
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands or NZ? The future of a well-known local and his family hangs in the balance of Auckland politics.
