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Articles by Anneka Brown
Raro dogs need Raro people
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The new SPCA boss had to leave her dog Leo in Australia – but when she started her job, she met a small brown Raro dog who melted her heart. Anneka Brown meets Deb Ramage and Manea.
Fishing boat runs aground on Rutaki reef
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
An Ocean Fresh fishing vessel the MV Wairau was grounded on the reef in Rutaki yesterday morning.
Atiu byelection Still in dispute before court
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Young Cook Islands politician Te-Hani Brown has lodged an application to oppose the Democratic Party’s appeal of the Atiu by-election.
Schools welcome peace torch
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Sri Chinmoy peace torch runners have been visiting schools around the island to spread a wish for world peace.
Unhappy neighbours build 6m fence
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Turangi beach is rough with coral rocks; it doesn’t have the calm blue of Muri lagoon, but its rugged peace brings its own beauty and a glorious view of the horizon.
Purse seine fishing under review
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Government and the European Union are conducting a review of the purse seining fisheries agreement, due to be renewed this year.
Big vessels 'steal' fish from Cooks
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands have been called on to help reform Pacific trans-shipment problems and illicit fishing in our ocean.
Golf and raffle fund Atiu appeal
Friday 13 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
The Democratic party are fundraising to pay for their court appeal on the Atiu petition.
Dead pig highlights absence of livestock protections
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
After years in which government has promised an animal welfare law to protect dogs, cats and livestock from neglect and mistreatment, the plans have been shelved.
Muri sewage report drives pursuit of clean treatment
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
There’s new hope for both the lagoon and ocean, with a proposal that Muri’s treated sewage could be dispersed on land in the valley behind Turangi.
'Passionate' environment officer denies debris claim
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service has hit back at claims they told accommodation owners to throw rubbish back into the ocean.
Waste crisis as landfill hits capacity
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands rubbish dump in the hills above Aorangi is overflowing with waste and the country is anxious to find an alternative.
Glassie appeals by-election loss
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
The Demos are going to the Court of Appeal in a new bid to overturn the result of the Atiu by-election.
'We want whales to continue to visit the Cook Islands'
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islands’ renowned whale expert Nan Hauser is calling for greater awareness around whale protection in the hope of developing legal protections.
Behind scenes with MPs
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Democratic Party members will be better prepared after undertaking a workshop to understand their roles as Parliamentarians of the Cook Islands.
Secret donor shades turtles
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
New turtle society Te Ara O Te Onu, is making headway with turtle research in Rarotonga with a goal to find out what the turtle population looks like in our waters.
Accused 'healer' wants to come home
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A “faith healer” charged with indecently assaulting a female patient has asked to be allowed to return home to Cook Islands.
Water agency: 'We want people to know we exist'
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islander Adrian Teotahi designed a new To Tatou Vai logo to give identity to the island’s water authority.
Plan to ban tourists from risky passage
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A proposed ra’ui on the Ava’avaroa passage to ban all activity is looming over tour operators.
Owners told: List Avana Pt as heritage site
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The owners who leased land at Avana Point to a wealthy expat have been encouraged to register the historic site for protection.