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Articles by Joanne Holden
The opportunity of a lifetime: Trip through Panama Canal
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Weekend
A Cook Islander who hitched a ride on the Anuanua Moana as it sailed from the southern United States, over rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico, and through the Panama Canal has described the voyage as akin to ‘getting a chance to go to the moon’. Joanne Holden reports.
Mauke man returns home as Honorary Constable
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in National, Outer Islands
Makituke Aberahama, who has been appointed a new Honorary Constable of Mauke, will focus on improving the lives of youth on the island.
‘Best thing I ever did’: Kiwi beauty therapist leaves stresses of NZ behind
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi beauty and massage therapist with more than 10 years’ experience has escaped the stresses of life in New Zealand to share her skills with her ‘happy place’.
‘Stop dog culling’: SPCA threatens to leave Dog Committee if shooting doesn’t stop
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands SPCA has condemned Police for killing non-aggressive dogs on Rarotonga.
Authorities ramp up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National
Authorities are ramping up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga in an effort to crack down on uncontrolled animals.
‘I’ll be coming back for sure’: Cook Islands boxer representing Australia loses match
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Boxing, Sports
A Cook Islands boxer’s first international campaign representing Australia in amateur tournaments has come to an end.
Infrastructure a concern as Muri business district grows
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National
New businesses have been popping up along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” through Muri as the Cook Islands recovers from Covid-19, but concerns have been raised about whether the infrastructure is there to support further growth.
Women at the helm of new Muri business venture
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands businesswomen have banded together to erect a new block of shops offering style, beauty, and refreshments along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” in Muri.
Muri restoration efforts backed by United Nations
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Local, National
A United Nations official is throwing her weight behind the conservation efforts of a group dedicated to restoring Muri Lagoon, offering to support them in applying for funding beyond the US$50,000 (NZ$80,367) the global organisation has previously pledged to the group.
