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Articles by Melina Etches
Island elections delay leaves councils in limbo
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Pa Enua residents are hoping for a new election date to be set, after their island council elections were delayed by Covid-19 and legal challenges.
Awards to fund safety, signage
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The eight villages on Aitutaki will each receive a shared cash grant from a pool of $5,000, from Te Vaka O Ru committee.
Black rocks for Atiu roads
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The sixth delivery of 50 bags of aggregates (black rock sand) departed for the island of Atiu at midday yesterday on board MV Lady Moana.
Cooks should be free to explore – Seabed Minerals Authority
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Seabed mining is the equivalent of Covid-19 to the health of our ocean, says the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations.
'My mahi is in what I create'
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Brent Holley is sculpting rock with a purpose, to remember those who have passed on. Melina Etches pays a visit to his workshop.
Sewing equips Manihiki kids for working life
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The sound of sewing machines mingled with that of hammers and sawing, at Ruamanu school.
Thieves move in on lucrative honey biz
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thieves have destroyed a family’s hives in an attempted bee theft.
PM stands strong on helmets
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
As helmet opponents gather for a second motorbike rally, Henry Puna acknowledges their views but says safety comes first.
Sculptor uses only the best Mangaia rock
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The first Mangaia artwork Allan Tuara crafted was a pedestal adze, for his daughter Jackie Tuara for her 21st birthday and graduation in 1990.
Fish galore at yellowfin tuna event
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Master fisherman Dick Marsters reeled in a whopping aggregate of 266.1kg yellow fin tuna to win the Don Beer Memorial Fishing Tournament held over the long weekend.
Standing firm on helmet law
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Government mum on protesters’ call to repeal compulsory helmet law.
Resort offers new perspective on art
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
A top resort opened its doors this week to art students from the nearby school.
Quarantine twins reunited with family
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It was a long, long wait for the Koteka and Hunter families to meet and hug their newest babies, twins Sahara Vaiatea and Arianna Hinanui.
Fishing contest: Hook, line and sashimi
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
After months of distancing, Cook Islanders will enjoy each other’s company this Queen’s Birthday weekend at church, at nightclubs, on island tours – and the long-delayed tuna fishing contest.
Older motorcyclists say 'penalise' young not old
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pulled over by the police at a check point, 55-year-old Turia Taneao said the officer reminded her of the compulsory helmet law that will come into effect in late June.
Making a song and dance …
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The planes may be grounded, but dancers around the world have found their own way to come together to perform a new Cook Islands classic.
Nightclubs set to open again
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Clubs will be allowed to resume normal trading hours from Saturday.
Aitutaki women put a pin in it
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
There are big smiles and excitement all around: one woman jumped for joy at making a pin cushion; another was pleased to be able to put a zipper on a garment instead of elastic.
Fears on steeply-banked new road
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Infrastructure boss Diane Charlie-Puna stepped in last night after learning of an elderly nurse’s concerns about the safety of the newly-sealed main road.
Pride in the community
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaka Pride funds will be put to good use for the community, says Ruaau puna coordinator, Elizabeth Munro.
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