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Articles by Melina Etches
Open day for budding sailors
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Those who are keen to have a go at sailing regardless of lack of experience, are welcome to the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) Open Day from 9am this morning.
Concentrating on the dance
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Students started back at school on Tuesday. For Apii Avarua the kids are not only excited to be back in the classrooms, they are in full swing with rehearsals for the opening of their dome on August 23. Year 8 pupil Ephraim Simpson is happy to be back. “I’ve had enough of the holidays, I missed being at school with my friends.” A keen dancer, he says, being in the team helps keep him fit. Tione Nand couldn’t wait for school to start again and loves his culture. “It’s a lot of fun and when I’m dancing it puts a smile on my face; I miss learning and I’m so happy to be back.”
Tutaka starts: It's time to clean up properties
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Rakes, mowers, weed eaters and rubbish fires will be sparking into action this weekend in preparation for the tutaka inspection beginning on Monday, a health initiative started in the 1930s.
Aitutaki stops as Vaeruarangi Ariki Teaukura laid to rest
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Vaeruarangi Ariki Teaukura of Aitutaki was regarded as controversial and outspoken on the traditional leadership and customs and traditions of the Cook Islands.
A new world with new rules' for diplomats
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has outlined its strategy for the future – so it was only appropriate that a Cook Islander of the future laid down the ministry’s challenge.
Mast-er stroke: AM radio station turned off
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Engineer Esben Torget climbed 30 metres up Matavera’s rusty AM radio mast yesterday, in a nerve-wracking survey before beginning the project to dismantle it.
Local shop wins regional award
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
For the third time, local store CIPS Electronics Jay Cars, has claimed the Pacific Islands reseller awards. The win was unexpected.
Pa Enua officers train for biosecurity risks
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Pa Enua biosecurity officers are reinforcing their internal and domestic quarantine training skills on risks associated with the movement of plant materials, fruits, machinery, general cargo and livestock.
Nukutere rises through new journey
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The new Nukutere College classroom block is innovative, furnished with fire alarms, tiled floors, modern sturdy chairs and desks, disposal units in its science labs, whiteboards, and a large undercover veranda.
Editorial: The richness of our culture
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Opinion
The deputy prime minister Mark Brown aptly said, “each year Te Maeva Nui is impressive,” at the closing ceremony of the nations most celebrated event.
A fitting end to Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The annual cultural festival officially closed yesterday with the pounding of drum beats echoing through the National Auditorium, along with cheers of elation and an impromptu show of dancing skills from Members of Parliament present.
Champion of the blue sea
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
A vision of remoted-operated sail drones mapping the Cook Islands is just one of the challenges ahead of the country’s new oceans champion.
Are chiefs still relevant?
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Traditional leaders debated their own relevance on the last day of Te Koutu Nui conference.
The world comes to town
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
It was fiery and – just as Te Maeva Nui 2019’s theme demands – International Night was passionate.
Te Maeva Nui 2019: The fire and the fury
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands' dancers took a breather last night from four nights of competition, leaving open the stage for Te Maeva Nui's famous international night.
Leaders seek drug trafficking crackdown
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Traditional leaders have called on government to invest more in border control to combat drug trafficking.
MP Baker home and back to work
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament for Akaoa Nooroa Baker returned home last Monday and has started getting back into community projects with enthusiasm.
Pa Enua crafts a Trade Day hit
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Nga Matapo sets up the handmade shell eis of poi poi and the popular ei pupu at the Mangaia Enua stall for the annual Te Maeva Nui BCI Trade Days.
Dancers advised to hydrate
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The female dancer of the Pukapuka/Nassau group who fainted on Monday night after the group’s performance has recovered quickly and is back with the team, taking it easy and drinking lots of water.
Cooks' own Culture Club
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Te Maeva Nui cultural performances kicked off last night with Aitutaki Enua (pictured) starting the show with a pe’e – their traditional chant.
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