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Articles by Melina Etches
Marshmallow Easter eggs still popular
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Easter is here in a few days and chocolate goodies in the major food outlets in town are proving popular with sales improving as the long weekend break nears.
Apii Avarua building dome
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua’s multipurpose dome is well underway, with the canvas placed on its steel frames last week.
Pharmacy wins best in blue
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The CITC Pharmacy staff earned the prize of morning tea for the best dressed team in blue for the Autism Awareness day held earlier this month.
Raro Records – from keys to music of life
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
The popular Raro Records first opened its doors at the Mana Court premises in the early nineties.
Niua school on Pukapuka celebrates Autism Awareness day
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Niua on the remote island of Pukapuka raised $335 in support of Autism Awareness Day last week.
Schools rehearse for next week's festival
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Rarotonga schools two-day culture festival begins on Tuesday next week from 6pm at the national auditorium.
Ultimate support for autism blue day
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
People showed their support for autism awareness wearing blue yesterday, some businesses went ahead and did extra by adding the colour to their premises.
Turama Pacific donates $2000 for autism awareness
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Team Turama Pacific Travel Group not only turned out in their best blues yesterday to support Autism Cook Islands, but also made a donation of $2000 to the local group to support their on-going Autism Awareness programmes.
Dr Selena – a mum, author and woman of stamina
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
Cook Islander Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick, a movement disorder neurologist based in Toledo, Ohio, is also a published author of children’s books.
Wear blue today for autism
Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Wear blue today to support Autism Cook Islands to create more awareness of the disorder.
Tupapa Oire night market starts tonight
Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
There was plenty of action yesterday at the Tupapa Outpatients, in preparation for the first food night market at the location that starts from 4.30pm today.
Min of Ag meets with Pa Enua
Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture hosted the third Pa Enua Agriculture annual meeting last week at their head office premises in Arorangi.
Culture and colour opens Mana Tiaki week
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Sunshine, culture and colour featured at the opening of the first Mana Tiaki week on Monday at the Maire Nui park.
Support Autism Awareness Day and wear blue this coming Friday on April 5.
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Businesses, organisations, sports clubs, gymnasiums, ministries, community groups show your support for Autism Cook Islands, who are looking for the best dressed, most creative and enthusiastic Blue Day business or teams including staff, customers, work places even your cars or bikes to win a free morning tea shout.
Autism Awareness wear 'Blue Day' on Friday
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Support Autism Awareness Day and wear blue this coming Friday on April 5.
Mozzie breeding grounds a concern
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Vacant overgrown sections of land and the remains of many old motor vehicles scattered over the island are areas of concern for Public Health in tackling mosquito breeding grounds.
Pacific Resort gives to Inmates
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Inmates at the Arorangi Prison received about $2000 of linen consisting of towels, sheets, pillows, pillow protectors, bath robes and mattress protectors from the Pacific Resort kitchen staff yesterday. For the past five years, Pacific Resort has run a community outreach programme where each department decides whom will receive their donations. Luther Zainy, head chef at the resort approached minister Angene to inquire what items they could donate to the inmates. Zainy said he hopes the inmates will have a good night’s sleep with the linen they have gifted, have good thoughts and maybe this will help out with their rehabilitation. “We are a small community; we continue to give to the community.” Angene said he is thankful to Zainy and the Pacific resort kitchen department for selecting the Arorangi Prison as the recipient of the hotels March donation. In the past the Teimurimotia Fire Rescue station, Creative Centre, Takitumu and Rutaki schools are only a few who have benefited from the generosity of the Pacific Resort community outreach programme.
PTI needs female support
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) has hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday at the public health conference room in Tupapa.
Nukutere college rebuilds after the ashes
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nukutere College’s long awaited official laying of the foundation ceremony for their new classroom block took place yesterday morning while it continued to rain gently through the sunshine.
NZ gifts pump to Teimurimotia brigade
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade in Titikaveka is pleased to officially thank the NZ High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tessa Te Mata for equipment that was donated to their fire station.
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