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Articles by Melina Etches
Training for the Family Protection and Support Act 2017
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An overview and training session on numerous parts of the Family Protection and Support Act 2017, was well attended by several government department stakeholders last Wednesday at the Sinai Hall.
Puaikura fire volunteers ready for Sky City
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MEMBERS of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade left Rarotonga for Auckland on Thursday afternoon prepared to compete in the annual fundraiser of the Sky Tower Challenge for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Standout Ura Nui
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Participants at the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Nui finale on Wednesday night impressed the large crowd with their display of various techniques, creative dance routines and bright stand-out costume designs.
Pacific Resort supports CI culture events
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Regional Pacific Resort Hotel Group continues to support national culture events, recently handing over a donation of $4800 to the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
Large turnout for Te Mire Penu
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development’s spectacular Te Mire Penu dance show on Monday night drew a large crowd of 500 diners to the international event, held under the domes for the first time, at the national auditorium.
Overseas dancers ready to go
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands overseas performers from New Zealand and Australia arrived on the island last week to participate in the Te Mire Penu held last night, and the International Dancer of the Year (Te Mire ‘Ura Nui) competition that begins tomorrow evening at the National Auditorium.
An enduring Mother's Day tribute to a mum's love
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
Diamonds are forever, the old advertising slogan says. But now, it seems, flowers are forever, too.
Surprise, Mum! Kids' loving messages for Mother's Day
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The children of the Cook Islands are promising the world for their mums, tomorrow on Mother’s Day – now it’s time to deliver.
Hannalei, Edward win titles
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A large crowd attended the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Seniors cultural dance competition at the National Auditorium on Thursday night.
Kids train for big badminton tournaments
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Badminton “Shuttle Time” classes for school students started this week - and they have a new target to hit for.
Te Mire Penu starts Monday night
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
For the first time a glamorous cultural evening of a seated island-night buffet while watching the Te Ura Penu dance competition, will take place under the Domes at the National Auditorium on Monday.
NZ teen gives books to St Joseph's
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
St Joseph’s primary school showed their appreciation to 18-year-old Louise Gainford who has raised funds for books and stationery for schools on Rarotonga.
Governor visits for Rotary's 50th
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ingrid Waugh, the District Governor for the Rotary District 9920 of New Zealand, was recently on the island for the first time to celebrate the Rarotonga Rotary’s 50th anniversary.
Arriving just in time
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MOTHER’S Day is this Sunday,and Cook Islanders all over the world are dipping into their pockets to say thank you to their mums. Sandra Lazaro (right) with her new baby girl Shirley Haven Napa who entered the world on Tuesday night about 11.40pm is celebrating Mother's Day with her new born.
10 dancers for Te Mire 'Ura Seniors
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The anticipated national Te Mire ‘Ura senior cultural dance competition starts at 7pm tomorrow evening, Thursday May 9 at the National Auditorium.
Workers Assn 'cosmetic' – Herman
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A rift has widened in the top-level advisory board charged with safeguarding employees’ wellbeing, with accusations flying of incompetence and denial of workers’ rights.
Language, culture and careers: Clark
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House on April 27 drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is a second excerpt from the Q&A session that took place. The first excerpt was published in Saturday’s edition.
Clark addresses women's questions
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House last Saturday, drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is an excerpt from the Q&A session that took place.
Labour meeting ends in walkout
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
President of the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) Tuaine Maunga and member John Tini walked out of the quarterly tripartite meeting of the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) on Friday morning.
Sisters celebrate major milestone
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Still looking vibrant, sisters Mareta Queenie Pirangi (99 years) and Teuira-o-te-Rangi Pirake-Taikakara (90 years) both born on April 22nd, celebrated their birthdays on Easter Monday at Te Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi.
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