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Articles by Melina Etches
Free customer service training
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Kia Orana customer service training course that is adapted to suit our island lifestyle, people and values, started yesterday.
Seminar to help understand access to green funding
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
What is a climate project and what does it mean? This is the main challenge for proposal writers – to clearly identify the key factors that make the difference between a successful proposal for Green Climate Funds (GCF) and an ineffective one leading to a lengthy wait.
Fundraisers help to bring in more than $32,000
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The campaign to raise funds for Lotu Vaevae Pare and Iotia Atera who are in New Zealand undergoing medical treatment, achieved the substantial amount of $32,716 thanks to the generosity of the Cook Islands community.
Apii Te Uki Ou's 2019 ambassadors
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It was a wonderful day and a great turn out from parents and families for Apii Te Uki Ou’s ambassadors investiture held on Tuesday morning.
The ocean-beach clean-up day
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Ocean Beach Clean-Up Day at the coastal and sea area around Trader Jacks last Friday afternoon, amassed 280 kilograms of trash.
Policies launched on Women's Day
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Two new policies were launched on International Women’s Day on Friday at a special gathering at the National Auditorium.
Fashion, function and Earth friendly
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Hot on the Rock
From humble beginnings, KiteSUP was just a beach-based activity business that eventually grew to establishing an exclusive retail surf shop in the hub of Muri in 2012.
International Women's Day today
Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The campaign theme for today’s International Women’s day is #BalanceforBetter, this means Balance for Better in all areas politically, economically and socially.
Great turnout for Muri replanting
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Volunteers turned up in force to replant shrubs and trees at Muri Beach alongside Nukupure Park on Monday afternoon until later that evening.
Tackling NCDs on awareness day
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A large crowd of more than 100 people attended the launch of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Day yesterday morning.
NCD awareness day tomorrow
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Forty per cent of the Cook Island’s population was affected by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) last year.
Selam's battle for 241kg monster
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Local fisherman Kevin Selam landed a hefty 241.3kg marlin on Thursday afternoon.
Apii Takitumu appoints its 2019 prefects
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Takitumu Primary school held their prefect investiture ceremony last Friday morning at the Holy Revival Church.
Join in and help with Muri Beach replanting
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Muri Environment Care (MEC) is inviting the Ngatangiia community to join in the beach-planting exercise on Monday March 4 at 4.30 pm.
Stage set for fishing comp
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s first competition for the year will take place this Saturday, sponsored by the weighmaster Kirk Denison.
Delighting in Raro's kids and helping around globe
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Betty Folliard is spending her three-week stay on Rarotonga helping students at Takitumu Primary School with their reading abilities as a Global Volunteer, with her friend Gail Kulick.
Opera singer, politician, judge and now teacher
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Global Volunteer Gail Kulick, from Minnesota USA, had never heard of the Cook Islands, “it is a world away”, until she volunteered to help here arriving on February 3 “for a 3-week vacation”.
Historic day for Palmerston
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
“Today marks a historical day for our people and a better future for our descendants.
Colour of Love for Valentine's Day
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time, local artist Tokerau Jim has created a special Happy Valentine’s “Red - Colour of Love” music video to commemorate this day of loving and giving.
Palmerston House foundation to be laid today
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The Marsters families are enthused with the progress of the Palmerston House site since work started on February 4.
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