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Articles by Melina Etches
‘Asset for the future’
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The documentation of the Cook Islands ‘peu karioi’ or performing arts “will be beneficial for the country and for our generations to come,” says Matina Oti.
Are Pa Metua building ready end of Feb
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The new Are Pa Metua building at the eastern end of the Punanga Nui Market (adjacent to the playground) is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
Aitutaki prepares for Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Aitutaki is already on the go in preparing for the anticipated Cook Islands Games that will run for two weeks this coming October.
Performing arts 'peu karioi' to be recorded
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands ‘peu karioi’ (performing arts) traditions, expressions, craftsmanship and practices will soon be collected and documented.
Ministry of Health receives Japan and UNICEF Donation
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora have received two 4x4 vehicles and motor vehicle accessories thanks to the Government of Japan and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
Students happy to be back at school
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
It’s back to school again with smiles, noise, chatter and shrieks of laughter at schools on Rarotonga for the first day of the new academic year, yesterday.
Pukapuka men meet to review island rules
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Pukapuka has its unique customs.
Getting down to business on first day back at school
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After a week’s delay to the start of the new academic year to allow five to 11-year-olds to receive their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, students on Rarotonga were back in the classrooms yesterday.
Road closure and delays at Empire Bridge
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Road users are advised and asked to prepare for the road closure and delays of the main road at the Empire Bridge, from 4am on Monday, February 7 until the evening of Tuesday, February 8.
Pa Enua show interest in Te Mire ‘Atu event
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Singers and composers in the Pa Enua have expressed interest in the Te Mire ‘Atu 2022 competition.
Vairakau Maori – ‘For a better quality of life’
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Long before people made appointments and waited in a doctor’s room to be diagnosed and given a prescription, people the world over including people of the Pacific used wild plants with healing properties to treat infections and ailments.
Second cyclone shelter unveiled
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The “beautiful” opening of ‘Te Papa o Savaiki Tere’ Cyclone Shelter for Tetautua, Penrhyn was held yesterday morning with approximately 150 people in attendance, says the island’s executive officer Puna Vano.
Punanga Nui Market ‘buzzing’
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Three weeks on from the border opening, vendor confidence is on the rise at the Punanga Nui Market thanks to the increasing numbers of tourists on Rarotonga and an extended rent-free period for vendors.
Aitutaki prepares for paediatric Covid vaccine rollout
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Schools on Aitutaki will now start next week on Thursday, February 10, to allow for the Ministry of Health vaccination team to roll out the paediatric Covid-19 vaccine to 5–11-year-olds.
Request to dredge Arutanga Harbour channel approved
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Dredging work for the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki has resumed after approval from relevant environment bodies following concerns from residents over the legality of the work in the harbour basin.
Celebrating Omoka cyclone shelter
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Penrhyn island gathered together to celebrate and welcome guests to the opening of ‘Te Tahua o Tarakore’ Omoka Cyclone Shelter on Tuesday.
Reclaiming work in Avatiu’s Vaimutu’uri stream starts
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Contractors have started work on reclaiming the banks of the Vaimutu’uri stream at the Avatiu back road that have been severely eroded by the flash floods late last month.
New water tanks for Manihiki
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
The construction of the first two new 20,000 litre water tanks for the northern island of Manihiki are expected to be completed next week.
A magnificent start to the 2022 marlin season
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The 2022 marlin season has launched a magnificent start to the year, with three of the monster fish landed weighing in at over 200 kilograms each.
Government agencies keen to ‘Give a little love’
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Government agencies will again “Give a little love” on Friday when they kick start their social club fundraiser to support medical referrals who have to travel to New Zealand for further treatment.
