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Articles by Talaia Mika
Prime Minister welcomes At Sea, Sail Out Rally, rejects moratorium
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the At Sea,Sail Out Rally against deep-sea mining but has expressed reservations about thecall for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.
Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The marine minerals community from over 25 countries has gathered in Rarotonga, sharing ideas and knowledge on the future of seabed minerals as the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 officially opened yesterday at the National Auditorium.
PM declares seabed minerals ambition
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands wants to be the country that is at the forefront of the seabed minerals sector, declared Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Report on Crypto Bill not Parliament ready: Ama
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament, Technology
The chair of the select committee consulting about the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has revealed that the final report is on hold and needs to be reviewed again.
Cook Islands hosts world’s largest marine minerals gathering
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Over 100 stakeholders and marine minerals experts from all across the globe have gathered for the International Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) 2024 in Rarotonga this week.
Priced out of paradise
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, In Depth
Despite its efforts to address depopulation, Cook Islands is facing a steady decline in its population due to a combination of economic, social and health factors, leading many residents to seek better opportunities abroad.
Clean up day sweeps Rarotonga
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga residents, including children and workers from the private and public sector, took time off school and work to participate in the National Environment Service Clean up the Cook Islands Day yesterday.
Police struggling to keep up
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police are urging the public to cooperate as they continue to grapple with limited resources to combat the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.
ICI to review water policy amid crisis
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands will review its National Water Policy, endorsed in 2016, to address the growing water crisis in the country, drawing on insights and solutions from the recent Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo.
Government MP to present petition against water tariffs in Parliament
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Parliament
A Government MP has expressed interest in presenting the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition, which opposes the incoming water tariffs, in Parliament next week.
Ngatangiia MP aims to revitalise Muri with police and public toilet
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Politics
Plans are in place for Ngatangiia and Muri to revive their police post and build public toilets, but both projects depend on funding, according to their Member of Parliament, Tukaka Ama.
Tragic past spurs new defibrillator initiative in Muri
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Tragic past incidents where a defibrillator could have made a difference are the motivation behind an initiative to install a new defibrillator post in Muri for its community.
Pu Tapere election challenged
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National
An election of a village leader has been embroiled in controversy after claims that proper process was not followed, and only a few were informed, while a meeting organiser insisted that all protocols were adhered to.
Hand-printed hope: Elderly women find solace in art
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features
A group of elderly women from the Vaimaanga community is rallying their peers together, aiming to provide mutual support and comfort.
Garment printing campaign raises awareness against deep-sea mining
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The upcoming “Sail Out Rally”, calling for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining, is gaining momentum with a “printing for the protection of our ocean” campaign at the Punanga Nui Market.
Ex water boss Manning impressed by TTV’s progress despite past challenges
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The progress made by the Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), in its bid to deliver quality water service to the residents has left a great impression on its first chief executive.
Pacific drug highway threatens Cook Islands, cops on high alert
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Economy, Local, National
Police say they are actively combating the growing drug trafficking threat in the region, following new reports of drug cartels trafficking crystal meth through the ‘Pacific drug highway’, including Cook Islands waters.
New council president pledges to drive tourism development
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism
The newly appointed president of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council aims to further develop the tourism sector in the Cook Islands, building upon the progress made since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Water conference opens door to solutions
Friday 6 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands, hosting the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo, has opened the door to various opportunities and solutions, which have proven timely given its current water crisis.
Tourism calls for fair water tariffs
Friday 6 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism industry has raised concerns about the incoming water tariffs for commercial users and has emphasised the importance of fair and equitable pricing for both businesses and residents.
