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Climate workshop
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in Local
Two eminent Australian scientists are in the Cooks this week to conduct a climate change training programme. Australian Bureau of Meteorology scientists John Clarke and Ron Kane will be holding a climate change workshop to teach a select group of people how to use specific climate projection software. Ten participants chosen from a core group […]
Tensions lead to passenger boycott
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in Local
The farewelling of the northern group at the Avatiu port on Saturday became emotional for all the wrong reasons as members of Penrhyn decided not to board the Lady Naomi. The Samoan ship was set to take passengers from the islands of Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Manihiki and Rakahanga on a balmy afternoon. But amongst the tear-filled […]
Tax could damage tourism
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am rather disturbed at the Minister of Finance’s increase in the tax on all drinks, which include soft drinks and alcohol. It is important we recognise the role of the tourism industry in stimulating economic growth and jobs, while avoiding unproductive knee-jerk hikes at a time of economic and financial crisis. Tourism […]
Supporting a worthy cause
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I want to comment on how people have viewed the VIP treatment during the Constitution celebrations. We are not a rich family, nor do we own a business. My husband and I both work hard for our money, and decided that we would help this worthy cause. My family went to the auditorium […]
We are the cause and the solution
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in National
Karen Holman of the Pacific Voyagers Foundation summarised the presentations given by Pacific voyagers, including those aboard Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua, upon their departure from Honiara. Below is an abridged version of her piece. There is a feeling that we call ‘chicken skin’ in Hawai’i. It can be generated in the human body from […]
Lady Naomi sets sail
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in National
The departure of the Lady Naomi from the Avatiu port left families with tears in their eyes and friends with fond memories on Saturday evening. Cargo destined for the islands of Manihiki, Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Rakanga left with around 300 passengers destined for the four islands. Having arrived almost a month ago for the Te […]
Brown praises 'dynamo' Blake
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in National
Minister of Sport Mark Brown has commended Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary-general Rosie Blake, describing her as a ”regular dynamo“ during their time at the Olympics. Brown went to London with the official delegation to fulfil some of the obligations of members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). These included attendance […]
Long haul flight solution
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
After reading Saturday’s smokie ‘Long haul charge’ a smoke signaller writes: ”Air New Zealand Cook Islands manager’s suggestion that ‘Customers are also able to book online for no extra charge’ in response to the extra $100 included in any quote for long haul travel from the local Air New Zealand office, sounds good in theory […]
Climate change books predict extreme rainfall
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Environment
Two recent publications on climate change, which predict increased temperatures and extreme rainfall for the Cook Islands, are being released by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service next Thursday. This is the technical product of three years’ collaboration between the met service and the Pacific Climate Change Science Programme, as part of the Australian Government’s International […]
'No shortcuts to membership' - Demo President
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Local
Democratic Party President Sean Willis says they will not shortcut due process and circumvent the law to formalise the membership of Norman George in their party ranks. The party caucus and its executive resolved to exclude Cook Islands Party-elected member George this week, at what they term an ”extraordinary“ executive meeting held last Wednesday night. […]
$10,000 reward offered
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Local
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the burglars who broke into a local business last weekend. Local businessman Bill Doherty is offering the reward to anyone who tells him who burgled the Landholdings Ltd office at Panama last Saturday night. A locked safe was stolen, but Doherty does […]
Agriculture joins scheme
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Local
The failure of the pawpaw heat treatment unit has failed to stem the announcement of a new soft loans scheme targeting farmers interested in cultivating export-quality produce. The Business Trade and Investment Board announced it is extending the successful soft loan scheme to the agricultural sector. The Agriculture Development Loan (ADL) will see growers have […]
Te Tika launch brings 'new era' for Cooks
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Features
A premium skincare range containing secret Cook Islands plant extracts was launched in Rarotonga on Thursday night before being rolled out to the rest of the world. Te Tika, meaning ‘truth and integrity’ in Cook Islands Maori, is a skincare range developed over 10 years by Cook Islander Dr Graham Matheson, founder and director of […]
Conference attendance voted on
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, With reluctance, I write to correct the mis-statement by the Leader of the Opposition about my membership of the Democratic Party being revoked yesterday. First the issue discussed at this special meeting was to decide whether I will be admitted into the Demo caucus pursuant to article 4(e) of the party constitution. Secondly, […]
Clarification of Demo vote
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write regarding the exactitude of the decision of the meeting of the Democratic Party Executive held on Wednesday night, August 8 2012. The resolution of the meeting did not reject Mr George’s membership of the party. The resolution rejected Mr George’s admission to the conference by 32 to 6 votes in the […]
Young netballers delighted by gifts
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Netball
Squeals of delight were heard right across Rarotonga school playgrounds through the week as Netball Cook Islands and ‘friends of netball’ delivered balls and goals to schools. Netball continues to grow its friends of netball program with the addition of Beca International Consultants Ltd to the netball ‘family’. Gareth Clayton of Beca presented netballs to […]
Overseas trips but no flu jabs
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
”So there are no more flu vaccinations in stock at our hospital, but there is plenty of money for our politicians to keep travelling overseas,“ a reader writes in response to Thursday’s front page article ‘Flu vaccinations out of stock’. ”This is absolutely ridiculous and more so when a hospital staff member said that this […]
The gift of family
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A renowned activist Desmond Tutu said, ‘You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.’ God uses the family as a timeless platform throughout history to display His glory to all generation. Every member in the family has a unique role, to portray the heart of God. Joshua, […]
Nukutere mural based on sport and peace Nukutere College has a bright and beautiful new mural to decorate its canteen wall. The mural was painted by five students, aged 14 and 15 years, as part of an entry into an international art competition.
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in Features
The 2012 Peace and Co-operation School Awards invited children aged 13 to 15 years to create a mural on the theme of ”Sport as the key for understanding and peace. Everyone united.“ Students Tiree Haworth, Lucianne Vainerere, Louisa Purea, Lovelyn Giva-Tuke and Dylan Giva had only a few days to complete their mural, so they […]
Park with power
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
Borrowing power outlets from neighbouring houses is a thing of the past for the Tupapa-Maraerenga Sports Association. The wooden box features two outlets, meaning the commentary and game day announcements will be able to be provided from the venue without having to worry about long extension cables that run from neighbouring properties. The initiative came […]
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