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Articles by Utopia Support
Tis the season of plenty
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in Local
Keikilani Rea holds a 13-petalled tiare Maori, found on the back road at Turangi by Heirani Rea. Rea was making ei for the four-year anniversary of her fathers passing and noticed the flower on the same tree from which shes plucked an 11-petal and a 10-petal tiare Maori before. Its not the first unusual flower […]
Its a rap for Cooks cousins
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in Features
A family band of Cook Islands expatriates is back at home for the month and the boys have booked in a busy slew of shows to get back in touch with the place. The Sydney-based group of Atiuan performers Family in Trust is on Rarotonga for the rest of December, bringing their distinctive blend of […]
Lower the stall fee
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Nukupure Park market night did ok on the night, however I would like to comment. Is this a money making venture for the BTIB board or is it to help those in the lower income bracket? What do we get out of the $50 stall fee which is very steep for most […]
Netball executive committee elected
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in Netball
Exciting times are ahead for local netball clubs with the election of the Rarotonga Netball Centre executive committee who are responsible for leading and running the 2012 domestic netball season. Nominations for the various positions were of a great calibre, with a balanced mix of experienced administrators, netballers and newcomers standing for positions. The new […]
Kia Orana Cook Islands forum wraps up
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
The Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum officially closed on Friday night, but the Cook Islands Tourism Corporations foreign representatives will stay on Rarotonga another week to join some in-house workshops and meetings. Tourism industry wholesalers and other representatives from New Zealand, North America and Europe gathered for a final get-together on Friday night for […]
Marlin on the menu
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Usually at a staff Christmas party you come away with fond memories and perhaps a hangover, but the Whatever! Bar and Grill staff came away with a 70kg marlin. Pictured is the team with their prize catch. Its safe to say that marlin is on the Whatever! menu this Christmas.
Little things important to making Cooks great
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Tourism representatives from Europe and the United Kingdom said the Cook Islands needed to work on the little things to make a stay here a well-rounded experience. Overall, panel members talking at the Kia Orana Cook Islands roundtable forum yesterday said the Cook Islands provided a positive, enjoyable and welcoming experience for visitors, but while […]
Wedding TV to showcase Cooks
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands wedding providers will feature in an online television channel that attracts about 800,000 viewers per month. Wedding TV, an online television channel based in the United Kingdom, dedicates itself to airing programmes on weddings, romance and honeymoons. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation UK office has organised for six Cook Islands tourism operators to feature […]
Cooks an option for UK newlyweds
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
United Kingdom honeymooners are looking to new and exotic places for their post-wedding travels and holidaying in the Cook Islands is increasingly climbing their to do lists. The UK wedding market plays a small but valuable part in the Cook Islands tourism industry, says England-based tourism wholesaler Petra Stringfellow. Stringfellow, a New Zealander living in […]
United States of travel coming back to life
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands should soon begin seeing an increase in American visitors coming to its shores as the United States recovers from its financial turbulence, according to members of the North American tourism industry. Many Americans have been staying home in recent years due to the economic pressures of the global financial crisis, nicknamed the […]
Young appointed director
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Dallas Young has been appointed as the new director of international affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI). Young, who has been working at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) in its treasury division, starts work with MFAI on Monday, December 19. Her position at MFEM has been advertised and […]
Speed network at Fishing Club
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Encouraged by a successful speed networking session aboard Southern Cross, the Cook Islands Business and Professional Womens Association is at it again this time at Cook Islands Game Fishing Club. The organisation has organised a social mixer for its members and potential members tonight, representing an opportunity for the professional and businesswomen of the Cook […]
Kwai repairs nearing completion
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands General Transports 50-tonne Kobelco crane was removed from Kwai soon after it fell across the vessels deck on Friday morning. The crane was moving a standard 20-foot shipping container from the Avatiu wharf to the ships cargo hold when it tipped over, its boom landing across the deck of Kwai. Cook Islands General […]
Help is here for abuse perpetrators
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Men who commit acts of domestic violence are being encouraged to find support and stop the abuse occurring in Cook Islands households. Bob Kimiangatau, of the Rotaianga Mens Support Centre, said it was time for the perpetrators of domestic abuse to take responsibilities for their actions and seek help. He said there were options for […]
Population issues persist for Mangaia
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Mangaias shrinking population continues to be one of the biggest issues affecting people on the island, according to mayor Tere Atariki. A lack of jobs and the rising costs of living are pulling people away from Mangaia and impacting on the lives of those who still live there, Atariki said. Young Mangaians often choose to […]
Uirangi does Aitutaki proud
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Miss Fiji Alisi Rabukawaqa. This is a collection of images taken by the pageant organising crew in the lead-up to Saturdays pageant Bishop is pictured during official visits in the week before the pageant.
New banking legislation adopted
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Parliament has passed into legislation a new banking bill, which replaces the legal framework in place since 2003. Finance minister Mark Brown introduced the bill to fellow MPs about 4pm yesterday and half an hour later it was unanimously supported without amendment. The bill changes legislation in order to implement greater transparency and accountability within […]
Trochus harvest period extended
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Aitutakis trochus harvest has been extended by a week to allow residents enough time to fill the 17 tonne quota one full shipping container. Cook Islands company Ora Moana Ltd successfully tendered for the trochus, which is the first harvested on Aitutaki since 2003. Ora Moana has the same owners and directors as fellow Rarotonga-based […]
Tourism industry best placed to get it right
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands embodies the South Pacific region as a destination for tourism, but trying to brand it or a business here on the image of sun, sand and palm trees alone is not enough to stand out from the pack, according to a keynote speaker at the Kia Orana Cook Islands forum. Instead, businesses […]
Italian ambassador named
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | Published in National
Government has formally agreed to the appointment of Dr Alessandro Levi Sandri as Italys ambassador to the Cook Islands. Deputy Prime Minister and foreign affairs and immigration minister Tom Marsters announced the decision last month. Dr Sandri is based in New Zealands capital Wellington and is also accredited to Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Niue, […]
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