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Articles by Utopia Support
Money for debt
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Kia Orana Te iti Tangata: I couldnt help but notice the many articles regarding the Huge Carbon Footprint Rarotonga and for that matter the Cook Islands stamps onto this un-healthy globe of ours. Are you serious? Compared to one city in say, Australia, or America? You must be kidding. If All of Raro […]
CISNOCs action a disgrace again
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The announcement that Brian Baudinet, the sports codes representative on the Allsports Commission, was sacked on Friday by the CISNOC board is reflective of why the CISNOC board must be voted out. Mr Baudinet was appointed to that commission because he had the skills, experience and objectivity to make decisions in a fair […]
Horses and hats the business at Aqua
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in National
The fashion of the Melbourne Cup is coming to Rarotonga and you can join in all the glamour and the fun today while supporting a good cause. The Aqua Bar and Cafe is hosting a Melbourne Cup cocktail carnival in celebration of the big race, with all the fashion, food and feel of the races […]
Raro kids discover Maukes magic
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in National
Apii Te Uki Ou students have returned to Rarotonga after a week on Mauke with newfound appreciation and respect for the outer island and her people. Twenty-one students accompanied by three staff were part of the tour to Mauke where only four students had visited before. For nine students the tour was a homecoming visit […]
Energy travelling by Pacific map
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in National
People from the Cook Islands various energy companies, agencies and groups have been contributing to national efforts to develop a regional monitoring and evaluation framework for energy. Staff from Te Aponga Uira, the energy division of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cook Islands petroleum suppliers were stationed at the National Council for Women […]
Nine hams hit Raro airwaves
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in National
A group of American radio operators catapulted the Cook Islands to the top of the radio circuit at the weekend. Nine amateur radio operators or hams, as theyre known in radio circles took part in a worldwide competition to contact as many stations in as many countries in as many world zones as they possibly […]
Court case stalls Olympic House
Monday 31 October 2011 | Published in National
Despite a land court wrangle, plans for the Cook Islands Olympic House development are progressing. Government, through the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), is party to a land court matter with the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) in relation to the Nikao section earmarked for an Olympic House build. There is disagreement about whether government […]
On water shortage, noises, sand
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Environment
In this week’s kids page we feature a story on water shortage on the island of Atiu and poems by Apii Te Uki Ou year 5 and 6 students. Thanks to Maara Tairi on Atiu and Mrs Young at Apii Te Uki Ou. E mea puapinga te vai no te tangata, no te animara, no […]
China details emerge
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Local
Details are emerging about cabinet minister Teina Bishops three-week tour of China, despite refusal by his support office to publicly disclose information. Bishop departed the Cook Islands for the Peoples Republic of China on October 20 and is due back on November 12. Alleging sensitivity about the business Bishop is undertaking while in China, his […]
New diary on cabinet travel
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Local
In an effort to provide readers with detailed information about government travel, Cook Islands News is establishing a Travel Diary, which is to be a weekly feature every Friday. The diary will include information about ministerial travel, listing each minister and their business-related travel or business for each day of the coming week. As a […]
Post mortem on Monday
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Local
The post mortem of a body found in Avatiu harbour is likely to take place at the morgue within Rarotongas hospital on Monday. Police commissioner Maara Tetava is trying to arrange for a New Zealand pathologist to travel to the Cook Islands this weekend. If that goes to plan the post mortem can be conducted […]
Open Mic at the RSA
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
The RSA is hosting Open Mic Nite from 7pm today. Open Mic Nite which normally falls on a Monday has been moved to Saturdays to cater to a wider audience. Anyone who has a talent or wants to share music, poetry or comedy is welcome to take the stage between 7pm and 10pm. If youve […]
Live music at Trader Jacks
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
To celebrate the All Blacks win, Trader Jacks Bar and Restaurant are hosting another Saturday Nite Live an evening of music and variety. Local acoustic trio Nocturnal Habitz (Albie Marsh, Rio Taripo and Mark Franklin) will open the show with a set of their best acoustic classic hit covers. Albie and Rio will then move […]
Students blown away by musos
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
For tips from first-rate musicians, get to Club Raros Are Karioi between 12.30 and 3pm today. Its just $10 to pick the brains of New Zealand drummer Darren Mathiassen and divas Ladi6, Bella Kalolo, Julia Deans and their local counterparts Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ. The divas did a separate workshop with Tereora College students […]
Managers aim to restore hotel to its former glory
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
Arorangi accommodation facility Lagoon Lodges is now called Lagoon Breeze Villas. All future business activity will be conducted using the new name. The company has also unveiled a new logo and plans to launch a new website over the coming weeks. Owners and Cook Islands residents Mike and Tere Carr feel the new name more […]
Coreys business boat
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
Of the boats hes built, Brent Fisher has named three for his family, blending the names of his children with that of his wife Annie. Theres the Lou-Anne, the Peka-Anne now serving fish and chips as the Flying Boat and then theres the Corey-Anne, which is making its comeback after a 20-year hiatus. Corey Fisher […]
Old style weaving meets modern art
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
The term island style brings to mind bright, bold primary colours and Kavera artist Irai Wilkins work. Drawing on the weaving skills she picked up as a Girl Guide in her Manihiki youth, Wilkin (nee Okotai) has crafted intricate placemats, table runners and wall hangings of brightly-coloured ribbon. She says she kept up with weaving […]
Takeaways on show
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
Rarotonga-based artist Tabatha Forbes explores the early contact between Pacific Islanders and Europeans in her upcoming exhibit Takeaways. On display at Beachcomber Art Gallery until November 12, the exhibition opens at 6pm on Monday. Says gallery owner Ben Bergman: Takeaways is predominantly concerned with the early barter between the indigenous Pacific Islanders and the early […]
Searching for best barista
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
A Rarotonga-wide barista competition is set to separate the best coffeemakers from the rest in what is a first for the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA) has organised a major hospitality and tourism tournament which will see students and industry professionals compete for titles in their respective classes and disciplines. The November […]
Fishing is grim for the little guys in Rarotonga
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
WHILE THE Ministry of Marine Resources denies that the licensing of foreign fishing companies has had any effect on fish stocks and catch rates, the little guys the local fishermen who make a living catching fish and taking tourists out to catch fish beg to differ. Rachel Reeves caught up with Rarotonga fishermen to get […]
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