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Boatmasters in the making
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Would-be boaties have a chance to get comfortable with nautical terminology, sea safety and the Bowline this week and next. Cook Islands Maritime Training Centre tutor Steve Simpson is running a boat masters qualification course in the evenings (from 5pm to 8.30pm). The port redevelopment at Avatiu means some big changes for the boat masters […]
Rubbish roundup yields over 400kg
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Those who have participated in Pacific Islands Conservation Initiatives month-long rubbish roundup have thus far collected over 400kg of rubbish and theyre not finished yet. Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) is working in conjunction with Pacific Divers to clean up Rarotonga during the month of September. The entire roundup is sponsored by CITC, and additional […]
Australian researchers doctorate revealing
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Australian psychologist Meg Perkins is focusing her PhD research around crime in the Cook Islands, and has agreed to periodically release segments of her study to Cook Islands News. Perkins is studying toward her doctorate in offending behaviour at the University of Queensland. Her thesis deals with cultural resilience and how it affects a communitys […]
Teens admit to burglary
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
A couple of 17-year-old boys have admitted burglarising the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club at Kiikii and will be duly sentenced in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. One of the teenagers was seen by a member of the public running from the fishing club while carrying bottles of alcohol on Sunday morning. Police […]
Web seminar explores role of the internet
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands has been raising its voice on all things online this week as part of a Pacific Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting. The forum is being held a week before the IGFs annual meeting in Kenyas capital and although the Cook Islands will be taking part in that, the local delegates wont be […]
Mitchell on contract
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Former solicitor general, New Zealand high commissioner and foreign affairs secretary Mike Mitchell is assisting the Ministry of Marine Resources with its substantial statutory obligations. Mitchell is on a service contract with the ministry as a legal and trade advisor. Marine resources secretary Ben Ponia says the ministry has substantial obligations in terms of court […]
Rotary looking for good sorts
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Do you know anyone who serves the community in a special way? The Rotary Club of Rarotonga is seeking nominations for a person who you think is doing something special in the in the service of others.This is in keeping with the Rotary motto of service above self and also one of the aims of […]
Draft UNDAF document prepared
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
A Cook Islands draft document has been prepared for inclusion in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The document is a result of yesterdays consultation on Rarotonga between UN officials and representatives of various government departments and organisations of the Cook Islands. The UN framework will guide the organisations work in the Pacific region […]
Report completed
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report of his investigation into the departure tax exemption awarded to New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully and his large delegation to the Cook Islands. Allsworths report, which has been released to interested parties for formal response, includes recommendations to financial secretary Richard Neves, foreign affairs and […]
Audit looks into payments on behalf of the crown
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
A performance audit of the Cook Islands largest payments on behalf of the crown (POBOC) has begun. The audit, of POBOC totalling $12.1 million, will review ways of improving procedures and systems in collaboration with senior government officials including Ministry of Internal Affairs secretary Bredina Drollet. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the review will also […]
Refund coming from CPA
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
Financial secretary Richard Neves says the $6000 government expects to be refunded, for international travel costs of independent member of parliament Norman George, is likely to be paid by the Commonwealth. In early July George attended a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Sri Lanka, representing speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry. Money taken out […]
Changes to Sydney flight
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
The direct flight linking Sydney with Rarotonga has undergone some scheduling changes, meaning Australian passengers are now arriving in the Cook Islands on a Saturday. The flights moved from their regular Tuesday departure to the Saturday departure from Sydney this month, with the first Saturday arrival touching down on September 3. Flight NZ60 now departs […]
Rounding up Rarotongas rubbish
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in National
The Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative is running a rubbish roundup during the month of September so far, volunteers like this diver have collected over 400kg of rubbish from Avana, Nikao and Avaavaroa. To help out, get down to Avarua harbour this Saturday PICI will be there from 10am providing rubbish bags, gloves, nu and bananas […]
Alternative suppliers of grid power
Wednesday 21 September 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
I was interested to read the story about wind generators in Saturdays CINews, but thought Id mention my experience with solar, a smoke signaller writes. Ive just had a 3.4kW system put in at a cost similar to that of the 5kW wind unit mentioned in the article and last month it generated over $300-worth […]
Baby Panthers look for third win
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
The Tupapa Panthers have been the outright leaders in the under 13 grade all season. They are a very athletic team and possess speed right across the board from their forwards to the backs. Their grand final opponents the Avatiu Eels have been consistent all season and actually finished in 3rd place and under the […]
Mauke harbour redevelopment on track
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Work to redevelop Maukes harbour is well on track as the infrastructure ministry looks ahead to subsequent construction on Mitiaro. Both harbour upgrades have been planned since 2005 when the islands received major cyclone damage. Funding through the New Zealand Aid Programme is covering the cost expected to be about $4 million in total. The […]
New wharf in use by October
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Though the project wont be finished until next year, shipping companies will start using the new facilities at the Avatiu harbour by the end of the month. Construction on the southern end of the wharf is just about complete and the Ports Authority expects it will be given full access to the new area by […]
Double honours for elderly Mauke pair
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Recently all of Mauke was invited to a special and rare event as Papa Tautara MBE and Mama Tekura Purea BEM celebrated their 80th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversary. Accompanied by two of their grandchildren, the couple were walked into Opetipa Hall in Oiretumu whilst everyone sung Turama te Kuki Airani, a favourite song of […]
New Manihiki councillor
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Justine William is set to be the latest member of the Manihiki Island Council, following her success in a recent by-election. Earlier this year Tauhunu council member Taromi Solomona passed away, leaving his seat vacant. The preliminary results for the by-election favour William over fellow candidate Takairahi Toka 35 votes to 26. Ministry of Infrastructure […]
Peace day celebration
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Rarotonga joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Peace Day tomorrow. In recognition of the peace that pervades Cook Islands society, the peace council of the Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asian Womens Association (PPSEAWA) has organised a celebration for 5pm in the Peace Garden tomorrow. The programme includes peace readings and prayers, which will […]
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