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Customs agencies learn more about obligations
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Service Cook Islands is holding a workshop today and tomorrow for customs agencies in Rarotonga.
Tiare Taporo delivers cargo to islands
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tiare Taporo has arrived in Penrhyn in the Northern Cook Islands.
Email error sparks Penrhyn row
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Information used by lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen to reveal that government has been considering plans to develop the island as a giant hub for fishing boats in the region, appears to have come from an email accidentally sent to Rasmussen by Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia.
World watching TMV, says governance group
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
The chairwoman of the Governance Group meeting of the Te Mato Vai project that met in Rarotonga at the end of last week, says the world is watching the progress of the project because of its unique nature.
Crowning achievement for students
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
A total of 12 students were crowned and acknowledged by their peers, teachers, families and friends on Friday last week at the Titikaveka College Leaders Investiture ceremony. Trainees Daniel, Mata Mere Taneao, April Horton, Kamakani Taneao, Joseline Ioteva, Motukino Tauakume, Gisele Rea, Nataniel Kino, Rachel Poila, Crystal Tutira, Terangi Mataiti and Lotacia Taringa were all proud recipients of the title. This year, the principal and faculty of the college decided to try something new, and instead of having the traditional “prefect” selection from their senior classes, the opportunity was given to the students of each “home room” to choose who they felt could best represent their class irrespective of age and academic level. Each home room accommodates students from all age groups and all academic levels. Principal Gaylyn Lockington said this system was not new to the college as it was first introduced by a previous principal Ani Piri some years ago. During her address to the newly-appointed leaders, Lockington shared five values she expected without limitation from each of them, and what she expected them to achieve, and how to perform in their roles both in and out of the school; The five values are honesty, respect, commitment, courage and service. Lockington said that with all five elements, there should be no room for error. Adding to the new initiative was a contract-signing ceremony, which both the student leaders and their parents had to sign, binding them to the values, obligations and commitment to the new role, ensuring their positions are taken seriously and in harmony with the school’s vision and beliefs. “By bringing the parents on board and asking them to make this commitment with their child, it gives that additional reassurance that they support the values of the school and of their child.” Former Titikaveka College student Teuru Passfield also had a few words of inspiration for the school, as she shared what life was like for her when she was at school, and how she now realises that decisions you make at school are not insignificant as they tend to affect students’ future career paths. Amongst all the excitement there were a few teary-eyed individuals as they farewelled a member of the school family. It was faculty member Caleb Tuilelo’s last day with the college before embarking on his new education career with the national college, Tereora. “This year has been the worst year for the college in terms of numbers, and because of that factor, we have had to lose a teacher,” said Lockington. “And although we will be losing a fantastic teacher, we look forward to his return next year as promised by secretary of education Gayle Townsend.” The school wishes Tuilelo all the best in his new role and congratulates the new student leaders. - Sharna Matapuku
Super Rugby opening round-up
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The best and worst from the opening week of Super Rugby.
Here is my number, Bill
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I reply to Bill Caruthers who suggested in his letter the other day that I stick to the facts by saying I beg to differ on the facts and here is my number – 27667! Tim Tepaki
Tax amnesty must be well thought out
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Issue of tax penalties has been around for quite some time. During my by-election in Murienua with the full support of the Democratic Party, I campaigned hard on reducing the burden of tax penalties by introducing an amnesty.
Origins not recognised
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It’s interesting how New Zealand Maori want to come here and recognise their rightful place in our genealogy and gain entry to our Cook Island paradise. When you live or visit New Zealand you will find that Maori do not promote, advertise or even admit they are descendants from the Cook Islands.
Caution urged over Muri's algal bloom
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Perhaps it would be timely to provide an update on the Muri lagoon situation after having raised the polluter pays principle in my initial letters on the subject which appears to have caused shockwaves among some tourism operators.
Our rural roads in a 'shocking' state
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is very sad indeed to note the state of the roads around Rarotonga.
Here to look at water upgrade project
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
Representatives of the three partner governments funding Te Mato Vai, the Rarotonga Water upgrade project, held their governance meeting in Rarotonga on Friday afternoon.
Mango moths no longer a problem
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
The red banded mango caterpillar and their moths that were commonly known to have affected mangoes in the Cook Islands are no longer seen as an issue now.
Penrhyn 'bamboozled'
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
By Wilkie Rasmussen.. It used to be that local bodies in the outer islands were devoid of party politics.
Madness on the roads
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
Serious vehicle accidents are continuing on Rarotonga, in spite of efforts by the Cook Islands police to warn motorists about the dangers of drink-driving and speeding.
New effort to beat noxious vine
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
A second attempt is to be made to introduce a bio control agent to curb mile a minute vine, which is swallowing bush and plantations at a rapid rate all over Rarotonga.
007 on form in touch rugby
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Touch Rugby
007 defeated MFEM at the mix touch rugby round 4 opening match at Nikao Field this week.
Make people clean Muri lagoon before they swim
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Regarding the release of the entire force of public servants attend the Operation Namu on Friday (this was later postponed to another day), this initiative imposed by Cabinet is of national importance and just as important as the removal of algae from Muri lagoon. Why didn’t Cabinet think of the same thing and require the public to clean up Muri lagoon before the can go swimming there? The mess has apparently affected our tourism industry.
Where we have come from is important
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I find it quite interesting that people make reference to historical links which have contributed to us as a people as being too far back.
Useful information on access road
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Local landowners of the land affected by a Warrant dated December 16, 2015 for a road between Avaavaroa and Papaaroa will now have seen an advertisement recently published in CI News, giving notice of several meetings of assembled owners scheduled to take place beginning on Monday February 29 at the courthouse.
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