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Vessels inspected prior to fishing
Monday 25 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Pre-fishing inspections are being conducted on eight Chinese longline fishing vessels by the Ministry of Marine Resources (Tu’anga O Te Pae Moana) in Rarotonga this month.
A four-year journey with Te Ipukarea Society
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Liam Kokaua writes of his career with Te Ipukarea Society and how much he has learned while working with the Cook Islands’ environmental champions.
Lots to do, eat and see at market
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Local
During one of my weekly Saturday trips to Punanga Nui Market in downtown Avarua I visited a hut named Mokoero Arts and Crafts, owned by Sharon and Henry Tavioni, located near the stage where the island show is performed every Saturday.
Something backwards here over bongs
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The recent court case refers where the defendant was fined $800 for having a bong.
Avarua, Arorangi top primaries
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Football
Avarua boys and the Arorangi girls claimed the Primary Schools Seniors football tournament which was held on Wednesday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Advancing Rarotonga's stormwater management
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) co-ordinates the Pacific International Waters Ridge to Reef Project (the Project), a relatively small project, that looks at capacity building, public private partnerships and monitoring land-based activities and their effects on the environment.
National Environment Service has a new head
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Nga Puna as the new director for the National Environment Service (NES).
Well-known Kiwi personality on Raro for vacation
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s well-known transgender personality, Mary Haddock-Staniland and husband William Staniland, an executive with New Zealand Rail, are currently on Rarotonga to mark their five-year wedding anniversary.
Determined Talbot completes 872kms
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot continues his journey on the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand and has completed 873 kilometres. Talbot is aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga and through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Give a Little page he has currently raised $8,910 from 136 donors. He made it to Waiau Hut walking 25kilometres yesterday in 7.25 hours. On his social page, Talbot said that this was the second highest peak of the trail and he made it to the top and over. It was his toughest climb. He called himself a mountaineer! On Day 47 of his walk, Talbot was at Hurunui Hut where he walked 23 kilometres and the next day he walked 23.9 kilometres in 8.25 hours to reach Hope Halfway Hut for the weekend. He went on to Boyle Village Cabin where he made it to Boyle Village Outdoor Recreational Centre walking 19.4 kilometres in 6.25 hours. Talbot said the track to Boyle Village was through a forest where it was nothing too serious or difficult with grasslands over the top of the hill until arriving at the Windy point carpark. “Then it was all road walking to Boyle ... ankle is sore again.” He said: “Met Nick and Carolyn who run the place, got my resupply box (they normally charge $20) for free when I mentioned the Creative Trail. Asked about accommodation and payment and they had a small bunk room for $20, plus food. Talbot said he made plans for the next five days where he would be crossing Waiau Pass which needs to be in good weather. He later made it to Anne Hut where he walked 28 kilometres in 9.25 hours. He is expected to be in Wellington in early April.
Parents call for news of missing daughter
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Tepuna Motors manager, Ravin Chand, is urging the public to come forward on any news they may have of the whereabouts of his daughter who has been missing since Tuesday morning.
Primary football
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Football
The annual Rarotonga Primary School Senior Football Competition for Year 7 and 8 (Form 1 and 2) students is set to kick off tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Agriculture co-ordinator visits
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) sub-regional co-ordinator for the Asia Pacific Eriko Hibi was in the country last week to discuss further partnership engagements with the Cook Islands.
Demos support House of Ariki on name change
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is supporting the House of Ariki decision not to change the name Cook Islands, but add a traditional Maori name that truly reflects the people and culture.
Spanish ambassador visits OMC
Monday 18 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Ambassador of Spain to New Zealand, Fernando Curcio Ruigómez, visited the Ministry of Marine Resources last Thursday.
Courtesy call by Japanese ambassador
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Japanese ambassador Hiroyasu Kobayashi, accompanied by First Secretary Noriko Tanaka, visited the Ministry of Marine Resources on Wednesday.
Fisheries at launch of handbook
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Pamela Maru recently launched the Pacific handbook for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in Coastal and Aquaculture at the 11th Pacific Community (SPC) heads of Fisheries Meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia.
New duo officially take over SPCA roles
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
Stuart and Lyn Beaumont-Orr are now officially handling matters regarding the Cook Islands SPCA family.
Koutu Nui working to revive customs
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana Editor, On behalf of the Koutu Nui - we agree with the views expressed by Ellena Tavioni in her letter to the CI News.
Concept plans for future Avarua
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
A Town Plan is being prepared to guide future government investments in central Avarua.
Experts here to help move registries online
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
A team lead by the Asia Development Bank is on Rarotonga this week as part of the early stages of a project to move three registries on to an online platform to be maintained by the Ministry of Justice.