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Queen's baton brings cheer and smiles
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Rarotonga residents gave the Queen’s baton and accompanying officials a rousing welcome along the roads on the island, as the baton travelled across the rock as part of the global relay leading up to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The baton arrived on Thursday and was met by Cook Islands Sports and National […]
Health check for MOIP
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Staff from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) took the opportunity to check up on their health this week, when the team from Public Health visited the Cook Islands Trades Training Institute. Public Health visits MOIP every three months, with staff invited to take part in a general health check which looks at blood […]
The wonders of coconut oil
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Coconut water is not the only coconut-based product that has been receiving attention overseas recently, with coconut oil being lauded as the next health wonder product. “The profiles of coconut water and oil have been raised by the multitude of purported health benefits linked to their consumption,” said Laura Jones, Global Food Science Analyst at […]
Te Uki Ou celebrates 2013
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated another successful school year on Friday morning, with the school community joining in on the fun. “It’s a time for us to reflect on the good time at Te Uki Ou and the good memories,” said teacher Teia Poturu, adding that the day was a time to celebrate together. It […]
Titikaveka holds prize giving ceremony
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Senior students were celebrated and farewelled by their peers and teachers at Titikaveka College prize giving ceremony on Thursday. Academic as well as sporting achievements were recognised and awarded on the day as parents and family members gathered at the Titikaveka Ara Apii Sabati hall. The day began with a turou by year 8 student […]
Xmas celebrations at Aquarius
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Christmas celebrations will be starting early at Aquarius Pacific this year. The Coral Club Bar and Grill is offering a great way to start the season of celebrations, with a range of special Christmas menus. “There are a series of different menus to suit everyone,” said new manager Tony Bullivant. This includes a range of […]
Matariki FM to air programme from sister station in Germany
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Local station Matariki FM will be airing a specially made programme by its German sister radio station this Sunday. Matariki FM and Radio Tonkuhle in the city of Hildesheim Germany have a special relationship, where the two stations share snippets of each nations’ culture through an exchange of radio programmes which are aired in each […]
Power discount could save $20,000
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
A Christmas discount being offered by Te Aponga Uira could potentially save its customers a combined $20,000. The crown-owned power authority is currently offering a 5 per cent discount to all customers with overdue accounts. Chief executive Apii Timoti said the gesture from Te Aponga’s board is in keeping with “the spirit of the festive […]
Public invited to taste award-winning dishes
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Award-winning food will feature in a series of dinners at Little Polynesian resort from tomorrow. After bringing home two silver medals from the Pacific Culinary Challenge held in Guam in September, president of the Cook Islands Chefs Association Sam Timoko and Little Polynesian chef Teraitua Cuthers-Boxhoorn will be giving diners a taste of success with […]
Workers welcome tax cuts but not VAT rise
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Cuts to personal income tax rates will give workers more purchasing power but any spare money in their pockets will be taken out by an increase in VAT, says the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA). Anthony Turua, president of CIWA, said his association is “generally happy” with the government’s tax review, which will start coming […]
Formal Colagate inquiry to begin in the new year
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
A formal inquiry into the practises behind the Colagate scandal will begin in the new year. Avatiu member of parliament John Henry – who chairs the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) – said the inquiry will focus on importers who split their invoices for favourable customs treatment and financial advantage. The PAC – a parliamentary group […]
Careless botch-up causes havoc in parliament
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
As I get older I notice that I am bent on proper procedures, a stickler for rules and a fairly orderly person, a “creature of habit”, some would say. To some, such people are nuisances; they irritate those around them. In the world of youth such people are “nerds” and in the hustle bustle of […]
Five arrested after spike in robberies
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
A spate of robberies over the past few weeks has resulted in police arresting five men, all with previous criminal histories. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said seven robberies were reported to police last Thursday and another five the next day. “I was surprised to see this amount in one day,” Ingaua said. “The good news […]
Parliament discusses pine trees on Mangaia
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
During question period on Thursday, Tamarua Member of Parliament Tetangi Matapo resurrected the issue of pine trees on Mangaia – a problem that has festered on the island for over 20 years. “What is government going to do to remove the pine trees on the island?” asked Matapo. “What I have heard is that government […]
Government plans outer island agriculture
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu laid out the government’s plans for developing the sector in the outer islands yesterday in parliament. Turepu was responding to a question by Mangaia member of parliament Winton Pickering, who asked the minister what plans are in place to boost agricultural output in the pa enua. “Minister, it’s always been a […]
Tourism venture pays dividend to Atiuans
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Nearly every person in Atiu has been paid a $20 dividend by a local couple who believe the community should be benefiting financially from their tourism venture. Kura and Roger Malcolm, who own Atiu Villas, have started charging their guests an extra $5 per night and then distributing that money between locals once a year. […]
Grey Power 'taxation solution'
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in National
Dear Editor, The Grey Power protest is developing into an uprising similar to those occurring around the globe as populations in distress take their governments to task over recessionary pressures. It has to be said if this protest by Grey Power is not resolved soon it will cost us dearly, if I may explain! Since […]
193 disadvantaged children: why?
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes: “The 193 tags hanging on the Westpac Christmas tree representing 193 disadvantaged young Cook Islanders is a wonderful gesture, but does it not raise the question of how such a small community of people can have 193 disadvantaged children? At say five persons average family size, that must represent almost 2000 […]
412 – serving the community
Friday 6 December 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Serving the community was the drive behind the Celebration on the Rock church in Nikao jumping on the Vaka Eiva canoe to host the junior programme of the weeklong paddling event. The Mapu Oe Vaka was a huge success on the water and off the water – the youngsters enjoyed a prize giving that included […]
When it comes to truth, tolerance is a travesty
Friday 6 December 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Q: Why are Christians so judgmental and unloving? A: Because we live in an age of tolerance where almost anything goes, openly questioning or criticising other people’s belief systems can quickly get you labelled as judgmental, narrow-minded, bigoted, hateful, and even ignorant. With regard to Christianity, Matthew 7:1 is often quoted (or should I say […]
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