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Parliament begins today, without PM
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Local
The final sitting of the Cook Islands parliament for 2013 begins today. Five days have been set aside for the upcoming session, with possible sitting the following week if needed. Clerk of parliament John Tangi said the final day will be devoted for the conveying of seasons greetings by members of parliament – a traditional […]
Bush fire fuelled by dry grass, trees
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Local
A huge bushfire in the tinder dry hills of Amuri on Aitutaki on Saturday night had residents on red alert as neighbours banded together to help fight the fire which threatened a number of homes in the village. The fire was still burning at 2.30pm on Sunday however no homes were being threatened by the […]
For the love of tivaevae
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Features
Tivaevae made by Cook Islands women are proudly on display at the National Museum. The Inangaro Tumanava, or ‘cherished love’, tivaevae exhibition will run until December 12, giving the public a chance to view the products of much time, effort and love. A tivaevae, or patchwork quilt, expresses love and beauty and the exhibition depicts […]
Break the silence, end the violence
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
Elimination of violence against women was the key message of a march organised by the Cook Islands police on November 25. Over 100 people took part in the march from Banana Court to the Punanga Nui markets, to commemorate White Ribbon Day. Cook Islands police launched White Ribbon Day with a big banner stating: “It’s […]
Support for Muri markets
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To the ‘local’ businesses who are upset about the Muri Market – grow up. If the complainers are local business owners, are you saying that those entrepreneurs who operate on a shoe-string are not welcome in Muri? Shall they pack up and join the cousins on the dole in New Zealand? Local owners, […]
A tax increase
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Someone sent me the Richard Neeves email about the tax increases from next year. He has confirmed they are mostly a 2% increase in VAT, 15% increase in tax on the interest in the bank, and now tax on all pensions. That is 3 tax increases to 1 tax decrease of the paye […]
Pa Enua solar delay 'unavoidable'
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your nameless letter writer of November 28, 2013 on issues related to renewable energy projects has a number of gripes, which need clarification since the newspaper article was not enough to satisfy what are obviously bruised feelings. In terms of government’s renewable energy programme in the northern group, the initial process utilised to […]
Fair treatment and trading in the Cook Islands
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a former food importer for 30 years, and in light of recent events I am compelled to write my comments on Colagate. I would be doing my former company, its shareholders, and the consumers of the Cook Islands who supported that business a disservice, by sitting idle without comment. There are varying […]
Kata - December 2, 2013
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Kata
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Out on top!
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
Open mixed crew Patterson Lakes from Australia are pictured during prize giving on Thursday taking out first place and the Bob Worthington Memorial trophy. The team has improved from previous podium finishes winning 2nd in 2012 and 3rd in 2011’s round raro relay race. Fighting with local senior master men crew Te Tupu o Te […]
Fun and games for young paddling stars
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
The adults stepped aside last Tuesday evening as close to 300 young up-and-coming paddling stars had their time in the spotlight at the mapu prize giving. The night went off without a hitch as the mapu were treated to a night of fun and games while acknowledging the achievements of their peers. The night was […]
Rebuilding of school aided by donated funds
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
Just over $600 was donated to Avatea School by Mangaia School on November 26. The funds were raised through mufti days and sausage roll sales with the help of the staff and the Managaia student council. “From such a small community that has more issues to deal with than we do in Rarotonga, it is […]
Miss Cook Islands at Miss South Pacific pageant
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa is currently in the Solomon Islands representing her island nations at the Miss South Pacific Pageant. Arriving at the Henderson International Airport on Thursday 28 November, Napa shared her flight with current Miss South Pacific Janine Tuivaiti of Samoa. Napa and her team were hosted to a welcome dinner by […]
Busy BTIB Vaka Eiva Trade Days
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
Locals and paddlers formed the majority of the crowd on the last day of the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) Vaka Eiva Trade days. The Trade Days took place over November 28 and November 29 across the Banana Court from 10am to 2pm and involved thirty vendors contributing to the event. “It’s been busier […]
Public to have say on aged care facility
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
People living in Rarotonga will soon be invited to share their thoughts on whether the island needs some form of aged care facility. A period of consultation is set to kick off early next year and nine different parties have expressed interest in carrying out the work. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is currently looking […]
Prime Minister in Fiji for nature conference
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be in Fiji while the remainder of cabinet attends the year’s final sitting of the parliament of the Cook Islands. “The Prime Minister will be on an overseas assignment next week,” said special advisor Trevor Pitt from the office of the PM in an email. Puna has been invited to […]
Muri market vendors have licences
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
All of the vendors selling food at a night market in Muri have already been granted the required food handling licences, says the Ministry of Health. A group of local restaurant, cafe and resort owners went to the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) two weeks ago to express concerns about a fast-growing market running […]
Government endorses tax review recommendations
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in National
After fully consulting with most of the northern group, the southern group, and Rarotonga, the government has endorsed the recommendations of the tax review with a few minor changes. The changes to the tax system will be legislated over two sessions of parliament. The parliamentary session commencing on Monday December 2 will legislate changes which […]
Tupapa, Nikao, Matavera soccer move to semi finals
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Football
In the premier men’s football games at the weekend Tupapa Maraerenga edged out Takuvaine in a close game by two goals to one at the Takitumu School Grounds. The winning Tupapa goal was scored in the 87th minute of the match. Out at Raemaru Park Nikao Sokattak easily defeated Titikaveka by four goals to nil. […]
Bishop reflects on UNESCO address
Saturday 30 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Education and tourism minister Teina Bishop recently returned from France, where he made a historic address at the 37th UNESCO General Conference held earlier this month. The Paris conference – which dealt with education, health, and gender issues – saw Bishop become the first Cook Islander to make a national address at the forum. Speaking […]
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