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Features
Cook Islands hosts global World Day of Prayer event
Every year on the first Thursday in March, Cook Islands Women Christian Church groups throughout the country join a worldwide movement known as the World Day of Prayer (WDP)/Te Rā Pureanga Maata a te Vainetini o Teianei Ao.
‘Journey towards better character’: Children and faithful join Ash Wednesday mass
The pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of Catholics in Rarotonga as they joined millions of faithful followers around the world yesterday to mark Ash Wednesday, celebrating the start of the Lent season.
New Zealand beauty pageant winner set to visit Rarotonga
The newly crowned Miss New Zealand Georgia Waddington will be visiting Rarotonga later this month, and her host is hoping to capitalise on her wide social media following to promote the island destination.
Atiu marks Te Arikianga o te Evangelia –200 years of Christianity
Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.
Restaurateur says ‘save’ the cooking oil
A long serving restaurateur is suggesting there is a market for tackling waste cooking oil in the Cooks.
Te Rito o Taku Peu Tupuna sponsor Te Maeva Nui
For the first time, CIC Ltd & Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna have signed up as platinum sponsors ($15k plus) for Te Maeva Nui, the biggest and best national cultural event held each year to celebrate the August 4 birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation.
Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow
Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.
Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day
In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.
Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations
A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.
Rarotonga art classes expanding into Pa Enua
A Rarotonga art class aimed at nurturing creative skills over a chilled glass of wine is expanding into Aitutaki, with plans of ‘casting our net further afield’ to other Pa Enua in the coming year.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
Tivaivai exhibit showcases masterful needlework
The National Museum is hosting a vibrant exhibition celebrating the captivating artistry of tivaivai, a traditional quilt like textile masterpiece.
Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation
Church talk: Who and what matters most?
Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.
Marumaru Atua showcases traditional heritage
The Vaka Marumaru Atua Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) were thrilled to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson and Aotearoa Film Director/Writer/Producer Te Arepa Kahi on board for a brief sail.
Maungaroa to become Cook Islands' first world heritage site
One of the last artefacts of pre-Christianity life in the Cook Islands is on the verge of becoming the country’s first world heritage site.
Matariki dinner with Aotearoa Minister
The Aotearoa Society celebrated Matariki, the beginning of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new year in the Māori lunar calendar with the presence of Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson.
Meeting house reopened with grand ceremony
Te Kapua’anga O Te Evangelia’ Meeting House in Takuvaine, a special gathering place which was built to commemorate Gospel history, has reopened its doors following a two-month-long renovation project.
Film review : Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga
The Empire Cinema had a full house for the premiere of the documentary Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga on Saturday. By Jacki Crummer Brown.
Manihiki donates to Seawall Mural
The stunning Marae Moana 562 metre long seawall mural project is nearing completion with the grand opening of the art piece scheduled to take place before Constitution Day August 4.
Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly opens
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is the first and oldest church in the nation and this year the church is hosting its 34th General Assembly.
Thomas Wynne: Meitaki ranuinui e kia manuia
“Just as the sea is an open and ever flowing reality, so should our oceanic identity transcend all forms of insularity, to become one that is openly searching, inventive, and welcoming.”
