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National
Matavera’s new two storey commercial hub to open soon
In Matavera, the smallest district by land size on Rarotonga, a new two storey building “Te Waka” is set to redefine the local landscape with its mix of culinary delights, island apparel and commercial opportunities.
Driver ordered to pay over $11,500 in reparations after crash
Terea Ngatokorua Maruaau, who appeared in court yesterday, has been ordered to pay over $3000 in reparations to the Te Aponga Uira (TAU) after falling asleep while driving a rental vehicle and crashing into a power pole in Nikao last month.
Government to cut capital spending in budget
Cook Islands government has set aside an estimated $32 million in its capital expenditure for 2021/22 – more than $8 million less than the previous year.
Indigenous forms of marine governance
Why Indigenous knowledge should be an essential part of how we govern the world’s oceans.
‘Successful results’ from chemical trials at water intake
“We want safe, reliable and free water into our homes,” said Kiriparu Mataiapo Margaret Matenga at Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) landowners recognition ceremony last week.
Huge world market for vanilla, an ‘export lifeline’
Vanilla farming was introduced to the Cook Islands some nine years ago; back then there were 20 individual growers on Rarotonga, and some on the Pa Enua. Today there are less than 10 growers. Melina Etches investigates the future of vanilla farming in the Cook Islands.
4252 residents fully vaccinated
For Cook Islanders who missed their first Covid-19 shot, a separate vaccination programme is being finalised but if people miss out this time there is no guarantee they will be able to get the vaccine.
Music will remain Lindsay’s greatest love
Pascale Garnier-Cowan and Fred Betham performed two Tahitian songs in tribute to the late Cook Islands music legend Jon Lindsay on Saturday night.
Love, patience and care earns Queen’s Birthday Honour
Four outstanding Cook Islanders received their medals a year after they were announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Opposition gears up for vigorous budget debate
The “lack of synergy and coherence” in the policies to be implemented by government in the 2021/22 budget to bring about the much-needed recovery is “fiscally irresponsible”, says the Opposition party.
Maritime NZ helps check Cooks’ boat safety
A team of technical advisors from Maritime New Zealand will work under Cook Islands Transport to make sure boats are safe before the New Zealand July school holidays.
Tourism focus turns to Australia
In place for four weeks, the Cook Islands-New Zealand bubble is bringing in more visitors than tourism stakeholders had projected. Looking ahead, the industry and government are now looking to capitalise on that success by laying out the rationale for opening the country to Australians.
Landowners recognised at water intake ceremony
Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) official landowners’ recognition ceremony for the Turangi water treatment intake – one of the islands biggest distributors of water – was held without much of a ripple last week.
Mastering the strokes in the pool
Young swimmers take time out of their busy school week to prepare for the upcoming New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships.
20 children make their first communion
Last Sunday, in St. Joseph’s Cathedral 20 children made their first communion. The word ‘communion’ means to be united with; Catholics believe that in holy Communion we are united in a special way with Jesus Christ.
Students full of words after dictionary donation
Each Year 9 and 10 student – close to 600 – in the schools around the Cook Islands, will receive a colourful Usborne Illustrated English Dictionary to keep, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.
Cash set aside for Air NZ subsidised Los Angeles, Australia routes
Amidst an environment of continued uncertainty, the Government is still banking on a positive trajectory in the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the possible opening of tourism to additional markets.
Lawyer found guilty of indecent assault charges
A former Cabinet minister and a prominent Cook Islands lawyer is facing jail time after he was found guilty of two acts of indecent assault by the Cook Islands High Court.
Beetles to bolster battle against invasive tree
Introduced insects have landed on Rarotonga making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree.
Graffiti writer strikes again, police consider taking action
A graffiti writer has struck twice over two days at the same spot in Nikao with a message police say may contravene Covid-19 laws, in addition to the Crimes Act.
Upcoming Vaka voyage aims to make history
An epic voyage with themes of cultural preservation, knowledge sharing, and environmental awareness will soon take the 17 brave crew members of Vaka Marumaru Atua to the islands of the Northern Pa Enua.
Chamber says contact tracing system use on the rise
Cook Islanders and tourists are using Covid-19 tracing systems in increasing numbers according to statistics provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
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