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Visitor behaviour is a key focus in ensuring travellers engage respectfully with the Cook Islands, says Tourism to PAC
Cook Islands Tourism says that while managing visitor behaviour is an ongoing effort, success depends on delivering clear messaging across multiple channels, reinforcing expectations through consistent signage, and providing accessible guidance.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
Soaring dog population causing alarm
An overload of dogs in need of a home is placing pressure on the SPCA Animal Shelter in Vaimaanga.
Residents not keen on vaccine feel pressured to take Covid jab
A number of Rarotonga residents who have chosen not to take the Covid-19 vaccine say they have faced pressure by family and friends to get vaccinated.
Water treatment sludge moved without consent, landowners say
To Tatou Vai’s (TTV) polyaluminium chloride (PACI) trial sludge removal from the Turangi intake water treatment facility on Saturday has concerned the landowners who say the sludge was removed without their access consent.
Early figures show tourism on rebound
Tourism authorities are projecting visitor numbers to the Cook Islands to be between 50 and 60 per cent of pre Covid-19 figures in the coming months.
New bill won’t “discriminate”, government says
Same sex rights groups are expressing guarded optimism after Government disclosed that work is underway to ensure new criminal legislation will not contain clauses that discriminate against any Cook Islander or resident.
Fishing charters reeling in business after Covid break
The Rarotonga-based fishing charter businesses have started reeling in customers once more after the Cook Islands borders opened to tourists from New Zealand about a fortnight ago.
Local brewery dries up due to high demand and delays
The taps at the home of Cooks Islands Lager have run dry with no beer available for another week.
Cop ‘exceeded’ his duties, says Crown lawyers
The trial involving a police officer allegedly beating up a handcuffed man returned to the Cook Islands High Court yesterday after it was abandoned in March.
‘Start-up weekend’ for budding entrepreneurs
Twenty-six young and budding entrepreneurs participated in the inaugural Taki Tahi – Cook Islands Young Entrepreneur Network’s ‘start-up weekend’ project that was held at Te Ara Museum of Cultural Enterprise in Muri from May 14 to 16.
Puna a Manihikian at heart
Akaiti Puna was sworn in yesterday as Manihiki’s new Member of Parliament on Monday during a flash sitting.
Further wait for same sex rights advocates
Observers have voiced exasperation over Parliament’s delaying tactics in moving forward with a draft bill that, if passed in its current form, would decriminalise homosexuality in the Cook Islands.
Protecting guests also helps community
A ‘community day’ at a resort in Titikaveka has featured an excellent display of natural resources being put to good use.
Transition to low-carbon economy
Citing the country's seabed minerals resources, Prime Minister Mark Brown says the Cook Islands can play a major role in supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy.
‘Eye opener’ for sole traders
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has been running a series of bookkeeping courses to prepare business owners for future sole traders grants.
Rarotonga vaccination exceeds registered eligible population
After a successful rollout of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine in Rarotonga, the vaccination programme moves to the Pa Enua, starting with Aitutaki on Monday.
Parliament begins today with financial budget on the agenda
Parliament will convene at 1pm today to begin their May-June sitting, with recently reinstated Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere confirming several bills are expected to be tabled for discussion this week.
Aitutaki day tour gains momentum
Since the travel bubble with New Zealand started, the Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour flights have increased to three a week compared to none.
A ‘happy virus’ goes out to the world
A Cook Islands podcaster has celebrated a milestone in connecting the nation to more than 60 countries.
Exports lead to high demand for Aitutaki taro
The Auckland-based importer of Aitutaki taro wants more so he can trim freight costs to make the root crop affordable for his working-class clients.
Demos support Samoa’s PM- elect Mata’afa
Cook Islands Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne has extended congratulations and support to Samoa’s prime minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, encouraging the first woman to ever hold the post to continue “standing firm and unwavering.”
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