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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.”
Progress Pride flags fly above high commissions
Pride Cook Islands joined countries around the world on Monday to highlight International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Culture tour guide workshop focuses on Puaikura
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their second round of cultural tour guide workshops last week as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five year Memorandum of Understanding.
30 receive Covid-19 jabs
Secretary of Health Bob Williams became the first Cook Islands resident in Rarotonga to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after the first batch arrived in the country Monday afternoon.
Promoting Cook Islands in Gisborne
Three Gisborne journalists with close ties to the Cook Islands have issued a plea to people in Tairawhiti to help the Cooks recover by taking a trip to paradise.
Cooks’ statecraft skills sharpened
Government officials are receiving training to enhance the country’s negotiating and diplomacy capabilities.
COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty
William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.
Muri lagoon tour operators ready for visitors
Once known as ‘tourist central’, Muri Beach became a ghost town during the pandemic with no snorkellers or sun tanners to be seen. That will change in the coming weeks with the travel bubble opening with NZ.
Welcome back to paradise
Five staff to one guest is likely the ratio that is going to welcome tourists who arrive into Rarotonga on the first travel bubble flight from Auckland this afternoon.
Cautious optimism as country starts ‘journey of recovery’
The Cook Islands will embark on a long and uncertain path towards economic recovery on Monday when it welcomes its first visitors in over 14 months. Uncertainty and challenging days await the tourism sector, and the same goes for the government, which relies on their success to keep the country functioning.
Rape accused pleads not guilty
A middle-aged man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has made a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court.
Air Rarotonga sees busy winter for Aitutaki
Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith says they will be “gradually” ramping up flight frequency to Aitutaki as flights from Auckland increase.
Champion dancing for pride and passion
The Mire Ura 2021 senior girls dance champion Ambushia Mateariki said she was dancing for ‘Pride’ and passion on Thursday night.
Covid-19 support for businesses to end in June
Financial support for the private sector during the Covid-19 pandemic winds down at the end of next month, however government says further assistance could be made available in the event of another border closure.
Even with export ban, pa’ua recovery may take decades
The Cook Islands National Environmental Services have reminded the public once again of the restrictions surrounding the removal of pa’ua (giant clam meat and shells) from the reef and taking the shellfish out of the country.
Aitutaki expects slow, steady tourism restart
Aitutaki tourism operators are anticipating a slow and steady start as the Cook Islands opens up a travel bubble with New Zealand.
Koutu Nui looks closely at land laws
The Koutu Nui, the country’s traditional sub-chiefs, are looking closely into land laws and plans to make recommendations to Parliament on possible amendments to them.
Sludgy dilemma: Dump or leave in water
Two emergency proposals to handle the escalating waste problem at Rarotonga intakes have been put on hold, reports Melina Etches.
Rarotonga residents recover from floods
Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.
Rarotonga drenched after downpour causes flooding
Widespread flooding has been reported at residences and businesses around Rarotonga after intense rainfall this week, and the forecast is calling for a wet couple of months ahead.
Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’
Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.
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