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National
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.”
MPs’ travel expenses exceed $350,000 in six months
Cook Islands MPs spent over $350,000 on overseas travel in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with a significantly increased budget allowing for further expenditures and calls to upgrade MP travel classes.
A special day for special people at Vaka pride and Women's day event
It was triple celebrations at Punanga Nui Market yesterday including Minister George (Maggie) Angene’s 60th birthday.
PM Brown on another northern group tour
Prime Minister Mark Brown is touring northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga, running a series of consultations there.
A passion for books
Rarotonga's book club has returned to its new location at Muri Beach Club Hotel after a summer hiatus.
PM in spotlight as charter flight matter back in court
Private criminal proceedings filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former Prime Minister Henry Puna highlight the jury trials commencing tomorrow following a gap of over a year caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Respecting the voices of Cook Islands women at Parliament
The Australian High Commission celebrated International Women’s Day with 42 students from the mock Youth Parliament yesterday.
More translation courses needed
The Kopapa Reo Maori translation/interpretation workshop course held last week at Sinai Hall was a challenging experience for Michael Moeara from the island of Mangaia.
Incoming passengers
Around 55 passengers are expected to arrive in Rarotonga from Auckland tomorrow.
Akararangi’anga no te iti vaine o te Kuki Airani
The International Women’s Day movement has called upon the global community to “Choose to Challenge” for gender equality this year.
Decrease in Super rates
Lower forecasted investment returns have prompted the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund to decrease pay out rates for new pensioners.
Action Man helps Creative Centre
Minister George (Maggie) Angene, Member of Parliament for Tupapa, was out with his boys assisting the Creative Centre with their clean up around the compound on Friday.
Public consultations on Covid-19 vaccine this week
Te Marae Ora health ministry is holding consultation meetings this week to advise people on the government’s plans to roll-out the coronavirus vaccine.
From sunny Rarotonga to freezing works
Six of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes staff are currently in New Zealand under a seasonal work contract – all to support their families here in Rarotonga.
Travel bubble uncertainty in an already uncertain business
As government works towards two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of the month, local businesses are getting desperate and many say they can’t survive much longer without tourists. Yet even with a bubble, they face unprecedented challenges in an uncertain environment.
Mixing science with fun and imagination
Former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch recently released a book ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon. Just weeks after its release, Finch saw the book rise to number one in the ‘Children’s electricity and electronic’ category on Amazon. It has received a five-star rating.
Matie Ethical Care – Caring for the land, the people and the future
This week, Te Ipukarea Society is very pleased to share information about a new environmental initiative which has recently been established here in Rarotonga, writes Kate Mckessar.
Respected leader laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of well-respected paramount chief and passionate cultural expert, Tararo Temaeva Arii Tepoua’e Karati Ariki MBE (Papa Maeva) of Akatokamanava, who was buried at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) grounds yesterday.
Superwomen to share stories of challenge and perseverance
Six women will be sharing their stories on how they #ChooseToChallenge in their work places and communities in acknowledgement and celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday. March 8.
Learning how to break the mould
Yes they can – a new group of budding young entrepreneurs from Tereora College have now taken on the challenge of completing the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme this year.
Parliament explains delay in appointment of new Clerk
The Clerk of Parliament’s position has been re-advertised due to the small number of applications received, says Cook Islands Parliament.
Border to reopen for incoming passengers
After a week of no returnees, Government will allow incoming passengers on next week’s flights.
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