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Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
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National
Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade
The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.
Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement
During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).
Bank issues final call for giving tree gifts
Westpac is calling for the stocking-full of presents yet to drop into the bank as part of its ‘giving tree’ programme. The bank began the promotion on November 20 – where tags labelled with the age and gender of an underprivileged child are hung on a Christmas tree for people to pluck, and bring back […]
Steer clear of reef passages – MP
A stern warning is being issued to swimmers to stay well clear of reef passages, especially on an outgoing tide. Titikaveka Member of Parliament Selina Napa said there are clear warning signs erected near the most dangerous passages and people need to take heed of them. “Normally if you walk into the water these things […]
Arorangi and Tupapa capped cricket champs
A comprehensive win for the Arorangi women’s team over Muri on Saturday saw them take home ‘The Edgewater Resort and Spa Champion of Champions’ title. Arorangi has had a great year, winning the Western Conference, the East versus West title and of course adding to that the most coveted title of all – the Champion […]
Wife refuses to testify against assault accused
The High Court on December 12 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Auemama Rakanui, 42, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault on a female, for allegedly hitting his wife. His lawyer Norman George, saying this matter will be brief, described the assault as accidental. […]
French Ambassador in the Cooks
French Ambassador designate to the Cook Islands Laurent Contini presented his credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters yesterday during a morning event at Government House. The ambassador was accompanied by daughter Nadege Contini at the ceremony, where he spoke of the shared values between France and the Cook Islands, and co-operation in areas such as […]
Food hampers spread Xmas cheer
Five hundred Christmas hampers will help make this Christmas a happy one for families in need. The Christmas Box initiative in the Cooks, which will see the hampers delivered to the homes of people identified by Internal Affairs, was organised by the Aroa Mou Trust – a charity which aims to make life better for […]
Govt to tender for airport solar job
Local companies will soon be invited to compete for a major job installing a new solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport. As part of the Cook Islands Renewable Energy Project, an array of photo-voltaic panels will go in at the airport next year to generate electricity for the grid in Rarotonga. To find main […]
Psychiatrist makes $10,000 donation
Mental health organisation Te Kainga is planning to set up a full-time service in Aitutaki after receiving a “massive” donation from a visiting psychiatrist. Professor Parameshvara Deva was in Rarotonga recently to train locals at a mental health workshop and presented Te Kainga with a $10,000 cheque while here. The donation to Te Kainga’s Building […]
Beattie back doing what she loves
Former head of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Carmel Beattie has been picked to represent one of Australasia’s biggest travel wholesalers in the Cook Islands. Based at Rarotonga International Airport, Beattie will be fronting for AOT Group as their on-ground destination manager. “I’m very proud to be working with a company like AOT because of […]
College ends with junior prize giving
Tereora College ended its school year in celebration, holding their junior prizegiving on Thursday morning. There were smiles all round as year 9 and 10 students enjoyed the rewards of their hard work over the year, supported by their families and the school community. Year nine and ten students took to the stage in their […]
Creativity, ingenuity light Christmas trees
Rarotonga was lit up bright on Thursday evening for the community Tropical Christmas ‘light up your tree’ competition. Village and community groups got right into the Christmas spirit and decorated their trees with tinsel and colourful lights that showed their creativity and support for the cheer-inducing Christmas campaign. Organisers of the community initiative were impressed […]
From Maine Kuki Airani to Miss South Pacific
Maine Kuki Airani Teuira Napa is taking a well-deserved rest after the young Cook Islands woman was crowned Miss South Pacific in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Making 10 new friends for the rest of her life was one of the top highlights at the pageant for Napa who described being crowned as overwhelming. She also told […]
Parliament concludes final sitting of 2013
Parliament concluded a busy two week sitting on Friday with the passing of a sweeping income tax amendment bill. The changes are described as “…the most significant series of changes to the Cook Islands taxation system since 1997” and include decreases in income tax rates and the elimination of import levies on certain consumer goods. […]
Decision pending on merger of Avatea and Nikao
A proposal to merge Apii Avatea and Nikao Maori School is awaiting a decision by the Minister of Education, amid widespread opposition from the parents of one school. The proposed idea is to replace the two schools, which are situated next door to each other, with a single new school. This follows extensive damage to […]
Police up the ante for festive season
Police will be stepping up their efforts to stamp out incidents of burglary, domestic violence and drunk driving during the Christmas season. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said the amount of crime always spikes at this time of year, with more people on the island and homes stacked with presents. During the last festive period – […]
Big aspirations for new Raro bike shop
Cook Islands cycling enthusiasts will be celebrating the opening of a new bike shop, whose owner is hoping to inspire a generation of local cyclists. After a hectic week of erecting shelves and assembling bikes, owner Brett Porter officially opened Ride Rarotonga yesterday. The 180-square-metre store is stocked with a full range of bikes and […]
Te au mea mamaata no te akanoonooanga i te au turanga o te akakoroanga no te vai
Ko te au turanga o te vai no te katoatoa ka akatupu ia i mua ake ite akakoroanga Te Mato Vai ka akamata mai i nga tuatau mua o teia mataiti ki mua. I teia Varaire kua aravei atu te Tuanga Akaaere o te Te Mato Vai e te au mema o te Putuputuanga Kite […]
National water standards priority for water project
National water standards will be developed in the lead up to the design phase of the Te Mato Vai water project due to begin early next year. On Friday Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) Project Management Unit met with members of the Institute of Professional Engineers Cook Islands (IPECI) to begin formulating Cook Islands National Water […]
MMR develops catch data management
An official from the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has visited the Cooks Islands to support information and data management systems for national fisheries management. FFA Systems Analyst Filimoni Lutunaika met with local officials from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) from December 9-13 as part of the agency’s direct service agreement with member […]
Brown persists with pension question
Minister of Finance Mark Brown made a second attempt yesterday in parliament to get an answer from the opposition on a question about the NZ-paid pension. Brown first addressed the issue on Wednesday, when he asked opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen why the previous Democratic Party administration, under then-Prime Minister Jim Marurai, agreed to have the […]
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