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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).
Christmas comes alive with candy
Santa’s little helper Grainne Patterson (right) had no trouble handing out hundreds of free lollies to help kick-start Christmas in Rarotonga. Santa’s little helpers were spotted handing out bags of chocolates and candy to all those passing by the Knickers in a Twist women’s lingerie store in Tupapa a few days ago. If you were […]
'The canoe is the people' - workshop
‘The canoe is the people’ was the theme of workshops that brought educators from across the Pacific together last week in Rarotonga. Educators from Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Nuie and New Zealand took part in the week long series of workshops, which was an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). “‘The […]
MP's wives host gathering
Are Pa Metua, Te Kainga and Creative Centre members gathered at Te Atukura Grounds on November 28 for a kaikai hosted by MP’s wives. Prime Minister’s wife Akaiti Puna says each year the group of ladies usually visits the organisations during the festive season to hand out gifts and to share in a kaikai. "It’s […]
Prayer to address world hunger crisis
The Cook Islands Catholic diocese will today join a global wave prayer initiated by Carita International to bring urgent awareness to the worldwide crisis of hunger. Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue, local priests and Sisters of the Diocese of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) and Niue are honoured to support the global hunger awareness campaign. A ‘wave of […]
Hospital bed donated to school
Sick students at Nukutere College were deprived of a bed when an act of arson destroyed a block of rooms at the school. The Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa decided to pitch in and help out and the school is very grateful for all the donations it has received to date, including the bed. […]
French Ambassador visits Cook Islands
French ambassador designate Laurent Contini arrives today as part of an official visit to the Cook Islands. His schedule, which will run from today until December 19, will include presentation of his credentials to the Queen’s Representative as the Ambassador for the Republic of France to the Cook Islands. The Ambassador is based in Wellington […]
Te Mato Vai water daily demand over 11m litres
An official involved in the development of the master plan for the Te Mato Vai water project says planners are estimating daily water demand in Rarotonga to be 11.2 million litres. The number was confirmed by Latu Kupa from KEW Consult Limited, the company selected by the government to manage the project from start to […]
Aitutaki welcomes rain and water filter
Aitutaki residents are hoping for a worry-free Christmas after receiving a new water treatment system and half a day’s worth of rain. Fires ravaged hectares of scrubland on the island last week, leaving the fire service and local volunteers run off their feet. At the same time, residents were facing a drinking water crisis after […]
Beachfront 'annihilation' leaves locals fuming
A woman from Vaimaanga is furious about more than a dozen trees being cut down on a nearby beachfront property without any public consultation. Diane Holford said she came home from work on Friday night to find the section had been “annihilated”. “I cried. I stood on the beach and I cried. I’m just in […]
Nursing school enrolment open
The Cook Islands Nursing School is calling for applications for potential students. The school will be opening in February 2014, and applications are sought from students (NCEA Level 2 and 3), Pa Enua applicants, and mature adults – either male or female – to pursue a career in nursing. “The nursing curriculum covers theory and […]
The LIMA approach to understanding mental illness
‘LIMA’ – an Austronesian word for ‘five’ representing five groups of mental illnesses – formed a main topic of discussion at a mental health training workshop for front-line staff at the Sinai Hall from November 3 to 6. In mental illnesses, the LIMA key represents anxiety illnesses and somatic symptoms with no physical illnesses, depressive […]
Private Screening of 'The Island Night'
Te Iti Vaine Productions, a filmmaking arm of the Cook Islands National Council of Women, is hosting a private screening of their film ‘The Island Night’. With kind support from Highland Paradise management, the private screening will be held at the Highland Paradise premises in Puaikura on December 10. What began as an interest in […]
Pacific colours at PYSC
Around 750 Pacific youth participants witnessed the opening of the second Pacific Youth and Sports Conference in New Caledonia. The conference on December 2 brought together Pacific participants who are passionate about making a change. The contributors to the conference gathered at the Paita Arena to witness the opening, which was conducted with the observance […]
Parliament resumes for unfinished business
Parliament will resume mid-week to deal with leftover business and complete what will be the final session of 2013. At the end of Friday and after five days of sitting, it was expected that eleven out of a proposed thirteen bills had been passed by the house. The remaining bills – which include the trustee […]
Seabed minerals advisor upskills at workshop
The Seabed Minerals Authority will be better equipped to define the Cook Islands’ maritime boundaries thanks to a recent workshop in Australia. Alex Herman, legal advisor for the authority, has been participating in a two-week development workshop in Sydney which wrapped up yesterday. Paul Lynch, Seabed Minerals Commissioner, said defining maritime boundaries in the Cook […]
Local picked to lead regional union drive
A Cook Islander has been chosen to represent workers from more than a dozen island nations in the Pacific region, including New Zealand and Australia. Anthony Turua, head of the Cook Islands Workers Association, will be taking over as chairman of the South Pacific Oceania Council of Trade Union (SPOCTU), a regional trade union movement. […]
Telecom defends 'high' costs
Telecom has defended its broadband and phone charges after a recent report described “the high cost of telecommunications” as being a major issue in the Cook Islands. Representatives from Vanuatu, Samoa, Niue and Australia were in the country at the end of October carrying out a peer review, speaking to everyone from political and traditional […]
The wonders of coconut oil
Coconut water is not the only coconut-based product that has been receiving attention overseas recently, with coconut oil being lauded as the next health wonder product. “The profiles of coconut water and oil have been raised by the multitude of purported health benefits linked to their consumption,” said Laura Jones, Global Food Science Analyst at […]
Te Uki Ou celebrates 2013
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated another successful school year on Friday morning, with the school community joining in on the fun. “It’s a time for us to reflect on the good time at Te Uki Ou and the good memories,” said teacher Teia Poturu, adding that the day was a time to celebrate together. It […]
Titikaveka holds prize giving ceremony
Senior students were celebrated and farewelled by their peers and teachers at Titikaveka College prize giving ceremony on Thursday. Academic as well as sporting achievements were recognised and awarded on the day as parents and family members gathered at the Titikaveka Ara Apii Sabati hall. The day began with a turou by year 8 student […]
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