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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).
Cook Islander serves as a role model for youth
Helping Cook Islands youth find direction and purpose in their lives is what drove Cook Islander corporal Tapaitau Williams to be part of a youth leadership course. Williams is a descendant of the Tapaitau family line from Penrhyn and he has been a serving member of the New Zealand army for 10 years and he […]
Proud moments at youth graduation
A group of young men graduated from a military-style leadership course on Friday. The 31 young men took part in the course at Mitiaro Hostel from November 11-29, which included drills, early-morning wake-up calls and work experience. The course was run by New Zealand defence force’s youth development unit and the Blue Light committee, which […]
Pukapuka community calls for food
The Pukapuka community is calling for food donations as it prepares for the official opening of its new accommodation unit. The two-storey building, which began construction in May, will be unveiled on Friday, amid more fundraising efforts to assist with the project. President of the Pukapuka community on Rarotonga Makirere Poila says people are encouraged […]
Demos vow to abolish 'back tax'
Pensioner activist group Grey Power followed through on their vow to march on parliament yesterday, and were rewarded with a promise by the opposition to abolish the ‘back tax’ on the NZ-paid pension. Carefully timed during a break in the first day of parliament’s current sitting, Grey Power members assembled at the front doors of […]
Opposition hammers PM's absence
The opposition Democratic Party came out swinging during Parliament yesterday, lashing out at the ruling Cook Islands Party over the absence of Prime Minister Henry Puna from the final session of the year. “Where is the prime minister?” said Rasmussen. “Why has he abandoned parliament?” Late last week, special advisor Trevor Pitt announced Puna will […]
Out on top!
Open mixed crew Patterson Lakes from Australia are pictured during prize giving on Thursday taking out first place and the Bob Worthington Memorial trophy. The team has improved from previous podium finishes winning 2nd in 2012 and 3rd in 2011’s round raro relay race. Fighting with local senior master men crew Te Tupu o Te […]
Fun and games for young paddling stars
The adults stepped aside last Tuesday evening as close to 300 young up-and-coming paddling stars had their time in the spotlight at the mapu prize giving. The night went off without a hitch as the mapu were treated to a night of fun and games while acknowledging the achievements of their peers. The night was […]
Rebuilding of school aided by donated funds
Just over $600 was donated to Avatea School by Mangaia School on November 26. The funds were raised through mufti days and sausage roll sales with the help of the staff and the Managaia student council. “From such a small community that has more issues to deal with than we do in Rarotonga, it is […]
Miss Cook Islands at Miss South Pacific pageant
Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa is currently in the Solomon Islands representing her island nations at the Miss South Pacific Pageant. Arriving at the Henderson International Airport on Thursday 28 November, Napa shared her flight with current Miss South Pacific Janine Tuivaiti of Samoa. Napa and her team were hosted to a welcome dinner by […]
Break the silence, end the violence
Elimination of violence against women was the key message of a march organised by the Cook Islands police on November 25. Over 100 people took part in the march from Banana Court to the Punanga Nui markets, to commemorate White Ribbon Day. Cook Islands police launched White Ribbon Day with a big banner stating: “It’s […]
Busy BTIB Vaka Eiva Trade Days
Locals and paddlers formed the majority of the crowd on the last day of the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) Vaka Eiva Trade days. The Trade Days took place over November 28 and November 29 across the Banana Court from 10am to 2pm and involved thirty vendors contributing to the event. “It’s been busier […]
Public to have say on aged care facility
People living in Rarotonga will soon be invited to share their thoughts on whether the island needs some form of aged care facility. A period of consultation is set to kick off early next year and nine different parties have expressed interest in carrying out the work. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is currently looking […]
Prime Minister in Fiji for nature conference
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be in Fiji while the remainder of cabinet attends the year’s final sitting of the parliament of the Cook Islands. “The Prime Minister will be on an overseas assignment next week,” said special advisor Trevor Pitt from the office of the PM in an email. Puna has been invited to […]
Muri market vendors have licences
All of the vendors selling food at a night market in Muri have already been granted the required food handling licences, says the Ministry of Health. A group of local restaurant, cafe and resort owners went to the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) two weeks ago to express concerns about a fast-growing market running […]
Government endorses tax review recommendations
After fully consulting with most of the northern group, the southern group, and Rarotonga, the government has endorsed the recommendations of the tax review with a few minor changes. The changes to the tax system will be legislated over two sessions of parliament. The parliamentary session commencing on Monday December 2 will legislate changes which […]
Bin thief strikes fishing club
Anyone trying to steal wheelie bins from the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club will have a hard time getting away with it from now on. The club had two of its bins, both only a few months old, stolen from their premises on Monday night. Bar worker Sharon William was busy yesterday engraving the fishing […]
Belles and Tahiti Nui crowned champs
Australian womens oe vaka crew Crown Beach Belles and French Polynesia mens team Tahiti Nui were crowned the ultimate Vaka Eiva paddling teams yesterday when they took out the pinnacle race of the paddling festival – the 36km round Raro Relay Race. The Crown Beach Belles gunned it home in a time of 3.25.53 to […]
Vaka team welcomed to Nikao Maori
Nikao Maori School opened their arms wide in welcome on Friday morning for their adopted vaka team. It was the second visit to the school for vaka team Fluffy Slippers, whom they also adopted last year. The morning was a time of giving from both sides, with the vaka team donating 37 boxes of school […]
Chinese Ambassador visits QR
Chinese Ambassador designate to the Cook Islands Wang Lutong presented his credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters on Wednesday during a morning ceremony at Government House. During the event, which was attended by various local dignitaries, government officials, and members of the local Chinese community, Ambassador Wang made an address, saying, “… the Chinese government […]
Inventor's dream one step closer
After an informative meeting earlier this week, Rarotonga inventor Ken Kingsbury thinks he’s one step closer to achieving his dream of seeing a wave-powered vessel plough the seas of the South Pacific. The inventor of the popular ‘Treddlecat’ vessels – which can be seen zipping across the lagoon in Muri – held the meeting to […]
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