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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.”
Facebook page calls for ban on foreign investment
A Facebook page set up earlier this year calls for a ban of foreign investment in the Cook Islands.
Pukapuka barge due to depart
A barge carrying machinery and workers to repair Pukapuka’s rundown airport is scheduled to leave Rarotonga this weekend.
Tai in bachelor comp
Local male model and actor Tai Mackenzie is one of 12 finalists in the ‘Bachelor of the Year 2014’ competition being run by New Zealand Cleo Magazine.
Tourist attacked by three dogs on beach
An Austrian tourist had to be rushed to hospital on Sunday morning after being attacked by three dogs on the beach.
Animal shelter built for stray dogs
A new animal shelter is to be opened in Vaimaanga, in a bid to solve reported dog problems on Rarotonga.
Nursing school opens in Rarotonga
Cook Islanders can now become qualified nurses without going overseas.
Nukutere College names prefects
Catholic school Nukutere College looks forward to a positive year of growth and has appointed school prefects to lead the way in 2014.
PM Puna honours former politicians
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to two prominent and respected members of the community who passed away last week.
Today's the day to think about cancer checks
Today is World Cancer day and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) will be supporting the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC) World Cancer Day.
Changes expected to Te Mato Vai before signoff
Changes are expected to the draft master plan for the ambitious Te Mato Vai project before it is submitted to Cabinet for sign off.
School re-opens after asbestos removal
Avarua School re-opened yesterday following the removal of asbestos-tainted soil from the school grounds.
Police grateful for a quiet weekend
Police are praising the community for a mostly trouble-free weekend, besides some loud parties and domestic disputes.
Te Mato Vai submissions due Friday
Members of the public have been advised that anyone wishing to make a submission regarding the Te Mato Vai water project’s master plan must do so by this Friday.
Kiwi students taking skills to Atiu
Six occupational therapy students from New Zealand are about to change lives – and have their own lives changed – when they head to Atiu next week.
Tertiary students acknowledged at graduation
More than 50 students wore ei’s and proud smiles when they graduated from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Friday.
All Cabinet ministers in country this week
This week, all members of cabinet have been invited to a two-day conference that aims to focus on the role of parliament in fighting corruption.
Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement consultation
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has announced that the first Cook Islands Consultation on the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) is being held this week in Rarotonga.
Government office helps solve employment disputes
The role of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Labour and Employment Relations Office is to ensure there is a legal process to regulate the employer–employee relationship.
A cappella singers in chicken suits flying to the Cooks
Chickens can’t fly, but if a brood of a cappella singers can raise the funds, it’ll be flying to the Cook Islands in March for a cultural exchange of songs and comedy.
Local scouts join 20th NZ jamboree
The Cook Islands Boy Scouts attended the 20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree, which was held in Fielding, New Zealand from December 28 to January 7.
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