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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.”
Special Te Papa tour for local tamariki
Motone Productions, which is producing the Cook Islands tour group of local tamariki to be involved in the New Zealand Festival of the Arts opening event ‘The BIG BANG’, has co-ordinated for the group to have a private tour of the Te Papa Museum’s Cook Islands collection that is not available to the public.
Red Cross appeal for cyclone victims
Cook Islanders are being asked to dig deep and donate generously today during a radiothon aimed at raising money for victims of Cyclone Ian in Tonga.
Arorangi Jetty gets thumbs up from a returning tourist
A tourist returning to the Cook Islands on a cruise ship yesterday said he was glad the captain made a last-minute decision to anchor at Arorangi Jetty.
Funding Film Raro is 'not sustainable', says tourism
Film Raro does not meet criteria for funding by tourism, says the chief executive of the tourism corporation.
First cruise ship of the year arrives
Rarotonga welcomed its first cruise ship of the year when the MS Columbus 2 pulled up outside Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning.
Film Raro 'did not fit criteria' - tourism
Dear Editor, I wish to write this letter to respond to the public on the Cook Islands News article titled ‘Film Raro funding proposal denied’ that was published on Saturday January 18.
More planning to be done ahead of merger
It will be business as usual for Avatea and Nikao Maori school students when classes begin for the year, despite plans to eventually merge the schools.
Work experience the focus for upcoming school year
The focus for careers education this year will be on work experience, says an official with the Ministry of Education.
Call for future tertiary students
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute is holding an open day for potential students tomorrow.
Free software for students
Students are being invited to take their personal devices to school next week and install the latest version of Microsoft Office – for free.
'Be prepared to persevere'
Happy New Year and a very warm welcome back to school to all our students, teachers, principals and support staff.
Sunburst sailing in Rarotonga honored
Sunbursts crafts have been sailed in Rarotonga from the beginning of the class in 1964.
Star athlete heads to Kings College
Talented young Aitutaki athlete Leo Roa is set for a bright future, which started this week when he flew to New Zealand to start learning at one of the country’s most prestigious schools.
Tongan woman 'overwhelmed' by support
Every household in the cyclone-battered village of Holopeka will be receiving an envelope full of cash this week, courtesy of one woman in Rarotonga.
Atiu community buys boat with aid money
The village of Mapumai in Atiu recently put some aid funding to good use with the purchase of a 16-foot fishing boat.
Locals pick up high-tech gifts
Five lucky locals received a new high-tech toy as part of a high-speed internet promotion yesterday.
Stiff competition in marine park comp
The competition to provide the Cook Islands Marine Park with a uniquely local name has come to a close, with some great entries to be assessed by the judges.
Rescue shows value of first aid training
The rescue of a dying elderly woman last week shows why tourism operators should put their staff through first aid training, says the Cook Islands Water Safety Council.
Kiwi brothers burst into haka to show respect
Staff of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises were honoured on Monday when three young Kiwi boys performed an impromptu haka on the beach as a mark of respect.
Captain Tama's veteran proud of rescue
A veteran member of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises says he is proud of the way his team handled the near-drowning of an elderly passenger last week.
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