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Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Public imput at TMV meeting
The public may have an opportunity to provide input for the $60million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project before the end of the year. Te Mato Vai communications advisor Jaewynn McKay said she is hopeful public consultations will begin by the end of 2013. She said project officials are working on the summary of the […]
Chamber raises Te Mato Vai concerns
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns about the lack of consultation with the business community regarding the $60 million Te Mato Vai project. The organisation, which represents private business owners, has published an open letter to Finance Minister Mark Brown expressing their “immediate concerns … with respect to the planning, design and […]
Opposition questions Te Mato Vai salaries
Debate on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project dominated question period during the second day of the current sitting of parliament yesterday. Discussion on the large-scale infrastructure undertaking began with a question by opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen, who asked the government about the rates of pay for those currently involved with the […]
Giving tree promo needs more takers
People are encouraged to get into the giving spirit this Christmas and purchase a gift for a child in need. Since Westpac started its ‘giving tree’ promotion on November 20, 120 out of 193 tags are left hanging. “Ten gifts are already under the tree. Some of our customers decided to get their gifts in […]
Travellers lack awareness of Cook Islands – experts
Many travellers in offshore markets are not aware of the differences between the Cook Islands and other Pacific nations, say international tourism experts. About 65 travel wholesalers from 15 different countries are in the Cook Islands this week to meet with local resort owners and other tourism operators. On the opening day of the Kia […]
Wharf cracks at Avatiu discussed in parliament
The discovery of cracks in the redeveloped Avatiu wharf was discussed in parliament yesterday. The topic was raised by Titikaveka member of parliament Sel Napa during discussion of Te Mato Vai – the $60 million water infrastructure project currently getting underway. Napa was calling for greater public consultation and input for the project, which would […]
Overseas travel reps to taste Cook Islands
Cook Islands tourism operators will be hoping for a long-term boost in business by meeting this week with travel wholesalers from more than 17 countries. Now into its fourth year, Kia Orana Cook Islands is an annual event giving local suppliers the chance to showcase their hotels, resorts and various tourism activities to invited wholesalers. […]
UK taxi campaign showcases Cook Islanders
Winter-weary Brits in the city of Bristol are sliding into taxis right now and being greeted by the smiling face of Pa Teuruaa, of Pa’s Nature Walks. As part of a new tourism campaign, 10 taxis in the city have been branded inside and outside with a series of artworks designed to project a sense […]
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 […]
Christmas just around the corner
The month of Christmas has begun, officially ushering in the festive season. Local merchants have been gearing up to spread Christmas cheer, to the tune of this year’s ‘tropical Christmas’ theme. The month-long celebration will kick off with a celebratory makeover of the town area from Monday, with decorations being put up along with banners […]
Pig hunters may have started fire
A massive bushfire in Aitutaki at the weekend was probably started by hunters trying to flush wild pigs out of the scrub, says the island’s mayor. Although the main blaze has now died out, locals are still on guard in case any one of several remaining spot fires are fanned up by strong winds. Mayor […]
Funds raised by restaurant to be donated to two schools
A three-course set dinner to raise funds for Nukutere College and Avatea School has sold out. Organised by Kikau Hut Restaurant for today, 60 tickets were sold at $40 a pop, with 100 per cent of the funds raised on the night to go to the schools. The dining hours for the fundraiser are 6pm […]
Books donated to Avatea School
Around 1000 books were donated to Apii Avatea to assist in the speedy recovery of the school’s learning programme. On Wednesday, Tungane Broadbent donated her own Rainbow Reading Programme resources to the school, which recently lost buildings and resources – including its library – due to an act of arson. The resources were funded by […]
Local help for Filipino community
When Aitutaki was hit by a cyclone in 2010, the Filipino community of the Cook Islands helped in whatever way they could. Now, it’s payback time. The Philippines was recently devastated by super typhoon Haiyan, locally called Yolanda, which killed thousands when it barrelled through the islands on November 8. According to Aituaki MP and […]
Budget consultation document 2014/15 released
The Budget Consultation document 2014-15 has been released. The document, which contains some basic facts to inform people on how to prepare for the 2014-15 budget, is available electronically on the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) website and in hard copy from the MFEM office. The upcoming budget intends to outline in detail […]
Spotlight on 'branchless banking' in Pacific
A growing trend towards mobile banking in the Pacific has prompted financial services experts to meet and discuss the future of ‘branchless banking’. Senior executives from the Central Banks of six Pacific Island countries gathered in Sydney, Australia last week to look at the shift in banking practises throughout the region. Many Pacific peoples now […]
Breast cancer foundation president leaves her post
After six years in the role, the president of the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) Dawn Baudinet has stepped down. “We have done and achieved a lot,” says Baudinet. “It is time for me to move on and is time for a change. This year has been a very busy year and we’ve done […]
Air NZ celebrates 40 years with cake
Air New Zealand paid homage to original staff members and tourism industry players who have played a part in the airline’s 40-year history of flying jets into the Cook Islands. An intimate celebration ceremony was held at the Rarotonga International Airport Koru lounge where Air New Zealand Cook Islands branch manager David Bridge thanked those […]
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 […]
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