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SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.
TAU appoints engineering professional
Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Officials looking after themselves
”On the same day in the CI News that the Ministry of Culture, on behalf of Government, claim that they had NO Funds to send a delegation to the Festival of Arts in Honiara, the Government has no hesitation in agreeing to spend $330,000 on upgrading the VIP lounge at the airport,“ a smoke signaller […]
'Damaged' marlin not counted
After the success of the inaugural Ariki Day Fishing Competition held by the Avana Fishing Club – it has been decided the event will become an annual fixture on the fishing calendar. A total of 16 boats competed in the competition sponsored by Whatever Bar and Grill and the Avana Mooring Fish Caf. The results […]
Strong Pacific links continued
The Auckland Council Trade Mission is making progress to enhance relationships between the Cook Islands and the ‘super city’. Headed by Auckland mayor Len Brown, the delegation is in the Cook Islands after earlier trade missions to Samoa and Tonga in an effort to strengthen ties between countries and to ensure opportunities for businesses to […]
Mayor explains value of mission
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has responded to home-grown criticism by laying out the importance of the Auckland Council Trade Mission to local businesses on Tuesday. Feedback on New Zealand talkback station Newstalk ZB was targeted towards the need for Brown to take a delegation to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. But the mayor responded […]
Fishing for answers
The Ministry of Marine Resources and the Cook Islands Fishing Association have recently released a report, prepared by consultant Vaine Wichman, that delves into the reasons fishers are experiencing a decline in catch rates. Rachel Reeves has developed a story using excerpts from Wichman’s report, which was completed in March. Entitled ‘Fishing for Answers’, Vaine […]
Each FAD is like Lotto
This opinion piece is a joint effort by Dr Jeremy Cooper and Dr George Ngaei, of Invercargill, a well-known amateur fisherman. Dr Cooper is a frequent visitor to Rarotonga, now mainly to fish. He has many friends in the local community and is well respected. He is a specialist anaesthetist in public and private practice, […]
'Over the moon' with Permanent Residency
Nine people joined the Cook Islands family yesterday. At a ceremony at Government House, nine spouses of Cook Islanders were granted permanent residency under an amendment to the Entry, Residence and Departure Act. All received their permanent residency status together with a larger group earlier this year but for whatever reason were unable to be […]
'Before us was an empty beach'
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua arrived at the Honiara Festival of Pacific Arts last week. In this blog update, voyager Alex Olah articulates his crew’s disappointment and sadness at the absence of a Cook Islands delegation in Honiara. He says the crew was broken-hearted and upset that they were the only vaka that wasn’t welcomed […]
Youth inspired to preserve culture
Youth delegates from around the Pacific discussed heritage at a regional workshop held last week during the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara. Entitled Youth Speak!, the main purpose of the workshop was ”to get young people’s views heard on the topics of culture, heritage and environment,“ said Tarisi Vunidilo, secretary general of the […]
New 'Foundations Act' explained
A new service is now available for clients of the Cook Islands international financial services industry after the passing on Monday of the Foundations Act 2012. Foundations are the first new service available from the industry since the 2008 addition of Cook Islands Limited Liability Companies. Parliament requested an in-camera session with Financial Services Development […]
Student stands up for safety
Nicknames like ‘hellboy’ do not faze Tereora College’s renowned helmet-wearing student. Laurence Paniani, who is in his final year at the college, says more needs to be done to ensure students wear helmets when riding their scooters. Rows of bikes are all assembled outside the college, but almost none of their riders wear helmets. While […]
$330,000 for VIP lounge upgrade
The upgrade of the airport’s VIP lounge is continuing to make good progress. The $330,000 project was designed by Stephen+Turner Architects to ensure the senior dignitaries arriving for the Pacific Leaders Forum will not be crowded into a tiny lounge. The large coral wall that once hosted an outdoor smoking area is becoming part of […]
Helmets crucial for kids
Tereora College counsellor Thomas Wynne says more needs to be done to encourage children to wear helmets when riding scooters or motorbikes. A helmet convert himself – he is waiting for one to be imported from New Zealand – the counsellor says the three road deaths in two weeks should be prompting a change in […]
Group tackles weed problem
The issue of biologically controlling common weeds will be discussed at a workshop today involving a group of plant control experts. Plant pathologist Sarah Dodd and weed ecologist Quentin Paynter of Landcare Research New Zealand have teamed up with entomologist Dr Maja Poeschko and Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormarck and are presenting their findings […]
Retreat for police
Cook Islands Police attended a retreat in Titikaveka on Tuesday in order to plan for the next financial year. About 10 members of the police force were at the all-day planning session at the SDA administration building. The management team, led by police commissioner Maara Tetava, came up with business plans to stand the police […]
Growing pride at agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture had three reasons to celebrate on Thursday. As the ministry formally celebrated Dr Matairangi Purea’s homecoming to the Arorangi headquarters, Purea celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of his staff. ”I am so proud of these fellows,“ Dr Purea said of head of biosecurity Ngatoko Ngatoko and director of research William […]
Domestic violence message goes out
Eight evenings of domestic violence workshops in Rutaki were well-attended by the community, and organisers hope their message will continue to be heard. The Rutaki Vainetini women’s group, which received $6600 of funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme through the Community Initiative Scheme earlier this year, started the programme after realising something needed to […]
Drum gifts draw sound advice
Thursday was a day of welcoming and one of well-wishes for the students at Nukutere College. A beautiful sunny day brought beams of smiles to the faces of the students at school with the gifting of a new pate (drum) set gifted by local maker William Vogel. It wasn’t long before smiles were replaced by […]
Greater awareness promoted
Raising awareness for the needs of people with disabilities and promoting better networking between organisations were two key parts to a forum organised by the Cook Islands National Disability Council. The day-long event was held at the Sinai Hall in Taputapuatea and council coordinator Pat Farr says it was aimed at building on the Cook […]
Cultural rights meet a first in the Pacific
The first symposium for cultural rights in the Pacific will be held in the Solomon Islands this month. The Pacific cultural rights symposium, to be held in Honiara from July 9 to 11, will take place during the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara and will include discussion on cultural rights and heritage, traditional […]
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