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National
Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
CI tourism seeks help
Cook Islands Tourism is seeking expressions of interest from those wanting to help showcase the Cooks to a group of visiting tourism managers. Tourism has invited 10 Australian product and marketing managers to the Cooks between November 17 and 23. The trip will be educational, allowing the corporation to showcase the best of Cook Islands’ […]
Fellowship position available
Cook Islands conservationists can now apply for a fellowship position in New York at an environmental organisation with a focus on islands. The Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) assists islands in addressing one of the world’s greatest challenges – to conserve and sustainably use invaluable island natural resources that support people, cultures and livelihoods. Earth’s 175,000 […]
Celebrating Cook Islands youth
Half the world’s population is under 25 years of age. Specific figures are not available for the Cook Islands, but last year’s census confirms that just under half the local population is under 44 years of age. This week, that section of the population has reason to celebrate (other than the myriad perks of youthfulness) […]
Student teachers visit Atiu
Six Australian RMIT University students recently completed a four week trip of a lifetime, visiting the small but beautiful island of Atiu. This is the fourth year that RMIT University students have visited Atiu. The group spent a month establishing themselves in the community, getting to know the locals and experiencing life in the Cook […]
Shortage worries Trades Training Centre
A lack of short-term specialist trainers is leaving the Cook Islands Trades Training Centre (CITTC) clutching at straws ahead of its second outer-islands training course of the year in September. After a short three-week course earlier in the year, next month’s eight-week course is looking to provide 10 outer islands students from throughout the northern […]
Fisheries office set to expand
The Cook Islands Government is very close to setting up a fisheries office in American Samoa, but still needs funding. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has confirmed it has been investigating setting up an office in American Samoa, as part of its strategy to improve monitoring, surveillance and control over Cook Islands fishing vessels […]
Southern Reef makes debut
The MV Southern Reef dwarfed all other yachts and boats at the Avatiu port when it arrived on Sunday on its maiden voyage to Rarotonga. Having left New Zealand late last month, the ship arrived on the island via Tahiti on Sunday before leaving again yesterday afternoon. It operates under Tai Moana Ltd, a consortium […]
Brown praises 'dynamo' Blake
Minister of Sport Mark Brown has commended Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary-general Rosie Blake, describing her as a ”regular dynamo“ during their time at the Olympics. Brown went to London with the official delegation to fulfil some of the obligations of members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). These included attendance […]
We are the cause and the solution
Karen Holman of the Pacific Voyagers Foundation summarised the presentations given by Pacific voyagers, including those aboard Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua, upon their departure from Honiara. Below is an abridged version of her piece. There is a feeling that we call ‘chicken skin’ in Hawai’i. It can be generated in the human body from […]
Lady Naomi sets sail
The departure of the Lady Naomi from the Avatiu port left families with tears in their eyes and friends with fond memories on Saturday evening. Cargo destined for the islands of Manihiki, Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Rakanga left with around 300 passengers destined for the four islands. Having arrived almost a month ago for the Te […]
Park with power
Borrowing power outlets from neighbouring houses is a thing of the past for the Tupapa-Maraerenga Sports Association. The wooden box features two outlets, meaning the commentary and game day announcements will be able to be provided from the venue without having to worry about long extension cables that run from neighbouring properties. The initiative came […]
Cook Islands' culture showcased in WA
Not only was the 47th year of Cook Islands self governance celebrated at home through the weeklong cultural festival – Cook Islanders in Australia also held their own version of Te Maeva Nui to commemorate the milestone. Over 900 people attended the Te Maeva Nui of West Australia event which was celebrated in true Cook […]
Tour group expands bus fleet
Temu Okotai’s Cook Islands Tours group is continuing to expand after the addition of two new 25-seat buses. Starting with just a small nine-seat van almost six years ago, Okotai now owns a fleet that boasts three vans, two cars, one 20-seat bus, a 28-seat bus and the two newer buses. Okotai said his company […]
Specialists' return visit
There are busy times ahead for Rarotonga Hospital with a number of medical specialists visiting over the next month. Mammography breast screening will begin next week, a service that has been publicised and partially funded by the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF). Urology, endoscopy and orthopaedic services will also be provided, beginning with the […]
Rotary's good read deed
Residents of the northern group will have no shortage of reading material to keep them amused on the long voyage back to the outer islands. With the Lady Naomi returning residents to the outer islands this Saturday, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga saw an opportunity to send over a thousand much needed books to primary […]
Pawpaw growers come under fire
The failing of the heat treatment unit is just one of the issues surrounding problems with the pawpaw export industry, according to the Associate Minister of Agriculture Kiriau Turepu. The Cook Islands News understands the last trip by Dr Michael Williamson, the creator of the unit on Rarotonga, saw the unit certified for exporting in […]
Travel show features Cooks
A prime-time Australian travel show recently featured the Cook Islands, netting an estimated $A1 million in tourist revenue for the Cooks, according to Cook Islands Tourism. Australian chef, restaurateur and television presenter Peter Kuravita guided prime time SBS television viewers around Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu in the final two episodes of the Island Feast with […]
Government seeks tourism trainees for China trip
The government is asking for nominees within the tourism industry to attend a workshop in China. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Immigration has sent out a request for nominees to attend a seminar on Hotel Management for Developing Countries. China’s Harbin University of Commerce will host the seminar, which will be held between August […]
Moringa popularity a 'good problem'
The dried leaf of super-plant moringa oleifera has been in such hot demand that local suppliers can’t keep up. Moringa grower and supplier Hugh Graham terms the supply issue a ”good problem“. He can no longer meet the growing demand for the plant, which is stocked at Rarotonga’s Phab Pharmacy. ”I am worried I might […]
Collectable Cooks coins
Cook Islands collectable coins may not often be seen on our shores, but they are hot property on the numismatic (currency) collectable scene. One such coin, currently on sale on Ebay in the United States, commemorates the 85th anniversary since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. The $5 coin is made from 0.925 silver, and has […]
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