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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.
Telecom gets UK support
Telecom Cook Islands is using a company based in the United Kingdom to provide remote IT support. RealVNC is a company based in Cambridge, UK, that allows IT specialists to solve internal helpdesk issues without leaving their desks. According to Telecom, VNC’s software has resulted in a significant reduction in IT downtime, greater staff productivity […]
Mu'umu'us for Maori language week
To celebrate Cook Islands language week, the Pacific Cultures team at Te Papa are blogging about collection items from the Cook Islands. New Zealand is celebrating its first-ever Cook Islands language week between August 6 and 10. The national museum has a number of mu’umu’u (dresses) acquired by the Pacific Cultures collection in 2009 from […]
Japanese tourist spin-off
Air New Zealand is doubling the number of charter services it operates between Japan and New Zealand, with 14 Japanese cities confirmed for this summer season. Six of the charter services will operate non-stop from Nagoya into Christchurch, with the remainder flying into Auckland. The charter programme, which is additional to Air New Zealand’s regular […]
Bin there, recycled that
Aitutaki locals will soon be getting more awareness about recycling after the first of 12 ‘Keep Aitutaki Clean’ bin stations was installed on the island. A ‘station’ has four separate bins categorised for litter, recycling aluminium cans, recycling glass products and plastic products. The first bin station was installed at Ootu Beach for all tourists […]
'Knowledge Basket' weaves relationships
Dave Keet and Linda Winterburn have been in the Cooks for a month now, and while they thoroughly enjoyed Te Maeva Nui, it was not all play. The two founders of The Knowledge Basket – a searchable database invaluable to universities – are leaving Rarotonga today Thursday after investigating ways to extend their Pacific Islands […]
Oldies tackle Tupapa
President Tok and Carlson captained the two golden oldies rugby teams that clashed at Avatiu on Friday to end the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. First five Pius was at his deceptive best by creating gaps for straight-runners Takaiti, Biker T and Skews to burst through. Out wide Mongoose Muri and Snake used speed and side-steps […]
A chip off the old fishing block
Local fishing legend Pupuke Robati holds up a 57kg yellow fin tuna caught on Sunday – but all credit for the big catch goes to his nine year old son Maeva (hiding) who seems to be a chip off the old block! Young Maeva caught the tuna on Sunday afternoon off the Edgewater Resort and […]
Dog owners issue warning
Dejected dog owner Chris Ferguson is calling on owners to be wary of ”dogs that aren’t cared for“ after their companion Moose was fatally attacked by a neighbouring terrier. Ferguson watched the attack unfold on Saturday at his Tikioki residence and was devastated by the loss of a dog ”who wouldn’t retaliate.“ It was a […]
No takers for kikau thatch
A group of 56 people from Atiu are fundraising for an upcoming tour of Australasia by weaving kikau (coconut fronds) for roofing – but so far there have been no buyers. Atiu businessman Roger Malcolm, who owns Kikau Roofs, says despite recent advertising he’s had no orders for over 5,000 kikau ready for shipment. The […]
New x-ray machine blessed
Health minister Nandi Glassie has hailed the new x-ray machine as a ”milestone“ at the blessing of the new equipment at Rarotonga Hospital yesterday. Funding to the tune of $550,000 from the Cook Islands government helped the hospital purchase a new, state-of-the-art machine from New Zealand. Nikao CICC Reverend Papa Aratangi took part in the […]
Girls rule in Chicago
Two Girl Guides had the trip of a lifetime last month when they attended a guiding world forum in Chicago. Loretta Brown of the Nikao Girl Guides and Karliean Mataroa of the Arorangi Girl Guides accompanied the Guides national commissioner Ngara Katuke to the Girls World Forum 2012. The forum was held between July 12 […]
Final curtain fall for 2012 festival
Friday night’s Te Maeva Nui performance drew the curtain on what was a wonderful week of culture and dance. As has now become the format of the Te Maeva Nui prizegiving – all teams were recognised with ‘grades’ for their performances in the ute, ura pau, pe’e (reo metua) and kapa rima categories. No main […]
37 islanders celebrate
While the bulk of the population of Penrhyn celebrated the 47th year of Cook Islands self governance on Rarotonga – the remaining 37 resident on the island held their own small celebration singing hymns. Tetautua community on Penrhyn were proud to have Mr Saitu Marsters as the main speaker and leader during the ceremony as […]
Flying wind chime helps Mitiaro win
Hips were swinging and feet tapping at the national auditorium on Saturday when five Te Maeva Nui drumming teams took the spotlight. As the reigning champions for years – team Manihiki decided to sit this year’s competition out and instead support the budding young talent from the other islands and village drum teams. Vaka Puaikura […]
Call to keep culture alive
In true Cook Islands style, the nation’s 47th year of self governance was celebrated island style with singing and dancing by the people of the Cook Islands led from the front by Prime Minister Henry Puna. Puna and wife Akaiti were welcomed to the national auditorium for the official commemorations with a traditional turou from […]
Te Tika's model sustainable
A decade of research on traditional Cook Islands medicine has resulted in a sustainable supply of BioActive Cook Islands Oils being produced on Rarotonga for the new skin care range, Te Tika. Te Tika brand founder and creator Dr Graham Matheson says it was important the production remained true to the literal meaning of Te […]
Back to core business for airport?
The airport authority could be scrapping its public fire service as attempts to overturn a million-dollar loss were discussed between CEO Joe Ngamata and a New Zealand airport corporation chairman. John Gilks spent last week with Ngamata as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s business mentoring programme and while he has been a member of […]
Reef shipping pool terminated
One of the joint service arrangements Reef Shipping participates in is disbanding, causing them to review services to customers moving cargo between Australia and the Pacific Islands. For almost 15 years Reef Shipping has operated most of their services out of Australia within the Auspac pool, a joint service arrangement where six partners shared two […]
Prized yellow fin tuna landed
Mouths watered at the Avatiu harbour when fishing charter Marlin Queen docked with possibly one of the biggest yellow fin tuna caught in recent years. The tuna was too large to fit into the charter’s fish bin and took two men to lift on to the back of the pickup truck to be taken for […]
47 years on we celebrate
The ngatae flowers are in full bloom around Rarotonga’s mountain side, sign of flying fox season. Sign of celebrations, ours! My grandmother always said to me when I was growing up to ‘akatangata mai ana iakoe’. Translating into English is always a sad thing because I lose the richness of the advice being imparted and […]
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