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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.
'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 […]
Mayor feels at home
Walking the streets of Rarotonga gives Auckland Mayor Len Brown a sense of being at home. Brown is in the country to discuss trade relations and told Cook Islands News he felt very much like he had not left New Zealand. ”Raised as a kid and educated in a primarily Pacific town in Otara, South […]
New lawyer for Eagle case trial
A New Zealand lawyer was admitted to the Cook Islands bar yesterday in order to prosecute the Operation Eagle accused. Judge Colin Doherty admitted Sarah McKenzie (pictured) to the bar in a swearing-in ceremony at the High Court after she took an oath of allegiance to the Queen, a requisition under the Law Practitioner’s Amendment […]
Drugs imported in shampoo bottle
The biggest drugs trial in Cook Islands history started on Monday in the High Court with the choosing of the jury, who heard initial case evidence. In the initial summing up of evidence to the jury, crown prosecutor Sarah McKenzie said the accused Giovanni Marsters, Inano Matapo and Samuel Tangaroa face 31 charges between them. […]
'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 […]
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 […]
Wall nears completion
Ports authority Bim Tou says the real legacy of the soon-to-be-completed Avatiu harbour development lies in the new-found skills of the large local labour force who have worked on the project. While there have been 65 workers on the project in total, just 12 of them are expatriates recruited for the McConnell Dowell-run development. It […]
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