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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.
TAU board appoints engineering professional
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Low season shorter this year
The Cook Islands will again experience a dip in visitor numbers over the summer months but the trough in tourism this year should be shorter than previous years, according forecasts coming from foreign markets. Tourism industry members from New Zealand are predicting the Cook Islands visitor figures for January to be a little sluggish when […]
Family tourism has room to grow
The whole island experience of Rarotonga should be used as a focal point for attracting more families to the Cook Islands, according to tourism wholesalers taking part in the Kia Orana Cook Islands forum. Families account for about 10 percent of the Cook Islands tourism industry coming from New Zealand, according to information collected on […]
Kia Orana moves into final forum day
Europe will take the spotlight in the Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum today with Cook Islands workers and industry members to share their perspective on the state of the tourism industry from the other side of the world. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation staff based in the United Kingdom and continental Europe will take to […]
Trade days making the mama proud
The Vaka Eiva Trade Days held during the paddling festival have brought in a handy injection of money for the outer islands and town community. Vendors from the two-day market experienced a high turnover of their stock, the best period coming during the Thursday, November 24 night market. The area across from the Banana Court […]
Fire dance the night away at Muri
The Kia Orana Night Market rolled into Muri for the second time this week, saying a friendly hello to the areas visitors and a kind welcome home to Cook Islanders back on the rock for Christmas. About 25 stalls set up on the Muri rugby field for the night, providing food, crafts and clothing for […]
Pacific media pushing investigative reporting
A web-based training programme for Pacific media has been commissioned by the Pasifika Media Association (PasiMA). This follows a three-day board meeting in Auckland this week where the one-year-old organisation charted the course for its training programme, funded by a $100,000 grant from the British High Commission in the Solomon Islands. The training resources will […]
Bill enables greater accuracy
Parliament is considering a bill providing for better definition of the Cook Islands territorial borders. The Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Bill was tabled in parliament yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, on behalf of marine resources minister Teina Bishop who was absent. The bill enables the preparation and publication of documents […]
Employment bill may be withdrawn
Cabinet minister Nandi Glassie will today report to parliament about the progress made on governments outdated employment relations bill. The bill has been around for about 20 years, and was earlier this year tabled in parliament. A steering committee was then established to reconsider the bill, and the document was passed on to members accordingly. […]
PM takes blame for justice error
Prime Minister Henry Puna has taken responsibility for a legislative anomaly, in his capacity as minister for justice. Puna, speaking in parliament yesterday, explained to fellow members the need for an amendment bill in respect of the Leases Approval Tribunal. He tabled the bill, which enables the validation of the tribunal and its work this […]
Tereora juniors congratulated
The achievements and successes of Tereora Colleges year 10 students were noted at a prizegiving ceremony on Wednesday. Year 9 and 10 students were the toast of the school when high achievers in the classroom, on the sports field and on the cultural stage were congratulated for their efforts and successes. Below is a list […]
Mangaia School celebrates its students
Mangaia School prizegiving 2011 was held at the Numangatini Hall on Wednesday of this week. Lots of parents came to help celebrate the successes of Mangaias students from preschool to year 12 and from the three villages of Tamarua, Ivirua and Oneroa. At Mangaia School all preschool and primary students receive a prize as a […]
Mitiaro harbour ready by March
Infrastructure minister Teariki Heather predicts that Mitiaros harbour will be completed by March. Mitiaro member of parliament Tangata Vavia questioned the three-month delay in construction yesterday in parliament. He noted that Maukes harbour is still incomplete, which means further delays for the Mitiaro harbour project. I can only presume that eventually the funds allocated for […]
Mayor not taking Auckland post
Atiu mayor Taoro Brown will not be taking up the post of medical referral officer in Auckland, as previously reported and confirmed in parliament yesterday. Mitiaro member of parliament Tangata Vavia asked Atiu MP Nandi Glassie to set the record straight in parliament. Browns appointment has drawn a bit of flak from Cook Islanders in […]
PM congratulates athletes
Prime Minister Henry Puna has extended his congratulations to the athletes of the Cook Islands. Yesterday in parliament he commended the athletes and organisers of the Sevens in Heaven tournament in November, calling the event a roaring success. So, too, was the recent Vaka Eiva festival, he said. We should be, and indeed we are, […]
Judicature amendment bill passed
Prime Minister Henry Puna says court of appeal judges will be pleased to learn that parliament yesterday passed the Judicature Amendment Bill 2011. The bill amends an act that has not been modified for 30 years, thereby updating a piece of legislation that Puna called way out of date. The effect (of the outdated legislation) […]
Piho Rua a servant of his people
Parliament House observed a minute of silence for the late Piho Rua yesterday. Rua retired from a long career in politics last year, and died of illness in October. Thank you for the tribute that as a house we paid (to) the honourable Piho Rua, Prime Minister Henry Puna said. I wish to add my […]
A lot has happened
The Cook Islands 2012-2013 budget policy statement and economic and fiscal update were tabled in parliament yesterday. Other bills tabled yesterday were the Banking Act 2011 – to be considered forthwith – and the Judicature Amendment Act 2011 and Digital Registers Bill 2011, both of which were passed without objection or amendment. Among the other […]
Community group again before Auckland court
The case involving Pukapuka Community of New Zealand Inc president Nuku Rapana and president-elect Tareni Lulia comes before the Auckland court again today. Because Rapana has filed a defence, Lulias barrister Ray Parmenter has requested a full hearing. Because that is not likely to be set down for months, he proposed supervised elections in the […]
Strike will not affect local shipping
Auckland port workers have announced that they intend to continue striking over Christmas, but local shipping agents say the strike will not affect shipping movements to the Cook Islands. The strikes are set to last from 10.30pm on Thursday, December 22, until 10.30pm on Friday, December 23, and from 10.30pm on Saturday, December 24, until […]
BTIB finishes Telecom contract investigation
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has conducted an investigation into the securing of a contract by Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) to sell computer hardware to the Financial Supervisory Commission. BTIB is not prepared to release the details of its investigation until TCI has responded to its report, but local computer retailers are purportedly disgruntled […]
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