Cook Islands Government’s recent consultation tour in New Zealand was a significant success, effectively addressing numerous concerns held by the diaspora regarding seabed mining, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Prime Minister Mark Brown is urging Cook Islanders to ‘not be afraid of the discussions that may need to be had’ regarding the proposal for a Cook Islands passport.
Come December 28, there will be a less familiar face behind the counter at CITC Pharmacy. New Zealand pharmacy owner Kenneth Hickey will be serving the Rarotonga public for a month in place of pharmacist Shannon Saunders, and given his experience and industry knowledge Saunders considers him an ideal stand-in. Saunders is obligated to do […]
Unexpected heavy rain late afternoon of December 23 did not douse enthusiasm as Maukes inaugural Christmas in the Park became Christmas on the veranda at Opetipa Hall, Oiretumu. As night fell and skies cleared many chose to sit under the stars and peer through and over the railings to watch the variety show. The show […]
The Ministry of Marine Resources has agreed to a settlement of $100,000 for illegal fishing conducted by a Chinese fishing vessel near Cook Islands waters. According to marine resources secretary Ben Ponia, there were mitigating circumstances surrounding the case taken into consideration by the ministry. The incursions occurred in August in the area of maritime […]
Laws relating to domestic violence offences and sentencing need to be strengthened to empower victims of the crime and help eliminate it in our community, a national workshop on domestic violence has found. The workshop, held on Friday, December 16, brought together community groups and government agencies that are dealing with domestic violence for a […]
Bishop Tutai Pere wasnt impressed when he came across piles of empty beer bottles while out for a walk in Kavera over the Christmas weekend, but instead of turning a blind eye Bishop Pere found a sack and picked up all the bottles left by party-goers. The bottles were left under trees and in piles […]
1. Have a picnic at the beach. 2. Play volleyball in the sand. 3. Make popcorn and watch a movie. 4. Write letters to family and friends overseas. 5. Go bushwalking. 6. Have breakfast for dinner. 7. Hold cooking classes in your own kitchen and invite your friends. 8. Go for a bicycle ride. 9. […]
In keeping with its yearly tradition, Raromart has given back to the community by donating goods to needy people this Christmas. The Rarotonga retail outlet has donated to government and non-government departments as well as individuals. Recipients include the Rarotonga Hospital, Arorangi Prison, Tupapas Creative Centre, and the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic in Nikao. […]
Holiday-makers are reminded to consider their pets and animals this Christmas and New Year. Those leaving Rarotonga and pa enua to travel for the holidays need to ensure a friend or family member will tend to lonely pets and animals at least twice a day, providing food and water. Those at the Esther Honey Foundation […]
Most government departments and ministries are taking a break this Christmas closing offices for a few days over the festive season. But care has been taken to ensure vital services, such as health care, remains available to members of the public. The Ministry of Health is observing all public holidays, with the exception of emergency […]
Rarotonga churches are expected to be full of worshippers this weekend as Christians gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus the reason for Christmas. All Cook Islands Christian Church branches on Rarotonga will on Saturday evening, Christmas Eve, conduct services at 11pm. At the Avarua CICC church things will kick off with carol singing by […]
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has confirmed that rubbish collection on Rarotonga will continue as normal during the Christmas and New Year period. Its contractor T & M Heather Ltd will staff rubbish collection even on public holidays. So those who normally put their rubbish out for collection on Mondays and Tuesdays can do […]
Passing heavy rain did little to dampen the Christmas spirit at CITC on Thursday where families gathered to take advantage of the late night shopping specials. While parents and adults filled their shopping carts with Christmas goodies for the family kids ruled the car park where a number of novelty games were run for them. […]
In response to recent reports of dengue outbreaks in French Polynesia, the Ministry of Health this week sprayed mosquito sites in Rarotongas public areas. Director of community health services Dr Rangi Fariu says that given the weekly flight from Tahiti, Rarotonga needs to step up its efforts to combat dengue fever. Weve been lucky, but […]
Cook Islands police are taking no time off for holidays this festive season. In fact, they are putting in more effort than ever in their work over the period. Police will be targeting crimes on and off the roads from now until the New Year, with virtually every police officer on duty in a roster […]
Almost 6000 people will benefit from the Cook Islands governments Christmas Bonus scheme this year, which will deliver $50 to every eligible welfare recipient in the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already begun paying the Christmas bonus directly into the accounts of people who receive the old age pension, child benefit, caregivers benefit […]
Cabinet ministers are at home for the holidays, having finished their international travel for the year. Prime Minister Henry Punas trip to Abu Dhabi for an environmental conference earlier this month was the last of all overseas ministerial jaunts. Now all cabinet ministers are preparing to spend Christmas and New Year celebrations with their family […]
Government has just signed a deed establishing the Cook Islands disaster emergency trust fund which has started with a $200,000 balance. The deed has been signed by the funds trustees police commissioner Maara Tetava, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) director Charles Carlson, acting Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) secretary Donye Numa and financial secretary […]
Deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has hit out at government, saying the Cook Islands Party is either afraid of CISNOC president Sir Geoffrey Henry or showing political favouritism to the former prime minister and CIP leader. Rasmussens comments come as government says it refuses to interfere with the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee […]
After more than 40 years in the public sector, the Cook Islands first accredited librarian and dedicated public servant Carmen Temata will bid farewell to full-time work. Prime Minister Henry Puna was among the crowd gathered at the Office of the Public Service Commissioner yesterday to thank Temata for her years of work in the […]
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