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National
Cook Islands eases import ban on NZ poultry following bird flu outbreak
Cook Islands temporarily suspended imports of poultry products from New Zealand following a bird flu outbreak on a single farm, but has resumed imports from unaffected regions with additional safety measures.
New Zealand High Commission Fund supports local communities
The New Zealand High Commission in Cook Islands held a signing ceremony earlier this month with the successful recipients of the 2024/2025 Round of the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
Bringing in the outer islands
The Edgewater Resort and Spa has looked to its surroundings for a new concept launched at the property this month, which has taken inspiration from the pa enua. Last Friday the resort officially opened its new culture initiative Te Pae Tai Nui, or Your Village by the Sea. The aim is to provide guests of […]
Finding a follow-up to Guildford
Given the worldwide exposure the Cook Islands has gained from an All Blacks indecent exposure last month, onlookers at the Kia Orana Cook Islands forum have discussed the possibility of tailoring similar occurrences in the future. The crowd suggested the Cook Islands could help spread its name and raise awareness of itself in the United […]
Put the social in social media
It doesnt matter how many friends you have, what is important is that theyre talking to you. No, this isnt some skewed, modern version of a life lesson for the school playground this piece of advice is going out to businesses using social media, of course. Sarah Moore, from New Zealand public relations company Goode […]
Distance no trouble for Euro travellers
With more awareness of the Cook Islands in the European markets, the local tourism industry could expect more patronage from the continent. Though the distance is immense for travellers coming from the continent, the time needed to get to the Pacific should not be a major hurdle for the Cook Islands in attracting tourism from […]
Value vital for UK market
British travellers are pushing through their current economic troubles but tougher times mean they are looking for better value in their destinations, the Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum has heard. Cook Islands Tourism Corporations United Kingdom accounting director and sales manager Andrew Price said British people considered their holidays not as a luxury, but […]
It's in the giving that you share
By Vaine Wichman Development Economist A few weeks ago, the junior secondary schools had their maths quiz night at the auditorium. Students from Rarotonga and pa enua colleges/schools attended. It was an amazing night watching some of our future leaders focus over the questions and provide the team answers to be tallied. What was amazing […]
50-tonne crane tips over
Cook Islands General Transports 50-tonne Kobelco crane tipped over onto Kwai at about 11 oclock yesterday morning, causing damage to the ships steel hull. The crane was loading a standard 20-foot container into the ships cargo hold when it tipped over, its boom landing across the deck of Kwai. Eyewitnesses report the crane showed signs […]
Rocky Avatiu here until January
Rocks being stockpiled at the Avatiu harbour wont stay above ground long theyll soon be in the water as part of the $25 million redevelopment works being undertaken at the harbour. A new rock wall will be constructed at the harbours southern wharf in January as part of the Avatiu port development works. The retaining […]
Tonnes of value in Cook Islands
A significant amount of oil and petroleum is likely to be found in the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters says. In parliament yesterday, Marsters told fellow members he has received unconfirmed reports that Cook Islands waters contain tonnes of valuable minerals including more than 20 billion tonnes of a […]
The Vital Voices of the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Vital Voices delegation hand-picked by worldwide non-profit Vital Voices Global Partnership is in Vanuatu discussing with its regional counterparts the Emerging Pacific Women Leaders Programme about to be rolled out. The programme aims to empower women and increase the profile of women leaders across the Pacific.
February start for pawpaw export
Export of Cook Islands pawpaw is due to begin in February or March next year, agriculture minister Nandi Glassie says. More seedlings are also being planted on Rarotonga, to ensure the islands pawpaw crop continues to be sustained for future export, he says. Glassie was asked to explain the status of pawpaw cultivation and export […]
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 […]
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 […]
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