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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Red Cross thanks land owners
Excitement is growing among Red Cross officers in the Cook Islands with the organisations new $1.3m headquarters in Tupapa taking shape. Cook Islands Red Cross president Nga Jessie would like to thank and show the organisations gratitude to landowner of the section Tua Nicholas. Red Cross would also like to show its appreciation to surrounding […]
CI dictionary in demand in New Zealand
A Cook Islands Maori language advocate in New Zealand says there is strong demand by teachers for a new dictionary. Plans are underway in the Cook Islands to create an electronic version of the Cook Islands Maori dictionary for access via the internet. That comes as physical copies dwindle due to the book being out […]
Balance is key
For woman of the month Annie Fisher, it is all about finding balance between family, friends, work, sport and charity. When she found out she had been selected to receive the award, Annie said she was nothing but humbled. She challenged every woman out there to be the next recipient. This award is there to […]
Sun and surf draw Roxy fashion tour
Roxy models and surfers made Rarotonga their playground for a week when a team of 20 hit the rock for promotional shoots and fun in the sun and surf. Roxy is the womens line of the Quicksilver surf brand which sprung to life in 1990 as a swimwear line. But the Roxy brands claim to […]
Time for reflection, celebration: PM
Prime Minister Henry Puna has called on all Cook Islanders to celebrate and reflect on the country during the 46th anniversary of its self governance. Puna said yesterday that the theme of Te Maeva Nui te au akairo o toku matakeinanga; the symbols of your tribe or community was a timely reminder for Cook Islanders […]
Whippings suggested
More than 50 people gathered at Titikavekas Enua Manea Hall on Thursday night to discuss crime, which has been dogging the village in recent months. The meeting, organised by Cook Islands Police Takitumu community officer Constable Martin Iro, brought together hoteliers, moteliers, rental accommodation owners, private residents, school leaders and community workers from Titikaveka to […]
Rehab programme for young offenders
Cook Islands Police will increase the number of officers posted at its village stations and introduce a new rehabilitation programme for young offenders in its efforts to curb crime. Police inspector Tere Patia said the police department planned to add an extra officer or two to the community stations at Takitumu and Arorangi with the […]
34 burglaries in 2 months
Titikaveka has taken the unfortunate title of being Takitumus favourite hotspot for thieves and burglars. Ninety-nine criminal acts were reported in the vaka for the months of May and June this year, with 50 being carried out in Titikaveka. About half of the crimes reported in the period for Takitumu were incidents of theft or […]
International performers take to stage
International communities on Rarotonga and visiting groups from overseas will be in the spotlight this evening at the Te Maeva Nui international night. Eight international teams will take to the stage to perform traditional and contemporary dance and items from their homeland. Opening up tonights performances will be Balinese dancers Sri Rahayu and Seni Ariati. […]
Te Maeva Nui unites mamas, kids
Many hands make light work at the Sinai hall where the mamas and youngsters of the Avarua Ekalesia have been preparing for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Lead by Reverend Ngametua of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua, congregation members camped out at the Sinai hall last night to construct their float in time […]
Past to present
Its all about education for Tereora College even when it comes to its parade float. The high school is one of the 40 floats entered in this mornings parade that kicks off the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. The school group is lead by Maori teacher Rutera Taripo with the help of a small group of […]
Floats embody communities
Decorated bulldozers, earth moving trucks and trailers will today ring in the week-long Te Maeva Nui celebrations and everyone is invited to line the Maire Nui drive and join the national celebration of self governance. More than 40 floats will parade through Avarua and fire up the island for what will be an action packed […]
New school building open
The new Omoko High School building on the island of Penrhyn had its final inspection this month before it opened its doors to the islands students. Cook Islands Investment Corporation property manager Anne Taoro lead an inspection team to Penrhyn including New Zealand Aid programme coordinator Danica Waiti and Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure building […]
Consumers get watchdog
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is searching for a new consumer commissioner to help enforce fair trade practices and protect the rights of consumers. The position has been created at the ministry following the separation of the labour and consumer divisions. The commissioner will work in contact with fuel suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and the public […]
TCI keeps festival in touch
Telecom Cook Islands has become a Te Maeva Nui Ariki sponsor to help locals, visitors and people overseas stay in touch with all the action of the week-long festival of Cook Islands culture. Telecom Cook Islands has pledged cash and products to the value of $35,000 to the Ministry of Cultural Development, the Cook Islands […]
Families reunited as boat arrives
Weary but happy northern group island teams arrived aboard the MV Lady Naomi last night to the welcoming arms of waiting family and friends at the Avatiu harbour. The Samoan vessel carrying over 220 northern group islanders from Rakahanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka and Penrhyn encountered rough conditions at sea and her passengers were relieved to finally […]
Skipper lands 85kg blue marlin
It was all smiles yesterday for local skipper Brendon Nicholas of the Dawn Breaker Fishing Charter boat after hauling in a blue marlin tipping the scales at 85kg. Nicholas caught the marlin yesterday afternoon using flying fish bait out by the Matavera FAD (Fish Aggregation Device). After spotting a frigate bird Nicholas decided to hang […]
Harbour work behind schedule
Construction works at the Avatiu harbour redevelopment project are progressing well albeit slightly behind schedule, according to Port Authority general manager Bim Tou. Tou said the $27.2 million redevelopment, still in its first stage, was about two weeks behind its schedule as the contractor sorts through some difficulties but he expected the time to be […]
Victim contributed to accident
Both the victim and the accused contributed to a motor vehicle collision on the main road at Matavera last December, a New Zealand high court judge has ruled. Karlene Taokia yesterday appeared in the Cook Islands High Court for sentencing by Justice Colin Nicholson on one charge of careless driving causing injury to Kevin Mapu. […]
Theft meeting tonight
Tourism accommodation owners in Takitumu have been invited to a meeting scheduled for tonight to discuss ways in which the industry can tackle crime against tourists. The meeting will feature members of the Cook Islands Police and will begin at 6pm at the Enua Manea Hall at Titikaveka.Constable Martin Iro of the Takitumu Community Police […]
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