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Cook Islands and Australia strengthen ties
Senior officials from the Cook Islands and Australia gathered in Canberra late last month to advance shared priorities in the second annual Senior Officials Roundtable (SORT) with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation under the 2022 ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership Agreement.
Cook Islands diaspora embrace digital innovation to preserve Te Reo Māori
Two passionate Cook Islanders living in New Zealand have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at protecting and revitalising the Cook Islands language for future generations.
Toilet paper audit laughed at
An audit review into the procurement of toilet paper for the 2009 Pacific Mini Games (PMG) has found the games organising committee did not comply with the Cook Islands Government Financial Policies and Procedures Manual (CIGFPPM). The committee, which included the then PMG chief executive Mac Mokoroa and acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki, accepted a […]
Visitors join in ANZAC spirit
ANZAC services are unique to every region in every country. Its important that ANZAC services reflect the values of the local region. Royal New Zealand Navy commander Tony Grubb reflected on the various commemorative services held in the Cook Islands yesterday for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Hundreds of people participated in […]
Cook Islanders remember ANZAC
Cook Islanders took time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served for their countries in international conflict, during ANZAC Day commemorations throughout the country yesterday. From 5.30am guests and members of the public joined those involved in a dawn parade service at the Ministry of Justice building and cenotaph in Avarua […]
Ports warn of disruption at Avatiu
The general public and especially users of the Avatiu harbour are asked to be patient as there will be a lot of disruption to services and restricted access to the area when the $24 million Avatiu harbour upgrade project begins in May by New Zealand company McConnell Dowell. Ports Authority chief executive Bim Tou says […]
TIS to meet on fishing plan
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members are being encouraged to attend the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) public consultation on its draft plan for exploratory fishing this week. TIS invited MMR secretary Ben Ponia to deliver a presentation of the ministrys draft plan for exploratory fishing at its own meeting, which has now been cancelled in […]
New website nearly ready
On the heels of five months of work, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) is preparing to launch its new website. CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie says the website will be operational within two weeks. The site is in the final testing stages. CIT contracted a professional writer to develop the text, and the site includes in-depth […]
MMR tightens up on fishing licences
The Ministry of Marine Resources is poised to significantly expand its fishing licence regime with intentions to target bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna, and swordfish in addition to albacore tuna, secretary Ben Ponia says. He highlights the ministrys position in respect of fishing licences and proposed expansion of designated fisheries within an official response to the […]
Anzac services around country
Red poppies are on sale in advance of Anzac Day events to be held throughout the Cook Islands on Monday. Each year on April 25 the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps is commemorated by the Returned and Services Association (RSA) and members of the public as well as representatives of various organisations and community […]
Forum Pacific delayed
Arrival of the Forum Pacific has been further delayed. Pacific Forum Line New Zealand customer services manager Jessica Dawson reports that the vessel has been experiencing engine problems. She has been operating whilst engineers make the necessary repairs, forcing her to reduce speed. She was expected to arrive in Auckland yesterday and should be in […]
52 teams volley in Aitutaki
A record number of volleyball teams will take to the courts on Easter Monday for the second year of the Cook Islands News Aitutaki Easter 4×4 volleyball tournament. The revived popular annual event on the island has attracted 52 teams this year and organiser Rere Mataiti expects a few more teams to register before the […]
Culture day on Gold Coast
Mudgeeraba Creek State School on the Gold Coast of Australia is hosting a Cook Islands culture day next month, and asking for help with assembling a Cook Islands culture display and amassing traditional knowledge. On Thursday, May 19, the Queensland school will be celebrating the Cook Islands. Prep coordinator Kaia Clarke is making an appeal […]
Chance for an emerging womens leader
Nonprofit organisation Vital Voices Global Partnership is encouraging women leaders in 13 Pacific countries including the Cook Islands to apply for a 19-month programme that aims to advance womens leadership. Vital Voices is partnering with New Zealand, AusAid, the World Bank, the IFC, the US State Department and the Asian Development Bank to deliver Leveling […]
Robyn teaches gettingagrip
The simple answer to the question of why Robyn Pearce became a time management specialist? Because I was bad at it, says Pearce, who gave four time management lectures on Rarotonga and Aitutaki this week to a collective audience of nearly 200 people. I started learning it for myself and to my surprise people started […]
HSBC donates paper to schools
Fifty-six boxes of photocopying paper are being distributed among Rarotonga schools, thanks to an HSBC Trustee Cook Islands initiative. HSBC purchases A4 paper for a group of schools in the Cook Islands each year, alternating between schools in Rarotonga and outer islands in the southern group and the northern group. Last year, Aitutaki, Mauke, Atiu, […]
Freight rates going up
Responding to an increase in global fuel prices, Air New Zealand has raised its freight rates. Company headquarters advised that it can no longer absorb rising fuel costs, and recently advertised a 5% across-the-board increase in freight costs. The increase, however, does not extend to flights from Auckland to Christchurch and vice versa. Services from […]
$3.9m contract signed for Pukapuka
A $3.9 million project to build a cyclone shelter on Pukapuka is expected to provide jobs for between 40 and 50 members of the northern islands community for the eight-month duration of the development. Rarotonga-based firm Landholdings Ltd has secured the contract to construct the centre, and yesterday it was officially signed-off by Finance Minister […]
6 ways to improve fishing licensing
Audit director Paul Allsworth has made suggestions to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) about how it can improve its operation, in particular the issuing of fishing licences. Allsworths six recommendations are included within his audit report of the issuing of 16 licences to the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company (NCIFC) for Taiwanese fishing boats […]
MMR compromised its procedures
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) compromised its own compliance procedures when issuing fishing licences to the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company (NCIFC) in 2008, Cook Islands Audit Office director of audit Paul Allsworth concludes. Allsworth has completed an audit review of the dealings between those at MMR, NCIFC, and the Cook Islands government at […]
Quake tally $39,000
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has to date collected more than $39,000 in donations from around the country for victims of Christchurchs February earthquake. Society secretary general Niki Rattle says a cheque from Nukutere College for $14,500 has just been handed over to the appeal, following a runathon fundraiser by students. Rarotongas Fijian community […]
Battles in store at youth champs
Aitutaki and Mauke have come away with a 3-all draw on day 2 of the National Youth Soccer Championship at CIFAs complex on Monday afternoon in Pool A of the under 15 boys category. Aitutaki were given a scare by Mauke who led with 2 goals to 1 in the first half with brilliant goals […]
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