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National
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.
Red Cross gathering for training
Cook Islands Red Cross Society members from all outer islands are converging on Rarotonga for a week-long training programme. Society secretary general Niki Rattle says about 16 outer islanders will participate in the training schedule, which will officially be opened on Sunday evening. The national society has 11 branches in the outer islands and one […]
Free massages had 'political purpose'
As Justice Colin Nicholson has released his reasons for voiding the Pukapuka-Nassau election, the onus is now on government to schedule a by-election. At a press conference earlier this month, Prime Minister Henry Puna said he was awaiting Justice Nicholson’s written explanation for his February decision before commenting on the upcoming by-election. “I really cannot […]
Radiothon raises over $10,000
More than $10,000 was pledged in the first four hours of yesterday’s combined radiothon fundraiser for Australia and Christchurch. The radiothon ran from 12pm to 6 o’clock and at 4pm – radio announcer George ‘Captain G’ Paniani reported that $10,405 had been pledged by Cook Islanders to help Australia recover from flooding and Christchurch rebuild […]
Minister not in the picture
Infrastructure and Planning Minister Teariki Heather says he does not know why Otheniel Tangianau has resigned as secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). Heather says he has nothing to do with the resignation, which Tangianau handed to the Office of the Public Service Commissioner last week. “I sympathise with Otheniel about what […]
Audit examines complaints against minister
Audit is to conduct checks whether there is any substance to complaints that the minister of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) Teariki Heather is involved in unfairly awarding contracts to the company T & M Heather. Audit director Paul Allsworth confirmed that he’s received concerns and allegations from members of the public relating to Heather and […]
CI Red Cross grateful to Japan
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society is waiting to hear whether it can assist earthquake-ravaged Japan. Society secretary general Niki Rattle says the organisation’s branch in Japan has not formally put out an appeal following the natural disaster. “I guess they’re doing their own assessment and seeing whether they are in need of anything. I’m […]
'Changes will cause grief'
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation says it inherited an ‘absolute mess’ when it took over Punanga Nui market in September 2010 – and the agency is at a loss how to fix problems without causing tenants any distress. CEO Lloyd Miles says CIIC faces numerous physical, moral and cultural restraints compounded by the absence of […]
Market problems complex and sensitive
Punanga Nui market manager Elmah McBirney knows she has problems at the central market and wants to sort them out quickly. One of them is to completely remove from the market the extended huts belonging to vendors who have fallen behind in rent or haven’t honoured the rules. But to do this, McBirney needs the […]
Paddy dons greens for St Patty's
Local Irishman Paddy Lynch – as lively as a leprechaun but probably not quite so mischievous – is going for his second best-dressed award of the week at the CITC St Patrick’s Day celebration this morning. All CITC departments are dressing up for the occasion, and each was vying for the chance to have Paddy […]
Game fish play hard to get
The one-day Motor Centre fishing competition was held last Saturday in ideal weather conditions. The competition attracted a reasonable number of entries with 14 club boats leaving from Avatiu and Avana. This competition was generously sponsored by Cook Islands Motor Centre, who provided excellent prizes for 1st and 2nd in the two categories of heaviest […]
Sad, frustrating farewell on Mauke
Farewelling Steve Barrett on Monday March 14 was a sad and frustrating day for the majority of the Mauke community who had their hopes pinned on Steve to become Mauke’s new Island Secretary. Barrett came to Mauke in 2009 to assist with the water project and when Tai Tura resigned to stand for parliament he […]
For the love of it
The experience of fly fishing for bonefish in Aitutaki’s lagoon is being promoted to the world, in a passionate effort by angler and bonefish ambassador Jon Hall. Hall – from Pennsylvania in the United States – spends months each year in the Cook Islands, fishing in Aitutaki and Rarotonga. He is making it his mission […]
Araura Primary School gets facelift
Araura Primary School on Aitutaki held its first working bee to paint the school on Saturday March 5. The project was supported by staff, parents and the local Rainforest club. The Rainforest club is a collection of men from a range of backgrounds who gather locally for social occasions. They are very actively involved in […]
Zumba takes Aitutaki by storm
The Women in Sport Commission has returned from a trip to Aitutaki impressed at how the island uses sports as a tool to raise awareness of various issues on the island. Rosie Blake, chairperson of the Women in Sport Commission and her team, delivered a number of good messages to the island. The team was […]
More criticism of tree trimming
Trees near roads throughout Rarotonga are being trimmed for safety, which the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning sees as a priority over environmental aesthetics, secretary Otheniel Tangianau says. The trimming of branches, many from well established trees along the island’s main coastal road, is drawing criticism from members of the public. Cook Islands News readers […]
Fitness classes make way for fundraiser
Fitness Revolution is supporting today’s fundraising effort for those affected by Australia’s floods and Christchurch’s earthquake, by cancelling three scheduled fitness classes on Rarotonga. The move is an attempt to encourage people to take part in the fundraiser – which includes a radiothon, food sales, and a concert – rather than attending scheduled fitness classes. […]
MOIP head quits
Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau has resigned from his job, less than one year after he was officially appointed to the post. Tangianau says he handed his resignation in to the Office of the Public Service Commissioner last week, although it is still being processed. He is continuing to work as the […]
Purse seining proposed in CI waters
The Ministry of Marine Resources believes the country will do itself no favours taking a highly conservative stance over exploitation of migratory fish stocks in its two million square kilometre EEZ. This week MMR starts discussions with three major fishing companies to establish three exploratory fisheries programmes with the view of expanding what is currently […]
'We are absolutely terrified'
Five days ago Rena Jonassen was teaching English in a Funabashi private school, living happily in Japan with his Japanese wife Mika and their two lively children Moana (11) and Reona (12). Then, along with tens of thousands of other people, their world fell apart when Japan was struck by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and […]
Red and black day raised $12,000
More than $12,000 will go to those affected by Christchurch’s earthquake, following a single day-long fundraiser throughout the Cook Islands. The red and black day appeal, which saw residents and visitors don Canterbury colours earlier this month, has generated more than $12,000 to date and donations are still being collected. Cook Islands Red Cross Society […]
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