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National
Promoting local crafts for Christmas gifts
As the festive holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving and community shines brighter than ever.
Bank urges caution against scams during festive season
With the festive season underway, ANZ Cook Islands is reminding customers in the Pacific to be vigilant against scammers who take advantage of this busy time of year.
New overseas tourism reps signed up
Cook Islands Tourism has entered into new two-year contracts with representatives who will market and promote the country in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. The contracts were finalised during a recent trip to those countries by CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie and marketing director Karla Eggelton. The month long trip to Europe […]
Mutual benefits
A Rarotonga Hospital nurse’s visit to Dunedin’s Mercy Hospital may be the first of many exchanges between the two, Mercy Hospital anaesthetist Dr John Hyndman says. While adding to the skills of poorly resourced Rarotonga Hospital staff was the focus, Mercy staff could probably learn from the Cook Islands, he said. Kirstein Atingakau finishes her […]
CI upholds rights of disabled
The Cook Islands Government is currently writing its report on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to be presented to the United Nations as part of its obligation since its ratification on May 8, 2009. The convention, which safeguards the world’s 650 million persons with disabilities from discrimination, was passed by the […]
National Optimist champs in Aitutaki
Twenty-five junior sailors will take to the Aitutaki lagoon tomorrow for the start of the 2011 Cook Islands National Optimist Sailing Championships. The national regatta will be held outside Motu Akaiami and will be contested by junior sailors from Manihiki, Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Sailors will head out from Ootu beach to Akaiami where Mama Ruru […]
'Bring it on' – in Aitutaki
Planning to visit Aitutaki for Easter weekend? Why not enter a team for the biggest volleyball event in the country – the Aitutaki 4×4 Easter volleyball tournament sponsored by Cook Islands News. In fact, a challenge has been issued to volleyball lovers on Rarotonga to head over to Aitutaki and challenge the locals there for […]
Bonefishery - Questions and Answers
What do I need to do to purchase a Visitors Lagoon Fishing Permit for Aitutaki? Fill out an application form. Show identification for verification purposes. Pay for the ‘permit type’ you choose. Who is required to carry a permit? All non-Cook Islanders. What are the prices for permits? 1 day $10 1 week $50 2 […]
New bonefishery creates livelihoods
The Ministry of Marine Resources is announcing the official launch of its bonefisheries in Aitutaki and Manuae, following months of research, preparation and consultation with stakeholders. While Sir Frederick Goodwin’s signature marked the establishment of the fishery last October, MMR designated the time between then and now a ‘grace period’. That period has lapsed, and […]
Bonefishery officially launched
The launch date for the sale of Visitors Lagoon Fishing Permits was officiated at the Aitutaki Island Council Chambers yesterday by Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop and Aitutaki mayor John Baxter. “This is a very promising venture and I am glad that the Ministry of Marine Resources has been working with the Bonefish Management […]
Jetty and cruising alliance will grow industry by 30% in 2013
With the Arorangi jetty to be finished mid 2012 and the South Pacific Cruising Alliance (SPCA) about to be officially formed, the country’s fledgling cruise liner industry is expected to grow. Aitutaki businessman and Ports Authority board member Mike Henry says by late 2012 or early 2013, results will be seen and cruise liner passenger […]
Rugby gear pulled from sale
A range of ‘national pride’ supporters apparel by Fiji based sports manufacturer Matai Sports was removed from sale at Vonnia’s Store yesterday after allegations of plagiarism and breach of copyright. Turtles Sportswear claim the design and graphics on the clothing are plagiarised from designs Turtles did for the official rugby jersey of the national team, […]
Tai Joseph stars in Japan game
Sailosi Nagi in action for the Cooks at the Adelaide sevens tournament at the weekend. “/> The Cook Islands sevens squad had a winless Adelaide sevens campaign at the weekend which was dominated by too many mistakes, missed opportunity and injuries. The Cooks faced Kenya on day one of the tournament where they had ample […]
New board for Cook Islands Red Cross
Cook Islands Red Cross conducted its two-yearly general assembly last month attended by branch members from all outer islands except Nassau, which unfortunately was not able to attend due to shipping constraints. Friday was allocated for good governance for two members per branch with observers who had attended the community based health and first aid […]
Linda Te Puni is proud to be the first woman high commissioner to Cooks
As the first woman to serve as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Linda Te Puni is a person of particular interest to local women’s rights advocates. In her address to PPSEAWA (Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association) last week, Te Puni discussed her background as a career diplomat and highlighted gender issues […]
New regional advisor
Commander Tony Grubb of the Royal New Zealand Navy will replace Wing Commander Ron Logan as Defence Advisor Pacific, who is being posted to Canberra. From Wellington, Grubb will represent New Zealand Defence Force interests in the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tonga, until another adviser is appointed. Grubb joined the Royal New Zealand Naval […]
Yogi returns
Ashtanga yoga expert Dik Bree will be on Rarotonga for the next two weeks and conducting yoga workshops. With over 20 years of experience in yoga, the New Zealand-based yoga teacher has established a name for himself among local yoga enthusiasts. He has been to India twice and studied with 90-year-old yoga teacher Pattabhi Jois, […]
Unsafe vehicles upset Short
The number of unsafe vehicles on the road concerns local mechanic Eric Short, who has been lobbying for a standardisation of warrant of fitness (WOF) checklists since he moved home four years ago. Short says that the government held a series of meetings with police and garage operators last year but afterward ‘shelved’ the issue. […]
Computer helps Edwina to learn
For the past year, Pat Farr from Te Vaerua Trust has been helping to develop the computer and literacy skills of 20-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Edwina Matapo. Using Pat’s laptop, Edwina has been introduced to games and other activities to keep her mind stimulated and active. However, the laptop with its small keyboard did pose […]
Aitutaki beat Raro to win Vaka Iti
Araura College took out the 3rd Vaka Iti junior paddling festival at Muri lagoon yesterday with a total of 4 gold medals. The team of just a dozen paddlers arrived on Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon pumped for the Friday event where they showed the Rarotonga schools just how paddling is done in Aitutaki. The hot […]
Economic summits and the real sea changes
By Vaine Wichman, Development Economist The late John Lennon sang that ‘life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans’. This month the new Government will host an economic summit that expects to lay the foundation for the country’s growth path during its term. Ambitious, forward looking but will there be anything […]
Award-winning hair stylist opens RED Salon
Sara O’Keefe’s warm and friendly personality will put you at ease and welcome you to the new RED Salon in Tupapa. Add to that Sara’s award-winning skills as a hairdresser, with her 20 years of New Zealand qualifications and experience as a stylist and beautician, and it is easy to understand why Sara is in […]
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