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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.
'Parents For Youth' conducting survey
A group of concerned Ngatangiia parents has banded together to form ‘Parents for Youth’, which aims to fight crime by teaching kids to respect family values. Spokesperson Sisi Short said that the group will begin its campaign by conducting three separate surveys – for students over 12 years old, students out of school and parents. […]
Guides mark 'World Thinking Day'
World Thinking Day is being celebrated tonight by members of the Girl Guides Association Cook Islands, at the Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church complex. Association national commissioner Ngara Katuke says guides throughout the Cook Islands will this year collect money for the organisation’s international fund, as well as food to be given to the local […]
Aussie fundraiser this Thursday
An appeal will be held this Thursday to raise funds for Australians including Cook Islanders living in Australia that suffered loss after the recent floods followed by cyclone Yasi. The Aussie appeal will start with a six-hour radiothon hosted by Ben Mose and George Paniani on Radio Cook Islands from 12pm. People can call the […]
Regional electoral workshop starts
The Ministry of Justice is hosting a three-day BRIDGE (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections) Electoral Management Design workshop, which opens today. A Cook Islands delegation – which consists of Michelle Aisake, Enua Pakitoa, Tinirau Tupa, Vero Papatua and Iti Takaiti – will join representatives from Tuvalu, Niue, Samoa and Tonga, to discuss election […]
Commonwealth forum underway
Senior public service leaders from around the region are holding a three-day forum here to identify how the performance of Pacific island governments can be improved. It has been organised and funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Chairman Max Everest-Phillips says the meeting at the Edgewater Resort isn’t open to the public – to enable frank […]
'No walk in the park'
Government’s fixed costs are continuing to increase while revenues have levelled off, confirms acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki. Maruariki says the challenge is meeting those ongoing fixed costs with a reduced income base. The fixed costs include the public service salary bill. Maruariki knows being financial secretary, even in an acting capacity, will be “no […]
Chemical removed from USP
The Rescue Fire Service was called on recently to remove a toxic substance from the USP Science Laboratory which was later identified at bromine. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) project coordinator Maureen Hilyard and technical expert Bruce Graham were involved in listing an inventory of unwanted stock from the USP laboratory. They found a quantity of […]
Airport posters promote bonefish industry
Admiring the Ministry of Marine Resources’ new poster promoting Aitutaki lagoon bonefish angling are (from left) MMR inshore and aquaculture director Kori Raumea, bonefish project officer Rebekah Daniel, and marine minister executive advisor George Turia. The poster was unveiled at Rarotonga’s airport yesterday afternoon. It will be seen by international visitors as they go through […]
Panthers hold out Bears
As predicted the match between Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears was a tough and intense affair at Raemaru Park on Saturday. In the end the visiting Panthers nailed the Bears 19-10 but it was the Bears that started with a hiss and a roar and looked the better team early on. Penalties were exchanged in […]
Takitumu selects prefects
With eight new prefects inducted – Takitumu Primary School in Matavera looks forward to a bright year ahead. The school community gathered on Friday to witness the induction of the school’s prefects. The prefects main responsibility is to assist teachers and through this the students will gain invaluable leadership skills. The eight new Takitumu School […]
Avatea names new prefects
The Avatea Primary School community celebrated the induction of 27 new school prefects and leaders. Proud parents and family members gathered at the Avatea School hall for the special occasion which included performances by the various classes at the school. Miriama Teava was named head girl of Avatea School and Paiere Tangata was made head […]
Eco comp judged
The results have been finalised and winners of the two week water and sanitation project competition have been found. Over the past two weeks, the European Union Muri Water and Sanitation Project in partnership with the Muri Environment Care group and Government have been running a poem, poster and essay competition for all schools within […]
Bonefish elude all anglers but one
Aitutaki’s bonefish lived up to its elusive reputation on Saturday, when only one was hooked during a six-hour catch and release fishing competition held in the island’s lagoon. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) organised the competition as part of its awareness programme for the newly-adopted bonefish management scheme – aimed at preserving the species. […]
Drunk driver assaulted police officer
A police officer was assaulted on Friday night during a routine drink driving blitz. Officers were stationed outside the Beachcomber complex in Taputapuatea when they stopped a male motorcyclist. Because the man smelled of alcohol and appeared unsteady on his feet police officers decided to conduct an evidential breath test. While in the process of […]
Dual lingo leaflets for parents
The Ministry of Education has released new educational pamphlets in both Maori and English to aid parents in making the right decisions for their child. Each pamphlet acts as a guideline for parents teaching them how to ensure their child benefits from their education and knows how to plan for their future. According to Anna […]
Kainuku's exchanges – Kupa's cheeky pe'e
On a quick tour of some Mauke marae they hope to see restored, Mama Nane Oaariki shared stories of old. Marae Maina i te Ata (shadow of a maiden) belonged to Kupa Toa, a chief, warrior and korero. One day Kainuku from Rarotonga decided to challenge Kupa for best korero. Basically, they would have a […]
Aitutaki wants fairer water tank distribution
The newly sworn in Aitutaki Island Council wants the remaining $130,000 in the Aitutaki Cyclone Appeal (ACA) committee’s account to be spent on buying more water tanks. In its first meeting yesterday, the Island Council said this would make sure everyone on the island who needs a water tank will get one. The ACA executive […]
PM plans 100 sitting days
As the court finished hearing the last of four electoral petitions on Thursday afternoon, the 47th session of the Parliament of the Cook Islands was able to open yesterday. The sitting, Prime Minister Henry Puna said, “was really just to tidy up internal issues, to elect a speaker, have the members of parliament sworn in […]
Parliament gets down to business
Before Parliament adjourned yesterday, a number of papers were tabled before the 22 members present. Prime Minister Henry Puna said that the tabling of papers at the first sitting is an indication of the way the new government intends to conduct its business. “We’re off to a flying start – we want to get on […]
Dress code topical
Prime Minister Henry Puna encourages public debate and discussion around the dress code for parliamentarians. “We’re certainly not in a rush to make any changes but in the meantime we’re enjoying debate and the discussions going on in the media and we’d like to encourage that,” he said. Puna said it’s just a question of […]
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