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New tourism venture set to boost Atiu’s appeal
Cook Islands Tourism is reviewing an exciting new tourism experience that is set to launch in Atiu soon.
Cook Islands host visits by diplomatic envoys for Czech Republic, Portugal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) welcomes to the Cook Islands diplomatic envoys from the Portuguese Republic, Ambassador António Albuquerque de Vilhena Moniz, and the Czech Republic, Ambassador Jana Tyrer.
Moko flatmate earns its keep
Some refer to them as pests and a household nuisance, but this great photo of a moko (gecko) that has just pounced on a cockroach shows why one resident loves keeping mokos in her home. “I took this photo with my friends in New Zealand in mind,” she writes. “Whenever I have friends over from […]
Telecom answers broadband critics
Dear Editor, In response to several recent letters regarding the new Telecom broadband plans launched on 1 March, I would like to make the following comments: What is Broadband? The Broadband Commission for Digital Development (an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union) in its report to the UN Secretary General in September 2010 (http://www.broadbandcommission.org/report1.pdf) did […]
CI community spirit is 'great'
Police have confirmed at least one Cook Islander living in Christchurch was injured during the recent earthquake. Inspector John Strickland, who is in charge of the Police Emergency Operations Centre established in Rarotonga following the earthquake, says a Cook Islands student at Canterbury University had his right arm broken during the disaster. Strickland says the […]
Message with mistakes
Monday’s formal DPM Office notice issued via email Monday advising of the two-minute silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the Christchurch earthquake got a bit of flak from some readers. One Aitutaki reader stated if the letter was from DPM Tom Marsters “then it is pretty sad”. “Not only is there […]
Kiwis still collecting
Aotearoa Society members are pleased with the response to their appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims, which is running until midday Saturday. Member Jo Bevin says donations to the seven-day appeal – which began on Saturday February 26 – can continue to be made at collection boxes in Cafe Salsa, CITC Foodland, Bond Liquor Store, and […]
Church helps Islanders
Cook Islanders living in Christchurch are among others from throughout the Pacific region being helped through a multicultural church. Reverend Lapana Faletolu is the senior minister at St Paul’s Trinity Pacific Presbyterian Church, which has a congregation made up of mostly Samoans, although others include Cook Islanders, Niueans, Tongans, and New Zealand Maori. Faletolu says […]
Wear 'black and red' on Friday
Cook Islands residents are being encouraged to show their support for victims of the Christchurch earthquake by wearing red and black on Friday. Gold coin donations are being collected throughout Rarotonga – and hopefully in outer islands – from those donning the Canterbury colours, organisers Maureen Hilyard and Ronnie Si’ulepa say. All money raised will […]
MPs need lots of training
Most Cook Islands MPs need serious upskilling if they’re going to be able to do their job properly and become effective advocates for regional issues, says Tangata Vainerere, an authority on good governance. Vainerere is the coordinator of the Rarotonga-based Pacific Legislature for Population & Governance secretariat which is holding sessions at the current induction […]
Good shipping news to come
Prime Minister Henry Puna says government has “a major announcement to come in a couple of weeks” regarding inter-island shipping. “It’s something successive administrations have dreamt about – being able to provide a serviceable boat for our islands,” Puna said. “At long last we will see something on the horizon.” “A mast on the horizon,” […]
Broadband correction
Broadband users may have thought Telecom Cook Islands was offering much cheaper excess rates when yesterday’s CINews stated gigabytes instead of megabytes. However, the standard $59 a month package with 1.5GB data – has excess at 18% cheaper at nine cents for each excess megabyte (not gigabyte). A new introductory $29 monthly plan offers 0.75GB […]
Chinese funded vehicle goes back to owner
After numerous demands by the Audit office and the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, a $37,990 jeep once used by former CEO John Tini has gone back to its owner. The silver coloured late model Suzuki Vitara was purchased in September 2008 by Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) which was contracted by government to […]
Ata wai walo, Pukapuka
As I sit in a small, open boat ferrying me across the wide, blue lagoon of Pukapuka to the rough airstrip, many thoughts cross my relaxed mind, like lazy, drifting clouds. My short but amazing visit to “Wale-land” (said “Wah-ley”) has come to an end. After crossing the lagoon from the main village of Ngake, […]
Outer islanders think of threats
Coastal erosion, loss of marine life, and dwindling economies are potential threats to outer islands from climate change. Adaption to changing weather patterns throughout the Cook Islands is being discussed during a week-long workshop in Rarotonga – comprising up to 100 representatives from local and international governments, organisations, and community groups. During a workshop session […]
Tourism awards on again
The 2011 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards are now open for entries. Yesterday marked the launch of this year’s Cook Islands Tourism Awards, a biennial event that debuted in 2009. Winners will be officially announced at a gala dinner on November 11. Part of the Tourism Awards Committee, of which Chris McGeown is […]
Supermarket's new mural
CITC Supermarket’s new photo mural attracted hundreds to the store on Saturday, and food general manager Dan O’Brien (above right) is thrilled with the public’s response to the artwork launch. “It went extremely well. It was certainly a lot busier than we normally are on a Saturday.” More than $1000 was raised for the Christchurch […]
Police monitoring effects
Cook Islands police are continuing to monitor Christchurch residents of Cook Islands nationality through a Police Emergency Operations Centre in Rarotonga. The PEOC was activated following the recent Christchurch earthquake, and is being staffed by about eight officers on a shift rotation. Acting Inspector Vasie Poila says the PEOC is now operating during daytime hours, […]
Turtle nests need protection
A stretch of beach along Aitutaki’s northern point may be restricted to vehicle access to protect nesting turtles – thought to be either green or hawksbill turtles. At least eight turtle nests have been established along the beach, behind the Aitutaki airport. Four of the nests have been made in the last month, with the […]
Biodiversity database redesigned
With $30,000 to spend on enlisting the help of expert computer specialists, the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust has nearly finished redesigning its extensive online biodiversity database. This was an allocation over and above the Trust’s basic budget, as outlined in its 2008-2009 annual report, which was tabled in parliament last Friday by Prime Minister […]
Criticism accepted
Health secretary Tupou Faireka says he respects the right of critics to voice opinions against ministry policy. Faireka’s comments are in response to a report by Cook Islands News of complaints lodged with the Ombudsman office alleging discrimination and unlawful deprivation of medical treatment by health. This is in relation to health policy covering alcohol […]
Trade deficit grows
The country’s balance of trade deficit for the September 2010 quarter was $105.6 million – marking a $10.5 million deterioration since the June 2010 quarter and a $30.9 million deterioration as compared to September 2009. The Cook Islands Statistics Office bulletin for the September 2010 quarter puts the deterioration down to a continuous increase in […]
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