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.
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.
In September Amuri-Ureia MP Terepai Maoate Jnr threatened to walk out on the Demo Party, but he now says he had no intention of leaving the party. His threat came about as a result of the debacle surrounding whether or not his father, Sir Terepai Maoate, was going to be the party’s candidate for Ngatangiia. […]
Mike Tavioni, Te Kura O Te Au, RAPPA Even though they seem to be priorities – the water, roading, and everything else – we’ve had adequate funds for decades to fix those problems, so why do they still exist? It must be a result of the abilities of previous governments. I have seen some water […]
A scheduled pit stop at Rarotonga’s harbour is proving timely for crew on board the French Navy patrol vessel La Railleuse this weekend. Executive officer Karim Hebert said the Tahiti-based crewman were unaware the annual Sevens in Heaven rugby tournament was on at present, although some officers may take in the sports action at Nikao. […]
Maritime New Zealand sent out a press release yesterday revealing its decision to end the Wild Goose chase. A 14-metre yacht, Wild Goose, left Rarotonga on Wednesday for Opua, Northland. At about 2 pm, a Kiwi onboard fell off the yacht, and the two people remaining onboard were unable to track him down. A major […]
The advice for Australian travellers to the Cook Islands has been changed to include new warnings on crime on the islands. But Carmel Beattie, CEO of Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), does not believe it will stop Australians from travelling here. The advice issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated the section […]
2010 Sevens in Heaven teams and supporters basked in the Rarotonga sun at yesterday’s short opening parade at the BCI Stadium. The 24 teams taking part in the three-day tournament paraded across the stadium before the event was officially opened by acting minister of sport William ‘Smiley’ Heather. The parade was indeed a great opportunity […]
Air New Zealand local ladies show off their new tropical-themed uniforms. Cook Islands general manager David Bridge said that the uniforms were sent to Air NZ staff yesterday for trialling – they are likely to make the outfit switch next year. 10110312
Two military planes and a container ship launched a major search and rescue mission to locate a Kiwi man who fell from a yacht just off Rarotonga early on Wednesday afternoon. The man was aboard the 14-metre Wild Goose, which was berthed in Avatiu harbour until Wednesday and departed for Opua in the Bay of […]
Officers were able to track down and arrest a 38-year-old man believed to be responsible for an Arorangi burglary. He allegedly stole a laptop computer valued at $1500, cash and jewellery from a Betela home while its occupants were sleeping. He is due to appear before the court. Officers also recovered a stolen motorbike in […]
CIP consider baby bonus vouchers The Cook Islands Party has reacted to concerns about its proposed $1000 baby bonus by suggesting vouchers could be used to ensure it is used as intended – to cover some of the initial costs of a new baby. The Democratic Party also released a policy to pay a $1500 […]
Work on the Ministry of Education’s new headquarters building at Nikao has begun, with contractors preparing the site for construction. The Chinese government granted $1.6 million for the project a couple of years ago, when ministry staff were temporarily moved to a base near the University of the South Pacific campus in Avarua. Ministry of […]
This election Ngatangiia Independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate hopes to win his seat back for another four-year term in parliament. Sir Terepai, 76, was first elected in 1983 and has since served at least four terms – a political career spanning more than a quarter of a century. Here he talks candidly about the highs […]
Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic staff are hoping the issue of animal cruelty will be given some consideration during the lead-up to the general election. Clinic director Gregg Young said animal welfare should be taken seriously by candidates and voters alike. “We hope that improving animal welfare will appear on some candidate’s list of priorities, […]
Murienua Democratic Party candidate James Beer says it is irresponsible of the party to offer a $1500 baby bonus and is hoping it will withdraw the pledge. He believes the policy, along with the CIP’s promise of a $1000 baby bonus, is a ploy, mostly designed to buy votes at the election. “I would like […]
Murienua candidate James Beer is holding a ‘meet the candidate’ opportunity at the Kavera meeting house this evening. The Democratic Party candidate distanced himself even more from the party this week, speaking out against the $1500 baby bonus pledge. He says he will talk about this and some of his pledges at the meeting. “It’s […]
CIP Leader Henry Puna returned from a three-day visit to Mitiaro with CIP vice president Mark Brown last weekend pleased with their reception from the Mitiaro community. They say their public meeting on Thursday night at the Mitiaro Community Centre was well attended by community leaders as well as the general population. Puna thanked the […]
The Business Trade Investment Board is “taking a keen interest” in a dispute between a local business developer and foreign investor, says its chief executive Terry Rangi. Christine Backer, of Queensland, invested $105,000 to secure 20 per cent of Vaka Television – of which local Dave Reuther is chief executive. A dispute between the two […]
CITC staff are shaving off their facial hair, and some their whole head, to raise funds for the Creative Centre. On Monday, CITC key brands manager George George led the way in the project and had his trademark moustache and goatee shaved off by local hairdresser Sara O’Keefe. The aim is to get local businesses […]
Ngakau Toa Vaka’s Melbourne Cup fundraiser at Muri Beach Resort’s Aqua Cafe & Bar on Monday night was a huge success. Dozens of people came in their big race-day hats to bet, watch the races and socialise. An id.ck-sponsored ‘fashion in the field’ parade was the highlight of the evening – NTV women, plus a […]
‘Exit interview’ revelations from ex-financial secretary Former financial secretary Kevin Carr says he is satisfied in the work he has done for government since the early 1990s. Before his shock dismissal as acting Finsec last month, he was still working on areas of improvements in MFEM. Carr, 68, was Finsec for almost a decade before […]
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