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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.
Healthy lifestyles needed to reduce killer diseases
Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure conditions are the major causes of death for Cook Islanders. At yesterday’s World Health Day campaign in Avarua, secretary of health Tupou Faireka said the burden of these non-communicable diseases (NCD) is so significant that they often lead to early deaths. A survey carried out with the World Health […]
Lions competitive in final match
In their fourth and final tour match the visiting under 16 Foothills Lions team were unable to sustain their early first quarter momentum against a promising under 16 Takuvaine-Arorangi who won 45-22. The final score line was not a true indication of the match, although the local team were helped by skilled goal kicking prop […]
New Vaevae Challenge looming
The popular walking Vaevae Challenge returns next month with a large field of teams expected to take part in this ‘move for health’ programme. The team walking challenge by the Ministry of Health is a programme developed to motivate the community to make positive lifestyle changes for a healthier nation. “We want to motivate people […]
Walking the talk to kick off
A small but energetic group of walkers and runners turned out the Walk the Talk event on Wednesday, marking the launch of World Health Day. The annual walk was organised by the Women in Sports Commission in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Prior to pounding the pavement, health secretary Tupou Faireka delivered what he […]
'Urbanisation' affects health
The theme for World Health Day recognises the effect ‘urbanisation’ has on our health as a nation and each person. Urbanisation occurs when more and more people move from rural to urban (city or main town) areas. Urbanisation is associated with many health challenges such as water and the environment, violence and injury, lifestyle diseases, […]
Kuki the Kukupa makes comeback!
Pacific Mini Games mascot Kuki the Kukupa is expected to come out of hiding today to help promote World Health Day. Track him down and you could win a prize – or better get a big happy hug from Kuki. Kuki had been in hibernation since the end of the PMG in October 2009 and […]
Tupapa CIP choose Maggie
The Cook Islands Party has chosen George Maggie as its candidate to run for the Tupapa-Maraerenga seat in this year’s election. The choice has been labelled controversial and a sign that the people of the largest electorate in the country are looking for change. Hundreds of Tupapa’s resident CIP supporters flocked to the Tupapa Centre […]
Private sector encouraged
NZ’s influence and assistance was the focus of a meeting between NZ foreign minister Murray McCully and private sector representatives on Wednesday. The Chamber of Commerce executive, together with representatives from the Tourism Industry Council, financial services, and contemporary arts, met with McCully and his delegation at Edgewater Resort where discussions revolved around a wide […]
McCully talks of Cooks resilience
The Cook Islands is resilient in the face of many challenges, NZ foreign minister McCully told guests at an informal function held for him at the residence of the NZ High Commissioner on Wednesday evening. He said his three-day bilateral visit has been an opportunity for him to see Aitutaki’s resilience following the devastation Cyclone […]
Car being given away this weekend
Who will drive away with a new Suzuki? Are you the one that will drive away with a brand new silver Suzuki Swift this Saturday? The month long CITC ‘silver smile’ promotion ends this Saturday and the draw for the new car will be held at 2pm. You still have a few days to be […]
Pasifika media scholarship winner sets goals
Cook Islander Jordan Puati is one of two new Pasifika scholarship students that have joined the Bachelor of Communication Studies degree programme at AUT University this year – and they hope to inspire young people in their communities to follow their lead. Puati, 20, and Samoan/Maori Krissy Rangi, 18, have been awarded AUT/Pacific Islands Media […]
Demo party president says conference not needed
The petition to Democratic Party president Makiuti Tongia to call a conference of the party remained unanswered yesterday. The appeal, a document reportedly signed by a quorum of 26 puna (constituency) executives, was sent to Tongia and other key executives last week. Demo constituency executive representatives were set to meet again yesterday to discuss the […]
Tourism feedback wanted
The CI Tourism board hopes to get feedback and consensus on the direction of the tourism industry when it fronts up to the public today. Board chairman Tata Crocombe says after publicly releasing the board’s submission to the budget committee last week, it now wants to hear from the public on whether it agrees about […]
Health minister promotes healthy lifestyle
Health conscious health minister Apii Piho is encouraging the nation to get behind the World Health Day awareness week and make a lifestyle change for the better. Tomorrow the main activities for the week will be held in town from 11.30am onwards – from a demonstration Zumba class to sports code fun, fruit tasting and […]
Deputy principals develop skills
Deputy and assistant principals from Rarotonga and the southern group islands took part in a three day workshop last week to help develop skills and strategies to meet the needs and demands of the changing school environment. The professional development workshop group of 26 had sessions on human resources strategy, financial management, planning and reporting. […]
Fiji community raises funds for cyclone relief
Yesterday, the Cook Islands Fiji Community Association handed over funds raised at last month’s food stall and Radiothon for Cyclone Tomas relief. Representatives Jennifer Besetimoala and Lai Merumeru presented Charlie Numanga and Nga Jessie of CI Red Cross with a cheque for $4249.30 to be forwarded to the Fiji Red Cross. Lavenia Rokoika, president of […]
McCully to meet with political party leaders
NZ Foreign minister Murray McCully will wrap up his three day bilateral visit by meeting with the leaders of the country’s two political parties today. Today McCully is set to get an insight into the current political turmoil when he meets with the leader of the Democratic Party, Sir Terepai Maoate and Cook Islands Party, […]
Local players boost visiting Lions
In their third tour match the visiting under-16 Canadian Foothills Lions rugby union team suffered their third defeat at the hands of the combined Titikaveka/Ngatangiia under 16 outfit. The local side won the match 27-15. Due to injuries the visitors received some local player reinforcements and this was evident in their improved second-half performance – […]
Fishing competition weighs in 424kg
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club held the annual Cafe Salsa fishing competition over the Easter weekend. Interest in this competition among club fisherman was high with 17 boats registering for the two day event. Fishing conditions for both days (Saturday and Monday) were ideal and in all 41 fish were weighed ranging from a […]
Kiwi Minister is welcomed 'home'
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully – a regular Cook islands visitor – was given a royal ‘welcome home’ when he made a five-hour whistlestop tour of Aitutaki yesterday. In speeches to both the island council and traditional leaders, and to tourism and business operators, he said he had been to Aitutaki several times […]
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