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MMR gains funding to strengthen tuna fisheries and food security
The Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) use its share of the US$156.8 million (NZ$272.8m) regional grant to assist in logistical and resourcing challenges.
The importance of Property Maintenance: Routine vs. Emergency Maintenance.
Maintaining your property, whether residential or commercial is essential for several reasons. Regular upkeep not only preserves the property’s value but also ensures tenant satisfaction and safety. There are benefits of both routine maintenance and emergency maintenance.
Urologists to visit
If your bladder is a pressing issue – relief is on the way with a team specialists in urology from New Zealand set to begin screening on the island this Monday Urology is the surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Medical professionals […]
Considering reproductive health in disaster plan
The Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) has this week been facilitating a three-day workshop at Sinai Hall. The focus of the workshop, that ends today, is to ensure that a national disaster response plan considers the rights of women, children and acknowledges reproductive health in general. The workshop is a Sexual and Reproductive Health […]
Telecom sends Aitutaki equipment to US
Replacement equipment arrived early this week in Aitutaki for the new switch damaged during installation last week. “Unfortunately these were insufficient to ‘liven’ the new switch so faulty equipment has been sent back to the United States for repairs,” Telecom Cook Islands marketing manager Mark Boyd said. The timeline for this is about three weeks. […]
CI financial watchdog goes online and global
Louise Wittwer, manager offshore services at the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), recently returned from a trip to Mauritius in Africa. She attended the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) 2010, which focused on keeping corporate registers honest, and which assisted her in preparing a ‘scoping proposal’ to identify potential sources of funding. While she was in Mauritius, […]
New Air NZ baggage policy takes effect
Late last month Air New Zealand introduced a new baggage allowance policy, which is gradually being implemented locally. Economy class passengers are allowed just one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23kg, with each additional bag which also has to weigh less than 23kg costing $75. Business class passengers, on the other hand, are […]
'Apologise to the guy in the mirror'
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a number of cases in the high court yesterday, a number of which were adjourned as defence lawyer Norman George was off the island.
OMIA relocating
The ministry of infrastructure and planning (MOIP) office in Avarua is in the process of relocating to the former ministry of works office in Arorangi. In October of 2008, cabinet endorsed the merging of MOIP and the office of the minister of island administration, but their offices remained separate – some MOIP departments continued to […]
Board checks out Green Team work
A group of Air NZ board members and senior executive staff, the New Zealand High Commissioner and local Air NZ staff walked across the island this week with legendary guide and medicine man Pa Teuruaa of Pa’s Mountain Trek. They had a chance not only to see all of Rarotonga, but also the new and […]
Water works job nears completion
The ministry of infrastructure and planning is in the final stages of replacing outdated water lines, a project that has required workers to rip up the roads. MOIP acting secretary Otheniel Tangianau said that it’s been a slow process because no blueprint exists to show the location of the galvanised pipes installed years ago. “These […]
Emergency delays NZ flight
Air NZ flight 45 landed on Rarotonga four hours late on Tuesday night. A passenger suffered a ‘serious’ heart attack midway through the flight from Auckland to Rarotonga, according to Air NZ manager David Bridge, and the plane turned back mid-flight. The traveller was rushed to hospital in Auckland, and the plane jettisoned its fuel […]
Safeguarding culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development in association with UNESCO invites the public at large to take part in the national workshop on ‘safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in the Cook Islands’. The invite is especially calling for traditional leaders, government and non-government organisations, musicians, composers, choreographers and anyone interested in Cook Islands cultural heritage […]
World Cup could bring tourists
The 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is a key opportunity for Cook Islands Tourism, according to Martin Sneddon, CEO Rugby World Cup 2011. After the success of the first wave of ticket sales, Sneddon says that Pacific nations can look to European tourists for stopovers on their way back from New Zealand. Over […]
Sewage talks planned
The government will be holding talks at the end of July about proposed upgrades of sewage treatment on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. The talks will involve the community steering group for the project, which is headed up by Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid, and representatives from NZAID and the European Union. NZAID and the EU are […]
Beehive reporter
CI News reporter Nerys Case is this week on a trip to New Zealand funded by NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Three journalists from the Pacific are spending time finding out about how the media and MPs work together to make sure the population hears about decisions which affect them, and that government […]
Mangaia prepares for major influx
Next month the population of Mangaia will increase significantly as hundreds converge on the island for the solar eclipse. The eclipse is due to happen on July 11 and has sparked huge interest, especially among astronomers both serious and amateur. One specialist travel company, Travel Quest International, will fly in groups of 12 people on […]
It's official – Mangaia loves cricket!
Cricket in Mangaia is on track to be restored to its glory days of the1950s when each village played competitive cricket. It was also the era when a Mangaia representative team beat Aitutaki who arrived to Mangaia unbeaten after touring Rarotonga. Last week Cook Islands Cricket travelled to Mangaia with its popular ANZ Outer Island […]
New $8.5m airport terminals opened
There was a celebratory buzz in the air at the Rarotonga international airport yesterday as the $8.5 million newly built terminal buildings were officially opened. Travellers have been using the terminals since April and yesterday’s formal blessing and opening was an opportunity to congratulate those involved in making the project a reality. About 250 invited […]
French and Cooks combine forces
The French navy is here to help the Cooks with Operation Tautai. Several Pacific countries have this year launched Operation Tautai in a combined effort to police uncontrolled Pacific waters for illegal fishing activity. The mission aimed to identify and apprehend vessels in breach of fishing regulations. A number of foreign vessels, especially from Asia, […]
Aid discussion paper released
The discourse on foreign aid is still haunted by colonial era issues of guilt, greed, and good intentions. Little wonder that the topic has been steeped in controversy and misunderstanding, which often overshadows the importance that aid can play in improving the lives of many poor people around the world. A recent review of the […]
Dance troupe trip postponed
The Oire Nikao dance troupe’s upcoming all-expenses-paid trip to Tahiti was cancelled last week and postponed to next year. Eighty members of the troupe dancers, drummers, leaders and costume makers were scheduled to leave at the end of this month to perform in the Polynesian cultural festival in Papeete. But the trip was called off […]
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