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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.
Domestic violence a priority for police
Police have identified domestic violence as a priority problem for the Cook Islands and to that end are working with representatives of the Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme (PPDVP) this week. John Robinson, PPDVP police mentor to the Cook Islands, has been working with local police for four years, and said he has noticed […]
Fun and treats galore at food fair
Aisles of smiles took on a new meaning at the CITC Supermarket yesterday as customers made the most of the annual food and wine expo. Scrumptious food samples and thirst quenching drinks and wines were shared out to a large crowd of shoppers that flocked to the supermarket. There were free product samples for everyone […]
Tourism boost as Cooks sign MOU with China
Tourism relations with the Peoples’ Republic of China took a major step forward last week when a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries was signed in Wellington, the Minister of Tourism, Robert Wigmore announced yesterday. “The document records certain understandings concerning visits to the Cook Islands by Chinese tourists designating approved travel agents, tour […]
Export all go
Pacific Island countries can look forward to continuing to export marine ornamental products to the European Union (EU) conditional on improving their reporting on the status of animal and aquatic health in the region to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). This lack of animal health reporting capacity has become a specific trade facilitation […]
Testing their cooking skills
The Hospitality Tourism Training Centre restaurant is currently holding its biannual invite-only lunches. It’s a chance for the students on the Food and Beverage Service and Food Preparation and Culinary Arts courses to test their skills on dignitaries, VIPs and family members. Both year-long courses are City and Guilds International certified and are recognised anywhere […]
Students offer sustainable advice
Rarotonga and outer islands’ students gathered yesterday at the National Auditorium for the start of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Education for International Understanding (EIU) conference. For the past term, students have been studying a specific topic under ESD and EUI to build and enhance their skills and attitudes, question the way people […]
Terina goes independent
Long-time Cook Islands Party (CIP) supporter Nooroa Terina is running as an independent candidate for Tupapa in the upcoming general elections. Terina has been a CIP supporter since 1965 and says that he is the youth president of the party. “It is hard to leave the party that I love,” Terina said. He has been […]
Tupapa project ahead of schedule
The Tupapa meeting house renovation is two months ahead of schedule, according to Tupapa/Maraerenga pu tapere George Matutu. The project was expected to be finished by October but Matutu said he looks forward to completing the renovation by the end of August, though the grand opening is still scheduled for October. Workers have yet to […]
Tangee to run again in Nikao
Tangi (Tangee) Kokaua has once again been selected as Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for Nikao-Panama, winning the candidacy with 225 votes to Piritau Nga’s 120. The candidates had agreed before the run off took place that whoever lost would supported the winner after the run off. Tangee reported that after the run off he […]
Te Aito results
Open Women 12km 1 Serena Hunter 1.22.30 2 Paiao Short 1.22.38 3 Vaea Melvin 1.23.38 4 Teina Taulu 1.30.22 5 Annie Fisher 1.33.23 6 Chrissy Thomas 1.38.39 7 Paula Maoate 1.39.08 8 Myland Lane 1.43.21 9 Mami Nikoro 1.44.22 Open Men 24km 1 Reuben Dearlove 2.16.25 2 Fletcher Melvin 2.27.00 3 Graeme Whitfield 2.32.02 4 […]
Time of the essence
Time was on everyone’s mind in Avarua yesterday. Participants from the private and business sectors as well as government attended a time management seminar run by New Zealand personal business management coach Helen Corban. With over 20 years experience in corporate training and coaching, Corban works with small businesses to help them achieve success and […]
Track upgrade complete
Air New Zealand’s green team has finished their upgrade of the cross-island track. The new signs are up, rubbish bins have been installed at Wigmore’s Waterfall, and paths have been cleared. The work will be maintained by local members of the Air NZ green team. – NC
New party's cornerstone commitments
New political party Te Kura O Te Au have compiled and confirmed “cornerstone commitments” that will guide them going into the general election and in to the future. These cornerstone commitments are as follows: Reinforcing Cook Islands’ Dignity – Spiritual Empowerment: To strengthen the role of the Religious Advisory Council legislatively to maintain the spiritual […]
Tourism and piggeries
CIMRIS has studied the problem for the past four years and concluded that one of the areas where we can have the biggest impact is upgrading the way we deal with our household sewage. But tourist operators and piggeries still need to change their practices so that they can be part of the solution. Pig […]
Still time for eye test
The annual eye clinic, currently in the country, gives Cook Islanders eye care which optometrist John Veale says is as good as anywhere in the world. The team are here for another week and offer prescriptions for glasses as well as surgery for cataracts and laser treatment for eye disease caused by diabetes. Veale said […]
Young stands to inspire youth
Grant Young is planning to stand as an independent candidate in Titikaveka in this year’s general elections. Young will face off against Deputy Prime Minister Robert Wigmore and CIP candidate ex-police superintendant Taivero Isamaela. Young said that people like Robert Wigmore and Sir Terepai Maoate never go to the people and ask what they want. […]
ANZ launches new home loan package deal
A new home loan package has been launched by ANZ bank. “Making your home with ANZ hasn’t been easier or cheaper,” says David Dennis, chief executive of ANZ Cook Islands. “We are slashing our rates and covering some of the initial costs required for a new home buyer, someone refinancing their home loan or renovating […]
Political study of Raro
A fifth-year Masters student at the University of Otago, Luke MacLean-McMahon, is studying political campaigning trends in small countries. MacLean-McMahon will spend a month conducting research here on Rarotonga and arrives on June 22. He is interested in whether small countries like the Cook Islands are following political campaigning trends set by the United States […]
CI message given on mercury poisoning
Cook Islands environmentalist Imogen Ingram is currently at negotiations in Stockholm for a global treaty to restrict or eliminate mercury in order to protect human health and the environment. Ingram, from the Island Sustainability Alliance CI Inc, is there with government representatives from Kiribati, Papua New Guinea and Tuvalu. She reports international agreement was reached […]
Mataiti praises Te Vaerua's rehabilitation service
Up until three years ago I was very fit, walked across the island on a regular basis and taught young people how to survive in the outdoors. I worked as a senior instructor for the Cook Islands Outdoor Challenge, formerly known as the Cook Islands Outward Bound. I was also a member for the Search […]
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