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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Community responds to Government’s calls for partnership
Following the announcement of the launch of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP), communities around Rarotonga are actively engaging with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to learn more about the programme.
Back-to-back cruise ship visits boost Rarotonga tourism
Within 48 hours, two cruise ships – the Zuiderdam, which visited on Saturday, and the Costa Deliziosa, which arrived yesterday – called at Rarotonga.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
McCully keen on model home
Aitutaki mayor Tai (Tango) Herman beamed with pride yesterday when he showed New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully the ‘secret’ model of a Cyclone Pat package replacement home that has been built from the ground up in three days and nights. Scores of builders and tradesmen had worked round the clock – except for […]
Drink driving not a serious Easter problem
Though Easter weekend was relatively incident-free, police made three big arrests last week. Police believe they have identified and apprehended the person who broke into Van’s store last week. The burglar is suspected to be a Ngatangiia man who has been “in and out of prison’’, senior sergeant Nga Pouao said. Police were tipped off […]
Suwarrow caretaker applications close
Applications for the Suwarrow park ranger and assistant park ranger positions closed last week. Environment officer Elizabeth Munro said that Environment will choose the caretakers sometime next week. The position drew enquiries from here and overseas and 10 Cook Islanders from Rarotonga applied. The successful applicants will undergo a month-long training programme with National Environment […]
Training for hospital kitchen staff
The staff at the Rarotonga Hospital kitchen is undertaking more training this year as it aims to improve its delivery of quality meals to patients. Last week the kitchen staff received certificates for their training in food safety awarded under NZQA standards and recognised by the NZ Hospitality Standards Institute. The ministry of health has […]
Tupapa CIP supporters vote today
Around 700 Tupapa-Maraerenga residents are expected to vote at tonight’s Cook Islands Party candidate nominee run-off for the electorate. Four Tupapa residents are vying for the CIP candidacy for the parliamentary seat in the largest electorate in the country. Tupapa-Maraerenga has a voting population of over 1000 and its seat in parliament has traditionally been […]
Kenwall to close at the end of month
The first art gallery on the island is nearing its final hour, but founder and owner Lorna Walters is confident that the local galleries that have sprouted in recent years will continue to promote Cook Islands art. Kenwall in Avarua will close its doors on April 30, and Walters will return to her native Canada […]
CIANGO back in action
After being struck off by the Ministry of Justice in December last year CIANGO, the umbrella body for NGOs in the country, is re-registered and back in action. Vice president Ngara Katuke said that an interim committee assembled after the NGO was struck off to make sure that CIANGO met the requirements for legal registration. […]
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