Features
Building a strong family
Friday 29 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
With this Churchtalk opportunity, I want to address the topic of ”Building a Strong Family“. I’ve received researched materials on the topic and thought it would be nice to share the findings with the public in the endeavour to help our families which I believe is the network God blessed us with to journey through […]
Tina Cross is coming to Raro
Saturday 23 June 2012 | Published in Features
New Zealand pop diva and musical theatre star Tina Cross is coming to the Cook Islands for the first time. She will be performing at the Crown Beach Resort & Spa on June 29 and 30 and on July 1. Her career spans more than 30 years, but Tina is still very much at the […]
Octopoems rule at Papaaroa
Saturday 23 June 2012 | Published in Features
A witch is black She is the winter time in a bright sunny room She is a cold blistering day A black dress with a pointy hat A long flying broom She is bewitch A delicious, roasted pumpkin By Lovy Parker A fairy is bright and colourful She is the spring time on top of […]
Cook-off in Turangi today
Saturday 23 June 2012 | Published in Features
It is all hands on deck at the Hospitality Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) where over 35 chefs, baristas and bartenders will put their skills to the test in the annual Cook Islands Salon Culinaire. The competition, now into its second year, sees hospitality and tourism industry members pitted against each other to test their skills […]
Aitutaki film makes third festival
Saturday 23 June 2012 | Published in Features
A short film shot in Aitutaki has made it into its third film festival this year. Written and directed by Nikki Si’ulepa, daughter of Rarotonga’s own Ronnie Si’uelpa, the film was shot on location in Aitutaki last year and produced this year in New Zealand. The nine-minute short film was earlier this year accepted into […]
Fast when we feel weak and vulnerable
Friday 22 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
We should fast when we feel weak and vulnerable. This may seem to be illogical as fasting weakens one physically. Many use food for psychological gratification when they feel beat up emotionally. They are saying essentially, ”I believe I’ll feel better after I eat.“ So, why on earth would one prescribe fasting to treat vulnerability? […]
Creation Care, what's that about?
Friday 22 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
As a young Christian I thought that people care was all that mattered. Matthew 25: 41-46 – ”Then he will say to those on his left, Depart from me… For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and […]
Art installation inspires FAITH
Tuesday 19 June 2012 | Published in Features
It was a true sensory experience at the preview of the FAITH art installation, at the Art Studio on Friday. As dusk fell the first art work, FAITH by Loretta Reynolds, was removed from the door to the studio, and guests were invited inside. Inside they were greeted by incense and candlelight, and a range […]
Poems, ballads and limericks from Titikaveka
Saturday 16 June 2012 | Published in Features
My Mama My mama is short My mama is healthy My mama is lovely My mama is funny too But I don’t care if people talk about her She is the love of my Life By Leahana Pareanga, Year Eight Country Roads Far and farther away Seemed it would never end The winding and turning […]
Mermaid Dance Band here for a ball
Saturday 16 June 2012 | Published in Features
Frocks will be dusted off, party tiaras polished and dancing shoes laced up for this evening’s must attend event of the month – the red carpet Queen’s Jubilee Fire and Ice Ball. Presented and held at the BCA Art Gallery in the Beachcomber complex in Taputapuatea – the ball is a fundraiser event for the […]
Legends come to life at Avatea
Saturday 16 June 2012 | Published in Features
After reading and learning about Cook Islands legends such as Katikatia, the creation of Nukuroa, Ati and the Momoke and the removal of Raemaru mountain to name a few – students retold the stories through dance and plays. It was an enjoyable and educational day for both students and parents. Thank you to Avatea School […]
First Communion for 16
Friday 15 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Last Sunday, June 10, Catholics worldwide celebrated the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Sixteen St Joseph’s School grade four students and a number of other Catholic children from schools across Rarotonga received the body and blood of Christ for the first time – in the form of the Holy Communion. Parents, families, […]
Safeguarding creation, and our future
Friday 15 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The correct use of the earth’s resources implies safe guarding creation and solidarity with the future generations. An Indian proverb teaches that ”we should never think that we inherited the land from our forefathers, but we have borrowed it from our children“. Daily, on our news we hear of the 240 billion euro bailout Greece […]
Pearls gifted to Miss CI titleholders
Wednesday 13 June 2012 | Published in Features
The Pearl Lounge had three special pearls in store yesterday when Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa, Maine Tapaeru Antonina Browne and Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua visited the Arorangi store. The three young women were at the store to accept gifts of pearl pendants from store owners Sophie and Gus Meyer – the parents of former […]
Jemimah takes charge!
Saturday 9 June 2012 | Published in Features
Jemimah Tekena owned the stage in her Roman get-up and hip hop dance as the junior Miss Cook Islands non competing contestant on Thursday night. At just 17, Tekena was too young to join the pageant, however she was so keen to be part of the pageant experience that the pageant association felt it would […]
Sharing and living on Pukapuka's motu
Saturday 9 June 2012 | Published in Features
There are 3 motus on Pukapuka. The names of the 3 motus are Motu Kotawa, Motu Ko, and Motu Uta. Three villages control the motus. Ngake village owns Motu Ko. Yato village owns Motu Kotawa. Loto village owns Motu Uta. When the 3 motus are open then the people go to the motus and live […]
Mentoring and support for women
Saturday 9 June 2012 | Published in Features
If you are a woman, a caregiver, and looking to earn some extra cash, you’re eligible to apply for some free mentoring. The Emerging Pacific Women Leaders Program (EPWLP) Cook Islands delegation is seeking applications from people seeking mentorship as part of its Business Enterprise and Mentorship (BEAM) project. Global non-government organisation Vital Voices last […]
Te Uki Ou Ball next Saturday
Saturday 9 June 2012 | Published in Features
Apii Te Uki Ou is calling on the community to ”dust off those dancing shoes and whip up a new glamour gown“ for their fundraising ball. The school is holding the BCA Art Gallery Queen’s Jubilee Fire and Ice Ball on Saturday June 16 at the BCA. Entertainment will feature local DJ G-Dub, and the […]
Healthy and affordable charcoal chicken
Saturday 9 June 2012 | Published in Features
A tasty new option for eating out in Rarotonga has recently opened its doors. Rob’s Charcoal Chicken is tucked away in the Cooks Corner Complex – it’s easy to find, just follow the delicious smells of chicken cooking. The business is a family affair, owned and operated by Rob and Eileen McBride, with Rob the […]
Teuira Napa crowned
Saturday 9 June 2012 | Published in Features
Teuira Napa was a picture of humble elegance on the national auditorium stage where she was crowned Miss Cook Islands 2012 on Thursday night. The Miss Cook Islands pageant drew a huge crowd to the national auditorium to support the eight Miss Cook Islands pageant contestants. The young Cook Islands women carried themselves with grace, […]
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