Features
Volunteering caring for others
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Often when things are going wrong in the country you hear the cry that the government should be doing more. And equally, one hears just as frequently the churches should be doing more. As a church leader I find myself getting a guilty conscience as there is often a gospel element present when the statement […]
Photography in focus tonight
Wednesday 16 November 2011 | Published in Features
Photography is staying under the spotlight tonight with portraits and publishing up for talk at the University of the South Pacific campus from 7pm. Aerial photographer Ewan Smith and artist Mahiriki Tangaroa will host the talk tonight in this photography double-header between 7pm and 9pm. Smith will focus on publishing and techniques to get your […]
Trev rocks at Powerstation
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Polynesian Tax Free owner Trevor Richards band Ticket iconic on New Zealands acid-rock scene in the 70s performed alongside Hello Sailor, Dragon and Mark Williams at The Powerstation in Auckland last weekend. They came together for a bit of a walk down memory lane last year and have since signed on for multiple shows. Richards […]
What is the sun, what is the moon?
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
The old black meow Stalks its prey. It rushes in a ka-pow! No, it is not a stray. The old black meow Is really, really mad! It wants a bird now, It even chases my dad! The old black meow Plays with the dice. It lets out a growl, When it sees baby mice. The […]
Move over dhal-ling
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Theres something about the food at Raviz Indian Cuisine that keeps this couple cumin back year after year. Derek and Edith Edwards have been making the pilgrimage to Ravizs restaurant from Australia every year since it opened about six years ago. Good food, friendly company and a nice setting curry favour with the Adelaide residents, […]
Apii follows family recipes
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Take one scenic view, toss in a smattering of shaded tables and add a generous helping of fresh, seasonal island food. Thats the recipe for Apii Cafe at Avaruas back road, says chef Apii Vavia take what the island offers and make the good parts shine. Vavia brings 10 years of experience of island cooking […]
Chefs, baristas ready to battle
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
The first round of culinary offerings put up at the Cook Islands Chefs Associations hospitality and tourism tournament yesterday has the judges salivating at the idea of a weekend full of similar delights. The desserts and dishes put up in the Cook Islands Salon Culinaire static class yesterday were raising a few gleeful eyebrows among […]
Vonnias Warehouse expands in Arorangi
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Vonnias has placed a tentative Christmas deadline on its latest venture, which will see the Vonnias Warehouse concept introduced to Arorangi. The family group of companies is constructing a new building at Arorangi, across from the Trades Training Centre. Once the new warehouse is finished, the Vonnias store at Arorangi will move to the new […]
Tiare Taporo due to sail soon
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
The Tiare Taporo is not likely to leave Nova Scotia this month as was previously expected. The vessel underwent an extensive refit and thus has had to re-apply for its safety certifications and undergo additional surveys for insurance purposes. In past months she has had endured a full refit, which included the following services dry […]
New home in the blink of an eye
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Imagine seeing your new home go up not in months or weeks, but a matter of days. Its about as close as you can get to in the blink of an eye when it comes to building a home. And with a type of material called structural insulated panels, putting together a home in days […]
Towards a concept of leadership
Friday 11 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
You can not speak of leadership without speaking of leaders, because they are the ones who bring it to life. In the same way, you cannot speak of leaders without mentioning the role their position gives them. Therefore, both concepts are interrelated and are considered side by side. A leader is what we call a […]
Hearing the voice of God
Friday 11 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
(Hearing the voice of God – part 2, Weekending 14 Dec 2011) Many give little thought to the fact that the Creator of the universe may want to speak with us. The God of the Bible and the Creator of the universe has sought communication with humanity from the beginning of time. A way has […]
Planet Femme photo exhibit opens
Wednesday 9 November 2011 | Published in Features
The Planet Femme photography exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum has officially opened to the public while the competition surrounding the event extends its deadlines for submissions. The museum launched its first photographic exhibition last night and has officially opened to the public today. With a theme of women of the community, about 20 […]
The house of Halls
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
In the peaceful Takuvaine valley behind Avarua on the island of Rarotonga, surrounded by lush foliage and soaring peaks, sits one cool house. This is the recently completed home of Susan and Neil Hall a stylish container house designed by Susan Hall and Nigel Rees from RDA Design. Its the second such house to be […]
Divas deliver best show on Rarotonga
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Most of those who made it to Divas in Paradise last weekend are calling it the best show theyve seen on Rarotonga. Local musicians Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ set the stage for a blowout performance by three of New Zealands leading ladies. Julia Deans brought a bit of indie-country flavour the girl and her […]
Magnificent things happen in Mauke
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Magnificent things happen in Mauke Awesome people are so kind and friendly Use your knowledge to acquire new friends Key to a successful bonding experience is to think about other peoples feelings Encourage applies to all team activities Mauke is just like Mangaia, but better All the people are friendly Under the makatea are caves […]
All eyes on new optics shop
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
All eyes are on the brand-name sunnies on offer at Eyes of Rarotonga, the new optics shop that opened in Avarua this week. Eyes of Rarotonga formerly Cook Islands Optics has relocated from Ingram House into the space left vacant by Moana Gems. Qualified optometrist Annie Duncan moved from New Zealand four weeks ago to […]
Cafe brings French flair to Muri
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Te Vara Nui Villages newest venture brings a bit of Western Europe to Muri. Les Palmiers Cafe and Grill, which opened about two weeks ago, offers such iconic French foods as crepes both savoury (salmon and sour cream) and sweet and Italian gelato. Its name simply means The Palms, which summons images of the tropical […]
Calling all Pacific artists
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest is inviting all Pacific Islands artists to submit a piece for the Maketi Ples, the most prestigious event put on by Australias Creative Arts. Held at Global Gallery in New South Wales from February 22 to March 11, the event is a means for Pacific artists to target Australian consumers, […]
Strokes on silk at The Art Studio
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
A new collection of clothes, wall hangings and art have been brought into The Art Studio in Arorangi, breathing new life into the collection on show. But for people wanting to check out the one-off pieces and wearable art, youd better get in quick artist and Art Studio owner Kay George said once theyre gone, […]
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