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Testament to tivaivai
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Features
Each tivaivai on display at Beachcomber Contemporary Art Gallery this month has a story to tell. The brightly-coloured floral-patterned patchwork pieces speak about the lives of the women whose hands sewed them. As a collection they urge the public to appreciate the craft itself – the art form which, for decades, has been sewing groups […]
Another year – same old issues
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Features
The foreshore and seabed will be high up in many peoples thoughts over the next few weeks, no not the legislation that most people credit with the formation of the Maori Party; but what the weather’s going to be like when they want to go to the beach and for Maori – what time’s low […]
Te Vara Nui a top experience
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Features
CI News held its annual Christmas function at Te Vara Nui Village last month, and was thrilled with the service, the venue and the over-water dance show. We socialised over drinks and unwrapped our ‘secret Sant’a gifts in the Are Moana, which lines the water’s edge. Our meal was buffet style and the menu included […]
And then there were two
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Features
Tonight’s the night that the Raro Idol winner is chosen Marama Terekia and Emile Rima – the last contenders standing – are today doing do-re-mi voice exercises in the complimentary beachside rooms Club Raro opened to Raro Idol’s final two. Tonight is the big night, when judges decide whether Marama or Emile will be Raro’s […]
Hands-on culture
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Features
As part of their commitment to preserving Cook Islands cultural heritage, Te Vara Nui Cultural Village offers educators an alternate way to expose their students to Cook Islands history, traditions, and culture. Engaging, educational, participatory and interactive are key ingredients of the village tour that allows educators and students to immerse in a cultural village […]
The faith which was first delivered
Friday 10 December 2010 | Published in Church Talk
How very simple and easy my dear brethren Holy Scripture or the Bible tells us of the True Doctrine on how to be saved in the Lord Jesus Christ – the Faith, which was delivered at the very earliest stage of Church history. When did the Apostles preach for the very first time Jesus’ new […]
Geneva returns to retain title
Friday 10 December 2010 | Published in Features
Back from New Zealand to defend her title, Geneva’s done it again. Confident and charismatic, she swept Wednesday night’s inaugural international Kura Kapa Anuanua, taking out best costume, best mu’umu’u and the dancer of the year title. The show, staged and sponsored by Te Tiare Association, was a smashing success despite a few technical glitches. […]
Ziona Tapu reopens on Atiu
Friday 10 December 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Atiu families from Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia returned home for the reopening of the CICC Church Ziona Tapu earlier this month after its second renovations. The president of the CICC from Rarotonga attended the ceremony held on December 3 including pastors and representatives from the different churches on Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia. Before […]
Ticket takes off
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
Hot on the heels of two successful New Zealand gigs, the newly re-formed 70s acid rock band Ticket has accepted an offer to play with music legends Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Elvis Costello next Easter. Polynesian Tax Free Ltd owner Trevor Richards (formerly Tombleson) – who is Ticket’s frontman – has confirmed that his […]
Crunch time at Raro Idol
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
It is crunch time for the remaining three Raro Idol contestants, who will battle it out on stage this week to secure a place in the final. Tim Nubono, Marama Terekia, and Emile Rima will each perform two songs at the penultimate live show tonight. Four eliminated contestants will also pair up with judges and […]
Arorangi students share their work
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
The writing pieces featured are those of a handful of Arorangi school students written by students in grades 4, 5 and form 2. Given various assignments some of the works are acrostic poems and themed essays with some in Maori as well as in English. Meitaki maata to Arorangi School principal Vae Unuka for sharing […]
New market day at Titikaveka
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
Titikaveka held its first market day at the Enua Manea Hall yesterday. Organisers Taivero Isamaela and William Numanga hope the new initiative will expand over time. Everything from cooked food to fresh fruit and veges to crafts can be sold at the market. “It’s for anyone in Rarotonga to come and display their wares or […]
2000 books donated
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
A donation of 2000 books is benefitting those in local schools and the wider community. This week the local Filipino community gathered to sort the books, donated by the Ranfurly Library Service, which is an Australian book aid charity that often works in collaboration with Rotary clubs. Rotary Club of Rarotonga secretary John Hobbs said […]
Aitutaki's hydroponics man
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
Ngaakitai Taria believes the success of his business, Aitutaki Hydroponics, can be put down to hard work, a passion to survive and a helping hand from government when it was most needed. Aitutaki Hydroponics, established in 2006, received assistance from the Business Trade Investment Board to enable it to grow into a successful business, supplying […]
Northern islands honour new PM
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Features
Prime Minister Henry Puna appears to be getting straight down to the business of running the country after being sworn in as the country’s leader on Tuesday and announcing his Cabinet on Thursday. However, the new prime minister took time out to allow his people from Manihiki and Rakahanga to honour their ‘son’ on Wednesday […]
Special blessing for new PM
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Kia Orana tatou katoatoa i te aroa maata o to tatou Atu, ko Iesu Mesia. Te Kauono Ngateitei o te Ariki Vaine o Peritane o toou akaperepere, kia orana. Te au taoanga tuketuke tei topiri ia mai ki teia akakoroanga, te Atua te aroa. Ei akatuera i to tatou akakoroanga i teia popongi avatea, kua […]
Varu's paintings snapped up at exhibition
Tuesday 30 November 2010 | Published in Features
Six of the 11 paintings in Varu Samuel’s Life Voyage exhibition were sold on the opening night. It is Varu Samuel’s first exhibition for four years and has already proved that the interest in his work hasn’t slowed down. Samuel has spent the last four years developing his skills as a tattooist, and only took […]
OM Nite at Chillis
Saturday 27 November 2010 | Published in Features
Chilis in Tupapa is hosting the last Open Mic Nite of the year on Monday. At 7pm, all local musos are invited to head down to Chilis to perform for the last time before the New Year. Organiser Nooroa Ruaine hopes there will be a huge turnout for the wrap-up function, and is asking all […]
Dancing Queenies on show
Saturday 27 November 2010 | Published in Features
A December 8 dance-off will show the Cooks who is the Queen of the Queenies. The Queenies are putting on another Dancer of the Year show – International Kura Kapa Anuanua – at the National Auditorium and donating all proceeds to Pokoinu Tua Varu Clinic. Guest performers include Destiny, whose recent Raro Idol fame precedes […]
NZ tenor heading to Raro
Saturday 27 November 2010 | Published in Features
Well known New Zealand tenor Ben Fifita Makisi is coming to Rarotonga. Motone Productions and Crown Beach are teaming up to produce his December 17 show at Oceans Restaurant. Makisi will be performing a range of opera classics. Tickets to see him sing are $100 each – the price of which includes a pre-dinner glass […]
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