Features
Half Caste, inspired clothing
Saturday 16 January 2010 | Published in Features
For some people, being called a half caste is an offence but for Cook Islander Alissa Morgan-Ziogas being of mixed race has helped inspire her new street and team wear clothing design label Half Caste. “In our family we’ve always laughed about being half castes but for some people it can be a bit rude,” […]
The action plan
Saturday 16 January 2010 | Published in Features
The national energy committee has managed to get approval for 15 low-risk initiatives for alternative energy use that can start now: – Adopt net metering and post-production incentives – not only allowing power consumers to use solar and wind energy to reduce power use and receive payment for power produced for the grid, but also […]
Taking the first steps
Saturday 16 January 2010 | Published in Features
There’s been a two-year build up of national consultations and brainstorming by Beer’s committee that has now resulted in the ‘small basket of 15 early, high-gain steps of moderate cost’ initiatives recently approved by cabinet. James Beer says the 15 initiatives which are starting now are part of a much, much longer and more ambitious […]
Support needed for sustainable energy plan
Saturday 16 January 2010 | Published in Features
National Energy Committee chairman James Beer has recently been prompted to explain more about exactly what the country’s strategy is for alternative energy – and why it’s never as simple as it sounds to ‘go green’. In a sun-drenched country like our own, there’s even more reason to use solar energy for power generation but […]
Domestic violence is a crime
Friday 15 January 2010 | Published in Church Talk
I would like to share some concerns and insight into the issue of domestic violence. I bring this into consideration for the following reasons: • Families are the most important social units in our community • Violence and abuse are destructive in families • Ultimately Domestic Violence (DV) is about power and control • DV […]
Get married and stay married!
Friday 15 January 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Gazing out of my hotel room in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 13, 2009, my mind WAS captivated at seeing one huge bill board down below with this statement: “For your children’s sake – Get married and stay married”. The longer I kept my eyes and mind focused on it, the more I got inspired […]
Lashing out at Beachcomber
Friday 15 January 2010 | Published in Features
The digital installation Lash by world artist Hye Rim Lee (see www.hyerimlee.com) opens today (Friday) at Beachcomber Contemporary Art in Taputapuatea. Lash features the now increasingly recognised mythical TOKI character created by Lee. TOKI (Korean for Rabbit and bearing a striking resemblance to the artist), is an evolving female persona, drawing upon the traditions of […]
Next Akanoa family reunion in 2012
Monday 11 January 2010 | Published in Features
The Akanoa family reunion concluded on New Year’s day after a week of genealogy sessions, fun and activities. The 70-plus participants camped at the local school, and started off the reunion with attendance at the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church on Sunday, December 27. From then on it was about introducing everyone to each other, […]
Festive fun for Nicholas-Tauira family
Monday 11 January 2010 | Published in Features
Healthy family fun was the theme of the Nicholas and Tauira families’ festive season camp over the Christmas and New Year period. Around 20 members of the family gathered for their annual camp, held this time at the Avatiu sports clubhouse with numerous fun activities planned to encourage the bond between the family members. The […]
Pacific Mini Games 2009
Saturday 9 January 2010 | Published in Features
1 The gold medals won by young athletes Kairangi Vano, Elmay Viking and Helema Williams easily stand out as the number one moment from the games as all three teenagers ended the games with double gold medals. Vano won double gold in tennis not only earning her the honour of carrying the national flag at […]
Cousinly love in family camp
Saturday 9 January 2010 | Published in Features
The next family gathering will be a tour to Australia this coming April with the clan, including the kiddies, spending most of 2009 cutting grass and dancing to raise funds for the trip.
Banyan tree exhibition a visual marvel
Saturday 9 January 2010 | Published in Features
The Banyan Tree art exhibition is a visual marvel and thought-provoking show which opened in the Cook Islands on Thursday night. The travelling art exhibition inspired by the banyan tree combines video footage, photography, sculptures and paintings to express the significance of the tree to different cultures all over world. Local art enthusiasts, artists and […]
1999 and all things political
Saturday 9 January 2010 | Published in Features
It’s quite funny looking back to 1999 and comparing it to the events of the past two-and-a-half weeks. For one, most of the same people involved at that time are still involved in politics. Wilkie Rasmussen is a minister of the Jim Marurai cabinet now. But he wasn’t an MP in 1999. He missed out […]
What is God's plan for you?
Friday 8 January 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Exodus 5:1-23 (v.23) “Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble upon this people and has not rescued your people at all”. Pharaoh would not listen to Moses and Aaron because he did not know or respect God. People who do not know God may not listen to […]
THE YEAR IN BRIEF 2009
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in Features
An 18-year-old escaped from custody at Arorangi prison. Daniel Mare was later captured by police while trying to buy a ticket to Aitutaki, fellow inmate Vaikoloa Taufahema was caught shortly after the escape. A 33-year-old motorcyclist received surgery after driving head on into a vehicle driven by tourist. Police said the man crossed the centre […]
Reward offered for return of stolen items
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in Features
Artist and teacher aide Donia Lilly came home to a not-so-happy new year early last Friday morning. Her home was broken into and Lilly lost hundreds of hours of work on items of equipment that were taken in the burglary. “I’m on a teacher’s aide wage,” says Lilly. “Teacher aides don’t get holiday pay. My […]
Kingston women celebrate achievements
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in Features
Cook Islanders helped to celebrate the networking achievements of women in the Kingston, Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia, last month. Also present was Kingston’s new mayor Steve Staikos who spoke at the Victorian Women’s Link event on Sunday December 6 at the Westall Primary School grounds. More than a 100 people, mostly women and children, celebrated […]
Art piece dresses space
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in Features
Local artist Krick Barraud continues to use the methodology of ‘dressing space’ to address the cultural landscape with the instalment of her latest piece – ‘lemon, lime and bitter’. Her latest work was revealed recently, suspended from a beam inside the ‘wrapped’ limestone building in which the artists used in her first instalment ‘endangered species’. […]
OUR REVIEW OF 2009
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in Features
Outspoken Pacific Mini Games chief executive David Lobb is sacked by the board for “poor performance” and for his statements made to the media. BCI pledges $500,000 to support the mini games and World Youth Netball Championships. Seventeen-year-old Daniel Mare escapes from prison – he was caught while attempting to buy an air ticket to […]
Banyan Tree exhibition comes to Rarotonga
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in Features
An exciting visual art exhibition touring the world – The Banyan Tree project — is coming to Rarotonga next week. The exhibition opens at the Cook Islands National Museum next Thursday at 5pm and will run from January 8-22. Two Cook Islands artists – Mahiriki Tangaroa and NZ based Mereana Hutchinson are among the 50 […]
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