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‘Govt exists to help our people across all fronts’
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The Ceremonial Opening of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands – Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani – got underway yesterday morning from 10am at Te Are Karioi/National Auditorium (King’s Chambers).
Dame Meg Taylor: Pacific needs to sit up and pay close attention to AUKUS
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A Pacific elder and former secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum says Pacific leaders need to sit up and pay closer attention to AUKUS and the Indo-Pacific Strategy and China’s response to them. Speaking from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, Dame Meg Taylor said Pacific leaders were being sidelined in major geopolitical decisions […]
International help needed for Kiribati water crisis
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
On World Water Day, March 22, David Kakiakia explained his hope for Kiribati, which is suffering from severe drought. Kiribati has the highest infant mortality rates in the Pacific linked directly to unsafe drinking water, according to Childfund. The country has very low ground water which is contaminated by salt and rubbish. Climate change is making […]
Cook Islands to participate in 2024 Pacific Arts Festival
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National, Regional
Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development) Secretary Anthony Turua attended the 36th Council of Pacific Arts and Culture (CPAC) and Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FESTPAC) Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii last week.
United MPs raring to go
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
The Members of Parliament (MPs) of the newly formed Cook Islands United Party are raring to go now that Parliament is finally sitting.
GAT, Nukz Power reign supreme
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association weekly open men’s and women’s competition wrapped up on Monday afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao with teams vying for top spots displaying dazzling skills to outwit each other.
‘Getting things done’: Tamarua MP
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Cook Islands Democratic Party’s Tetangi Matapo, one of the longest serving MPs in Parliament, says you can get things done from the Opposition benches.
Female triathletes gear up for annual challenge
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Competition which will be held this coming Saturday, March 18, at the Enua Manea Hall in Tikioki.
Insurance company expands digital offering in the Cooks
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
As part of its plan to dramatically improve insurance accessibility in the Pacific Islands, Tower has launched its signature self-service platform, My Tower, in the Cook Islands.
LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘Dump your wastewater elsewhere’
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I note your article regarding a diplomatic visit from Japan in light of that country’s stated intention to dump its nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. I further note that Japan is bordered by four oceans, two of which comprise significant portions of its EEZ, of which the Pacific Ocean is but one.
New MP wants to work for the betterment of Cook Islands
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Proud family and friends showered “sworn in” Members of Parliament with ei celebrating the 18th Parliament sitting at Parliament House yesterday afternoon.
Induction training for Aitutaki Environment Authority members
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Roselyn Strickland, National Environment Service (NES) environment legal counsel, and Benjamin Maxwell, NES senior environmental compliance, both of Aitutakian descent, delivered the board induction training to the Aitutaki Environment Authority (AEA) members following the issuing of their warrants by the Minister of Environment.
‘We’re in business now’, MPs sworn in seven months after general election
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
After a long wait following the 2022 general election on August 1, 2022, the incoming Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in yesterday on the first meeting of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands.
Police Commissioner paid ‘courtesy call’ by new French ambassador
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands’ new French ambassador and her diplomatic mission made a “courtesy call” to the Police Commissioner as part of a trip to officially mark the beginning of her ambassadorship for the island nation.
Coming back for more . . .
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
A woman who is celebrating her 29th visit to the Cook Islands doesn’t want to see our nation change.
Productive visit from Japan Foreign Affairs Minister
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The first-ever visit to the Cook Islands by a Foreign Affairs Minister from Japan has opened up talks of further bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
LETTER TO EDITOR: SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, National, Opinion
No, need to educate people, there are free de-sexing clinics around the island and it’s not the dogs’ fault. It’s the owners, everyone needs to step up, and not rely on SPCA to take on unwanted dogs, if you want a pup, it’s for life. Not until you get bored with it and want another. […]
Mauke Environment Authority ready to tackle issues
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
Tekura Moeka’a, NES Manager of Environmental Policy & Planning, and Junior Tapoki, NES Senior Environmental Compliance, both of Maukean descent, travelled to Mauke to deliver two significant milestones for environmental leadership in Mauke – issuing of the warrants for the Mauke Environment Authority (MEA) board members and signing of MOU with the Mauke Island Government.
Panthers coach downplays impressive win
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers remain humble and focussed on what’s ahead following a blistering performance in Rarotonga on the weekend.
‘Be proud of your mouth’
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Oral health care and mouths play a big part in everyday life - enjoying a meal, laughing with family and friends, singing, kissing loved ones and feeling your best.
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