Culture
Maori King here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Wednesday's rainy weather did not dampen the smiles of the New Zealand Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai and family members who arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon.
Palmerston aiming for ‘A grade’ performance at Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Caroline Marsters says she is proud to represent her home island of Palmerston for the first time at this week's Te Maeva Nui festival.
Te Maeva Nui to kick start with float parade on Friday
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A mix of marchers, performers and decorative floats will parade through town on Friday for the opening of Te Maeva Nui 2021 festival.
Celebrating indigenous artists
Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
Sharing, collaborating, and appreciating the art of indigenous Cook Islanders is the idea behind the Toki Cook Islands Indigenous Artist gatherings which was initiated by painter and photographer Shane Andrew and national treasure Michael Tavioni.
Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.
Rongomatane Ariki investiture underway
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The people of Atiu gather again today for the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as Rongomatane Ariki.
Rarotonga gears up for Te Maeva Nui festival
Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
Ngatuaine Maui from the Ministry of Cultural Development says there’s pent-up excitement for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festivities after the event was cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
Battle for traditional titles disappoint Tou Ariki
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
President of the House of Ariki Kaumaiti Nui Tou Ariki has expressed his deep disappointment at the battles and double investitures of the same Ariki titles that have occurred recently.
Holiday recognises traditional leaders
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Ra O Te Ui Ariki (Ariki Day) public holiday will be observed this Friday.
Kapa haka for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National
New Zealand’s top kapa haka group will be performing at Te Maeva Nui celebrations this year.
Vaka sets sail on maiden voyage to the North
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The traditional sound of the pu (conch shell), a double rainbow and a light soothing shower complimented the departure of vaka Marumaru Atua from Avarua wharf Wednesday morning.
Upcoming Vaka voyage aims to make history
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
An epic voyage with themes of cultural preservation, knowledge sharing, and environmental awareness will soon take the 17 brave crew members of Vaka Marumaru Atua to the islands of the Northern Pa Enua.
After crew vax, Vaka heads North
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
To protect the people of the beautiful Pa Enua, Vaka Marumaru Atua’s voyage to the Northern Group has been delayed in order for the team to receive their full Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations.
Expats, masters dancers put on impressive show
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Three top dancers retained their titles in the Mire Ura competition held on Saturday night at the Rehab Nightclub
Dancing for love of culture
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
As usual, the Rauti Para Golden Oldies 60+ and Experts Dance Competition drew an impressive supportive crowd at the Rehab night club over the weekend.
Culture tour guide workshop focuses on Puaikura
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their second round of cultural tour guide workshops last week as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five year Memorandum of Understanding.
Champion dancing for pride and passion
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Mire Ura 2021 senior girls dance champion Ambushia Mateariki said she was dancing for ‘Pride’ and passion on Thursday night.
Who are we without our Maori language?
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.
Our ‘forgotten’ wartime knitters honoured
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands women whose knitting skills helped keep soldiers warm on the front lines during World War I and II have been honoured.
Our dancing ‘shows who we are’
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Heretini Tarau will step onto the stage alone for the first time to represent her home island of Rakahanga at the Mire Ura Senior Dance Competition tomorrow night.
