Culture
Te Tangi o te Reo Pe'e
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Chance to learn about different islands’ chants.
Hundreds turn out for Ra o te Ui Ariki
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
More than two hundred people attended Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki at the National Auditorium domes dressed in waves of colourful pareu garments and ei.
Reuniting Ui Ariki day
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The House of Ariki has decided to bring people back together to commemorate Ui Ariki Day.
Tomorrow is the day
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Ra o te Ui Ariki will be observed tomorrow.
A leader of 'dignity and poise'
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Cook Islanders from around New Zealand gathered in Auckland to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pa Tapaeru Tariki Upokotini Ariki’s coronation.
'Courage' required for a Maori name
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There are new calls for a Maori name for this country, coinciding with Pa Ariki’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
An Ariki of the 21st Century
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Pa Tepaeru Upokotini Taiteariki Marie Ariki tells how her time as paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu has had its fair share of ups and downs.
Fixing a 'hidden tragedy'
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Pa Ariki gifts land to make retirement home dreams come true.
Celebration with royal proportions
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Thirty years ago, Pa Marie Tepaeru Tariki Upokotini Ariki took her place as the paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu – a title she inherited from her mother Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki.
Atupare Marae's moving moment
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Atupare marae at the House of Ariki grounds in Kavera has relocated and has a new design.
Archivists: 'It's been a bit of a shock'
Thursday 21 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
Cook Islands archivists are stranded in Wellington, preparing to digitise records of disasters like Cyclone Martin – while living through a disaster of a different sort.
Cooks' biggest cultural event cancelled
Thursday 21 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The decision has been made to call off Te Maeva Nui – but in some good news, dance contest Te Mire Ura will go ahead in July.
Police Commissioner 'makes history' as Tetava Ariki
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Police paid tribute to Commissioner Maara Tetava Ariki yesterday, carrying him on a pa’ata to honour his investiture as Ariki.
Having faith at Easter
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Tomorrow on Good Friday one tradition will continue amid all the change: local Catholics will walk around Rarotonga with the Cross – just with some adaptations.
A Sunday without church
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Quietness and melancholy drifted around the island yesterday morning – the first Sunday without the usual gathered church services.
The day the music died
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
First, the sound was cut on the national composing contest. Now, the National Dancer of the Year competition is swaying off into the sunset. Te Mire ‘Ura was to have been held in May, but has now been postponed until October.
Regional arts and culture festival postponed
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture has been postponed due to growing global concerns over the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Hawaiʻi was prepared to host the international event for 11 days in June.
Language starts with parents and tamariki
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
In order for a people to grow and thrive, it is important to know their native tongue. The good news is, there are signs of language revitalisation in the family home.
New legal challenge to school's haircut demand
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Council of Queensland has taken up the legal cudgels for a young Cook Island boy’s cultural rights to keep his hair long until his haircutting ceremony.
Family considers legal action
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
Australian primary school gives Cook Islands boy ultimatum to adhere to strict uniform policy.
