Culture
Varin wins Te Ata O Avaiki
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
First time designers from Mangaia Leelee Tuara and Barbara Harry Pekepo were thrilled to win Te Ata o Avaiki creative design event that featured tapa on their garment named ‘Vari’.
A lesson in flower power
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
It was once said, where flowers bloom, so does hope – and Rarotonga’s children prove that.
Ministries promote their message in a flowery way
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Government offices put on a colourful display to promote the annual flower show.
Bowling is blooming!
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Rarotonga Bowling claimed first place for the Te Mire Tiare decorated properties competition, with a cleverly constructed ‘bowler in action’ on the green.
'Tiare week means joy'
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Visitors can judge for themselves the most beautifully decorated schools, government departments and businesses.
Micro-writer in micro show
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
China’s lone micro-calligraphist held a special exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum yesterday.
Sharing music with the world
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
Twenty-two University of Melbourne music students have visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki to collaborate with local musicians to share Cook Islands beats with the world.
The pā'oa of Aitutaki
Monday 4 November 2019 | Published in Culture
Aitutaki pā’oa (bark cloth) deserves its resurgence. There is desperate need for it to be demystified and “modern day” women to breathe new life into it, writes Dr Tepaeru-Ariki C. French.
Fresh flowers for Turama
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Flowers, colour, candles and light last night adorned graves all over the islands.
Honouring All Souls
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
After days of scrubbing and painting graves and polishing plaques, people of faith today remember their loved ones who have passed.
Cook Islands shine at Military Tattoo
Monday 21 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands team were a stand out at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Australia.
Moving with the ocean, flying with the Air Force
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
Teuira Napa’s family will be watching with some trepidation as she boards an Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster plane to Sydney this weekend, to dance as a member of the Cook Islands team at the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Cook Islands library offers names for country's big bid at stardom
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
A list of star names is available at the Cook Islands Library and Museum for those who wish to help emblazon this country’s history and heritage in the heavens.
Just give it a go,' says winning singer
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Hundreds of parents and supporters raised the roof of the National Auditorium, welcoming the Junior Song Quest contestants – but as each singer began, the room fell into captivated silence.
A new Pacific Tattoo
Monday 16 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
For some young men it would be a dream come true: being the sole male in a team of 16 dancers flying to Sydney to perform in the international Edinburgh Tattoo South Pacific Showcase.
Australia mounts military airlift to get Cooks to big performance
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
The National Arts Theatre team will fly the Cook Islands flag at the Military Tattoo in Sydney.
Maori king welcomed home to Aitutaki
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The island of Aitutaki welcomed Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai, family and delegation yesterday afternoon.
Ui Ariki welcome the King Tuheitia to Marae
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
New Zealand Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai and their grandson were carried on a pa’ata for the opening of the Kiriti Maro Tai ceremony at the Atupare Marae in Puaikura.
Islands decide Aronga Mana
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 48th Ui Ariki conference closed with a range of significant matters discussed, including the clarification of which traditional title holders fall under the category of Te Aronga Mana.
Blood v law: Traditional leaders' call
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ui Ariki have resolved adopted children should be allowed to inherit land, if they have no chance of ever knowing their biological parents.