Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Sunshine, culture and colour featured at the opening of the first Mana Tiaki week on Monday at the Maire Nui park.
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Visitors to Sylvia Marsters’ latest exhibition Tiare Taina are likely to be looking at the best artworks she has painted.
Monday 25 March 2019 | Published in Culture
Artist Hori Miller has put a modern twist on cultural carving for an art exhibition today at the Islander Hotel.
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Iconic musician Jake Numanga also well known as Papa Jake, received the Golden Ukulele Award on Wednesday evening at the National Auditorium.
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua attended the 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from March 11–14.
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Jake Numanga MBE, one of the Golden Ukulele Award nominees, is the face of Cook Islands tourism.
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The Threads Through the Generations tivaivai exhibition opens today at the Cook Islands National Museum in Tupapa.
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Singer, musician, a master ukulele craftsman, Riki Adamu is one of the Golden Ukulele nominees.
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Today, the Ukulele Expo will start at the National Auditorium from 9am through to 2pm, bring along your ukulele or purchase a locally made one from vendors at the domes, lessons will start from 10am today.
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Nia Heather is one of the Golden Ukulele Award nominees and began his introduction to music as a young pupil attending St Joseph’s primary school.
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Morganne George received her prize for winning the Golden Ukulele Festival logo competition that was held early last year.
Monday 18 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The first Golden Ukulele Festival got off to a melodious start at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday.
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
At the young age of 8, Aberahama Tauta picked up an ukulele and asked his father to teach him to play, now 19 years old he uses the same cherished musical instrument today.
Friday 22 February 2019 | Published in Culture
A wooden feast bowl said to have been from the Cook Islands is popular with visitors to the National Museum of Scotland.
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
“Today marks a historical day for our people and a better future for our descendants.
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Bergman Gallery is introducing a new project by the Print Room at Beachcomber Pearl Market.
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A small team of hard-working volunteers are putting in a great deal of time and effort to rebuild Vaka Marumaru Atua in Auckland, New Zealand.
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There have been seven registrations confirmed for the anticipated Te Mire ‘Atu composers competition to be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Culture
Artist and writer Mike Tavioni has big plans for his Tavioni Gallery and Vananga at Atupa.
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Eleven artists are set to take part in a local art exhibition tomorrow at the newly-built Tavioni Gallery and Vananga located on the back road at Atupa.