Culture
Rare Numanga record surfaces in Sweden
Monday 24 September 2018 | Published in Culture
A love of music and collecting vinyl records has led Ian Wheeldon, of The Café in the Beachcomber complex, to a rare Rarotongan record by local artist Jake Numanga.
Hand-made tivaivai to go on show in Perth
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Culture
Ina Bishop will take her tivaivai to display and sell at the Te Maeva Nui Cook Islands Cultural Festival in Perth on October 20 this year.
Art show explores island's beaches
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Culture
Matthew Payne's dramatic new exhibition, “Infinite Horizon”, opened on Monday, September 3 at the Bergman Gallery.
Long trip home for WW1 memento
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Culture
This article was contributed by Susan Hanaray (nee Matheson) who arrived in Rarotonga as a 6 year old in 1972, She attended Side School/Avatea, then went on to Tereora College where she spent 5 years as a student. She left Rarotonga in December 1985. She has a Bachelor of Arts (University of Canterbury), Graduate Diploma in Arts in History and BA (Hons) in History both from Victoria University of Wellington.
Weaver looks forward to fashion event
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Design is in her blood, and weaving is her passion.
Atiu journals gifted to island museum
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Atiu resident Roger Malcolm has handed over a set of 40 issues of the Atiu Journal to Mareta Atetu, Atiu's Tourism officer and keeper of the Atiu Museum and Library.
Museum brings our history alive
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Published in Culture
A story in the London Gazette published on August 26, 1768, read: “This afternoon at 2 o’clock HIS MAJESTY’S Bark Endeavour, with a fair wind behind her, weighed anchor and set sail for the South pacific Island of Tahiti”.
Church celebrates culture
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The second annual Te Atua Mou Dance, drumming and song cultural event will be held this weekend at the Celebration Church, opposite the airport.
Tour guide's purpose in life
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Tumutoa Discovery Walking Tour guide Ngametua Mamanu is unique on Rarotonga, although many people suggest he may be the next Piri Puruto, (a former tourist guide/entertainer famed for his cultural expertise and ability to climb coconut trees).
Passion for ukulele runs in the family
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Riki Adamu of M&M Ukulele and Crafts has ukulele (ukarere in CI Maori) in his blood.
Performances show pride in our culture
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Culture
On Saturday, CINews brought readers more colour photos from last week's highly successful Te Maeva Nui festival.
Festival a week to remember
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Culture
What has been described as one of the most successful Te Maeva Nui celebrations ever finally came to a close with a ceremony at the National Auditorium on Monday.
TMN prize clarified
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Culture
A story titled, “Puaikura takes top Maeva Nui prize” published in CINews on Tuesday, August 7 edition, said Rarotonga’s Vaka Puaikura had taken out the Terepai “Sunai” Matapo Trophy for the overall Te Maeva Nui cultural championships.
Te Maeva Nui 2018 - 'the best party ever'
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The best party ever! That’s the feedback the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) has been receiving on this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations, which ended on Monday with an official closing ceremony in the National Auditorium after 10 days of festivities.
Puaikura takes top Maeva Nui prize
Wednesday 8 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Rarotonga’s Vaka Puaikura has taken out the Terepai ‘Sunai’ Matapo Trophy for the overall Te Maeva Nui cultural championships.
Happy birthday Cook Islands!
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The 53rd anniversary of Cook Islands independence has gifted the country with a trail of milestones its people can be proud of, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Cultural festival action continues
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The feast of Cook Islands dancing and music continued at the National Auditorium on Thursday night, with another large crowd turning out to enjoy Cook Islands culture at its best.
Cook Islands Language Week important: Minister
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand’s Minister for Pacific Peoples says Cook Islands Language Week can play an important part in protecting the future of Reo Maori Kuki Airani.
Night of surprises...
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Culture
With pearls thrown to the crowd, young drummers smaller than the drums they were beating, a turtle on stage (well, kind of) and much more, Thursday night’s performances were full of surprises for this (papa’a) reporter’s first real look at what makes Te Maeva Nui such a magical occasion for the whole of the Cook Islands.
Choreographer happy to be back
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
Choreographer Jacob Samson is once again lending his expertise to the group from Rakahanga for this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
