Culture
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.
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.
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.
Tiredness and dehydration cause issues
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Dehydration and tiredness resulted in performers collapsing while either coming off the stage, or on the grounds outside the building during the Te Maeva Nui celebrations at the National Auditorium this week.
Eyes on trophy as teams up tempo
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The crowds are getting bigger, the final night is inching closer, and the pressure on performers to nail every inch of the national auditorium into the memories of those present is intense.
TMN teams cop health warning
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Cultural Development ministry head Anthony Turua says he's putting all team leaders to Te Maeva Nui on notice that any performers looking faint or tired will not be allowed to take the stage.
History-making use of Cook Islands Maori
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Cook Islands Maori became the first foreign language to be used to recite the parliamentary prayer at the New Zealand parliament earlier this week.
Te Maeva Nui brings the Arapo magic
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The feast of Cook Islands culture that is Te Maeva Nui took up on Monday night from where Sunday’s choir competition left off, with a new set of judges – and in keeping with the theme of ‘te au arapo o toku matakeinanga/enua’ (the traditional calendars of my ancestors/island).
Culture dodges comment on float parade criticism
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development is saying little about widespread criticism of the long-delayed start to Friday’s float parade.
Rakei Manava turns on inspiring show
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Culture
The National Auditorium was full of excitement and anticipation as the Rakei Manava event got underway on Saturday.
Hostel means team can stay in one location
Monday 30 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
The team from Atiu and their supporters are enjoying their new accommodation on Rarotonga for the first time during a Te Maeva Nui celebration.
