Culture
Karika becomes Kamoe Mataiapo
Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Culture
Despite vocal objections from an opposing family clan, well-known environmentalist and traditional voyager Ian Karika was bestowed with the traditional Kamoe Mataiapo title on Saturday morning.
Rare bible returns to Rarotonga
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Culture
At 159 years old, a rare Cook Islands Maori bible is still in fine condition. 'Tuatua Tapu' has been donated to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society and will be on permanent display in the museum.
Nukutere gala today
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Nukutere College is holding its gala fundraiser today.
Warrior footsteps
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Aitutaki’s Nga Pureariki plays a warrior in a new locally-made short film called ‘Footsteps’ – dressed impressively in a costume made by locals on Aitutaki.
Festival of food
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Friday will be full of fun and food at Nukutere College.
Colour and culture
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands community in Wellington came together in a celebration of culture for Cook Islands Language Week from August 4-12.
PM officially closes language week
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna was in Porirua, Wellington for the closing ceremony of Cook Islands Language Week on August 12.
Te Papa supports culture in Cooks
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Culture
As part of the Cook Islands language week in New Zealand, the national museum Te Papa showcased two drums from the Cooks acquired at the beginning and end of the twentieth century.
Photo booth petition gaining momentum
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Culture
The petition to include Island Booth in next year’s Te Maeva Nui has more than 200 signatures so far.
Celebrating one vision, one voice
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Okotai Orama, Okotai Reo is the message from Queensland, Australia, to all Cook Islanders celebrating Te Maeva Nui this month.
Mangaia displays its culture
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Six puna (constituencies) took part in Te Maeva Nui celebrations in Mangaia last week by showcasing their competitive spirit.
Ngatiarua champs!
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Ministry apologises to kapa haka group
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development has extended an apology to the Amokura kapa haka group that visited during Te Maeva Nui.
Kua keukeu, kua maeva a Araura
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Aitutaki correspondent Teva Simiona shares the joy and atmosphere of the Aitutaki constitution celebration which started on the island on Sunday evening with the traditional hymn (imene tuki) and choir.
Ngakau akameamea no te ra uti anga reva i enua Araura
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Kua akaMata atu te rare o te constitution celerbration o Araura Enua nei i te po Sabati ki roto i te Prince Edward Hall, Araura College i te ora itu tikai i te aiai.
Constitution – a Cook Islands celebration
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Culture
This year’s downsized Constitution celebration on Rarotonga has meant for the first time in a long time – pa enua have been able to enjoy festivities on their own islands and capitalise on the national celebration.
Bilingualism 'hard to maintain'
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands Maori Language Week from August 4-10 serves as a reminder that saying it is up to the community to maintain their language is not good enough says Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William Sio.
CI language week in NZ
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands language will be celebrated in Aotearoa this week following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
Living Cooks culture celebrated
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Culture
This year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations have been a joy for all that have attended the nightly shows – with the return of teams that have been absent for some time, favourite old musical compilations sung with full voice and an outpouring of cultural and heritage pride seen at the Are Karioi.
Mauke magic!
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Culture