Culture
New face at TIS
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Culture
People everywhere can expect to hear plenty about the Cook Islands Marine Park over the next year from a newly appointed staff member of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS).
Three honoured with NZ citizenship
Wednesday 10 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Three residents of the Cook Islands swore an oath on Queen Elizabeth II in a citizenship ceremony presided over by New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter yesterday.
House of Ariki meeting starts
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Today marks the start of the House of Ariki annual conference for traditional title holders. The week-long conference was declared open on Friday during the Ariki Day celebrations by House of Ariki Kaumaiti (president) Travel Tou Ariki. During his address at the Ariki Day celebrations, Travel Tou Ariki touched on some of the issues the traditional leaders would be discussing. One matter he wants addressed is the process in which title holders are elected and invested with a traditional title. His biggest concern is the in-fighting among family members vying for the title, and such matters going to the land court to be dealt with rather than family members discussing and mutually agreeing to the right person to hold the traditional title. While this issue is set to make for robust discussion during the conference, there was nothing but peace and togetherness at the Ariki Day celebrations hosted by Vaka Takitumu chiefs Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki.
E Toa! E Ariki!
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Culture
With arms wide open, Kaumaiti (president) of the House of Ariki, Travel Tou Ariki, accepts the kura (message) and invite by Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki to join Vaka Takitumu in celebrating Ui Ariki Day on Friday.
Ui Ariki Day on the horizon
Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Ui Ariki and Aronga Mana from the outer islands have begun to arrive on Rarotonga for the Ui Ariki Day celebrations this Friday.
Farewell Tinomana Ariki
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Vaka Puaikura paramount chief Tinomana Ruta Tuoro Ariki will be laid to rest tomorrow and her life’s achievements celebrated.
Tumanava shares passion for nature
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Seventeen-year-old Tumanava Karika Wilmott won the Year 13 Cook Islands Polyfest speech edging out 18 other New Zealand college students in the competition held earlier this year.
Govt explores fisheries quotas
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands delegates have returned from Napier where they were hosted by the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi to investigate opportunities to strengthen ties with the Maori.
PM to France, Belgium
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna, fresh off a busy trip to the United States where he participated in 2013 Pacific Day festivities at the New Zealand Embassy, will be in Europe for the bulk of the week.
Shift for public holiday
Friday 21 June 2013 | Published in Culture
The second annual Ui Ariki Day will be held on Friday July 5.
Metua vaine arataki
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Good friends and traditional leaders Dame Makea Karika Margaret Ariki (OBE) and Koutu Nui president Turi Mataiapo Maria Henderson warmly embraced each other and chatted quietly during the morning tea break at yesterday’s opening of the 39th Koutu Nui annual general meeting and conference.
Strengthening traditional leadership
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Helping the people of the Cook Islands by being strong leaders is the ultimate role of traditional leaders.
Meeting for Koutu Nui
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Strengthening the leadership roles of the Aronga Mana (traditional leaders) of the Cook Islands is the overall theme of this week’s three-day Koutu Nui conference starting tomorrow at the Pukapuka Hostel.
Te Maeva Nui to be cut back
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Culture
The Te Maeva Nui 2013 Constitution celebration programme (TMN13) is likely to be shorter due to an expected budget cut for the Ministry of Cultural Development.
Teurukura Ariki investiture held at Orongo Marae
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Culture
Rere Mataiti of Aitutaki shares some of the atmosphere during the investiture of Makirau Haurua as Teurukura Ariki on the outer island on Wednesday.
Teurukura Ariki invested
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Culture
There was an island-wide celebration on Aitutaki yesterday for the investiture of Makirau Haurua with the Teurukura Ariki title.
PM attends fisheries meet
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna arrived back in the country yesterday after attending a one-day conference in Auckland, which he was invited to last minute.
Kia Ora chief: memories of Parekura
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Culture
Jaewynn McKay relocated permanently to Rarotonga from Wellington a year ago, setting up her own communications business.
Defending champs showcase dance
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Culture
Defending 2012 national dancers of the year Teariki Mateariki and Mary Taio have retained their crown after what was a stunning night of dancing by the 12 contestants of the senior national dancer of the year competition on Thursday night.
Young dancers share love of culture
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Culture
The love of Cook Islands dancing was evident on the Are Karioi stage on Thursday night when 14 junior and 12 intermediate dancers took part in the dancer of the year competition.