Culture
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.
NZ Te Reo revival lecture
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Culture
AUT professor Dr Hinematau McNeill will give a public lecture on the revitalisation of the New Zealand Maori language tonight.
Papaa dancers impress
Monday 22 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Marc Rebollos drew massive cheers on Friday night when he stepped out on the dance stage with a spine-tingling chant before ripping into an energetic Cook Islands dance.
Strong voices at Rutaki speech comp
Saturday 20 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Apii Rutaki gathered together on Monday morning to hear the voices of their students.
Arorangi students promote culture
Monday 15 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Arorangi School students are celebrating their cultural and music, following performances at Highland Paradise.The school was invited to do cultural performances for cruise ship passengers at Highland Paradise recently.
Turou oro mai!
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Aoteroa’s vaka Te Aurere crew received an emotional welcome ‘home’ yesterday when the voyagers of Waka Tapu came ashore.
Traditional welcome for Waka Tapu voyagers
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Billowing smoke and the sound of drum beats guided Waka Tapu voyagers on vaka Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti into Te Ava Tuitui Ka Moana (Avarua harbour) on Wednesday morning.
Apii Rutaki focus on Maori language
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Culture
A poster competition that was held at Apii Rutaki recently, is just the beginning of the school’s focus on Maori language for the year.
Casting call for Film Raro
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Over 100 residents turned out to Friday and Saturday’s Film Raro casting call and auditions will continue this week.