Culture
'Appeal lost, injustice still stands'
Wednesday 24 October 2012 | Published in Culture
The Privy Council decision has not resolved the Ngati Raina’s “long-standing sense of injustice” concerning disputed Takitumu land, says the party’s lawyer Ross Holmes.
Future of vaka under discussion at next AGM
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Culture
The future sailing plans for doubled-hulled voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua will be the main item of discussion at the Cook Islands Voyaging Society annual general meeting on October 23.
Culture group focuses on Samoan pride
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Culture
A new Samoan cultural group is aiming to create a sense of pride and passion for children born in the Cook Islands.
New vaka for Hawai'i
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Culture
Hikianalia, a new vaka moana, built to be the escort vaka for the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a during her worldwide voyage, has been launched and sails soon from Aotearoa to Hawai’i.
Top grades for cultural dance shows
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Culture
The Te Maeva Nui grading system has meant that all competing teams that took to the stage this year received a portion of funds for their outstanding shows.