Education
Cook Islanders attend US-Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Cook Islanders Jackie Rongo and Pekalani Fisher are in Washington DC attending the inaugural US-Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship.
School receives Japanese grant to renovate roofing and replace water tank
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Imanuela Akatemia has been awarded a grant of more than $112,000 from the Japan Embassy in New Zealand.
School students get the fire safety message
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou are among the first Cook Islands students to be involved in a campaign for readiness and preparedness for fires.
Autism students to display masterpieces at inaugural art auction
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Following 10 weeks of fun and hard work, the cool and creative artists of Takavekave Tatou, the Autism Cook Islands art programme, will be displaying their masterpieces this Thursday evening.
New children’s book celebrates Māori culture and language
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Back before alarm clocks startled people awake to greet the morning, noisy roosters performed that daily duty. Today, the persistent crowing of the roosters still continues in the early mornings.
Apii St Joseph’s principal role advertised
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rarotonga’s Apii St Joseph’s Primary has advertised a full time position for the school’s principal.
College students step up for showcase
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.
More questions surrounding ‘concrete pads' outside of Apii Takitumu grounds
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) Albert Nicholas has clarified questions surrounding the newly constructed concrete pads outside Apii Takitumu.
Scholarship programmes connecting Australia and the Cook Islands return
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Education, National
A scholarship programme sending Australian undergraduates to study in more than 40 locations across the Indo-Pacific region has returned to the Cook Islands after Covid-19 ground travel to a halt.
Students acknowledged for Tangi Kaara participation
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National
Culture is the “heart” of the CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), and for many years the company has sponsored numerous cultural activities and events.
Tertiary training facility closes for month while works get underway
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, Ngatangiia Campus is closed for a month as urgent remedial works get underway.
INTAFF secretary at Forum Women Leaders Meeting
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Fiji, Local, National, Regional
Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman says there are still challenges in the Pacific region for women.
Research aims to break down barriers for Cook Islands women in leadership
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, In Depth, National
Christina Akanoa, the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H), is making significant strides in understanding the contributions of Cook Islands women in sustainable growth and political involvement.
Students pursue Pilot dreams through Air NZ
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A group of ambitious students from Tereora College reached for the skies when they participated in the prestigious Air New Zealand Pilot Information Evening in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, last week.
Education Secretary Cochrane resigns, citing personal reasons
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Education, National
Secretary for Education Danielle Tungane Cochrane has tendered her resignation, Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) confirmed yesterday.
‘Tired of being at home’: Students return to school with a smile
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
As the morning sun finally made its longed-for appearance after so many days of rain, lunches and writing utensils were being packed, and uniforms thrown on as kids prepared for their first day back at school for Term 3, which will run for eight weeks.
Cook Islands Māori declining as English dominates in NZ
Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Education, National
Thousands of Cook Islanders across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their language this week, but for the majority, their knowledge of Cook Islands Māori is declining. Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist, reports.
Book inspired by ‘miracle turtle’ to be launched today
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, National
The journey of Ponu, the miracle turtle, to Rarotonga has been such an inspiring story that Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre boss Stephenie Jansen felt she had to write a book about it.
School holiday programme gives students hands-on experience with local resources
Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The first day of the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme for Rarotonga, Atiu and Mangaia kicked off yesterday morning when all 30 senior students teamed up for introductions.
New book shines light on the life of Cook Islander Missionary in Papua New Guinea
Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
A new book was presented to the Cook Islands National Library, shining light on the life of Orometua (pastor) Tumupu Kea, who lived in Papua New Guinea over a century ago, spreading the message of the Gospel.
