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Church donation provides supplies to schools
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A 20 foot container filled with furniture, 150 cartons of new scholastic books and some basketball hoops were donated this month to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cook Islands District and three schools on Rarotonga.
Bubble remains inflated
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
In a late night cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Government made the decision to keep quarantine-free travel in place with New Zealand while local officials continue to monitor the situation in Wellington after a Covid-19 positive tourist from Australia visited the NZ capital.
Thermal imaging provides added layer of protection
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Thermal imaging at Rarotonga International Airport is offering another layer of protection at the border with the help of a company which has close ties to the Cook Islands.
Avatiu intake ‘has larger storage capacity’
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A crisp clear morning and beaming rays of sunshine welcomed attendees at Te Mato Vai landowners recognition ceremony for the Avatiu water treatment plant, held yesterday
Mini Olympics for ‘mini ones’
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Aspiring athletes from Blackrock Pre-school and Titikaveka ECE (Early Childhood Education) had a fun day in the sun at the Mini Olympics on Monday.
Recognising commitment and dedication to the Cook Islands
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List seeks to honour individuals who are unique and ensure their stories are celebrated.
Koutu Nui elects new president
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Koutu Nui has elected as its new president Paroro Mataiapo Rongo Preston. Her election was made during the traditional sub-chiefs’ annual general meeting held last week.
Beach clean up results in a sizeable haul of rubbish
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Around 80 people attended “a very successful” beach clean up for World Ocean Day in Muri on Saturday.
Bubble brings back New Zealand volunteers
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
For years Kiwi volunteers have been donating their time to work with public service organisations and local NGOs. Covid-19 put a temporary halt to that, but with the bubble in place volunteers are slowly beginning to return.
MOU to provide cash grants to Te Are Manu
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s charity veterinary clinic receives $5000 grant from Ministry of Agriculture. By Caleb Fotheringham.
Kapa haka for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National
New Zealand’s top kapa haka group will be performing at Te Maeva Nui celebrations this year.
‘I am the river and the river is me’
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Just over a quarter of the $90 million spent in Rarotonga’s water project was borrowed from overseas lender, Prime Minister Mark Brown reiterated to Takuvaine landowners who gathered at the intake recognition ceremony
Autism Cook Islands plans to take its message to Aitutaki
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With June marking half of a busy 2021 done and dusted – Autism Cook Islands wants to reflect on its initiatives and accomplishments.
Equipment donation aids police work
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands police have new technology in their hands in the form of a $12,000 portable unit with audio and video capability.
Disinfecting water next step: PM
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government will seek advice from traditional leaders and health experts in disinfecting Rarotonga’s drinking water.
Muri Night Market returns after Covid break
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The popular Muri Night Market was revived on Sunday following a long break and the initial response has exceeded expectations.
‘Successful results’ from chemical trials at water intake
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
“We want safe, reliable and free water into our homes,” said Kiriparu Mataiapo Margaret Matenga at Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) landowners recognition ceremony last week.
Music will remain Lindsay’s greatest love
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pascale Garnier-Cowan and Fred Betham performed two Tahitian songs in tribute to the late Cook Islands music legend Jon Lindsay on Saturday night.
Love, patience and care earns Queen’s Birthday Honour
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Four outstanding Cook Islanders received their medals a year after they were announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Landowners recognised at water intake ceremony
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) official landowners’ recognition ceremony for the Turangi water treatment intake – one of the islands biggest distributors of water – was held without much of a ripple last week.
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