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Hunter wants to improve public service delivery and professionalism

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Experienced senior public servant Carl Hunter will join the Office of the Public Service Commission as its new head this week, and seeks to overcome challenges to improve government service delivery.

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‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.

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Little Julia makes big triathlon debut

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.

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A hive of activity

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Avatiu wharf was a buzz yesterday with cargo vessel Olomana anchoring ready to offload cargo for Rarotonga. Also spotted was the barge MV Taunga Nui that returned on Wednesday evening after delivering cargo and machinery to the northern group as well as taking a government delegation. Road workers were also busy fixing the Avatiu […]

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Hunter appointed Public Service Commissioner

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The newly-appointed Public Service Commissioner will start his new role February 15.

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Government to amend licence process for seniors

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says the drivers licencing regulation for 60 years and over is providing ‘unnecessary burden on people’.

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Elderly care centre Are Pa Metua gets beachfront home

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Smiles and relief were evident from the Are Pa Metua members at Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement that a new location for the Centre had been confirmed.

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Centenarian Mama Mare laid to rest

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Matake Paruru also known as Mama Mare, has passed away at the age of 100.

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Well-know community figure was woman of many hats

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds attended the requiem mass for Henrica Ngamarama Wilson-Marona, also well known as Mama Henrica, yesterday at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.

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Punanga Nui Market set to review vendor policy

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The market's managers are planning to review policy following a recent social media debate on what should be on sale at the popular attraction.

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‘For our children and generations to come’

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After years of land ownership disputes, the newly upgraded Ngatangiia Matavera Health Centre and netball courts opened this week.

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Works continue on Rarotonga's roads

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Road works continue this week along the Muri/Ngatangiia to Matavera main road.

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Building confidence through training

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Geoportal Training Workshop successfully ended last week with praise from the facilitators for participants from the southern group islands.

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Agriculture career expo for younger students

Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Apii Rutaki, Arorangi, St Joseph’s School and Te Uki Ou will be visiting the Ministry of Agriculture offices this week to gain some knowledge of how the ministry works, career opportunities and the importance of agriculture.

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A bond like no other

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

If there is one silver lining that has come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that the relationship between Cook Islands and New Zealand is stronger than ever. That was evident and acknowledged at this year’s Waitangi Day gathering at Ngatipa hosted by New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Tui Dewes.

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Giving back to the community

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Not wanting to waste medicinal “akari pi” plants, Pamela Taea has given away her plants to the community.

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Waiting patiently for border to open

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cate Walker, who started the campaign to restore the Nikao Cemetery in Panama - the last resting place of many Cook Islands soldiers from World War One - is hoping that borders will be open soon.

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‘Do the work, get the rewards’

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

To date, 35 Cook Islanders have been recruited and sent to Invercargill in New Zealand to take on freezing works roles, while another 40 people will leave next month to take up fruit picking and packing roles in Tauranga.

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Forum chair’s unwavering support for Henry Puna

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Henry Puna is expected to take up the Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretary General position in April this year.

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Punanga Nui Market ‘pumping’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Punanga Nui Market fees will remain free for vendors during the week from Monday to Friday, says market manager William Taripo.

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