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DAY 80: Talbot visits Bulls
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has close to 50-days left to complete walking the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Islands updated on seabed minerals
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Published in Local
In the first week of April, the northern group outer islands of Rakahanga and Manihiki were the final island communities in the Pa Enua to receive the latest seabed minerals sector update and draft SBM Bill presentation.
First fishing comp on Mitiaro
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Published in Local
The first official fishing competition to be held on Mitiaro got underway on Saturday
Puaikura firefighters qualify as first responders
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Published in Local
For the past 12 months, nine volunteer firefighters from the Puaikura Fire Brigade have been training towards obtaining the Pre Hospital Emergency Care qualification.
Infrastructure Bill consultation starts
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The new Infrastructure Bill that is up for public consultation this month is expected to provide a long-overdue review of law and practice in the delivery of infrastructure.
Easter fishing comp to cast off
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BSP) with the support of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) two day annual Easter Fishing competition starts on Saturday morning at 6am; the event continues on Monday at the same time with the final weigh-ins at 6pm on both days.
Easter messages and service times
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Published in Local
This is an important time for churches and there are many special services that are great for families, following are the church timetables for Easter Weekend. Following are Easter messages and church service timetables from the various religious denominations on the island.
First National Labour Force Survey coming out soon
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Published in Local
Get ready for a knock on your door as the Statistics Office goes about the first Cook Islands labour force survey.
Cook Islanders visit mosque
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
After the recent Christchurch massacre, Cook Islanders Dr Roro Daniel and Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel visited the Al Noor mosque this month, one of two mosques that were attacked.
Day 71: Bad weather at Waitewaewae Hut
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot’s mission to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga is expected to end once he reaches Cape Reinga in about two months’ time.
Call for artists to join colouring-book project
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Cook Islands colouring-book project Colour for a Cause is an opportunity for talented Cook Islands artists.
New water station in Pokoinu
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The community of Pokoinu in Nikao held the blessing and opening of their new water station on Friday afternoon.
Possibly a little much for the beach
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Published in Local
Not the sort of thing you would usually see walking along the beach, however, some of the firefighters from the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade joined the Hash House Harriers group for their run starting at Magic Reef Beach Bungalows in Arorangi.
DAY 71: Talbot has fewer than 60-days to go
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has fewer than 60 days left to complete the 3200-kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Road marking priority for safety
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is making road marking a priority to increase road safety.
DAY 70: Talbot walks 26.4 km
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
On Day 70 of James Talbot’s Creative Trail walk, he managed to 26.3 kilometres in 7.5 hours.
Cooks and FFA to strengthen co-operation
Monday 15 April 2019 | Published in Local
Forum Fisheries Agency Director-General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen visited Rarotonga this week to discuss current and future co-operation between the Cook Islands and the Honiara-based FFA Secretariat.
It's Poppy Day... give generously
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Today the Cook Islands Returned and Services Association is promoting Poppy Day a week earlier than normal due to Good Friday falling on its usual date next week.
DAY69: Talbot total goes past $11k
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has managed to raise $11,145 so far for the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
Raro switching on to electric vehicles
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With more than 40 electric vehicle owners on Rarotonga, a forum gave the opportunity for such vehicle owners to discuss challenges and new prospects of owning an electric vehicle on Saturday.
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