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Min of Ag meets with Pa Enua
Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture hosted the third Pa Enua Agriculture annual meeting last week at their head office premises in Arorangi.
Chiropractor helping to boost people's well-being
Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islander and qualified New Zealand chiropractor Dr Chad Esaiah is back on Rarotonga today to provide his services to the community.
Seabed minerals officer observes Jamaica council
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Published in Local
Seabed Minerals Authority Geographical Information Systems officer Rima Browne attended the 25th council session of the International Seabed Authority in Kingston, Jamaica, as a non-executive observer.
Day 60: Talbot continues his walk, 73 days to go
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 73 more days to walk the Te Araroa Trail on his mission to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre on Rarotonga.
Readers regard coconut gem yarn a 'pearler'
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Judging by the reactions to our story on the Coconut Pearl in yesterday’s edition of the CI News people were both surprised and amused by the tale of the Manihiki fisherman who found the black gem in his coconut.
Support Autism Awareness Day and wear blue this coming Friday on April 5.
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Businesses, organisations, sports clubs, gymnasiums, ministries, community groups show your support for Autism Cook Islands, who are looking for the best dressed, most creative and enthusiastic Blue Day business or teams including staff, customers, work places even your cars or bikes to win a free morning tea shout.
Big turnout at Marsters' art opening
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Sylvia Marsters’ new art exhibition Tiare Taina opened on Thursday night to high praise from the many people who turned out to be at the occasion.
Huge welcome expected for Talbot in Wellington
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot is making his way to Wellington and is expected to be there on Friday this week.
Helen Clark to speak at Rotary dinner
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Published in Local
It’s not every day you get the chance to dine with and hear from one of the most influential and powerful people on the planet, but towards the end of next month that opportunity will be open to a couple hundred people here in Rarotonga. The Rotary Club of Rarotonga is celebrating its 50th birthday on April 27 with a special dinner and with a very special guest speaker. Helen Clark had a reasonably typical New Zealand post Second World War upbringing; born in 1950 she was the eldest of four daughters raised on a farm near Hamilton in Waikato. She went to the local Te Pahu primary school, then to Epsom Girls Grammar School in Auckland, and then to Auckland University. But that’s where the “reasonably typical” changed a bit. She studied politics and became active in the Labour Party, not exactly what you would expect of a Waikato farmer’s daughter, especially one who at the time supported the National Party. It’s history now that the Rt-Hon Clark went on to have a very successful political and international career, much of which I covered as a journalist in New Zealand. Clark was first elected to the New Zealand Parliament in 1981 when she contested and won the Mt Albert seat; it remained hers until she resigned from Parliament in April 2009. She got her first taste of governing in the term of the fourth Labour government led by David Lange that won the 1984 election. In the then record two back to back terms of that government, Clark held a number of different portfolios, starting in 1987and was also appointed deputy prime minister. Labour lost the 1990 electon and narrowly lost again in 1993. By then Mike Moore was leader of the party and Clark successfully challenged for the leadership. What followed next was six years in opposition, and despite losing the 1996 election and having poor personal and party polling figures, Clark survived a challenge from fellow front bencher Phil Goff, to lead the party into the next election. By 1999 Clark’s time had come. In a historic election that saw two women – Clark and Jenny Shipley - facing off against each other for the first time for the top job, Clark became the first woman elected prime minister of New Zeland; while Shipley had been National’s prime minister before the election, her elevation was as a result of an internal power struggle with then prime minister Jim Bolger, not as a result of a general election. Under Clark’s leadership Labour had its most successful run in government. She led the party to a new record of three back-to-back wins. It was often a reforming goverment which like all governments had its highs and lows. They say that New Zealand “votes goverments out, not in” and by the end of its third term Labour was starting to look tired, and the electorate seemed to be in a mood for change. Under New Zealand’s MMP election system National won the highest number of seats on election night November 8, 2008, and John Key became prime minister to lead the new government. Breaking with tradition Clark announced she was resigning as Labour leader and not staying on in oppoisition. In doing so she ended a record 14 years and 69 days in that role. She remained on the Labour back bench until April 2009 when she resigned from Parliament. Still only in her late 50s and with so much governance and international experience, it was inevitable that she still had more to contribute; so it was no surprise when it was announced that she had been appointed to head the (UNDP) United Nations Development Programme. Despite losing the 2008 election, a poll conducted by the New Zealand Herald newspaper a couple of months later, chose Clark as the “Greatest Living New Zealander”, she narrowly defeated Victoria Cross winner Willie Apiata. Clark served two four-year terms as head of the UNDP, part way through her second term, she threw her hat into the contest to succeed the then Secretary General of the United Nations – Ban Kee Moon – she was unsuccessful. Clark chose to end her time with the United Nations after her second term at UNDP, but continues a busy international life. In recent weeks she’s announced the establishment of the Helen Clark Foundation, an independent public policy think tank to research and tackle “the big issues”. Clark is coming here at the invitation of the President of the Rarotonga Rotary Club – Jaewynn McKay. McKay was often involved in projects with Clark during her time in government. “Since coming back to live here in the Cook Islands I have often sort ways of attracting Helen to come here and to give people an opportunity to hear her speak, knowing that she has so much knowledge to share, and is so inspirational. I was finally successful on this occassion.” The dinner will be held at the Aro’a Nui Hall in Arorangi. It will mark the establishment of the world’s best known and biggest service club, Rotary, here 50 years ago. Tickets to the dinner cost $120 and can be purchased from the Computer Man or Jaewynn (55486). -Derek Fox
Eco-certs to be launched
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Published in Local
To coincide with the Mana Tiaki week from the April 1-5, Cook Islands Tourism along with their partners will launch the Mana Tiaki Eco Certification (MTEC) at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi on Wednesday from 8.30am.
Man remains in custody
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A man who faces several serious charges before the Cook Islands High Court was remanded in custody on Thursday.
Day 56: Talbot continues difficult track to Wellington
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is on a difficult track along the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand as he continues to make his way to Wellington.
Pacific Resort gives to Inmates
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Inmates at the Arorangi Prison received about $2000 of linen consisting of towels, sheets, pillows, pillow protectors, bath robes and mattress protectors from the Pacific Resort kitchen staff yesterday. For the past five years, Pacific Resort has run a community outreach programme where each department decides whom will receive their donations. Luther Zainy, head chef at the resort approached minister Angene to inquire what items they could donate to the inmates. Zainy said he hopes the inmates will have a good night’s sleep with the linen they have gifted, have good thoughts and maybe this will help out with their rehabilitation. “We are a small community; we continue to give to the community.” Angene said he is thankful to Zainy and the Pacific resort kitchen department for selecting the Arorangi Prison as the recipient of the hotels March donation. In the past the Teimurimotia Fire Rescue station, Creative Centre, Takitumu and Rutaki schools are only a few who have benefited from the generosity of the Pacific Resort community outreach programme.
Green Expo ready for Mana Tiaki event list
Monday 1 April 2019 | Published in Local
To coincide with the Mana Tiaki week from April 1 Cook Islands Tourism with their partners have organised a Green Expo at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi on Wednesday April 3 from 9am.
Ripples of love and friendship from Belgium
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The ripples of war and death have softened in the 100 years since the end of World War I and have transformed into rings of love and friendship between the people of Belgium and Cook Islands.
Man dies after seawall crash
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 21-year-old man has died in a road crash at the seawall in Nikao in the early hours of yesterday morning. The deceased suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot of the accident.
PTI needs female support
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) has hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday at the public health conference room in Tupapa.
Meeting on impact of tourism
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The latest findings on tourism and its impact on the Cook Islands will be made public on Monday next week.
Day 54: 78 days to go
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 78 more days left to walk the Te Araroa Trail to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
NZ gifts pump to Teimurimotia brigade
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade in Titikaveka is pleased to officially thank the NZ High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tessa Te Mata for equipment that was donated to their fire station.
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