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New editor for CI News
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS NEWS has announced the appointment of a new editor, as its online readership is hitting new highs.
Day 53: Talbot goes boulder-hopping
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his Creative Trail walk through the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand aiming to raise $300,000.
Mana Tiaki starts next week
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Published in Local
The Mana Tiaki week that will showcase a variety of cultural demonstrations, live music and dancing, and encourage audience participation is fast approaching and everyone is welcome to attend.
83 more days to go for Talbot
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has 83 more days to walk the Te Areroa Trail in New Zealand to complete the 3200 kilometres walk.
Lots to do, eat and see at market
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Local
During one of my weekly Saturday trips to Punanga Nui Market in downtown Avarua I visited a hut named Mokoero Arts and Crafts, owned by Sharon and Henry Tavioni, located near the stage where the island show is performed every Saturday.
Well-known Kiwi personality on Raro for vacation
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s well-known transgender personality, Mary Haddock-Staniland and husband William Staniland, an executive with New Zealand Rail, are currently on Rarotonga to mark their five-year wedding anniversary.
Determined Talbot completes 872kms
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot continues his journey on the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand and has completed 873 kilometres. Talbot is aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga and through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Give a Little page he has currently raised $8,910 from 136 donors. He made it to Waiau Hut walking 25kilometres yesterday in 7.25 hours. On his social page, Talbot said that this was the second highest peak of the trail and he made it to the top and over. It was his toughest climb. He called himself a mountaineer! On Day 47 of his walk, Talbot was at Hurunui Hut where he walked 23 kilometres and the next day he walked 23.9 kilometres in 8.25 hours to reach Hope Halfway Hut for the weekend. He went on to Boyle Village Cabin where he made it to Boyle Village Outdoor Recreational Centre walking 19.4 kilometres in 6.25 hours. Talbot said the track to Boyle Village was through a forest where it was nothing too serious or difficult with grasslands over the top of the hill until arriving at the Windy point carpark. “Then it was all road walking to Boyle ... ankle is sore again.” He said: “Met Nick and Carolyn who run the place, got my resupply box (they normally charge $20) for free when I mentioned the Creative Trail. Asked about accommodation and payment and they had a small bunk room for $20, plus food. Talbot said he made plans for the next five days where he would be crossing Waiau Pass which needs to be in good weather. He later made it to Anne Hut where he walked 28 kilometres in 9.25 hours. He is expected to be in Wellington in early April.
NZ documentary team focuses on Mama Vara
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A New Zealand-based filmmaker is producing a documentary on local cultural icon Vara Hunter – affectionately known as Mama Vara.
Parents call for news of missing daughter
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Tepuna Motors manager, Ravin Chand, is urging the public to come forward on any news they may have of the whereabouts of his daughter who has been missing since Tuesday morning.
Pageant queen meets future king
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Lydia Simonis had a rare opportunity last week when she met the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles.
Donation for Cooks disability group
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Founder of the Cook Islands Women and Girls with Disabilities Organisation, Tuki Wright received a substantial cash donation from a Singaporean company with business interests in the Maritime Services Industry who are also avid supporters of community-based groups that promote women’s interests.
New duo officially take over SPCA roles
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
Stuart and Lyn Beaumont-Orr are now officially handling matters regarding the Cook Islands SPCA family.
Concept plans for future Avarua
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
A Town Plan is being prepared to guide future government investments in central Avarua.
Experts here to help move registries online
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
A team lead by the Asia Development Bank is on Rarotonga this week as part of the early stages of a project to move three registries on to an online platform to be maintained by the Ministry of Justice.
Women's group donates $3000 to Are Pa Metua
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Are Pa Metua received a gracious donation towards the operational costs of their premises from the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) on Tuesday morning.
Free customer service training
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Kia Orana customer service training course that is adapted to suit our island lifestyle, people and values, started yesterday.
DAY 44: Talbot reaches Hurunui Hut
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
James Talbot is on Day 44 of his Creative Trail walk aiming to raise $300,000 for the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
Tourism set for Mana Tiaki Week
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism will be highlighting the Mana Tiaki value during a week of activities and entertainment to be held from April 1 to 5,10am to2pm each day.
Talbot out of reach for the next 10 days
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot will be out of reach for the next 10 days as he continues his walk along the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Fundraisers help to bring in more than $32,000
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The campaign to raise funds for Lotu Vaevae Pare and Iotia Atera who are in New Zealand undergoing medical treatment, achieved the substantial amount of $32,716 thanks to the generosity of the Cook Islands community.
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