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Marketing tourism using social media
Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Social media is an important tool for marketing the local tourism industry, says Cook Islands Tourism digital executive Tony Fe’ao.
Met Service presents climate products and services
Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Early Action Rainfall (EAR) watch stakeholder workshop started yesterday with a presentation of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service’s climate products and services.
Cook Islands to host climate change summit
Monday 20 May 2019 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has accepted the opportunity to host the Climate Change Action Pacific Partnership Conference in 2020 on behalf of the Cook Islands.
Plans for future wastewater system
Monday 20 May 2019 | Published in Local
The next stage of investigations for the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project will provide additional, vital information to support the wastewater treatment plant design and government’s decision on either land-based or ocean outfall disposal options.
Traditional vaka heading home
Monday 20 May 2019 | Published in Local
Nineteen months after the devastating fire on board Marumaru Atua in September, traditional vaka Marumaru Atua is on her way home.
Training for the Family Protection and Support Act 2017
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An overview and training session on numerous parts of the Family Protection and Support Act 2017, was well attended by several government department stakeholders last Wednesday at the Sinai Hall.
Who is/isn't a Cook Islander?
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
How do we determine who is and who isn’t a Cook Islander? What are the criteria? These are the questions being asked by year 9 and 10 social studies students at Papaaroa School.
Cook Islands win tourism award
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has yet again won the prestigious award of Best Island Pacific Rim for the fourth year in a row.
Puaikura fire volunteers ready for Sky City
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MEMBERS of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade left Rarotonga for Auckland on Thursday afternoon prepared to compete in the annual fundraiser of the Sky Tower Challenge for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.
UK team works on CI database
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands naturalist Gerald McCormack is heading to the UK to work on the Cook Islands Biodiversity Database.
DAY 108: Talbot less than a month left
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than a month left to complete the 3200-kilometre walk of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
How close is too close to endangered turtles?
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Local
Concerns are being raised about how close eager tourists get to endangered sea turtles in the congested Avaavaroa passage.
Tour operators divided on 'safety'
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Tour guides have started pulling out of Avaavaroa Passage, saying it has become too crowded and dangerous to take visitors there.
Day 107: $20 from every person
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islanders in Hamilton who attended a welcoming event for James Talbot have pledged $20 each towards the Creative Trail fundraiser.
PM visits newly restored vaka
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in Local
It is with a great sense of pride, that the government of the Cook Islands was able to gift the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) and the Vaka Marumaru Atua $255,000 towards the restoration and repairs of the traditional vessel said prime minister Henry Puna.
DAY 102: Talbot's family stays strong
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“It has been hard seeing James do the walk, I do get apprehensive sometimes but then I just brush it off,” says the Creative Trail walker’s wife, Mereani Talbot.
Japanese magician to visit Cook Islands
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An 86-year-old magician from Japan will be visiting the Cook Islands later this month, performing various magic acts for children on Rarotonga and Mangaia.
DAY 101: Family waiting for Talbot at end of tough day
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Endurance walker James Talbot has got lost in rugged central New Zealand for the second time in two weeks, as the challenges mount for the tired Rarotonga man.
Flooding a big worry
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Flooding was one of the major concerns raised by Rarotonga residents who attended consultations on the Infrastructure Bill 2019.
Governor visits for Rotary's 50th
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ingrid Waugh, the District Governor for the Rotary District 9920 of New Zealand, was recently on the island for the first time to celebrate the Rarotonga Rotary’s 50th anniversary.
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