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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.
Muslims feel safe in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“We are safe and free to practice our religious beliefs,” says an Islamic believer residing in the Cook Islands.
Talbot starts again after rest in Wellington
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has so far raised $10, 835 as he continues his walk along the 1700-kilometre length of North Island in New Zealand.
Final sitting for Sir Ian Barker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A final ceremonial sitting was held at the Cook Islands High Court to farewell Justice Sir Ian Barker last week.
Less than 68 days to go for Talbot
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than 68 days to go as he continues his walk in the North Island following the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. Keep donations coming in, because Talbot is walking the trail with enthusiasm to give back to the Creative Centre in Rarotonga. Donations can be made through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Givealittle page where there have been 160 donors and $10,300 has been raised so far. Donation can also be made through the ANZ fundraising account #410744 named Creative Trail Feb 2019.
Tourism promotes destination
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation officials have been attending travel shows in the United States and Canada to promote the destination in the leading North American markets.
Competition main factor in visitor dip
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The major drop in visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands in February could have been a blessing in disguise for the local industry.
Four huge water tanks take to road
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The McConnell Dowell construction team has almost finished transporting the first of the large steel water filter tanks to be used in stage two of the Te Mato Vai project.
Ultimate support for autism blue day
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
People showed their support for autism awareness wearing blue yesterday, some businesses went ahead and did extra by adding the colour to their premises.
Water team checks intakes
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is advising the public that a water team has been working at intake sites around Rarotonga to ensure that supply resumes to normalcy this week.
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