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Views on NZ 'changing': DPM
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s position in a newly confident and independent Pacific has altered and it was now having to re-look at its foreign-policy direction in the region, deputy prime minister Mark Brown said.
Lightning hits airport light system
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Airport Authority officials were working round the clock yesterday hoping to fix the lighting system damaged by last week’s lightning strike.
Visitors praise 'clean' Rarotonga
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Published in Local
Maureen and her husband Donald Robertson have admired how clean Rarotonga is on their visit to the island.
Day 14: Talbot hopes for the best
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
However, Talbot hopes for the best and strives to complete his journey for the Creative Learning Centre back in Rarotonga.
Travel scheme sets up in CI
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The controversial multi-level marketing business, WorldVentures, has set up shop in the Cook Islands and already attracted some local members.
OSH policies set for feedback
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support from the its social partners, has released the draft policies regarding workplace safety and health.
Call for better care of livestock
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is appalled at the lack of attention some livestock owners are giving to their animals.
DAY 13: $6400 raised so far for Creative Centre
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot has so far raised more than $6400 towards the Creative Learning Centre in Rarotonga.
Mama Tapu blessed to be 90
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tapumanoanoa Andrew (nee Tinirau), affectionately known as Mama Tapu, was overwhelmed with the surprise 90th birthday organised by her family last week.
Wrecked vehicles a concern
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Published in Local
More than 1000 wrecked or abandoned vehicles on Rarotonga are waiting to be scrapped.
Licence cards now available
Monday 11 February 2019 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Services has confirmed that the photo driver’s licence cards are now being issued.
Creating vibrant art from everyday trash
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Weaving vibrant intricate art pieces from every day trash, is a passion for Sabine Janneck, a staunch advocator of waste management.
DAY 11: Talbot in Queenstown
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail hiker James Talbot has made it to his first major stop on his 3200- kilometre walk in New Zealand, the tourist mecca of Queenstown.
Probe into bunker vessel
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources has started an investigation into an incident involving a Cook Islands-flagged bunker vessel that provided assistance to a fish factory vessel on a list of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels. Director of Offshore Fisheries Tim Costelloe says the ministry was notified in December by the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) that the bunker vessel had breached regulations. He says the Cook Islands has been working closely with the organisation to resolve the issue, as one of its 15 member countries. The bunker vessel, Hai Soon 26 – an oil tanker that refuels other vessels at sea - is one of only six of the Singaporean Hai Soon company’s large fleet registered to the Cook Islands. “We were advised of the breach of SPRFMO regulations resulting from the transfer of fuel to the fishing vessel. As a result, the ministry undertook an investigation into the matter, and must now provide a compliance plan to SPRFMO outlining how it will ensure this breach does not occur again.” The ministry has advised the Hai Soon company of updated requirements to ensure incidents of this type do not re-occur. “Hai Soon followed procedure in providing prior notification to MMR of the fuel transfer which took place just outside Peru’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in July last year. “It appears the Hai Soon company may have been unaware of the fishing vessel’s IUU listing at the time the fuel order was made. A vessel name change also appears to have added to the operator’s confusion. “As far as the ministry is aware, the vessel is operating under a new name and new ownership and had applied to be removed from the IUU list.” The refuelling event took place during a trip where the fishing vessel was not conducting any fishing activities, but navigating with a skeleton crew from Peru to China, after being cleared by the USA, Belize and Peruvian authorities through due legal process. MMR Secretary, Pamela Maru, welcomes the requirement to submit a plan to SPRFMO using it as “an opportunity to review management measures we have in place, and to identify how we can further strengthen these. “The Cook Islands has a robust regulatory framework for managing offshore fishery resources, including a highly skilled and dedicated fisheries monitoring, surveillance and enforcement team to track and control fishing vessel activities and ensure compliance.” The ministry uses a suite of tools and technology such as the satellite-based vessel monitoring system, electronic reporting of catch, fisheries observers, boarding and inspections as well as a network of compliance officers around the region that aid in the management of fishing vessels. - MMR
Resort gets behind the climb
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The new owners of Magic Reef Beach Bungalows in Arorangi have got behind their local Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade by sponsoring their Sky Tower Stair Climb challenge.
Day 10.5: So far 87 donors for Creative Centre
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his 3200 kilometre walk in New Zealand along the Te Araroa Trail aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Day 10: Talbot adjusts to nature, walk continues
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot says he is now adjusting to nature and the groove of things as he continues his Creative Trail Feb 2019 walk in New Zealand.
Traditional No'oanga in memory of fallen soldier
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands traditional chair was presented to the In Flanders Fields Museum in Belgium in remembrance of Kiro Luke Adam, the only Cook islander to be buried in Belgium during World War I.
Day Nine: 80 donors so far for Creative Centre fundraiser
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has acknowledged the number of people who have so far donated towards the Creative Centre’s respite care units in Rarotonga.
Resort staff gather for memorial
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Many gathered at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa on Sunday for the memorial service of the resort’s two staff members who recently passed away.
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