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Insurance directs disaster response funds quickly
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Local
Getting disaster response funds to where people need them and in a timely manner is often a challenge in the Pacific.
Ika mata sample goes down a treat
Friday 23 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors, who turned up in large numbers, were treated to one of the favourite local dishes – ika mata – during the Kia Orana Week at Maire Nui Park yesterday. The day four activity started off with coconut husking and grating demonstration, followed by a demonstration of how to make ika mata, the iconic local raw fish dish. Coco Putt Ale House owner and chef Tokerau Turia (Tooks) prepared the ika mata. The visitors were also offered a sample of the dish. The weeklong Kia Orana Week which ends today had a number of activities aimed at highlighting Cook Islands culture and heritage as a key part of the tourism industry. Today, the visitors will be taught ura (dance) followed by the Ura Fitness class and demo. Ura Fitness is a local fitness craze involving Cook Islands and Polynesian dancing. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation director of destination development Metua Vaiimene said it was important to teach visitors the local culture and tradition to help them better understand the Cook Islands way of life. “We don’t want visitors to come here just for holiday because in that way, we won’t realise the full benefit of tourism. Tourism is in essence an exchange of ideas and cultures,” Vaiimene said. “We want to promote to the world the way to live like we do in a little paradise and help the world to slow down a bit and enjoy what we have got. “It is very important that our visitors are able to take a good story, a true story that is authentic about our country, and that can be gained when people are interacting with the locals.”
Award finalist shows Cook Islands clothing
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Local
The local businesswoman who created the iconic TAV clothing design has gifted a stunning evening gown to the Cook Islands finalist for the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards.
Tourism wins marketing award
Friday 23 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation was crowned the winner of the destination marketing category at the annual Routes Asia 2018 Marketing Awards in Brisbane, Australia on Monday.
Vaka comments were 'personal'
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Local
The secretary of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) has clarified comments she made earlier this week about the $100,000 she said was urgently needed for repairs to the damaged vaka Marumaru Atua.
Vaka Pride announces round eight winners
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Takuvaine/Tutakimoa won the top prize in the round eight Vaka Pride competition – an initiative to keep the community clean.
Women's council chief heads north
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Local
Vaine Wichman is visiting National Council of Women members in the northern Cook Islands and has already held a meeting with the Pukapuka Island Women’s Council.
Working to improve Tamarua water supply
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is involved in a project to solve issues with the water supply at Tamarua village in Mangaia.
Vaka project short by $100,000
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Voyaging Society have said that they desperately need $100,000 if there is any hope for repair work to start on damaged vaka Marumaru Atua this year.
Grinna almost ready for trip to Cook Islands
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping owner Tapi Taio says the company’s new vessel “Grinna” is all set to sail from the port of Denmark and the only thing holding it up is the insurance.
Resort extension open for business in May
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The addition of 16 rooms to Club Raro is expected to be completed by May.
Aussie puts his stamp on local museum display
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Visiting Australian philatelist Robert Rex has made a significant contribution to the Te Ara Cultural Museum.
Submarine cable tenders open
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Manatua submarine cable consortium opened tenders for construction in Wellington, New Zealand yesterday (CI time).
A conversation with Marjorie Crocombe
Friday 16 March 2018 | Published in Local
“Fierce, formidable, strong, unstoppable…” Those are just some of the words used to describe Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe at a special event held at USP on Wednesday night.
Lawyers celebrate landmark day
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Local
There was plenty of cause for celebration on Monday morning when two local lawyers were admitted as barristers and solicitors of the High Court of the Cook Islands.
PSL sets date for resuming service
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Tiare Taporo may be facing ongoing legal strife regarding the trespass notice served against it by the Ports Authority last month, but owners Pacific Schooners Limited (PSL) are still forging ahead with plans to prepare the vessel for trade by March 31.
Creative Centre fundraiser
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
A Rotary-hosted quiz tomorrow night will be raising funds for the Creative Centre in Tupapa.
Fire brigade seeks donors, volunteers
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade (TVFRB) is seeking assistance from businesses in the Takitumu area for the construction of two new bays at their fire station in Titikaveka to house new firefighting vehicles due to arrive next month.
Rarotonga expansion trims fire engines
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Local
A volunteer fire brigade is adding two compact four-wheel drive fire engines to its fleet to allow crews to get closer to fires, as development on Rarotonga sees houses built higher into the hills and along tighter roads.
Equality message reaches prime target
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women president Vaine Wichman last week had the opportunity to reflect on the country’s progress in gender equality before an important audience: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her high-powered delegation, including deputy prime minister Winston Peters.
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