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Customs agencies learn more about obligations
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Service Cook Islands is holding a workshop today and tomorrow for customs agencies in Rarotonga.
Tiare Taporo delivers cargo to islands
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tiare Taporo has arrived in Penrhyn in the Northern Cook Islands.
World watching TMV, says governance group
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
The chairwoman of the Governance Group meeting of the Te Mato Vai project that met in Rarotonga at the end of last week, says the world is watching the progress of the project because of its unique nature.
Crowning achievement for students
Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Local
A total of 12 students were crowned and acknowledged by their peers, teachers, families and friends on Friday last week at the Titikaveka College Leaders Investiture ceremony. Trainees Daniel, Mata Mere Taneao, April Horton, Kamakani Taneao, Joseline Ioteva, Motukino Tauakume, Gisele Rea, Nataniel Kino, Rachel Poila, Crystal Tutira, Terangi Mataiti and Lotacia Taringa were all proud recipients of the title. This year, the principal and faculty of the college decided to try something new, and instead of having the traditional “prefect” selection from their senior classes, the opportunity was given to the students of each “home room” to choose who they felt could best represent their class irrespective of age and academic level. Each home room accommodates students from all age groups and all academic levels. Principal Gaylyn Lockington said this system was not new to the college as it was first introduced by a previous principal Ani Piri some years ago. During her address to the newly-appointed leaders, Lockington shared five values she expected without limitation from each of them, and what she expected them to achieve, and how to perform in their roles both in and out of the school; The five values are honesty, respect, commitment, courage and service. Lockington said that with all five elements, there should be no room for error. Adding to the new initiative was a contract-signing ceremony, which both the student leaders and their parents had to sign, binding them to the values, obligations and commitment to the new role, ensuring their positions are taken seriously and in harmony with the school’s vision and beliefs. “By bringing the parents on board and asking them to make this commitment with their child, it gives that additional reassurance that they support the values of the school and of their child.” Former Titikaveka College student Teuru Passfield also had a few words of inspiration for the school, as she shared what life was like for her when she was at school, and how she now realises that decisions you make at school are not insignificant as they tend to affect students’ future career paths. Amongst all the excitement there were a few teary-eyed individuals as they farewelled a member of the school family. It was faculty member Caleb Tuilelo’s last day with the college before embarking on his new education career with the national college, Tereora. “This year has been the worst year for the college in terms of numbers, and because of that factor, we have had to lose a teacher,” said Lockington. “And although we will be losing a fantastic teacher, we look forward to his return next year as promised by secretary of education Gayle Townsend.” The school wishes Tuilelo all the best in his new role and congratulates the new student leaders. - Sharna Matapuku
Here to look at water upgrade project
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
Representatives of the three partner governments funding Te Mato Vai, the Rarotonga Water upgrade project, held their governance meeting in Rarotonga on Friday afternoon.
Cook Islands well presented at symposium
Monday 29 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation was represented at the 8th Stella Symposium attended by over 40 suppliers from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
Mango moths no longer a problem
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
The red banded mango caterpillar and their moths that were commonly known to have affected mangoes in the Cook Islands are no longer seen as an issue now.
PM off to northern group
Monday 29 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is off to northern group islands today to hold consultation regarding fisheries on those islands.
Madness on the roads
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
Serious vehicle accidents are continuing on Rarotonga, in spite of efforts by the Cook Islands police to warn motorists about the dangers of drink-driving and speeding.
New effort to beat noxious vine
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Local
A second attempt is to be made to introduce a bio control agent to curb mile a minute vine, which is swallowing bush and plantations at a rapid rate all over Rarotonga.
Rally of support for cyclone victims
Monday 29 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There was plenty of emotion among members of Fijian community over the weekend when Cook Islanders came out in large numbers to support a big fundraiser to help people affected by Cyclone Winston.
'Gentle giant' must continue psychiatric assessment
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
‘GENTLE giant’ Nooroa Turepu has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation with supervision and has also been ordered to continue with psychiatric assessment.
Love drives efforts of NZ deputy head
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
Love for her community has driven Paeariki Johnson to become the first Cook Islands principal in the South Auckland suburb of Otara.
New union president takes over
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) general secretary Tuaine Maunga has been appointed the new president of the national trade union.
Microscopic threat to our marine ecosystem
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society has been working with the National Environment Service and the Ministry of Agriculture to produce a biosecurity plan for Suwarrow Atoll.
New animal clinic head hits the ground running
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
New Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic manager Jo Taylor says it’s great to be here in Rarotonga along with her husband Vini.
Agriculture participates in NCD week
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture will assist the Ministry of Health with its non-communicable disease (NCD) awareness week, starting on Monday.
Your chance to choose tourism winners
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council is asking the public to nominate individuals they think have made an outstanding or lifetime contribution to the industry in this country.
Govt goes it alone on Brych Yard wall
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The authority in charge of the land at Panama where the “Brych Yard” cemetery is located says no family members of anyone buried there have offered to help maintain the crumbling grave sites, and neither would he expect them to.
Fishing base saga continues
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
Government needs to be fully transparent over plans to construct a large fishing base on Penrhyn.
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