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New 'op shop' opens in Raro
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Bargain hunters will be thrilled to hear that a new opportunity shop has opened in Rarotonga, offering a bounty of pre-loved clothes, household items, toys and knickknacks.
Turoa Bakery could open by May
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
Nearly five months since it was burned to the ground by an arsonist, one of the country’s oldest bakeries is rising up from the ashes.
Long-haul air services locked in until 2018
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
Long-haul access to the Cooks has been secured until at least 2018 with the Government’s signing of two contracts with Air New Zealand yesterday.
Aussie couple donate to disability services
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
An Australian physiotherapy couple have donated nine sets of crutches, a wheelchair and $1500 to help disabled people living in the Cook Islands.
Subsidy programme awaits extra funds
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Local
Officials co-ordinating the Government’s subsidised water tank programme are receiving additional budget funds to continue rolling out the scheme, after exceeding installation targets for the financial year.
Small fisheries grant makes big difference
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Matavera Youth Fishing Project has been kick-started by a small fisheries grant from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Cooks agreement for family planning
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has entered into a grant agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific Sub-Regional Office to provide technical assistance and financial support for local activities aimed at improving family planning and sexual and reproductive health services in the Cook Islands.
Consumer watchdog being sought
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for its next consumer watchdog.
Water tank programme on track
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
After reduced activity in February, the Government’s subsidised water tank programme looks to be well on track.
Japanese funding for Maungaroa
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
Up to NZ$146,905 is being provided by the Government of Japan for the construction of the Maungaroa Lifelong Study Centre building and office furnishings at Arorangi.
Helping hand from Hideki Date - again
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga-based Hideki Date recently visited his homeland Japan during his annual leave – but was soon hard at work as a volunteer cleaning up at the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.
First trees planted at Punanga Nui Park
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
It may have taken close to two years but the first trees have finally been planted in a desolate patch of land running north of Punanga Nui Market.
Spike in new vehicle registrations in 2013
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local
New vehicle registrations soared to a seven-year high in 2013, while the total value of building approvals remained low but crept up slightly.
PM played role in shark fin incident
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local
Prime Minister and Marine Resources Minister Henry Puna made an “executive decision” in allowing a boat discovered to have shark fins aboard to proceed through the nation’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without having charges laid.
Are Pa Metua gets a makeover
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local
Kind members of a New Zealand Rotary club gave Rarotonga’s Are Pa Metua centre a much-needed lick of paint this week, despite the dire weather conditions.
Tumutoa named BTIB chairman
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga-based accountant John Tumutoa has been appointed as Chairman of the Business Trade Investment Board.
Name salon and win a free cut and colour
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
Suggestions for the name of a new training salon are being welcomed, with a free cut and colour up for grabs.
'Local companies first' policy remains
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
Local companies will continue to be given preference by the Business Trade and Investment Board for contract work on the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Audit office probes BTIB
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Audit Office is “tidying up” its field work and will soon be drafting a report on its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
Estall faces retrial after jury fails to reach verdict
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local
Accused James Estall will have to face a re-trial after the current jury could not reach a unanimous or three-quarter majority decision.
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