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Waging war against new tick
Wednesday 4 May 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to wage a war of eradication against the brown dog tick that recently landed on Rarotonga. The livestock section of the ministry is now awaiting advice from the Fiji-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) veterinary clinic on how to manage the blitz. Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) director Gregg […]
Pacific Blue adds a new flight from NZ
Wednesday 4 May 2011 | Published in Local
Pacific Blue has added one flight to its weekly schedule, and will be flying from Auckland to Rarotonga and back five days a week. The new schedule, which went into effect on May 1, will dictate flight plans through the month of September. The new flight arrives on Rarotonga at 12.20am on Sundays and departs […]
Te Aponga chair sacked and replaced
Wednesday 4 May 2011 | Published in Local
Political motivations are said to be behind the sacking of Te Aponga Uira (TAU) chairman Piltz Napa. On March 23, Napa was reappointed to his position as chairman of the TAU board. Not three weeks later, he was sacked a move sources are saying was politically-motivated. The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is responsible for […]
Mama Tuki names Vaka Taku Mina
Tuesday 3 May 2011 | Published in Local
Pukapuka matron Tuki Wright in the Are Vaka at the Cook Islands Library and Muesum where the newly-restored vaka she named Taku Mina is housed. Story and photos, page 8. 11050210
Public meeting on employment law
Tuesday 3 May 2011 | Published in Local
A public meeting will be held on Rarotonga this week to discuss a draft Employment Relations Bill, which is aimed at regulating employment in the Cook Islands. The Parliament Special Select Committee, which was established to review the bill, is hosting the meeting at the Sinai Hall in Avarua on May 4 from 6.30pm. It […]
2 candidates confirmed
Tuesday 3 May 2011 | Published in Local
Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua has confirmed the candidates for the Pukapuka by-election. Vai Peua will stand for the Democratic Party and Tekii Lazaro will run against him for the Cook Islands Party. Both candidates are currently in Pukapuka to campaign ahead of the election. Administering the elections in Rarotonga are registrar of electors and […]
Govt owed $79,000 in overdue rent
Tuesday 3 May 2011 | Published in Local
Government is owed $78,922.94 in unpaid rental fees for commercial and residential properties managed by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC). Details of the money owed have been received by Cook Islands News following an Official Information Act request. Almost $38,000 is owed in rent on three commercial properties in Avarua one with an outstanding […]
New tick found on Raro dogs
Monday 2 May 2011 | Published in Local
Some Rarotonga dogs have contracted a new tick, but Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) veterinarian Eiligh Hawkins says it is not something to be overly concerned about. A survey in the mid-1990s revealed that there were no ticks on Rarotonga, and EHF is currently doing another census to determine the prevalence of the recently-discovered tick. Hawkins […]
Plea change to speed up assault case
Monday 2 May 2011 | Published in Local
A 38-year-old cargo handler from Matavera will face sentencing for assaulting his partner, on June 9 at the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua. Ilaisa Ravula appeared before Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the court last week, where his defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika entered a guilty plea to the assault charge on his […]
Tourism gears up for influx
Monday 2 May 2011 | Published in Local
More tourists have pre-booked holidays for the next six months than at this time last year, reports Cook Islands Tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie. Forward bookings from Los Angeles and Sydney reflect greater tourist numbers, but that doesnt mean were going to sit back on our laurels, says Beattie. CIT is rolling out its Destination […]
Uirangi retires after 5th win
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Local
Taking to the stage for the final time in the dancer of the year competition was an emotional time for champion dancer Uirangi Bishop who on Thursday night defended her champion dancer title for the fifth year in a row. Bishop says she felt she danced her best ever on Thursday night because it was […]
Boy severely burnt in fire
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Local
A seven-year-old boy was rushed to New Zealand on Thursday evening with severe burns covering over 40% of his body. Dr Zaw Aung confirmed that the boy, whom he did not name, was rushed to the hospital with severe burns on his hands and arms. His family told Dr Aung that he had been burning […]
MMR will make $4m
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) expects to generate about $4 million of revenue for the Cook Islands government this year, and if it develops designated fisheries as planned the annual profit for the country will be even greater. MMR secretary Ben Ponia says money collected through fishing vessel licences goes directly into the governments […]
Tourism opens Sydney shop
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism is looking to set up an office in Sydney to more effectively target the Australian market. We decided Australia is so important were going to take a different tack, CIT chief executive officer Carmel Beattie said. We want to ensure were not out of the marketplace the big challenge weve got in […]
Man accused of assaulting baby
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
A 33-year-old Tupapa man charged with assaulting a three-year-old child and 10-month-old baby has laid a formal complaint against two police officers for the way he was allegedly treated by them at the Avarua police station. The man, a consultant, was granted interim name suppression by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the Cook […]
New industry on outer island
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
A proposal to establish a homestay industry on Mitiaro is quickly coming together. The project is the brainchild of Cook Islands Tours director Temu Okotai, who together with Mitiaro MP Tangata Vavia, House of Ariki president Tou Ariki and Cook Islands Tourism destination development manager Metua Vaiimene visited Mitiaro last week to discuss the proposed […]
Te Tika takes NZ post
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid (above) has been officially appointed to the post of Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters announced the appointment yesterday. Te Tika is a very well-known Cook Islander, long active in a wide range of public and social activities and well aware of the needs […]
Golden oldie shows how to dance
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Full of smiles, humour and great moves, local policewoman Rebecca Hosking was outstanding on stage in the golden oldies division of the Dancer of the Year competition at Hidies Bar on Wednesday night. Report and photos, pages 8-9. 11042718
New budget team
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Government has appointed a new budget advisory team which will inform the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management ahead of tabling of the 2011-12 budget. Acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki says that the new team is comprised of more government representatives than private sector representatives, as opposed to the former budget committee which consisted of […]
Ties grow with South Korea
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
The South Korean government has invited foreign affairs ministers from all Pacific countries to attend a major meeting in Seoul at the end of next month, with a vision to strengthen its relationships with island governments. Korea is a dialogue partner with the Forum of Pacific Leaders and consequently is seeking to deepen its affiliations […]
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