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Araura fishing funsters
Friday 25 February 2011 | Published in Local
Who says schoolwork can’t be fun? Araura College pupils enjoy learning about the Ministry of Marine Resources’ new bonefish management scheme for Aitutaki and Manuae, with project officer Rebekah Daniel. Daniel and other ministry staff were in Aitutaki recently helping raise awareness among the community about new regulations set to preserve the bonefish population. Aitutaki […]
NZ itinerary scaled back
Friday 25 February 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has had to scale back on meetings he was scheduled to hold this week with New Zealand cabinet ministers including Prime Minister John Key – as nearly all are preoccupied with the Christchurch quake tragedy. Speaking from NZ, prime minister’s CEO Edwin Pittman said yesterday they sent a message to Key […]
Govt pushes back ceremonial opening
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in Local
Parliament staff are expecting the ceremonial opening of the 47th session to be held in April, a month later than originally planned by government. Assistant clerk Tupuna Rakanui says they’re not sure why the opening has been pushed back but staff are happy that government is “trying to get parliament back on track because for […]
Alcohol-related accident policy challenged
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in Local
Two serious complaints alleging discrimination and unlawful deprivation of medical treatment have been lodged with the Ombudsman Office and are expected to develop into landmark cases. The complaints will most likely result in the Ministry of Health’s policy on the provision of treatment to victims of road accidents in which health personnel decide are alcohol […]
By-election to cost $30,000
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Mark Brown estimates that the by-election for the Pukapuka-Nassau seat will cost government around $30,000. Last Thursday afternoon, Justice Nicholson delivered a decision after hearing independent candidate Vai Peua’s electoral petition hearing, declaring the Pukapuka-Nassau election void. He has not yet handed down a written decision, which means Prime Minister Henry Puna and […]
Old gowns and patched wigs
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in Local
While MPs can wear new suits and ties thanks to their $5000 clothing allowance, spare a thought for parliament staff who must wear the clobber of ancient costumes when parliament is in session. And right now as they prepare for a ceremonial opening, the speaker, clerk and assistant clerk of parliament aren’t looking pretty – […]
Man drowns while kayaking
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
The tragic passing of Eugene Tutaka-George has left a void in the hearts of many on Rarotonga. Eugene, who drowned this week in what police say was an accident, will be sorely missed by those who knew him. Eugene is believed to have been kayaking alone on Sunday afternoon. Police received a call on Monday […]
Cook Islands doctor works 24-hour emergency
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands paediatric surgeon Dr Kiki Maoate who is based at Christchurch hospital says he hasn’t heard yet of any Cook Islanders being registered as missing persons. Dr Maoate says he’s been texting and receiving calls from Cook Islanders in Christchurch and “it sounds like everyone is fine.” Speaking from his mobile phone at 2.45pm […]
Flood and quake appeals combined
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
An appeal to raise money for victims of Australian flooding caused by the recent cyclone Yasi has been postponed, so that it can be combined with a drive to help people affected by this week’s devastating earthquake in Christchurch. The Ministry of Culture is organising the fundraising initiative, and secretary Sonny Williams says Prime Minister […]
Flags at half-mast for victims
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands flags will fly at half mast today as the country mourns with New Zealand the loss of lives and catastrophic destruction caused by the 6.4 richter scale earthquake that struck Christchurch. At time of going to press, 75 people had been confirmed dead and a further 300 were still missing. A letter of […]
Body found in sea near Avatiu
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
The body of a man believed to be in his early 40s was retrieved from the sea near Avatiu Harbour yesterday. At press time, police had not yet notified next of kin and refused to release the man’s name. Just after 7am yesterday, police received a call about a missing person. Officers conducted a search […]
Tax increase not on
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Mark Brown said at a press conference on Friday that there is “no truth at all” to recent speculation that government has plans to increase taxes. “In fact, what we’re looking at doing is trying to provide an environment for business to actually thrive and adding taxes to the equation definitely doesn’t do […]
'Uru i toou nio'
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
Inanai, te ra no Te Reo Tumu, kua aao te tamariki apii Iotepha Peata (St Joseph’s) i to ratou kakau pareu manea ei turu te ra. I te tae anga te nuti peapa ki te apii – kua kite ia mai teia au tamariki uki ou e uru ara i to ratou nio e te […]
Concern for quake victims
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
The government is working with the New Zealand High Commission to determine the welfare of Cook Islanders living in Christchurch after it was struck yesterday by an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the richter scale. Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Marsters issued a statement yesterday that they are aware there are a large […]
Big returns
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Local
It is estimated Aitutaki’s economy will benefit from an additional $2.35 million each year, as a result of the Ministry of Marine Resources’ new bonefish management scheme for the island’s lagoon. MMR regulations aimed at preserving the species in Aitutaki and Manuae were formally adopted in October and will begin to be enforced at the […]
Acting Finsec first woman
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Local
Office of the Public Service Commissioner chief executive Priscilla Maruariki has been appointed acting financial secretary. She will serve in the position until a permanent appointment is made – as the first woman ever to hold the post. “We have come to the conclusion that Priscilla Maruariki is the most experienced professional we have – […]
Sir Geoffrey back in parliament
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Local
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Henry was sworn in as the Speaker of the House in Parliament yesterday. Prime Minister Sir Henry Puna nominated Sir Geoffrey as speaker, a motion which Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters seconded. Puna said he did not anticipate any “violent objections” to the nomination, as he considered Sir Geoffrey “one […]
Opposition back confidence vote
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Local
Members of Parliament – including those occupying the bench of the Opposition – yesterday expressed their confidence in Prime Minister Henry Puna during the opening of the 47th session of the Parliament of the Cook Islands. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters told parliament that he and other members present have known Puna for a while […]
PM delays NZ departure
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
A meeting that was to be held tomorrow between Prime Minister Henry Puna and the Cook Islands Taokotaianga Trust in Auckland has had to be cancelled. In order to be present for the opening of parliament today, Puna has had to reschedule his New Zealand departure until early tomorrow morning. Trust members had wanted to […]
Banker sees potential for food exports
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
ANZ Asia Pacific, Europe and America (APE&A) chief executive officer Alex Thursby speaks to local ANZ customers at a breakfast function yesterday. He believes the Pacific has potential as a food supplier to Asia. Report, page 9. 11021715
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