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Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend
Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.
Water authority acknowledges Japanese government for new wheels
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Board of To Tatou Vai (TTV), the authority managing, maintaining and operating the water supply network on Rarotonga, yesterday acknowledged the kind assistance of the Government of Japan for the donation of much needed vehicles “that will enormously assist with the management of the water network”.
Setting sail for a sustainable future
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Thirty years ago, vaka from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. Yesterday, Te Mana O Te Vaka canoe building project blessed nine locally carved vaka at Avarua Harbour, embarking on a new journey of cultural revival and sustainable livelihood.
Promoting good hygiene habit
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Thirty-one wall mounted wash points were installed in community-based clinics and disability centres in the Cook Islands – 22 in Rarotonga, five in Aitutaki and four in Mangaia – in an effort to promote good hygiene habits.
Kiwi developer involved in high profile Rarotonga land stoush dies
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A businessman who was involved in a long standing land dispute on Rarotonga has died. New Zealander Richard Ireton died suddenly at home in Hamilton on February 8 aged 66.
Muri restoration efforts backed by United Nations
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Local, National
A United Nations official is throwing her weight behind the conservation efforts of a group dedicated to restoring Muri Lagoon, offering to support them in applying for funding beyond the US$50,000 (NZ$80,367) the global organisation has previously pledged to the group.
De facto relationship on the rise, reveals Census
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An increasing number of Cook Islands residents are swapping wedding vows for de facto relationships, according to the final 2021 Census report released a week ago.
United Nations praises Muri restoration efforts
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
Restoration ecologist Brennan Panzarella, pictured far right, speaks about the Muri Environment Care group’s restoration efforts with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme and other stakeholders on Wednesday afternoon.
Workshop to ‘scope’ Cook Islands’ World Heritage status
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development and the Government of Australia have engaged a specialist to conduct a scoping on the status of World Heritage in the Cook Islands.
Women entrepreneurs pushing forward
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
The number of women in business in the Cook Islands has increased within the past three years indicating that during times of adversity women persevere.
World’s shortest man pays flying visit
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Magic Circus of Samoa made a whistlestop at Rarotonga Airport on Monday afternoon on a chartered Air Rarotonga aircraft en-route from Samoa to Tahiti.
Koutu Nui welcomes reduction in Land Court fees, brochures
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Culture, Local, National
Te Koutu Nui, the group comprising Cook Islands sub-chiefs, has welcomed the reduction in Land Court fees announced by the Ministry of Justice earlier this month.
Airport Authority marks 49 years since Rarotonga International gained wings
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Airport Authority has shouted its staff morning tea as it readies itself for a 50th birthday.
Economic uncertainty, rising costs a concern for businesses
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Two-thirds of Cook Islands businesses say they performed poorly over the past year as the impact of Covid-19 continues to ripple through the country, according to the latest Business Confidence Index report.
Five-star cruise ship visits Aitutaki and Rarotonga
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The five-star service liner stopped over in Aitutaki on Monday where 248 passengers disembarked to tour around the island, snorkel and enjoyed the local cuisines. They also visited the islands of Maina, One Foot and Honeymoon.
Vaka building project canoes to be launched on Thursday
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Te Mana o te Vaka boat building and sailing project will launch nine single-hull dugout canoes at Avarua harbour this Thursday at 4pm.
Imported roses for Valentine’s Day
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Island Craft head florist Faurens Sophie, pictured, sprinkles the imported red roses with water as she prepares orders for Valentine’s Day today.
Amplifying the voice of indigenous women in science
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Climate Change Cook Islands celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science, on February 11, 2023, acknowledging the indigenous women who are key members of the team, key partners and have contributed to the organisation over the past few years.
RMD cannot reveal legal costs in Air NZ tax case
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National
New information is still to emerge as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is yet to be revealed.
Red carpet rolled out at the Empire for world premiere
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
The red carpet was rolled out on Rarotonga with a packed house for the world premiere of Cook Islands’ film Stranded Pearl.
