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Partnering with traditional network to educate and raise awareness on Marae Moana
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National
The Marae Moana Public Outreach team were able to meet with the House of Ariki earlier this month to promote and raise awareness and education on Marae Moana. The visit was successful in highlighting the aims of Marae Moana and solidifying the partnership between the traditional network of the House of Ariki and Marae Moana’s different outreach initiatives.
Cooks defend offshore services industry
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local authorities say there is an ongoing effort and commitment for the government to fight financial crime, tax evasion, money laundering and financing terrorism after Cook Islands was named in the Pandora Papers – the leaked cache of 11.9 million financial records.
Former Northland College students reconnect
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Former Cook Islands students of Northland College in Aotearoa New Zealand are reaching out to others in a combined effort to share notes as they prepare a memoir of their high school years.
Autism holds another successful workshop in Aitutaki
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Autism Cook Islands had another successful initiative completed on the island of Aitutaki where they were once again able to take their vision of raising awareness and improving the quality of life for those with autism in the country.
Singing their hearts out
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Tough competition in the Karaoke Idol singing competition has resulted in two ‘wild card’ entrants selected by the judges to advance to the finals.
‘Run for the Hub’
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Compassion Project Rarotonga (CPR) has come up with an energetic effort to raise funds for a hub that will serve as the centre of the local non-governmental organisation (NGO).
Happy to be home
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
It has cost Cook Islands taxpayers $94,000 to fly 87 people from Christchurch to Rarotonga on the first of two repatriation flights.
Mobile desexing clinic completes Ngatangiia Puna
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu Vet Clinic took their mobile desexing clinic to their fourth stop, the Ngatangiia Puna yesterday, where they were able to desex 12 dogs before midday. Only two vets are now carrying out the desexing procedures, as border closures have stopped overseas volunteer vets to fly over for additional help.
Empire bridge construction ‘on pause’
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Work on the Empire Bridge is on pause while Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) waits for the Cook Islands National Environment Service to approve the rest of the project, which could happen in a month and a half.
Concerns over ‘irresponsible behaviour’ on Rarotonga roads
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
More incidents of irresponsible behaviour on Rarotonga roads have prompted another reminder to motorists of responsible driving.
Murienua holds ‘Food and Garage Sale’
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The opening day of the ‘Food and Garage Sale’ yesterday organised by the Murienua community proved a major hit with more produce and delicacies expected today and tomorrow.
Autism Cook Islands gears up for busy term 4
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands spent last week wrapping up what had been a busy term 3 filled with activities. The organisation is already looking forward to what they will cover next term.
Playground to open on Saturday
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Jacob and Andrea Tuitoga have had a great start to the school holidays - the siblings were having fun at the Punanga Nui Playground yesterday.
‘It’s about supporting, encouraging and developing young business women’
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Business and Professional Women Association (BPW) celebrates 30 years of supporting women in business this year with a thread of ongoing events to follow their anniversary celebrations including a charity fundraising gala and the Emerging Entrepreneur Awards.
Government plan for the returning Cook Islanders
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has outlined its plan for the returning stranded Cook Islanders while keeping the country Covid-19 free.
Festival goers show support for breast cancer awareness
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Pink October kicked off to a great start yesterday in a joint effort between the Cook Islands Football Association and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation to host a ‘She Shines’ Football Festival at the CIFA Complex.
Inmate admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An inmate from the Arorangi Prison was admitted as an in-patient at the Rarotonga Hospital last Friday October 3, after he was found having breathing difficulties.
Seafarers celebrated on Rarotonga
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Domestic seafarers were celebrated at Avatiu Harbour yesterday with a sausage sizzle and gift pack marking World Maritime Day.
Panel responsible for ‘exploration only’
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The ‘Expert’ Seabed Minerals Licensing Panel (Licensing Panel) has been appointed to consider exploration only, clarified Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority Commissioner Alex Herman.
Quarantine facility ready to host returnees
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Ninety Cook Islanders stranded in Alert Level 2 regions of New Zealand are expected to land on Rarotonga tomorrow.
