Outer Islands
New patrol boat takes part in first regional co-operation exercises
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
New Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa II has been on the high seas conducting regional co-operation exercises.
Penrhyn schools undertake emergency drills
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Outer Islands
The Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua hold emergency drills – in the event of a tsunami, cyclone or fire – each term to ensure the students and teachers are kept updated and informed of the necessary procedures.
Pa Enua receives funding for climate change projects
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta yesterday announced new climate finance for the Pa Enua (outer islands) in the Cook Islands during her visit to Manihiki.
Southern Group gets food freight subsidy
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The Southern Group will get a freight subsidy on food items until at least Christmas in a bid to ease cost of living for those living in the Pa Enua.
Business training goes to Pa Enua
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) have finished training local entrepreneurs in Aitutaki and will continue in Atiu next month.
Freight subsidy to bring ‘some relief’ for Pa Enua
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islanders residing in the Northern Group are feeling the pinch of rising food prices and have welcomed government’s freight subsidy scheme which is expected to ease cost of living pain to households on the islands.
Palmerston gets booster shot today
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Covid-19 vaccines and crew on Te Kukupa II set sail to the remote Southern Group island of Palmerston yesterday afternoon.
Trouble in paradise? Conflict concerns raised as Manuae trust planned
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A group of Pa Enua landowners are seeking $2million over the next five years to help restore and protect the uninhabited atoll of Manuae, but concerns about conflicts of interest are bubbling under the surface.
Te Kukupa II to transport latest batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Palmerston
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A ship will be sent to the remote island of Palmerston carrying the latest batch of Covid-19 vaccines.
Mangaia’s Covid-19 cases wane
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
The outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia appears to have reached its peak, according to Te Marae Ora.
Early turnout in the Pa Enua for General Election
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Executive officers of the Pa Enua (outer islands) are expecting a good turnout this election, with some of the islands completing votes before lunchtime.
Rising Covid-19 cases affect Mangaia’s election campaign
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Te Marae Ora is ramping up its support to the island of Mangaia after the outbreak of Covid-19 which has also infected atleast two candidates contesting in next Monday’s General Election.
Mangaia records over 100 Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
An outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia has occurred over the weekend, with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health expecting about a quarter of the island’s population to be infected with the virus.
Pa Enua residing Permanent Residents receive awards
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Kiribati residents on the island of Pukapuka – Toakarawa Kabuta, Karanga Ukeria-Taoroba and Toaki Taoroba – are proud to have been officially sworn in as Cook Islands Permanent Residents (PR) via a Zoom session on Thursday.
CIGT wins tender for removal of barge
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands General Transport Ltd (CIGT) has been awarded the successful tender to remove the decommissioned Pa Ariki barge (pictured) in Aitutaki after receiving the Ports Authority Board approval.
King tides hit Penrhyn and Manihiki
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mama Jemima Tekena of Penrhyn is well and safe having already moved to another home to the middle of the island the night before exceptionally high king tides washed through, damaging her home.
Manihiki sharpens up for Darts Ambrose fundraiser
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Dart players in Rarotonga are being asked to sharpen up and prepare for an afternoon of wonderful things all rolled into one this Saturday for the first Manihiki Darts Ambrose tournament.
Desexing programme reaches Mangaia
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Dozens of cats and dogs on the island of Mangaia have been desexed thanks to a programme by Te Are Manu vet clinic.
Vaka seeks shelter in Palmerston
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Marumaru Atua crew have sought shelter in Palmerston from rough weather conditions on their return to Rarotonga from Suwarrow.
Mangaia hosts New Zealand high commission
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Mangaia warmly welcomed the New Zealand high commissioner Tui Dewes on her first official visit to the island last week.
