Outer Islands
New sawmill for Mangaia
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
A Japanese grant worth over $132,000 is funding a project that is expected to generate affordable building materials and employment and training for school leavers, to assist in population retention on Mangaia.
Bedding arrives ahead of Aitutaki bi-centennial celebrations
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Celebration Committee organisers and the Aitutaki Island Council breathed a sigh of relief when two containers of mattresses and pillows arrived to the island, to accommodate the arrival of visitors next week for the islands 200th bi-centennial celebration of the arrival of Christianity.
Youth vaccination rollout moves to Pa Enua
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
With the majority of 12–15-year-olds on Rarotonga having now received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, the roll-out will now move to the Pa Enua.
Family reunion to coincide with Bi-Centennial celebrations
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
A family re-union for the Matauia family line, descendants from Palmerston Islands’ William Marsters family, is set to go ahead on the island of Aitutaki later this month.
PM leads charter mission to ‘progress northern projects’
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
A Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) charter mission to the Northern Group will depart on an Air Rarotonga flight to Penrhyn this morning, led by the Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for CIIC, Mark Brown.
Mangaia’s Solar Girls to the recycle rescue
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in National, Outer Islands
Due to limited infrastructure in the Pa Enua, most recyclable waste unfortunately gets transferred straight from households to the local landfill. Mangaia, however, is on its way towards a much-improved waste management system.
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.
Palmerston resolves mayor impasse
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Bill Marsters has been appointed the Mayor of Palmerston Island after the three family heads on the island – Papa Bill for the Akakaingaro line, Bob Marsters (Matauia line) and Taepae Marsters (Tepou line) – agreed to resolve the impasse over this issue amicably.
Aitutaki set to receive $32,400 for Bi-Centennial Celebrations
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Each of the eight villages on Aitutaki will receive a cheque of $4050 from the Aitutaki Peoples Association Inc (APAI) of Rarotonga to assist with the expenses of hosting the island’s historic 200th Bi-Centennial Anniversary of Christianity’s arrival, later this month.
Aitutaki Career Expo held after a lapse of 13 years
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
More than 200 students participated in the Aitutaki Career Expo held yesterday after a lapse of 13 years.
$200k ‘not enough’
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Government will provide no further funding apart from its initial commitment of $200,000 to the organising committee planning the 200th Bi-Centennial Celebrations in Aitutaki.
Arutanga Harbour project open
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
After several years of planning and preparation stages, the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki officially opened yesterday.
Faster internet for Pa Enua ‘in the works’
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Vodafone looks to refit the outer islands with 3G and 4G networks, an upgrade that was put on the back-burner because of Covid-19.
Excitement builds as Aitutaki closes in on celebrations
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Close to 3000 people, including the residents, are expected to attend the 200 Bi-Centennial Celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki next month.
New instruments for Pukapuka brigades
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Boys and Girls Brigade groups on the island of Pukapuka have ordered new musical instruments that will strengthen and help keep up the interest and involvement of the island’s youth.
Aitutaki fundraiser raises $30k
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki community of Rarotonga have raised a whopping $30,000 from a daylong fundraiser to support the island’s 200th Bi-Centennial Anniversary that will be held next month.
Te Ulu o te Watu launches new net service
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Yesterday was a memorable day for the people of Pukapuka as the Island Government switched on its own internet service provided by Kuk i Net and powered by Kacific Satellites.
Mitiaro lures in PhD researcher
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Nearly two years of carrying out research on Mitiaro gave Auckland University of Technology Marine Biology PhD candidate Antony Vavia insight into the relationship island’s residents have with the ocean, while also shedding light on a place where he has ancestral roots.
Penrhyn students get into the spirit of Literacy Week
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
The Tetautua and Omoka school students of Penrhyn (or Tongareva island), the northernmost island of the Cook Islands group, yesterday celebrated the start of the ‘Literacy Week’.
New Tararo Ariki of Mauke invested
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Hundreds celebrated the investiture of Ngamata Tapoki Tararo with the title of Tararo Ariki – Tararo Ngamata Ariki, yesterday at Marae O Rongo on the island of Mauke.
