Outer Islands
Work begins on Aitutaki dome and golf ambrose
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Work has begun on the construction of a temporary dome that will cater for up to 800 people in anticipation of the 200th Bi-Centennial celebrations on Aitutaki this coming October.
Aitutaki reactivates Covid-19 taskforce
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In light of the growing concerns of the increasing numbers of people affected by the Delta strain of Covid-19 in New Zealand and the Cook Islands Alert Level 2 extension, the village of Amuri in Aitutaki has reactivated its community taskforce.
Mauke community opens Auckland Museum’s community-led gallery
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands’ Mauke community in New Zealand has become the first to be hosted in Auckland Museum’s community-led gallery.
Aitutaki relies on ‘goodwill’ of the people
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki mayor Tekura Bishop and a small delegation from the island visited New Zealand recently to deliver the “kura” or message of invitation to the Aitutaki communities for major celebrations commencing in October this year.
Kiwi importer wants Aitutaki taro price to come down
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki Taro exported two shipments of the root crop to New Zealand and is looking for a third but its New Zealand importer says taro prices are still too high.
Aitutaki gears up for major events in October
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki is gearing up for the biggest celebration in its history, the 200th bi-centennial anniversary year commemoration of the arrival of Christianity to the island, from October 21 to November 1, 2021.
Making science interesting for students
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Araura College held its firstever ‘Derby Cart Race’ project, building carts with four wheels and brakes and racing them downhill during the school gala day last month.
CINCW reps pay tribute
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In respect of their former patron, the late Rongomatane Ada Ariki also known as Ada Teaupurepure Tetupu Nicholls, Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) representatives attended the investiture of her son Nicholas Nicholls as Rongomatane Nicholas Ariki in Atiu earlier this month.
Aitutaki ranked one of the world’s best islands
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki tourism operators are welcoming guests again in growing numbers and have been given all the more reason to smile after landing a place on a prestigious list naming the best islands in the world.
Mangaia’s colonial building turns into community hub
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The refurbished Mangaia Lodge Community Centre is now home to the Mangaia Red Cross, the Mangaia Elderbility Home Care Services and Te Kainga Pa Metua on the island.
Internship motivates Atiu student
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aumai Teiotu, a 17-year-old student of Enuamanu in Atiu, has been interning at Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) for the last couple of weeks.
Government watching uptick in marine traffic
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Officials are keeping a close watch on the nation’s borders as marine traffic picks up within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
Ngamaru Ariki invested
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Hundreds gathered on the island of Atiu on Friday, to witness the akamarokura'anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki, in the second ceremony for the same title. By Melina Etches.
Ngamaru Ariki investiture underway
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In the past week, the island of Atiu has been in full swing, preparing for today’s akamarokura’anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as the new Ngamaru Ariki.
Suwarrow island shelter renovated
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island shelter on Suwarrow has recently undergone a ‘remarkable’ transformation with the help of a local construction company.
Suspect vessel was ‘licensed purse seiner’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources has responded to a query by a crew member of vaka Marumaru Atua over suspected illegal fishing in the northern Pa Enua.
Nicholls returns home to assume Rongomatane Ariki title
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls, Rongomatane Ariki Elect is “happy, excited and at the same time a bit nervous” to be invested with the title of Rongomatane Ariki on July 19.
Donations bring relief as temperatures drop
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki families in need have received a warm embrace from Rarotonga residents who have donated winter clothes to those less fortunate.
Aitutaki eggs cracking the Cook Islands market
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Atai farms in Aitutaki has reignited its free range egg farm and is selling to Rarotonga cafes.
MP Akaiti Puna makes intentions clear
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
The newest Member of the Parliament says she’s not in the House to make up numbers but for a greater cause to serve the people of this country.
