Outer Islands
CICC General Assembly cancelled
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th Bi-Centennial General Assembly scheduled for next month has been cancelled and will take place in 2023 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on Rarotonga and other islands of the Pa Enua.
Aitutaki prepares for ‘Liftoff’
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The organisers of the Aitutaki Liftoff are hoping the postponement of the inaugural event due to Alert Level 2 restrictions would help build momentum and possibly attract more participants.
Domestic travel reinstated between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People wishing to travel to the Pa Enua are now free to do so after Cook Islands government eased restrictions on domestic travel and gatherings.
Local forum discusses Pa Enua challenges
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Pa Enua delegation who arrived to Rarotonga earlier this month for the Pa Enua Governance Forum, have been unable to return to their islands due to the shutdown of domestic borders in line with the country’s Alert Level 2 travel restrictions.
Learning from experience - Australia's aid legacy in Aitutaki
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Australia’s first resident High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Dr Christopher Watkins and his partner Dr Penelope Witt paid an official visit to Aitutaki earlier this month. Here he writes about the role Australia can play in helping the island, especially the young generation.
Seal found on Aitutaki ‘starved to death’, resident says
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The young New Zealand fur seal that was discovered on Amuri beach in Aitutaki on Friday last week, has died.
Mitiaro students pen heartfelt thanks to donors
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
The students at Mitiaro Tematangarengare School were the happy recipients of a stash of generous donations recently.
Seal visits Aitutaki
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Having been missing in action from Avarua harbour last week, “Nosey”, the yearling Kekeno/New Zealand male fur seal, has appeared to have extended his holiday having landed on Aitutaki over the weekend.
Aitutaki concert cancelled
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A proposed concert extravaganza to celebrate the best of Aitutaki composers and their music over the past years has fallen victim to the pressures of Covid-19 and has been cancelled.
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.
