Outer Islands
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.
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.
