Outer Islands

Carrying on the tradition: Mitiaro’s new Ariki pledges to strengthen community ties

Wednesday 11 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

Mii Tungane Kauvai has been invested with the traditional title of Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki of Nukuroa/Mitiaro, continuing the legacy of her late mother.

Culture


Penrhyn’s Omoka School hosts annual prizegiving for first time

Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

In a historic first, Tetautua School students in Penrhyn travelled across their lagoon highway to Omoka School who hosted their annual prizegiving day event for the first time ever.

National


Aitutaki water crisis: Government and contractor clash over solutions

Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology

A local contractor and the government disagree on the best solution to Aitutaki’s water shortage, with the government favouring pump upgrades and the contractor advocating for additional water galleries.

National


Survey reveals shocking domestic violence figures in Cook Islands

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands

The 2014 Cook Islands Family Health and Safety Survey, re-opened by Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW), reveals alarmingly high rates of domestic violence against women across the islands, with physical and sexual violence being prevalent, particularly in the Southern Group Islands.

Crime


Water tech training for pa enua

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Infrastructure Cook Islands engineers were recently in Aitutaki holding a training programme for 12 water technicians and operators from Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki.

Local


NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.

Local


1000 Christmas hampers for the festive season

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The Christmas spirit came alive in Rarotonga yesterday as volunteers at the Celebration Church wrapped gifts and filled hampers for distribution to families in Rarotonga and outer islands in the annual Christmas Box Cook Islands goodwill project.

Local


Seven executive officer roles up for renewal

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.

Local


ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.

Environment


Daughter of late ariki elected Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki

Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, In Depth, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

In a significant occasion for the island of Mitiaro, the daughter of the late Mii Tungane Upokoati O’Bryan, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki OBE, has been elected to assume the esteemed title once held by her mother.

Culture


Solar powered pump system to improve Aitutaki water supply

Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki is facing water shortages due to broken and improperly sized pumps but a new solar-powered pump system is being installed to improve water management efficiency and supply.

Local


Island Govt By-election candidates confirmed

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Candidates for the Island Government By-Election 2024 for Ivirua and Tetautua have been confirmed by chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua.

Local

Aitutaki students pitch in to clean up island

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands

Primary schools in Aitutaki took part in the island-wide clean-up effort last month to mark Clean up the Cook Islands Day.

Education


Eight locals to undergo micro-credential course on transnational organised crime

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands

Eight locals will undertake a micro-credential course on transnational organised crime (TNOC), which will be recognised at an Australian university level.

Crime


Mangaia youth embrace traditional voyaging skills

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation has successfully completed their Teretereanga Vaka programme in Mangaia, providing educational opportunities for youth on the island to participate in a course that promotes and preserves the art of traditional voyaging and navigation.

National


Mauke’s new mayor wants to get the community into planting crops

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

The island of Akatokamanava/Mauke celebrated its elected Island Council members during the swearing-in ceremony yesterday morning at the Government Representative building site.

Economy


Atiu Enua calls for unity as new leadership takes office

Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Atiu Enua celebrated the swearing-in of their new mayor and Island Council members on Wednesday at the CICC Sunday School Hall in Mapumai.

National


New Mangaia mayor Rani pledges service to community

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Mangaia’s incoming Island Government members were sworn in during a special ceremony last week.

National


Aitutaki’s ‘winds of change’ blow for gender equality: Browne

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Local, National, Outer Islands, Parliament, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne has hailed Aitutaki’s Island Council election a success, noting a significant increase in the number of women elected as council members.

Economy


‘Winds of change’ blow over Aitutaki as new mayor, council takes office

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

On Tuesday, the Aitutaki community proudly came together to witness the swearing-in ceremony for their recently elected Island Government Council members, including their new mayor.

National


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