Outer Islands
Fashion extravaganza planned for Aitutaki
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aspiring and established fashion designers from Aitutaki and Rarotonga are being encouraged to share their creations in the first Aitutaki Fashion Extravaganza.
Akaiti Puna wins Manihiki by-election, CIP majority intact
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Akaiti Puna, the wife of former prime minister Henry Puna, claimed back her husband’s Manihiki seat in yesterday’s by-election.
PM unveils food security initiative on Mitiaro
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
During his official visit to Nukuroa last week, Prime Minister Mark Brown opened the Mitiaro Agriculture Hydroponics station, a facility with a 400-plant capacity.
Candidate says airport on voters’ minds in advance of Manihiki by-election
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Independent candidate in tomorrow’s by-election in Manihiki believes the sealing of the Northern Group island’s airport is foremost in the minds of voters, and not policies or manifestos.
Youth course teaches life skills, builds confidence
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Youth on Mangaia took up all 40 places in a course designed to provide them with skills to help them excel in a work environment and in a modern society, by building on their confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
Kids ‘Learn to Swim’ in Aitutaki
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Close to 80 children on the island of Aitutaki are learning important swimming and water care protection abilities this week.
A coconut with three eyes to treasure
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
A three-eyed coconut found on Sunday on the island of Penrhyn is causing interest as they are rare, and said to bring good luck.
New machines to lift food production
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New machinery for Mauke and Atiu will help the islands increase food production and the expansion of growing areas.
$7.7k of Penrhyn’s power money wasn’t banked, says Audit Office
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Outer Islands
A third of all the receipts from electricity sales on Penrhyn were not banked at all and the rest were banked late.
‘Just get on a boat and go!’
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Outer Islands
Master boat builder Teokotai ‘Tango’ Herman has been in the business for some 40 years and has built many boats but none bigger than the new Air Rarotonga aluminium catamaran he is currently working on.
Safety drills for Tongareva students
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
This week, students at Omoka School in the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn) tried out the fitting of their life jackets in preparation for an evacuation drill to be held next week.
Electricity discount to continue for Aitutaki customers
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced details of the continuing support being offered to Aitutaki businesses and households by electricity provider Te Mana Uira O Araura.
Ngamaru Henry Ariki’s final journey home
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Atiu awaits the return of their late chief, Ngamaru Henry Ariki, who passed away recently.
Many help Aitutaki’s Volunteer Fire Brigade
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Volunteer Fire Brigade members are pleased with and proud of the administration and storage block extensions to their fire station.
Service with a smile in Aitutaki
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Roadside stalls help Aitutaki vendors sell their specialty items.
‘The people's chief'
Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki came out in force yesterday, to witness and participate in the investiture of Teao Tangaroa with the title of Tamatoa Ariki.
Atiu chief passes away
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Ngamaru Ariki of Atiu, Henry Marama passed away on Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Aitutaki to invest new Tamatoa Ariki
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Ceremonial procedures for the investiture of Teao Tangaroa as Tamatoa Ariki of Aitutaki starts early tomorrow morning.
Made in Tongareva handicrafts now available online
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Colourful intricately woven rito hats and other handicraft made in Tongareva (Penrhyn) are now available for sale on social media platform, Facebook.
Dengue suspected in Aitutaki
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, Outer Islands
Cases of the virus are now suspected in two outer islands while an outbreak continues to grow on Rarotonga.
