Outer Islands
Further delays to Mitiaro expected
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
More rain on Mitiaro this week has further softened its coral airstrip causing additional delays in air travel to the island.
‘Soft’ airstrip leaves 30 grounded
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mitiaro airstrip needs to completely dry before Air Rarotonga can land on the island again, leaving several residents stranded on Rarotonga.
Islands to appoint new executives
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
After extending their terms twice, Island Governments are set to appoint their new executive officers.
Smart farming tech for Palmerston and Nassau
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Climate change is having an impact on growing fresh vegetables and fruits on Nassau and Palmerston islands.
Pa Enua project under scrutiny
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Audit Office is yet to make a decision on whether an investigation into a major government contract is warranted.
On a mission on board the Grinna
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The MV Grinna departed for the islands of Palmerston, Nassau and Suwarrow yesterday on a Pa Enua Action for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) Project mission from October 10 until October 23.
I do, I do and I do
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
A rare triple wedding celebration “of love and commitment” took place on the island of Pukapuka last week.
From Manihiki with love
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
It’s not every day a song gets written about you, in fact only a handful of people ever have that happen to them.
Encouraging locally grown fresh produce on Tongareva
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Two new hydroponics and school gardens have been implemented on Tongareva, courtesy of the Adaptation Funded Pa Enua for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) Project. They were handed over to the Tongareva Island Government and community by Infrastructure minister Robert Tapaitau and Agriculture secretary Marama Anguna-Kamana. They are opportunities to increase the consumption of local fruits and vegetables amongst the community on Tongareva and reduce imported foods. Hydroponics encompasses growing plants using water without soil, which for coral islands is a great option and supports locally grown fresh produce in the Pa Enua.
Committed to cleaning up in Aitutaki
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Across the country, the government wage subsidy has given hope to the unemployed and has been a lifesaver for workers like those in Aitutaki.
From Penrhyn with love – stories of life on the island
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Penrhyn’s Omoka School students wrote stories to celebrate the Ministry of Education’s Literacy Week. School principal Napa Sonny said the students presented their pieces of writing to the school last week.
$500k for water system developments
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The northern group islands’ rainwater harvesting and storage system will be improved soon, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.
New Mitiaro mayor wants to start with 'a clean slate'
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Newly-elected Mayor of Mitiaro, Makara Murare is keen to get going with doing his job and is eager for the administrative office to be audited.
Fallen Atiu warrior returns home
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Hundreds of people turned up at Nandi Tuaine Glassie’s funeral service on Rarotonga yesterday, held at the St Joseph’s Catholic cathedral.
Aitutaki pays tribute to Dr 'Sir' Joe Williams
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Araura Enua/Aitutaki gathered for an evening of remembrance on Sunday to honour and pay tribute to their beloved and now renamed Dr ‘Sir’ Joe Williams who passed away last week.
Day of acknowledgements on Aitutaki
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Prime Minister Henry Puna and Minister George Angene attended the official inauguration of the Mayor and Members of the Island Council of Aitutaki held yesterday.
School receives 47 life jackets
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Students of Omoka School on Penrhyn were excited to receive 47 life jackets last Monday.
Mangaia investiture: 'Biggest event of their lives'
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia came to a standstill yesterday to witness the crowning of its new king.
Pod of whales welcomes vaka to Mangaia
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Hundreds of Cook Islanders have descended on the country’s southernmost island, Mangaia, for the investiture of Tereapii Tangi in the title of Numangatini Ariki.
Te Ipukarea Society: Mitiaro's biggest fans – are palms
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The ornamental fan palm, found across the globe has become a popular feature along fancy coastal boardwalks as well as lining pathways of five-star accommodations.
