Outer Islands
MMR surveys Mangaia lagoon and reef
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) conducted assessments and surveys of the lagoon and outer reef in Mangaia last month.
New captain has aims in mind...
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The recently arrived new captain of the Tiare Taporo says he wants to raise people’s standard of living in the outer islands by giving them “cheap access to cargo, transportation, and broadening their possibilities for culture and economics”.
Bluesky regrets 'unhappy episode' on Palmerston
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Bluesky, the Cook Islands’ sole telecommunications provider, has admitted it has “not been as effective as it should have been,” in resolving problems with the internet service on Palmerston.
Tauhunu fishers grateful for gift of new gear
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki’s Tauhunu Fishing Association has received a gift of fishing gear and materials last Thursday from the visiting Cook Islands Fishing Association field worker Vaine Wichman.
New building good news for Aitutaki
Monday 26 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Aitutaki are the grateful recipients of the newly-completed Te Kainga Wellbeing Extension Centre building, donated by the people of Japan.
New bid to stimulate agriculture
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The week-long meeting to discuss the Cook Islands Ridge to Reef programme “Pa Enua Agriculture for Resilient Livelihoods” (PEARL) finished last week on a high note, said Ministry of Agriculture policy director Patrick Arioka.
Fishing boat crew convicted
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Two people have received convictions in relation to the Ecuadorian-flagged Nino Maravilla vessel, now berthed at Aitutaki.
Tiare Taporo to sail in April
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Almost two years after its last voyage, the Tiare Taporo is set to sail to the northern islands again.
Grant a boost for Mitiaro
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Financial assistance from the government of India has allowed the construction of sanitation facilities on Mitiaro.
Help for drought-stricken village
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
An Aitutaki village hard-hit by drought is to be one of the first to benefit from a new water supply system planned by Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI).
Southern islands keen on coconuts
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
It’s all about the coconuts. The Ministry of Agriculture is meeting this week with mayors and executive officers from all of the southern group islands to discuss implementation of their ‘Pa Enua Agriculture for Resilient Livelihoods’ (PEARL) programme.
New heavy duty trailer will protect Aitutaki's road seal
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Deputy prime minister and Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) minister Teariki Heather visited Aitutaki last Friday to officially hand over a heavy vehicle trailer to the Aitutaki island government.
Police dog in fishing boat search
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki may have seen its first kuri on the island for a very long time, after a police dog was brought over from Rarotonga to inspect the Nino Maravilla, an old Ecuadorian fishing vessel widely rumoured to have been involved in transporting illegal drugs to the Cook Islands.
'Multi-agency' investigation into vessel
Friday 2 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The mystery surrounding an old fishing vessel detained at Aitutaki is starting to lift.
3D map made of Aitutaki
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A Participatory 3-Dimensional (P3D) map of Aitutaki has been completed and handed over to the Aronga Mana and Aitutaki community after a three-member team from the Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) travelled to the island for a week-long community workshop last month.
Passengers stranded in Palmerston
Wednesday 28 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A group of a dozen passengers bound for Pukapuka have been stranded on Palmerston Island for almost two weeks now and look likely to be there for at least another fortnight.
Atiu leads way in island learning
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) held a graduation ceremony in Atiu in late January to celebrate the success of 14 graduates.
India supports Mangaia
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Mangaia Island Government (MIG) has secured financial assistance in the form of a grant by the Government of India for the purchase and supply of two 7000 litre tanks for a water trailer.
They're modelling on Aitutaki
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A three-member team from the National Environment Service (NES) is travelling to Aitutaki today to map the island and construct a three-dimensional model of it during a week-long community workshop.
Atiu has high hopes for Rongomatane successor
Friday 9 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Prominent members of the Atiu community hope the successor to the Rongomatane throne will act as a role model for young Atiuans to come home.
