Outer Islands
Row over Penrhyn job continues
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
The Penrhyn Island Council says it has fired its executive officer but the official denies this, saying she will continue in the position until a replacement is appointed.
Investiture makes history in Mauke
Monday 14 November 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Anthony James Turaki was invested as the new Te Au Ariki in Mauke on Friday.
Mauke loses favourite son
Monday 14 November 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke has lost one of its favourite adopted sons on Thursday with the passing of Father John Rovers. The Catholic priest served the people of Mauke for more than 50 years. He was in his late 80s. Originally from the Netherlands, Father Rovers arrived in the Cook Islands aged in his 20s. He had also served in Atiu and on Rarotonga. Father Rovers baptised many children of Mauke, married many couples, and presided over many funerals throughout his spiritual service to the people of the Cook Islands. As a celibate priest, he was devoted to each and every one of his de-facto children, remembering each of their names although he had not seen many of them for many years as they have moved away from Mauke for both educational a
Glass crusher to help Atiu residents deal with waste
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
THROUGH the collaboration of Cook Islands Trading Corporation Limited, Infrastructure Cook Islands and Taio Shipping, a glass crusher was recently shipped to Atiu.
'Jandals' set to rock Aitutaki
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
ON FRIDAY and Saturday of next week Aitutaki is set to celebrate a 10th birthday like no other at the Boat Shed Bar and Grill owned by Maria and Allen Mills.
Aitutaki review
Monday 26 September 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
A REVIEW of the fuel pricing on Aitutaki has been started by the Cook Islands Price Tribunal.
International award for Atiu's 'Birdman' George
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
GEORGE MATEARIKI, or ‘Birdman George’ as he is popularly known, has won an international award as one of 15 biodiversity ‘hotspot heroes’ involved in grassroots conservation initiatives around the world.
Making a model of Mangaia
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 60 people attended the three-dimensional modelling (P3DM) workshop at the Mangaia Oneroa Youth Hall on Monday.
Atiu serious about health reform
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
“I APPRECIATE these people who come and help our people. They don’t ask us for something, they only want our health improved,” said Areora community leader, Moetaua Boaza
Mangaia pupils learn about ra'ui
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
The RIDGE to Reef Project Cook Islands team visited Mangaia School students on August 16 to continue our education and awareness programme.
Chinese firm scopes Penryhn
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Huanan Fishery (Cook Islands) is exploring the possibility of regular transhipping catch to a mother ship in the Penrhyn island harbour, an operation that could generate income for the local island government.
Atiu holistic health workshop a big success
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
A HOLISTIC health workshop held in Atiu from July 11 to August 16 has been described as “incredible” by those who attended it.
PM on Manihiki for celebrations
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Prime Minister Henry Puna will join people of Manihiki as the island observes its own Te Maeva Nui celebrations from 10am today.
Plenty of fun on Mangaia
Saturday 30 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
MANGAIA is celebrating this year’s Constitution Celebration in style.
Plenty of action on Aitutaki
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
PEOPLE ON Aitutaki will begin celebration at 12pm today.
Atiu celebrates with Constitution activities
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
CONSTITUTION celebrations will start on Atiu today, leading up to a busy week of activity.
Saturday work ban strands 20
Friday 22 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Twenty passengers arrived back in Rarotonga on Monday this week after being stranded on Rakahanga for almost two weeks because Seventh Day Adventist officials on the island would not allow them to board their ship on a Saturday.
Artist shares talents with Aitutaki students
Monday 18 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
WHEN New Zealand-Pacific artist Michel Tuffery visited Atitutaki this week to run a series of art workshops through the World War One Sound Shells for the Kuki Airani Soldiers project, he caught up with Araura College counsellor Thomas Wynne.
Mangaia looks at biosecurity needs
Friday 15 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Bio-security Services, Cook Islands is encouraging Mangaia Islanders to address their needs regarding biosecurity and to look at ways to minimise the introduction of exotic pests to the island.
Bank launches new agency at Aitutaki store
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
BANKING and the purchase of goods will be made much easier for BSP customers in Aitutaki following the launch of the bank’s new agency at Aquila Store on July 8.
