Outer Islands
Mauke unga survey completed
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Mauke unga (coconut crab) survey coordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) has been completed.
Busy times on Tongareva...
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tongareva is largely untouched by the complications of 21st century life. Existence for the people of Penrhyn, the northernmost of the Cook Islands, centres around family, church, and all that comes with being a part of a proud community.
Tongareva turns on warm welcome
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tongareva’s people are welcoming and proud, despite the significant challenges that come with living in the most far-flung of the Cook Islands.
Vital assistance for Penrhyn
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Tongareva have welcomed international delegates with Northern Cook Islands hospitality as work comes to a close on Exercise Tropic Twilight.
Penrhyn fuel depot handed over
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A multinational task group led by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) today handed over the new fuel depot built as part of Exercise Tropic Twilight to Cook Islands officials.
Aitutaki goes pink for 'Queen of Cuisine'
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki Hospital Charge Nurse Kura Ioane coordinated a group of men and women to come and listen to special guest, New Zealand ‘Queen of Cuisine” Anne Thorp yesterday morning.
Aitutaki's cats will be purring
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The cats of Aitutaki will be getting some well-deserved attention next week with a special visit from Esther Honey volunteers.
Mangaia projects impress minister
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Minister of Internal Affairs Albert Nicholas visited several Government funded social assistance projects on Mangaia last week and was impressed with the positive impact that the assistance has achieved.
Penrhyn fuel depot begins to take shape
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The crucial new fuel depot on Penrhyn is beginning to take shape at Omoko wharf, thanks to the hardworking Exercise Tropic Twilight contingent.
Students out to keep island looking great
Wednesday 16 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
While most teenagers’ ‘squad goals’ include fun times and luxurious living, the Araura College Enviro squad only want to promote environmental awareness within their school and community.
Tropic Twilight all go on Penrhyn
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Exercise Tropic Twilight continues in Penrhyn and reports of issues with the New Zealand Defence Force aircraft have been put to rest.
' Mynanators' wage war on pest birds
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Dressed in their camouflage outfits and carrying rifles, it might look as though they’re gearing up for a full-on war.
'Mynanators' triumph on Atiu
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The colourful kura can finally fly freely on Atiu thanks to the sheer determination of the island’s people to eradicate myna birds from the Southern Group atoll.
Tank project in full swing
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tropic Twilight is in full swing with a new fuel depot in sight for Penrhyn.
Military exercise boost for islands
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A 60-strong multinational military operation led by the New Zealand Defence Force is on Penrhyn upgrading critical facilities on the island.
Focus on Suwarrow
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Biosecurity of the Cook Islands’ most treasured island was the agenda of an important meeting last week.
Mangaia gets to learn about Just Play
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia was introduced to the Just Play football programme with a two-day workshop involving eight teachers and community group leaders last week.
Exercise has exciting start
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
There was plenty of excitement on Penryhn on Monday afternoon when the long-awaited Exercise Twilight began with the arrival of the first RNZAF Hercules aircraft.
Atiu crusher on schedule
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Deputy Prime Minister Hon Teariki Heather with his staff from Infrastructure Cook Islands travelled to Atiu last week to begin installation of the Atiu crusher plant.
Penrhyn under the microscope
Saturday 29 August 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources has been making waves on Penrhyn, with new initiatives and studies into the Northern Island’s marine environment.
