Outer Islands
Sun power energises Palmerston
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
It was a highly exciting day for Palmerston Island on Saturday, February 21, at 6.48pm when the island’s new solar energy power system was switched on.
Rare glimpse into life on small island
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Last week’s fifth annual Development Partner’s Meeting on Mitiaro was a rare occasion for the outside world to see what this small but remarkable island has to offer.
Forum visit puts spotlight on Mitiaro
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Towards the end of last week the Development Partners meeting in Rarotonga upped anchor and moved.
Energy project lights up lives on Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Until recently, Pukapuka was often in darkness.
Solar energy powers up Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
This spectacular aerial shot shows the New Zealand Aid-funded solar energy project in Pukapuka, one of a number of projects powering up the Northern Group with free energy from the sun.
Invasive fruit fly now wiped out
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The invasive Oriental fruit fly has been eradicated from the Cook Islands.
Aircraft visit sparks cyclone memories
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The visit by a Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft to Manihiki last Thursday was the first in over 17 years. The purpose of the visit was to fly in New Zealand and US Army personnel to conduct a reconnaissance of the island in preparation for an exercise later this year.
Course benefits Mangaia's elderly centre
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Over the last two weeks Matangaro Teina and Teresa Aratangi of the Te Ngari o Ngairi e Rua centre for the elderly in Mangaia have been on Rarotonga soaking in information during Te Kainga Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Programme.
More breakfast foods flown to hospitals
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has donated Sanitarium breakfast cereals, Anchor milk and So Good milk products to four more hospitals this month.
Debate resumes
Thursday 29 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Debate over Air Rarotonga’s controversial Sunday flight to Aitutaki has resumed, with Prime Minister Henry Puna calling for a referendum for the island’s people to decide on the future of the service.
Aitutaki service halved
Monday 26 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Shipping services to Aitutaki will be cut from two voyages to one per month, as the Tiare Moana embarks on one of its last voyages to the island.
Travel group donations to benefit Mauke Centre
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
For the eighth consecutive year, the staff and management of Turama Pacific Travel Group have given back to the community.
Chinese machinery big boost for outer islands
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
It was pretty much a case of ‘boys with their toys’ at Avarua Port yesterday as Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) staff took delivery of more than $6 million worth of construction machinery from China.
A queen's birthday for Aitutaki Angel
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
At 103 years old, Mama Caroline Daniel is showing no signs of slowing down.
Aitutaki Sharks circling, ready for new season
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks league team mean business this year.
Contaminated soil on way out at island school
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The removal of asbestos from the soil around Aitutaki’s Araura Primary School and College is now well underway.
Childhood memories relived in Manihiki
Wednesday 7 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Shared community kai, pearl meat (korori) and precious pearl harvesting and family reunions are just some of the activities families on the northern group island of Manihiki have been up over this festive season.
Partners in development set to meet, visit Pa Enua
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
One of the big events already locked in to next year’s busy calendar to celebrate fifty years of self-government, is the annual Development Partners meeting.
Atiu Villas pays out for friendliness
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Looking after visitors to the island of Atiu is paying off in more ways than one.
Pine forests of Mangaia surveyed
Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia’s controversial pine forests could possibly be a “positive” for the island, said a visiting scientist with a global conservation association.
