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Pukapuka workers back in Raro

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Four workers from Infrastructure Cook Islands have been welcomed home after completing repairs to Pukapuka Airport.

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Test flight to Pukapuka

Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather flew to Pukapuka yesterday on a test flight to check out the island's new runway.

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New Mitiaro fishery officer

Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

New Fishery Officer Ngarouru Tou has been in Rarotonga this month working with Ministry of Marine Resources’ inshore division staff.

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Manihiki pearl forum a success

Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Policy guidance for the revival of production and marketing of Cook Islands pearls was adopted at the 2014 Pearl Forum held in Manihiki on Tuesday.

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Manihiki harbour project steams ahead

Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Work is well underway in Manihiki to complete a $2.7 million reconstruction of the remote northern island’s two neglected harbours.

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The sign says it all

Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

The election campaign has only just started but in the northern group, some people are over it already.

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Airport test run in Pukapuka

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

A group of children from Ngake Village in Pukapuka celebrated the completion of the island’s new airport runway by giving it a solid test run.

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Test flight booked for Pukapuka

Monday 28 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Repairs to Pukapuka’s airport runway are nearing completion and a test flight has been booked for early next month.

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Manihiki harbour work to commence

Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

With Mangaia’s new harbour done and dusted, contractor Landholdings Ltd. has now moved on to Manihiki to commence work on its next project.

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Wheelie bins to help Atiu communities

Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Sixty-one wheelie bins have been donated to two small communities on the island of Atiu.

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Marine biologist has dream job

Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Pearl biologist Tina Weier has discovered her dream job working in Manihiki.

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Delays add up for Pukapuka airport

Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Frustrating delays to the Pukapuka runway project mean financial costs are mounting up and work is unlikely to be finished before the end of April.

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Mangaia ready to launch Puna Plan

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Mangaia residents are making headway on preparations for the launch of the Mangaia Island and Puna Plans 2014-2018.

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Another swimsuit shoot on Aitutaki

Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon has provided the backdrop for another glamorous swimsuit shoot which is sure to draw more attention to the Cook Islands.

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Water project offers key lessons

Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Valuable lessons can be learnt from the mistakes made during a major rainwater harvesting project in the Northern Cook Islands, a new report says.

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Pukapuka boat finally departs

Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Taio Shipping’s Maungaroa II finally left its Rarotonga berth and departed for Pukapuka on Monday afternoon, carrying about 26 passengers and 100 tonnes of cargo.

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Japanese diplomat visits Atiu

Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

A diplomat from the Japanese Embassy in Wellington was recently in Atiu to assess development initiatives on the outer island.

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Pukapuka boat prepares for send-off

Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Avatiu Wharf was bustling with activity yesterday as Pukapuka-bound passengers prepared to set off by boat for the remote northern island.

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Workshop prompts call for awareness

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Some adults encouraging youth to drink alcohol from an early age was one of the issues brought up during the Mental Health Workshop recently held on Mauke.

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TikiTour expands to outer islands

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Locally owned and operated TikiTour (formerly The Circuit) has expanded its map and coupon guide services beyond Rarotonga.

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