Outer Islands
New shelter for Nassau
Monday 3 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
It took two days to offload building materials for Nassau Island’s new machinery shelter, the school and the island’s clinic.
Pukapuka barge offloads
Saturday 1 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Heavy machinery has been successfully unloaded from a barge in Pukapuka, meaning repairs to the island’s runway can finally begin.
Pukapuka barge to turn back?
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
One last attempt is being made to unload heavy machinery from a barge on to land in Pukapuka before workers are forced to abandon the job.
Manihiki harbours to be upgraded
Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A $2.8 million upgrade to Manihiki’s harbours is scheduled to begin in March.
Urgent boat trip to Pukapuka for pregnant women
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
An emergency boat trip is being made to Pukapuka to take medical supplies and bring at least two high-risk patients back to Rarotonga, as the island awaits repairs to the airport runway.
Atiu airport work to come out of budget
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Most of the $4.9 million needed to seal Atiu’s airport runway will be paid for out of the next national budget, according to a government official.
Underground cable bound for Atiu
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
About 15 kilometres worth of electric cable is being shipped to Atiu in a step towards making the island’s power supply less vulnerable to natural disasters.
Stranded teachers unable to reach Pukapuka
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A group of teachers trying to reach Pukupuka before the school year begins are stranded in Rarotonga while they wait for the northern island’s airport to be repaired.
Pa Enua focus of major donor meeting
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Challenges faced by people in the Pa Enua will be high on the agenda when a group of major international donors visits the Cook Islands next month.
Atiu airport to get $4m upgrade
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu’s run-down airport will be given a $4 million upgrade over the coming months as part of a long-term plan to boost the island’s tourism economy.
Red Cross keeps emergency phones open
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Red Cross raised $7300 as part of their door knock appeal to keep the satellite phones on the outer islands turned on during the cyclone season from November 2013 to April 2014.
Coastal management talks in Mangaia
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Another successful meeting was held in Mangaia to discuss coastal fisheries management recently.
Toddler wins Atiu baby show
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Atiu held its baby show on August 15, with a total of 25 children entering the event.
Coastal fisheries talks in the north
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Coastal fisheries are of vital importance and should be supported by government is the feedback emerging from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) consultations in the northern Cook Islands.
Red Cross launches door knock appeal
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Red Cross will be conducting a gold coin door knock appeal on Wednesday, August 28 from 4.30-6.30pm.
Tahitian yachts visit Raro
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Fifteen yachts have docked at the harbour since August 1 to date and five are still in the harbour.
More support for meals on wheels
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A meals on wheels project has received further funding to continue providing food to Atiu’s elderly residents.
Pukapuka reports on disability funds
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Money from the Social Impact Fund (SIF) is helping people with disabilities get more involved in the community, according to a report from Pukapuka.
Ei of Mauke a 'beautiful' book
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A book describing Mauke and its traditional ei making has been written by a group of school students from the island.
Pukapuka monster raffle extended
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The draw of the Pukapuka monster raffle has been postponed until Friday September 27.