Outer Islands
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.
Book donations for school's first library
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
An outer island school’s Facebook post requesting book donations for its first library has ignited a huge response.
Junior sailors ready for next level
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga and Aitutaki junior sailors have enjoyed great sailing on the Aitutaki lagoon over the weekend in the Aitutaki Challenge regatta.
Pukapuka dictionary goes live
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A dictionary of the Pukapukan language is now online.
NCD screening for the outer islands
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A screening programme for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be rolled out in the outer islands by the end of the year.
Aitutaki residents trade in old fridges
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 30 Aitutaki households took advantage of the government’s fridge/freezer replacement programme last month.