Outer Islands
Supermodel sisters
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Two Aitutaki sisters are among hundreds of hopefuls vying to be New Zealand’s next top supermodel.
Turtle project visits Atiu
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s Cook Islands Turtle Project (CITP), having just returned from a 6-week survey in Aitutaki, is off again, this time to conduct surveys on Atiu and Takutea.
Atiu MP talks of mayoral misbehavior
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Bad behaviour by outer island mayors was highlighted during parliamentary debate on the Outer Island Governance Bill.
Despair on Enuamanu
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
There is “despair, sadness and disappointment” with the lack of government attention to Atiu, said Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George during parliamentary question time on Monday.
Myna eradication continues on Atiu
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 2000 myna birds have been eradicated on Atiu since the start of the breeding season last August.
Sharks tear into Bears
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks rugby league team was the talk of the weekend when they rocked up to Raro and tore strips off the Arorangi Bears in their first hit of the season.
Farming labour pool needed
Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A shortage in labour is creating problems for the country’s already dwindling agricultural sector.
Barge transports machinery from Aitutaki
Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
History was made in Aitutaki on Tuesday when the largest vessel ever, navigated through the Aitutaki passage to pick up heavy machinery from Arutanga harbour.
'Nothing to hide' in solar projects
Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Tenders for the Rakahanga solar project have closed but issues with land are stalling the project, said the renewable energy minister in parliament yesterday.
Just Play workshop for teachers
Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
School teachers here on Rarotonga who have yet to taste what ‘Just Play’ football is all about, will get the opportunity to do so in a Just Play facilitators workshop scheduled to take place at the CIFA academy on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th.
40 year hunt a success
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Australian man attempting to track down an old friend from Aitutaki has been successful in his quest.
Manihiki struggling in fuel game
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A Luen Thai fishing vessel has been successfully diverted to make a fuel drop to Manihiki, which has been rationing supplies since Monday.
No fuel orders placed for north
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Public perceptions that the Manihiki fuel crisis was in part due to a ‘delayed’ Tiare Moana voyage have been quashed by Uma Shipping Director Madeilene Sword.
World traveller gifts book
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands characters feature in author Bette Westin’s book ‘Travels on the edge’ based on her travels to more than 100 countries.
Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
People on Atiu are set to become healthier and fitter with the opening of the island’s Community Health and Fitness Centre on December 31.
Puna clan reunites
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Over 140 descendants of Tuakeu and Tipoki Puna converged on Nikao Maori School for the Puna family reunion from December 27-January 6.
Delay sparks fuel call
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A setback in the shipping schedule to the Northern Group has left Manihiki with just enough diesel fuel to power the island for little more than four days, according to the Mayor, Ngamata Napara.
Teaching roles still available
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
While most teaching positions have been filled across the Cook Islands there are still a number of positions vacant.
Lady Mary prevents blackout
Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Much needed diesel brought aboard the Lady Mary on Tuesday averted a power blackout on Mangaia.
Rapid progress of work
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Work on the Avatiu port’s new inter-island shipping shed is expected to be finished by the end of this week.