Outer Islands
USP's outer island plans
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus has a focus on the outer islands this year and plans are already well underway.
A future in Mauke maire
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A maire nursery on Mauke may eventually help to keep young people on the island, says founder Taratoa Metuariki.
Love in a jam jar
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Vaitau Primary School students on Aitutaki stepped back in time when they took a field trip to visit the tall ship Picton Castle.
SIF still open
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Applications for a $200,000 civil services fund close tomorrow, and organisers are expecting plenty of last-minute entries.
Final days for Supermodel comp
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki sisters Marito (24) and Moana (17) Maoate are set to take the catwalk this weekend in the Supermodel New Zealand pageant.
New facilities for Mangaia fishing
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Japanese ambassador for the Cook Islands has passed on his congratulations to the Mangaia Fishing Association for the handover of its improved facilities.
Plans for maire in Raro
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Maire production from the outer islands has declined, and the Ministry of Agriculture is looking to revive the industry.
Mongoose visit Happy Feet in Aitutaki
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Mongoose golden oldies club league masters’ players are still glowing with their Aitutaki tans after a weekend getaway to the outer island to rumble with the Aitutaki Happy Feet league masters’ team.
Minister inspects Mauke
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke’s plans for next year’s Manea Games are being inspected by the minister in charge.
Mining limits declared
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
No seabed mining will occur within 24 nautical miles of any island in the country, promises the minister in charge of mineral resources.
USP numbers up 135%
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
University of South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus enrolments are up 135 per cent from last year to date, partly due to a focus on outer island students.
New sign for Tautu
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Tautu village on Aitutaki celebrated the blessing of new barbecue tables and a brand new Tautu Wharf sign.
Araura blesses prefects
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Araura College prefects were praised and blessed during their investiture on Friday March 1 in their school hall.
More funds from Japan
Thursday 7 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Hospitals in the outer islands are set to receive a boost thanks to the government of Japan.
Mangaia begins moringa project
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Enthusiastic moringa oleifera farmer Hugh Graham has spread the health benefits of the plant to the island of Mangaia last week where he ran workshops to help the islanders better understand how to farm it.
Shark bite!
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki Sharks supporters no doubt celebrated long into the weekend after their rugby league premier grade clipped the wings of the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles on Friday 34-32.
Calls to outer islands down
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Phone calls to the outer islands were disrupted yesterday for unknown reasons.
Sea Eagles host Sharks
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Vaka Takitumu is where all the league action will be today with games at the Titikaveka field and Nukupure Park.
Sharks return for second showdown
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks premier league grade returns to Rarotonga this week to take on the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park.
Celebrating the new year
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Last week Pukapuka wrapped up its New Year celebrations with ‘vananga’ – meetings between villages, followed by a village feed and festivities.