Outer Islands
Get into the 7s swag tomorrow
Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
This weekend’s first round of the two week CITC Rarotonga Corporate Sevens tournament is set to be a scorcher and will be held at the BCI Stadium in Nikao kicking off at 2pm tomorrow.
New group applies for licence to service Pa Enua
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Making more use of the MV Mycon barge when it is in the Avatiu port is the motive behind a new group looking to service the outer islands.
Showtime for Mire Tama hopefuls
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Weeks of preparation will culminate in two winners in the second running of the Mire Tama competition tonight.
Exciting plan for Aitutaki
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Extensive development of the Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki and surrounding area over the next five years will mean huge economic and social benefits for the outer island.
Power restrictions on Palmerston Is
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Palmerston’s acting island secretary Tere Marsters has called for more shipping services after revealing households on the island will only have power from 6am to 2pm until the end of January.
Bishop quells fuel worries
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki MP and business owner Teina Bishop is calling on residents of the outer island to resist panic buying fuel following questions about the lack of fuel on the island.
Mauke women's cricket team confirmed
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Off the back of a highly enjoyable cricket development trip to Mauke by development officer Amelia Moetaua, the island has confirmed its involvement in January’s Edgewater Women’s Pacific Cup.
Kopeka our most threatened bird
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The kopeka has overtaken the kakerori as the Cook Islands’ most threatened endemic bird.
Lady Mary leaves today
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The 62 inhabitants on the island of Palmerston will be looking forward to the arrival of the Lady Mary tomorrow with more enthusiasm than usual.
Powerless on Palmerston island
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The solution to a power outage problem on the island of Palmerston might not be provided until the middle of this week.
Review of Pacific Plan forthcoming
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Work is now underway at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to prepare for a review of the Pacific Plan.
High Commissioner harvests moringa
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga’s only moringa oleifera plantation has had its first harvest three months on from being planted.
Mauke take out constitution touch
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The inaugural constitution day touch rugby tournament was the perfect way for outer islands visitors and local players alike to finish off a great week of Te Maeva Nui cultural celebrations.