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Vaka Eiva brings new innovative technology
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Technology
Supporters at this year’s Vaka Eiva competition are in for a treat, even if they aren’t on the island!
Meeting aims to improve geospatial information in the Pacific
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Environment
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and outline a regional strategy for advancing geospatial information development and encouraging regional collaboration.
'Lover of putting clothes on the line'
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Education
Today we share different types of written work shared by grade five students of St. Joseph School. Meitaki maata to the students for sharing their work and grade five teacher Helena Tiere for providing the student’s work.
Young men learn life skills
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Education
Young men taking part in the Youth Leadership Programme are making improvements after five days of intense military drills and theoretical training. The programme will teach the young men discipline, leadership and organisational skills. The 30 young men have a strict schedule, beginning with early morning exercises, specific physical session, chores and theory lessons. They are expected to make their own beds, wash and iron their clothes and be presentable prior to their learning sessions. The young men are learning different values daily such as honesty and respect. “At the beginning of the week the boys showed a bit of attitude and uneasiness, but I have noticed more discipline and structure in the young men,” says IT manager and physical training instructor Aporo Kirikava. The young men have been taught to make direct eye contact, maintain a suitable posture and speak in respectful manner when addressing all programme staff.
Anger addressed at workshop
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Health
An anger management workshop organised by the Rotaianga Men’s Support Centre will be run next week parallel with White Ribbon Day. “Harnessing the emotions is the focus of the workshop,” says Bob Kimiangatau, Manager of the Rotaianga Centre. Individuals taking part in the workshop will be taught how to deal with their emotions and identify what triggers their anger.
Raranga inspires new 'Ei Oe' pendant
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Paddling enthusiasts have been sporting their Vaka Eiva memorabilia this week ahead of the 2014 Vaka EIva Festivities.
Donation helps family planning
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Health
A generous donation from a local business has a charity excited about putting money towards helping family planning in the community.
Christmas giving spirit with Westpac
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Westpac Banking Corporation has expanded their Christmas giving tree project with help from local businesses to reach more children in need this Christmas.
Volunteer returns kindness to locals
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Global volunteer Harry Turner has returned to Rarotonga after 52-years to show his appreciation to Cook Islanders.
Pearl retailer supports Cyclone Martin book
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Pearl retailer Bergman & Sons has donated $1000 to help fund the production, publication, and distribution of a book about Cyclone Martin, which devastated Manihiki in 1997.
Stowaway mouse intercepted in NZ
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
A mouse from the Cook Islands failed in its stowaway bid after biosecurity officials found it in a hollowed-out baguette at Auckland airport.
PM signs off on immigration cooperation in the region
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has finalised its membership to the Pacific Immigration Directors Conference (PIDC) – the regional body established in the 1990s for cooperative relations between Pacific nations on matters related to border management and control.
CIP win Mitiaro Appeal
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Three strikes and they’re out – was the message from the Cook Islands Party when their electoral petition on the Mitiaro seat was upheld against a petition by the Democratic Party in the Court of Appeal.
Too much funds for independence party?
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The significant allocation of funding set aside to celebrate 50 years of independence should be questioned and attention should instead be turned to helping industries such as shipping, say members of the opposition.
Westpac values customers
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Local
Westpac bank has launched their swipe to win promotion, already rewarding two customers with cash.
Avarua CICC rebuilds Kainga Orometua
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Local
After 20-years of planning and months of reconstruction, Avarua Ekalesia’s Kainga Orometua in Tupapa-Maraerenga will be re-opened in mid December.
Glassie attends conferences in Bangkok
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Ministers have been jet setting this week attending a number of high profile conferences in Bangkok, Thailand.
Youth under development
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Education
Young men taking part in the Youth Development programme are being put through their paces by New Zealand Defence Force officers supporter by local police officers.
USP celebrates AMBA accreditation
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Education
Senior staff and alumni of The University of the South Pacific (USP) gathered at the Laucala Campus on Monday to celebrate the accreditation of USP’s Master of Business Administration programme by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Petition result expected today
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Politics
A highly-anticipated Court of Appeal decision on a controversial appeal against the Mitiaro Election Petition is expected to be announced today.
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