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'Rookie' enjoys Warsaw climate negotiations
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Environment
Amelia Fukofuka describes herself as a newbie to the UN climate negotiations in her story below. She is attending the 19th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention to Climate Change for the first time, however, she has attended an ‘intercessional’ meeting which are talks that take place during the year. Fortunately […]
CI cyclone doco to screen in Fiji
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Environment
A Cook Islands documentary named ‘Surviving a Cyclone’ will be screened at the University of the South Pacific headquarters in Fiji this week. Produced by David Ngatae, it has been entered into this year European Consortium for Pacific Studies (ECOPAS) First Conference film festival evening at USP in Suva. The ECOPAS conference will focus on […]
CI 'eco-warriors' receive international recognition
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Environment
Two Cook Islands ‘eco-warriors’ have been honoured on the international stage for their tireless efforts to protect the ocean and environment. Ian Karika has been awarded the inaugural Pacific Islands Environmental Leadership Award for excellence in national leadership in environmental sustainability and conservation. Meanwhile, Dr Takiora Ingram was one of eight women from Oceania to […]
Climate change policy launched by OPM
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Environment
A policy aiming to address climate change issues has been launched in the Cooks. ‘Kaveinga Tapapa: Climate and disaster compatible development policy 2013-2016’ was officially announced last week by the climate change division of the Office of the Prime Minister. At a workshop in Tupapa on Friday, around 30 government officials, members of the Koutu […]
Debate winner meets EU Ambassador
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Local
A Titikaveka College student who claimed victory in a youth debate on deep sea minerals has been congratulated in person by the European Union’s Ambassador for the Pacific. Fifteen-year-old Titikaveka College student Teherenui Koteka has been in Fiji this week after winning the Cook Islands debate in October. EU Ambassador Andrew Jacobs met Koteka in […]
Parliament's 'false start' a false alarm
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Local
Parliament was nearly brought to a standstill yesterday after the opposition questioned the constitutionality of the current sitting. At the beginning of question period, leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen questioned the legality of the sitting by referring to a letter published in CINews yesterday. The letter, written by Rarotonga resident and businessman John Scott, […]
Aitutaki water woes addressed
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Local
Emergency measures are being taken to provide Aitutaki residents with clean drinking water as they stare down the barrel of another six months without rain. Most people living on the island rely on rainwater tanks for their drinking supply but the skies have not opened since July. Otheniel Tangianau, director of the Pa Enua division […]
Queen's Baton here
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in National
An intimate turou ceremony was held for the arrival of the Queen’s Baton early this morning at the Rarotonga International Airport and will begin its Cook Islands leg of the baton relay today. The Queen’s Baton is on a global relay across the 70 Commonwealth nations as part of the build up to the 2014 […]
CI marine park is looking for a name
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in National
A competition is underway to provide the Cook Islands Marine Park with a unique name with some local flavour. Launched by Prime Minister Henry Puna, $250 is up for grabs in the contest and is open to everyone currently residing in the Cook Islands and all Cook Islanders living abroad. At the current stage of […]
Tetautua 'mini wharf' project complete
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in National
Residents along the shores of Tetautua village on the island of Penrhyn are now protected against the forces of nature after the village’s crumbling foreshore safety barriers have been rebuilt. Tetautua island council member Rio Teika instigated the project earlier this year but with no luck in funding from government agencies – he turned to […]
Police appeal against assault
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in National
An assault on a female case has been reopened, and the decision by a Justice of the Peace to dismiss the case has been quashed. High Court judge Justice Christine Grice granted an appeal by police against a decision by Justice of the Peace John Kenning to dismiss a charge of assault on a female […]
Avatea proposes brand new school
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in National
A proposal by Apii Avatea to build a new primary school in Nikao will be considered by the Ministry of Education, alongside some opposition from the Nikao Maori School community. The proposed idea is to replace the two schools, which are situated next door to each other, with a single new school. This follows extensive […]
Govt proposes at least 12c rise to minimum wage
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in National
A government proposal which may see the minimum wage raised by only 12 cents has been labelled “ridiculous” by the head of the Cook Islands Workers Association. Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie announced last month that a panel is being formed to consider increasing the $5 minimum wage. Workers at the bottom of the […]
Public imput at TMV meeting
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in National
The public may have an opportunity to provide input for the $60million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project before the end of the year. Te Mato Vai communications advisor Jaewynn McKay said she is hopeful public consultations will begin by the end of 2013. She said project officials are working on the summary of the […]
Chamber raises Te Mato Vai concerns
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns about the lack of consultation with the business community regarding the $60 million Te Mato Vai project. The organisation, which represents private business owners, has published an open letter to Finance Minister Mark Brown expressing their “immediate concerns … with respect to the planning, design and […]
Opposition questions Te Mato Vai salaries
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in National
Debate on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project dominated question period during the second day of the current sitting of parliament yesterday. Discussion on the large-scale infrastructure undertaking began with a question by opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen, who asked the government about the rates of pay for those currently involved with the […]
Young men charged for fight outside Empire movie theatre
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in Crime
All matters at the criminal court on Thursday were set aside to make way for both the Superannuation case with Chief Justice Thomas Weston and High Court judge session with Justice Christine Grice. All matters were adjourned by deputy registrar Nooapii Tearea to be dealt with by a Justice of the Peace in the following […]
Banner rings in Christmas cheer
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in Local
With 21 days to go until Christmas day, colourful tinsel and bright lights are rapidly growing on local businesses and homes – dressing them up for the festive season. Adding to the growing Christmas buzz, a big bright red banner wishing all a Merry Christmas has been erected at the entrance to the Avarua shopping […]
School students visit parliament
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in Local
A special group of visitors were present for Tuesday’s session of parliament. Yesterday, students from Titikaveka College were present at the Cook Islands parliament building, and observed the nation’s members of parliament at work from inside the chamber as well as outside. In introducing the visitors, speaker Niki Rattle said the students have a desire […]
Treated water relieves shortage in Atiu
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | Published in Local
A plan of action has been implemented on Atiu as the island’s water supply, like that of many of the southern group islands, becomes critically low. A Nomad water treatment plant, which treats water by UV (ultra violet) and filter, was shipped to Atiu last week to produce clean drinking water for the 466 residents […]
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