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Tinomana Tokerau Ariki always ready to help
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
At 76, newly invested Puaikura Paramount Chief Tinomana Tokerau Ariki (Tokerau Munro) has faced many challenges in her life. On Thursday, she stood strong through the traditional Ariki investiture process while her rights to the title were criticized. The highly anticipated investiture was attended by hundreds of local supporters from across the island plus curious […]
Pay rise is possible for minimum wage earners
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands’ minimum wage will come up for review early next year after sitting at the same rate for the past seven years. Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie announced yesterday that a panel is currently being formed to consider lifting the $5 minimum wage. Under legislation passed last year – the Employment Relations […]
Stars guide travel writers on rough seas
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
Despite most of them getting sick, five foreign journalists say being at sea guided only by traditional navigation methods was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Traditional master navigator Teuatakiri (Tua) Pittman will next year begin offering four-day return voyages from Rarotonga to Aitutaki on the traditional vaka Marumaru Atua. Pittman sails without modern instruments […]
Raro water likely to be UV treated
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
Rarotonga’s drinking water will probably be treated by ultraviolet light rather than chemicals in the future, says an official from the Ministry of Finance.
Defining the way forward for women's empowerment
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Environment
Current reviews of regional and global instruments for development must take into account government commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment. This was among the conclusions at the 5th Pacific Ministers for Women meeting held at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga on October 25, and attended by 19 Pacific Island countries and Territories (PICT). The […]
The long, winding and bumpy road of Big Norm
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
Love him or hate him, Norman George or Big Norm is a political survivor.
Q &A: Talking climate finance with Cook Islands negotiators
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Environment
Climate change finance is a negotiation thread at the 19th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention to Climate Change in Warsaw, Poland. This is being followed by foreign affairs officer Amelia Fukofuka of the UN and treaties division with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and budget and economic policy manager Lavinia […]
Pacific nations at the forefront in gender negotiations
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Environment
Pacific countries are at the forefront of bringing forward the issue of gender at this year’s United Nations climate change global conference in Warsaw, Poland. The issue is being highlighted by media and public relations officer Nanette Woonton from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, who’s currently in Warsaw and has written extensively […]
Superannuation case begins
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Court will begin hearing the highly anticipated Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund case today. Legal observers are describing the case as one of the most important cases currently before the courts. In 2011, The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) filed a notice of application, seeking a declaratory judgement which asks […]
E Ariki vaine!
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Local
A regal Tokerau Munro takes in the scene in front of her after being invested as Tinomana Tokerau Ariki – paramount chief of Vaka Puaikura. The investiture was an intense process as protestors from the Ngati Isaia line breached the Au Maru palace grounds to protest against the investiture. Related article(s):
Clayton's back for more!
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Lots of familiar faces will be emerging today for day one of the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival including Kiwi paddler and honorary local Clayton Wikaira, pictured here with junior race co-ordinator Teina Taulu.
Construction nears end for Pukapuka
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
The new Pukapuka accommodation unit is likely to be finished ahead of time.
Health officers learn about water tank risks
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
People who own water tanks need to be vigilant in making sure bird droppings, dust and mice do not contaminate their drinking water, says an environmental health expert.
Pakau Mataiapo now Tinomana Ariki
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Au Maru Palace in Puaikura was the scene of tension, protest and, finally, celebration as 76-year-old Tokerau Munro was invested with the Puaikura paramount chief title Tinomana Ariki.
Bakery intends to take BTIB loan offer
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Turoa bakery – one of the oldest in the country – will be taking up the offer for a concessional loan from a government agency to restart operations.
Atiu people in the dark on tax review – mayor
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Atiu residents are still confused about the government’s proposed tax review and believe they should have been more involved in developing it, says the island’s mayor.
Govt to consult northern group on tax review
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local
People living in the northern group will get their chance to hear about and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review next week. A team from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will be visiting the northern group of the Pa Enua to hold discussions about the review, which includes plans to […]
Innovation at water conference
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
Ingenuity was on full display at last week’s 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo in Rarotonga.
Rainwater free and clean, says expert
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
A New Zealand water safety expert has highlighted the benefits of collecting rainwater – it’s free, clean, can be stored for long periods of time and has little impact on the environment.
Donations keep coming for schools destroyed by arson
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
Being part of the community is what encouraged a Chinese project manager to donate $1000 each to Nukutere College and Avatea School.
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