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Visitor donates 45 moonboots to the hospital
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Local non-government organisation Hospital Comforts is well-stocked thanks to a regular visitor to Rarotonga. Jenny Taylor, who resides in Hastings, New Zealand, has brought an impressive list of equipment for the sick or injured on her most recent visit, including 66 braces for legs, knees and ankles, 45 moonboots, 17 walking sticks, 11 shoulder slings, […]
Crazy hair at Te Uki Ou
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Crazy hair and a few crazy faces made for a fun day of learning at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday. The school held their third weekly fundraiser in support of those who have been affected by the recent arson attacks, with this week all about raising funds for Turoa Bakery. Students made a donation and […]
Te Mato Vai to include water treatment
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be including water treatment as part of its host of initiatives to improve Rarotonga’s water supply. The method of water filtration to be utilised is still in the process of being worked out – with both physical and chemical treatment under consideration – and will […]
'Clean up the world' in Manihiki
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Manihiki held its ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign on November 14. The annual clean-up campaign is co-ordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) and was led by senior education officer Matthew Rima and runs on September 13, but delays caused the Manihiki campaign to be run late. It saw Manihiki volunteers focusing their efforts on […]
Government delivering water due to shortages
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has been delivering water to households adversely affected by the ongoing dry conditions being experienced in Rarotonga. “There’s a huge demand,” said secretary Mac Mokoroa with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). Mokoroa said over 50 trips to households around the islands have occurred since shortages were first […]
Youth taught 'discipline' in military course
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Discipline, leadership and organisational skills are the main focus of a three-week military-style youth leadership programme being conducted at the Mitiaro Hostel. Thirty-two young men aged 13-20 are taking part in the programme that started on November 11. The men will be put through their paces in leadership exercises, physical training and fitness tests. The […]
Cheaper fees for USP students
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Cash-strapped students at the University of the South Pacific will be pleased to hear that course fees are being slashed by 10 per cent next year. The USP council gave the green light for a fee reduction and other new initiatives while meeting in Suva last weekend. Education secretary Sharon Paio, who represented the Cook […]
Cooks culture is not dying: government
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands government says that its culture and values are not dying and its people maintain an interest in the country’s heritage. This follows international media reports suggesting leaders in Rarotonga had expressed concerns about their culture and heritage dying. Secretary for the ministry of culture Sonny Williams has told Pacific Beat that such […]
Kiwi youth workers hit by robbery
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Five Kiwi presenters who came to Rarotonga with a positive message for young people had their house broken into and valuable belongings stolen last night. They have been left saddened by the incident but say it won’t change their high opinion of the Cook Islands and its people. The presenters are from youth education programme […]
High praise for Attitude team
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
School principals in Rarotonga have given the unanimous thumbs up to a team of young New Zealanders who were on the island all week speaking to students. Presenters from the Attitude programme visited all but three schools during their stay in Rarotonga, delivering punchy presentations to intermediate and senior students. Tackling everything from sex to […]
Local training on customs and border control
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Local customs and border officials were the recipients of recent training that aims to improve services in the Cook Islands. Consultant Watisoni Rauicava from the Oceania Customs Organisation facilitated a workshop, held at Sinai Hall on November 8, geared towards promoting inter-agency co-operation, intelligence-based compliance, avoidance of work duplication, and facilitating legitimate trade. “The programme […]
Position homes for crop growth, says minister
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
People acquiring land in Rarotonga need to be smarter about where they build a house on their property to allow for crop growth, says the Minister of Agriculture. Kiriau Turepu said too many people are wasting the chance to grow various crops by positioning their home right in the middle of a property. “There are […]
Report shows Pacific courts improving
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Courts in the Pacific Islands have become more accountable and transparent in areas such as costs and the way they handle complaints, according to a new report. The Cook Islands is one of 14 countries taking part in the Pacific Judicial Development Programme (PJDP), which aims to promote more effective justice systems. The programme works […]
Vision for Cook Islands vanilla brand
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands vanilla growers should be looking at how to develop a single, strong brand which stands out in the global market, says the Minister of Agriculture. Kiriau Turepu, who is a grower himself, said the local vanilla industry is still very young but has the potential to become a solid earner for the economy. […]
Grey Power 'paid their dues'
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Crime
“Those confused minds complaining about the Grey Power know nothing about what they have been through,” a smoke signaller writes. “In this group – I’m talking about the Cook Islanders, not permanent residents or Kiwis – they were all born here, raised their children here, then left for New Zealand on the Moana Roa and […]
Cook Islands women should stand up and be counted
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands women need to continue to put their hands up for leadership positions to challenge the male-dominated world of politics, says president of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW). Women represent 49 per cent of the total population in the Cooks, and yet currently there are only three women members of parliament. […]
Science reveals oceans are in critical state
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Environment
In this essay, Dr Takiora Ingram provides her take on the current state of the world’s oceans and fisheries, and how leaders and policy makers can address some of the most pressing issues. Dr Ingram is currently working with the University of Hawaii on implementation of the Pacific Regional Ocean Partnership (PROP), which works towards […]
Women underrepresented in parliament
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Women represent 49 per cent of the total population and yet currently there are only three women members of parliament. The 12th Triennial Conference for Pacific Women at the National Auditorium from October 20- 24, highlighted this issue. The Cook Islands have seen a shift in the community mindset in regards to representation of women […]
TIS explains stance on Purse Seining
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Environment
A number of people have asked why Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is not pushing for a complete ban on purse seining. Although like many others in the Cook Islands, our gut feeling is that a ban on purse seining is best, we believe our stance should be supported by science and facts. The science and […]
Researcher examines Cooks development
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Research by a visiting PhD candidate from the University of Auckland is providing interesting insight into the development of small states such as the Cook Islands. Zbigniew Dumienski, a citizen from the central European nation of Poland, is currently in Rarotonga compiling research for his doctorate thesis which examines economic development in ‘micro-states’. The focus […]
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