National
Pa flies Cooks flag
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
Movers and shakers in the nation’s tourism industry were out in full force on Friday evening for the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. Held at the official residence of the NZ High Commissioner in Ngatipa, the theme of the event was “Tourism, Then and Now”, complete with classic Polynesian music and a […]
Work together for a safer community urges police
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police are calling on the community to do their part in ensuring all visitors to the island be vigilant in safeguarding their belongings. Three separate incidents of theft by visitors to the island were reported to police over the weekend. All three complaints were theft of property from under the seat compartments of […]
Depopulation and debt discussed with peer review team
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands recently underwent a two-week peer review – organised by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat – focusing on monitoring and evaluation of national development. At the invitation of the Cook Islands government, the peer review team held consultations and discussions with health, education, private sector, employment, climate change, culture, and environment officials. The […]
Filipino community appeals to Cook Islands generosity
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
In the Cook Islands there are about 200 Filipino workers and out of those at least 10 people have families in the region affected by the super typhoon Yolanda. Yolanda, a super typhoon that left over 4000 people – and counting – dead in the central Philippine region of Visayan on November 8, has sprung […]
Prison escapee released on bail
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
It has been decided that prison escapee and repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois will be released from prison and is no longer regarded as a danger to the community. Tahitian man Dauvois, 34, appeared in court on Thursday for a call-over where his lawyer, Norman George, maintained that his client had a medical condition possibly brought […]
Industry honours excellence
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
Members of the Cook Islands travel industry were present Friday evening at an exclusive gala event to honour excellence in the sector. The theme of “Then and Now” was evident at the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Award, with sounds from the Tukurima string band who described themselves as “just a bunch of […]
Pacific Resort big winner at awards gala
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
The 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards gala on Friday was an evening designed to honour what’s most important in the industry – hospitality and “our manuiri”. Last Friday, the sector saluted the Pacific Resort Group with the night’s Supreme Award – recognition to that importance. The company, which operates a number of […]
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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