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Budget cut for vaka cleaning
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Vaka maintenance has been reduced by $50,000 a year, according to 2013-14 budget documents.
No quick fix for debt problems
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A local business consultant says Cook Islanders have borrowed too much money from the banks, and now have to deal with the problem.
Metua vaine arataki
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Good friends and traditional leaders Dame Makea Karika Margaret Ariki (OBE) and Koutu Nui president Turi Mataiapo Maria Henderson warmly embraced each other and chatted quietly during the morning tea break at yesterday’s opening of the 39th Koutu Nui annual general meeting and conference.
Strengthening traditional leadership
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Helping the people of the Cook Islands by being strong leaders is the ultimate role of traditional leaders.
Man's return causes alarm
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Local
A man who has ‘voluntarily’ returned to the Cook Islands from Australia may not be welcome here either.
ANZ seminar focuses on customer care
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Local
Around 45 keen business owners gathered at Club Raro on Tuesday morning to receive free customer service tips from a banking professional.
New group for disabled women
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Health
Following yesterday’s inaugural meeting at the Creative Centre in Avarua, there is now an official organisation to represent the interests of girls and women with disabilities in the Cook Islands.
Public meeting for water safety
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
A community meeting about water safety will be held on Thursday at the Sinai Hall.
Grants empower girls and women
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Girls and women across the nation have the opportunity to afford the cost of their education thanks to the Westpac Women’s Education Grants programme.
Project City makes progress
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Project City is making progress, with just 700 metres of road still awaiting the laying of new water pipes.
$2000 for troubled youth
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa recently donated almost $2000 to the Future for Youth project.
Good personal hygiene a must
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Health
The general public are advised to maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene with a number of cases of diarrhoea reported in last month’s health report from Community Health Services.
Digging up the past in Aitutaki
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Seven experts from New Zealand and the United States are in Aitutaki to collect coral samples to inform records about past weather patterns.
PAC to assess facts of Colagate
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) deputy chairman Wilkie Rasmussen says the inquiry into Colagate will look into the legalities of the case, but will not be able to declare whether it was legal or not.
PM takes in the White House
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna arrived in Washington DC early Sunday morning for the first leg of his international trip.
Demo Party meets
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party held its monthly central committee meeting last Thursday night.
Visitors revolted by smell
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Economy
An Australian couple’s visit to Rarotonga has been tarnished by the omnipresent putrid smell in Muri, allegedly emanating from a poultry farm in the area.
Drink driver disqualified
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 13, who passed the following judgements: Alex Root Reed – who refused to undergo a breathalyser test in Avarua has pleaded guilty to the charge, following an earlier court appearance on May 17 where he entered no plea.
Water meters free of charge
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Water meters are being installed at every property on Rarotonga as part of Project City, but the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) says these do not signal water will be charged for.
Website reveals offshore names
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
A website has been launched to make formerly secret information about offshore companies, including those in the Cook Islands, available to the public.
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