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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.
Toa project full steam ahead
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum expects a new swipe-card facility – which is still pending approval from the National Environment Service (NES) – to be up and running by Monday.
Toa project still on hold
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A construction project at Toa Petroleum is still waiting approval from the National Environment Service (NES) after the work went ahead without a permit.
Meeting for Koutu Nui
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Strengthening the leadership roles of the Aronga Mana (traditional leaders) of the Cook Islands is the overall theme of this week’s three-day Koutu Nui conference starting tomorrow at the Pukapuka Hostel.
Seeing red
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Environment
National Environment Service (NES) manager Vavia Tangatataia personally inspected T&M Heather’s sand mining project at Blackrock on Friday, and gave it the all-clear.
Sand mining project going ahead
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service is satisfied T&M Heather’s sand mining project is no longer in breach of environmental standards, despite recent concerns over red soil.
By yoga teacher Diya Welland
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Health
With busy lives filled to overload of commitments, work, family and more, we seldom if ever take time to just be, calm the mind and enjoy the moment.
Athletes rising up the ranks
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Local
Sixteen Rarotonga Tae Kwon Do students went through a vigorous grading process on Saturday where they put on display their martial arts skills in order to attain higher Tae Kwon Do Ranks.
Hospital paediatric programme
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Health
General paediatrics is the next speciality to benefit from the visiting health specialists programme.
Improving weather prediction in the Pacific
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Technology
A climate scientist from the New Zealand Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) presented information on how weather is predicted in the Pacific on Friday.
Maternity leave budget support
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Government has allocated $190,000 for the upcoming 2013-14 fiscal year to assist private sector employers in meeting maternity leave obligations.
Challenges for fisheries
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Challenges facing the Cook Islands fishery industry were revealed earlier this week in Parliament.
Parliament staff to attend meet
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
With the adjournment of parliament, two employees of the House will have the opportunity to travel to Australia for some valuable training.
Aitutaki resident moving in protest
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Richard Thomson is moving back to New Zealand at the end of the year in protest of the government’s approach to having NZ pensioners pay back taxes.
Promoting industries with photos
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A group of enthusiastic photographers have been improving their skills, at the photography and print media workshop that began on Monday.
Final netball round at TSA
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Crime
For some of the younger netters, this will be their final day on the Telecom Sports Arena as they bring their 2013 season to a close.
Permit review after 20 years
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) is rolling out new fees in July, including those for building permits.
LBV Muri brings homestead back
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Local
The restoration of an old homestead in Muri, and the creation of LBV Muri, has been more than just a business decision for owner Tim Tierney.
CI News welcomes new faces
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Local
Two fresh faces have joined the team at Cook Islands News.
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