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Climate change opening at OPM
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Environment
An opening has come up at the Office of the Prime Minister for someone interested in helping the country deal with the real challenges of climate change.
Final call for Muri sanitation scheme
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Time is running out for homeowners in the Muri/Avana area that are still to sign up for a sanitation system upgrade – and those who don’t could be fined.
Avatiu harbour re-opening
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local
The newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour will be officially opened today with the ceremony scheduled to start at 5pm.
Offshore finance revenue revealed
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A break-down of what the offshore finance industry has earned in previous years for the Cook Islands economy has been released.
Turou oro mai!
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Aoteroa’s vaka Te Aurere crew received an emotional welcome ‘home’ yesterday when the voyagers of Waka Tapu came ashore.
Traditional welcome for Waka Tapu voyagers
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Billowing smoke and the sound of drum beats guided Waka Tapu voyagers on vaka Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti into Te Ava Tuitui Ka Moana (Avarua harbour) on Wednesday morning.
Climate change finance regional roundtable on
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Climate change financing is essential for Pacific nations to deal with the changing weather, but the process in accessing funds is tricky for small nations like the Cooks.
Marine project to help with climate change
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Environment
A project to improve the marine environment for pearl farmers and artisanal fishers in the northern group has been launched.
Voyagers follow in ancestor's wake
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local
Traditional sailors on vaka Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti arrived in Rarotonga on yesterday– the final stop before they return home to Aotearoa.
Last casting call for Film Raro
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local
The last auditions to be in the Film Raro short films are tomorrow evening and the crews are especially looking for more males.
Call for flu vaccine orders
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Health
Cooler weather is around the corner, and people wanting a flu vaccine will need to order it in advance this year.
Chinese visit for minerals 'positive'
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The head of a Chinese deep sea minerals delegation says he is optimistic about future investment in the Cook Islands.
Buoyant Sharks on the hunt again
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
This week’s rugby league round will kick off on Friday at Victoria Park when the sharp toothed Aitutaki Sharks return to Rarotonga to take on the Tupapa Panthers.
Leaning into it
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation European marketing co-ordinator Teumere Koteka-Heather plays with optical illusions at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on a recent trip to Naples in the heart of Southern Italy.
Chinese visit to inspect resource
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A delegation from China arrives in the country this week to find out for themselves whether the Cook Islands mineral resource is all it’s cracked up to be.
Tax haven days in the past, says Neves
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The financial secretary believes the days of the Cook Islands being labelled as a tax haven are “well and truly over”.
Open day planned at harbour
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Before the newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour is officially opened on Friday members of the public have the opportunity to check out the new harbour.
Successful European road show
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism could get a boost from European visitors after a successful industry road show on the other side of the world.
Netball season starts
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The domestic netball season shoots in to action tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao where the open one and two grades will open up the 2013 season.
SOPAC director gets update
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
The recently appointed director of a regional organisation is in Rarotonga this week to get updated on the work in the Cook Islands including lagoon quality, disaster mitigation and seabed minerals research help.
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