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Tereora seeks parent input for learning charter
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College is currently asking three questions of its students, teachers and parents. Principal Bali Haque says they are asking the three groups who are involved in student education what they expect from each other and themselves, in order to develop a new learning charter for the school.
Avatea acknowledges student talents
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Avatea School community was overflowing with pride on Friday when the school held its annual prize giving to acknowledge the efforts of students during the year.
A clean shave for sick friend
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
A number one head shave replaced long blonde hair last week, as Liv Johnston from Matavera shaved her head as a fundraiser for a sick friend.
Te Kakaia grows parenting confidence
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
As the end of the year arrives, so does the completion of a number of contracts for employees of the Ministry of Education.
Seeking interest for visiting early childhood specialist
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
For Ainslie Duncan, a physiotherapist in the Cook Islands, early childhood development is something of a passion.
Specialist praises Cook Islands women
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
New Zealand urogynaecologist Dr Mairi Wallace says eating healthy and exercising is why so many of her Cook Islands patients have made swift recoveries from surgery.
Netters meet their idol
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Age grade netballers from Aitutaki met their idol Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu at the Netball in Paradise wrap up function in Muri on Thursday. The inaugural three day tournament has been hailed a huge success and is expect to double in size next year to include around 60 teams. This year’s tournament included 30 teams in the under 13, 15, and under 17 age grade divisions as well as teams in the mixed, social and open divisions. More photos and story on page 12.
Parents day celebration at Arorangi
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
There was laughter and smiles aplenty at the Arorangi school parents day on Wednesday morning.
Demos announce Tamarua candidate
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party candidate for the Tamarua seat in Mangaia has been announced as Tetangi Matapo.
Opposition 'babble' on PM's travel
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
A ministerial statement from the prime minister that included Christmas greetings to the public caused heated debate in the House yesterday.
PM says public previewing of questions unfair
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The first four of Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George’s written questions were put to cabinet members this week – but the prime minister complained public viewing of the questions beforehand was not “fair”.
Minister defends fishing deal
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The first batch of Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George’s 17 pre-released written questions were asked in parliament on Thursday.
PM asks to finish early
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Niki Rattle told parliament on Wednesday that two half days had been set aside during parliament’s two-week sitting for policy discussions.
No such thing as a free lunch
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Back in time I remember bartering hard to swap my humble bread and butter sandwich with the school kids across the fence at Nikao Maori for their milk biscuit handouts. Sad to say my lunch never appealed to them – they swapped with other delicious lunches at the time.
George: Do some liquor imports get preferential treatment?
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Crime
During the debate of the Customs Tariff Amendment Bill yesterday, Teenui-Mapumai member Norman George asked customs minister Mark Brown why some businesses had received preferential rates or exemptions on paying liquor import levies.
Rest caps 'tough year' for Coffin
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Culture
Relaxing in Rarotonga has been the perfect tonic for television presenter and former Silver Fern Jenny-May Coffin after a year of immersing herself in the Maori language.
Making a merry Christmas!
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Local
Dressed up for Christmas in the Market – Georgia Short (left) and sister Jaime (right) with Jaime’s children Dylan (centre left) and Mila (right) celebrate the festive season on Wednesday night. 12120626
PM off to Africa
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will not be in parliament next week. Instead, he flies to Africa for the 7th African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) leaders summit.
Prizegiving ends successful year for Papaaroa
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Local
Papaaroa College ended their school year with a celebration this week.
Wedding magic
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Local
Creating the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies is the idea behind new local business – Creative Arch.
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