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Sandy glass for reclamation?
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Infrastructure and planning minister Teariki Heather is open to the idea of using crushed glass to help grow grass on the new foreshore reclamation.
Official Information Act goes north
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Northern group island leaders now have a better understanding of the need for good record keeping and the role of the Official Information Act (OIA).
Titikaveka students do school proud
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
It was a proud moment for Titikaveka College at the annual Cook Islands mathematics competition this year. The school came away with a number of placings across the year levels including third for Year Eight, first and second for Year Nine and third for Year Ten.
Mama Ami celebrates milestone
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
A no drinking and smoking policy while staying active has seen Turangi mama Ami Whittaker reach her 90th birthday.
MMR seeks funding for consultation
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Communities will be better consulted on marine and fisheries projects if funding is approved for the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Kitesurfers spread their wings
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Local kitesurfers are set to receive more coaching thanks to the establishment of a new racing and development committee.
New series for radio drama
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Aids Foundation (PIAF) is in the process of releasing a second series of a radio drama documenting the accounts of women with HIV in the Pacific.
Turtle study on Aitutaki and Manuae
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
A four-person research team left for Aitutaki yesterday to begin an 11-week study on the sea turtle populations of Aitutaki and Manuae – the first such study of its kind on these two islands.
Govt seeks public input on Budget
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Members of the public can have a say in the 2013-14 national budget, according to finance minister Mark Brown.
SPC's 'complex challenge'
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) director-general Dr Jimmie Rodgers says making the most of ocean resources is a “complex challenge”.
New phone book cover has eco message
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Technology
A graphic design with a message of protecting the environment has made the 2013 Cook Islands phone book cover.
Tourism 'overspending' a problem
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s overspending has been condemned in an audit office management report on the financial transactions of the agency.
Coastal protection project underway
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Environment
An update on how half a million dollars of Australian grant money is being spent on climate change projects was given at a climate change and disaster risk management meeting on Tuesday.
Climate change adaption cost benefits under study
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is sharing its analysis of climate change project costs at a workshop in Samoa this week.
Grant to help pearl farmers
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Environment
A Secretariat of Pacific Community (SPC) representative says a Cook Islands climate change project has made “significant progress” since its start last July.
School visit no waste of time
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Environment
A new generation of environmental champions was sparked into action at Avarua Primary School following a visit to the Rarotonga Waste Facility last Friday.
Raro Cars emerges from the ashes
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
Raro Cars owner Don Carlaw is hoping to see customers return to the Avatiu business 11 days after a blaze burnt down the company’s showroom and workshop.
Pipeline won't desecrate graves: Triad
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
An island mama contacted CINews concerned Triad’s pipeline may be running straight through the colourful Catholic cemetery in Panama – a worry no doubt others share.
USP assists Cook Islanders with scholarships USP Cook Islands is offering to assist Cook Islands students to apply for scholarships to study in Singapore and Hawaii.
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in National
The first scholarship on offer is for the Masters in Public Policy program at the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy, in Singapore. The school is a Graduate School of the National University of Singapore and is the premier school of public policy in the Asian region. Instruction is entirely in English allowing Cook […]
Fraudulent passports detected
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
Fraudsters beware – Cook Islands’ border security is on your case.
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