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A yodel-out for Aitutaki
Saturday 22 September 2012 | Published in National
An Austrian visitor has been so taken by the children of Aitutaki that he’s dedicated a yodel to them. Hans Aschenberger has been living in Aitutaki since the end of July, looking after Tauono’s Garden Cafe with his American-born wife Marcia. The couple first visited the Cooks two years ago, as part of a “retirement […]
PM acknowledges possible 'conflict'
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has acknowledged that there might be a “conflict of interest” plaguing the Ministry of Marine Resources’ relationship with Chinese fishing company Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, but says he trusts marine resources minister Teina Bishop to do the right thing. Bishop has appointed Sam Chou, chief operating officer of Luen Thai […]
Paper cranes lift wearable art award
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College student Ashley Chaloner models the winning wearable arts piece titled ‘Paper Crane’ created by Paerangi Vainerere. Vainerere created origami cranes out of recycled paper including pages from old magazines and copies of Cook Islands News. Vainerere’s creation was one of 38 wearable arts outfits created by Rarotonga students out of ‘waste’ materials for […]
11 offenders apprehended
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Local
Police are urging parents to look after their children better to avoid them being caught up in a life of crime. Police have been busy over the last couple of weeks carrying out special investigations targeting burglars and other offenders involved in criminal activities around Rarotonga. To date, police have arrested a total of 11 […]
Local derby matches provide entertainment
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in National
Local derby cricket matches are sure to provide plenty of entertainment in the third round of the Computer Man men’s and Edgewater women’s cricket this weekend. Ninth placed Davana will be looking for a win this weekend as Paes Kirikava’s boys are ready to rumble in their local derby against the Muri Creeps. The Creeps […]
Peace Day celebrated
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in National
Peace begins with you. Be the change to make a difference. They are simple phrases, but for Eleitino Paddy Walker and the Pan Pacific and Southeast Asian Women’s Association (PPSEAWA), they are potent enough to change the world. These are women who have devoted time and energy to waging peace, to reminding people that the […]
Go home and love your family
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in National
There is no secret way to turn this world into a peaceful place, says peace advocate Eleitino Paddy Walker. The prescription is simple – children raised in peaceful homes will grow up to value peace. The takeaway message? “Go home and love your family,” she says, quoting a heroine of hers, Mother Theresa. Today, on […]
Minister to Vietnam
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in National
Health minister Nandi Glassie wants to pursue ongoing efforts to tackle problems related to non-communicable diseases and will take advantage of an upcoming meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to encourage further steps to strengthen regional policies and programmes. The minister will be attending the 63rd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the […]
Forum costs still coming in
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands News still has not received confirmation of the amount that the Pacific Islands Forum cost the country. Prime Minister Henry Puna says his government is awaiting figures and invoices. “As much as I’d love to be up front about it, the reality is we’re still waiting for costs and invoices.” he said. “There’s […]
Supermarket thieves' names suppressed
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Crime
Three female employees of CITC Foodland have pleaded guilty to theft as a servant – but despite this, have received interim name suppression. The offending happened on Saturday September 1, when all three were clocked in to work at the supermarket from 8am to 4pm that day. Defence counsel Wilkie Rasmussen defended all three in […]
Pacific nations share ideas for sustainability
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Environment
The Pacific Leaders Forum was not only a time for political connections to be made, but also on opportunity for sharing ideas on sustainability. Stephen Hazelman, production manager of Women in Business in Samoa, used his time in Rarotonga to visit businesses and industry that are part of the Pacific organic movement. One such visit […]
SPREP unveils new portal
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in Environment
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has launched the Pacific Climate Change Portal, an online hub of information on climate change in the Pacific region. The portal features an events calendar, experts directory, documents, national and regional committees, image library and links to virtual libraries in the Pacific on climate change. Launched […]
'Diehard' fan flies with All Blacks
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in Local
Alexis Wolfgramm is predicting she will be the only person at the All Blacks’ test match in Argentina wearing an ei katu. She’s probably right. Today Wolfgramm flies to New Zealand ahead of her Saturday departure for Argentina aboard a black Air New Zealand charter adorned with an All Blacks fern. She is one of […]
Recyclers claiming import levies
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in Local
A committee has formed to prepare a policy guideline and funding strategy for a proposal to build the cost of recycling into import levies. In other words, a portion of the fee charged to import a product would cover its eventual disposal and shipment offshore. The committee, comprising Malcolm Sword and John Wichman of Recycling […]
ICT the way of the future
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
A recent education conference in Bangkok highlighted the need for teachers to understand the technology they are teaching students – but it seems Cook Islands is ahead of the pack. In opening the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Forum on information and communication technology (ICT) in education last week, UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova strongly emphasised the role of […]
No regulation for CI Telecom
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
The chief executive of Telecom Cook Islands does not believe there is scope here to follow New Zealand’s lead to regulate internet providers. Telecom CEO Jules Maher says there is no demand from customers here to introduce a code that would regulate broadband – which New Zealand recently announced plans to do. New Zealand’s communications […]
E-marketing to boost tourism
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
Online marketing promises to help boost tourism growth in the Pacific Islands. Tourist arrivals into Pacific Island countries are forecasted to reach 1.8 million in 2015, a growth of 19 percent over the 1.5 million recorded in 2011. Increases in small and medium size tourism operators’ online development and marketing initiatives are expected to contribute […]
Heat treatment plant sitting idle
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Agriculture is hoping to privatise the much-maligned pawpaw heat treatment unit (above) after it is re-certified by the man who created the machine in October. The unit failed its last assessment after two of the four tests designed to test the heating capacity of the fruit did not reach the required temperature […]
New wheels for Aitutaki police
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
Aitutaki police are looking spick and span with three new additions to their fleet – two gleaming white motorcycles and a new pick-up truck. The island’s police have had to cope with just one police truck which has been around since 2002 – the oldest police truck still running to date. However, just before Pacific […]
BECA's ports satisfaction clear
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
It was in 1994 that BECA’s project director John Youdale first noticed the Avatiu port while on holiday and said it needed to have some changes. Fast forward 18 years and his satisfaction is plain for all to see as the ports development reached its completion last month. Sitting in the small office adjacent to […]
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