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Cook Islands' culture showcased in WA
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
Not only was the 47th year of Cook Islands self governance celebrated at home through the weeklong cultural festival – Cook Islanders in Australia also held their own version of Te Maeva Nui to commemorate the milestone. Over 900 people attended the Te Maeva Nui of West Australia event which was celebrated in true Cook […]
Tour group expands bus fleet
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
Temu Okotai’s Cook Islands Tours group is continuing to expand after the addition of two new 25-seat buses. Starting with just a small nine-seat van almost six years ago, Okotai now owns a fleet that boasts three vans, two cars, one 20-seat bus, a 28-seat bus and the two newer buses. Okotai said his company […]
Specialists' return visit
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
There are busy times ahead for Rarotonga Hospital with a number of medical specialists visiting over the next month. Mammography breast screening will begin next week, a service that has been publicised and partially funded by the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF). Urology, endoscopy and orthopaedic services will also be provided, beginning with the […]
Rotary's good read deed
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
Residents of the northern group will have no shortage of reading material to keep them amused on the long voyage back to the outer islands. With the Lady Naomi returning residents to the outer islands this Saturday, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga saw an opportunity to send over a thousand much needed books to primary […]
Pawpaw growers come under fire
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
The failing of the heat treatment unit is just one of the issues surrounding problems with the pawpaw export industry, according to the Associate Minister of Agriculture Kiriau Turepu. The Cook Islands News understands the last trip by Dr Michael Williamson, the creator of the unit on Rarotonga, saw the unit certified for exporting in […]
Travel show features Cooks
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
A prime-time Australian travel show recently featured the Cook Islands, netting an estimated $A1 million in tourist revenue for the Cooks, according to Cook Islands Tourism. Australian chef, restaurateur and television presenter Peter Kuravita guided prime time SBS television viewers around Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu in the final two episodes of the Island Feast with […]
Government seeks tourism trainees for China trip
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
The government is asking for nominees within the tourism industry to attend a workshop in China. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Immigration has sent out a request for nominees to attend a seminar on Hotel Management for Developing Countries. China’s Harbin University of Commerce will host the seminar, which will be held between August […]
Moringa popularity a 'good problem'
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in National
The dried leaf of super-plant moringa oleifera has been in such hot demand that local suppliers can’t keep up. Moringa grower and supplier Hugh Graham terms the supply issue a ”good problem“. He can no longer meet the growing demand for the plant, which is stocked at Rarotonga’s Phab Pharmacy. ”I am worried I might […]
Collectable Cooks coins
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands collectable coins may not often be seen on our shores, but they are hot property on the numismatic (currency) collectable scene. One such coin, currently on sale on Ebay in the United States, commemorates the 85th anniversary since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. The $5 coin is made from 0.925 silver, and has […]
Telecom gets UK support
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands is using a company based in the United Kingdom to provide remote IT support. RealVNC is a company based in Cambridge, UK, that allows IT specialists to solve internal helpdesk issues without leaving their desks. According to Telecom, VNC’s software has resulted in a significant reduction in IT downtime, greater staff productivity […]
Mu'umu'us for Maori language week
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
To celebrate Cook Islands language week, the Pacific Cultures team at Te Papa are blogging about collection items from the Cook Islands. New Zealand is celebrating its first-ever Cook Islands language week between August 6 and 10. The national museum has a number of mu’umu’u (dresses) acquired by the Pacific Cultures collection in 2009 from […]
Japanese tourist spin-off
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Air New Zealand is doubling the number of charter services it operates between Japan and New Zealand, with 14 Japanese cities confirmed for this summer season. Six of the charter services will operate non-stop from Nagoya into Christchurch, with the remainder flying into Auckland. The charter programme, which is additional to Air New Zealand’s regular […]
Bin there, recycled that
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Aitutaki locals will soon be getting more awareness about recycling after the first of 12 ‘Keep Aitutaki Clean’ bin stations was installed on the island. A ‘station’ has four separate bins categorised for litter, recycling aluminium cans, recycling glass products and plastic products. The first bin station was installed at Ootu Beach for all tourists […]
'Knowledge Basket' weaves relationships
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Dave Keet and Linda Winterburn have been in the Cooks for a month now, and while they thoroughly enjoyed Te Maeva Nui, it was not all play. The two founders of The Knowledge Basket – a searchable database invaluable to universities – are leaving Rarotonga today Thursday after investigating ways to extend their Pacific Islands […]
Flu vaccinations out of stock
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in Local
Members of the public still wishing to receive the influenza vaccination this year will be out of luck. There is currently no stock of the vaccinations in the Cook Islands, and no further stock to be ordered, due to an increase in freighting costs. CITC Pharmacy ordered 70 vaccinations earlier in the year, which covers […]
Pearl industry review underway
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in Local
A review into the entire operations of the Cook Islands Pearl Authority (CIPA) is hoping to bring the internal issues surrounding the organisation to an end. The review, being undertaken by Vaine Wichman, is being conducted after earlier industry reviews in 2007 and 2010. New Zealand was involved in the second review before making a […]
Foreign investors dumped
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in Local
Foreign investors Leif and Julie Andersson have been revoked as Kia Orana Air shareholders, after their lack of follow-through with promised funding grounded the domestic airline. Kia Orana Air, a low-cost domestic airline first proposed in mid-2008, faced set-up difficulties and was grounded indefinitely in May this year. One such difficulty arose over the credibility […]
Oldies tackle Tupapa
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
President Tok and Carlson captained the two golden oldies rugby teams that clashed at Avatiu on Friday to end the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. First five Pius was at his deceptive best by creating gaps for straight-runners Takaiti, Biker T and Skews to burst through. Out wide Mongoose Muri and Snake used speed and side-steps […]
A chip off the old fishing block
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Local fishing legend Pupuke Robati holds up a 57kg yellow fin tuna caught on Sunday – but all credit for the big catch goes to his nine year old son Maeva (hiding) who seems to be a chip off the old block! Young Maeva caught the tuna on Sunday afternoon off the Edgewater Resort and […]
Dog owners issue warning
Thursday 9 August 2012 | Published in National
Dejected dog owner Chris Ferguson is calling on owners to be wary of ”dogs that aren’t cared for“ after their companion Moose was fatally attacked by a neighbouring terrier. Ferguson watched the attack unfold on Saturday at his Tikioki residence and was devastated by the loss of a dog ”who wouldn’t retaliate.“ It was a […]
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