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Long journey
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
The pupu shells used to decorate the head eis have certainly come a long way for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Able to be worn straight on the head or on a rito hat, the striking head decorations are generally worn for church or for special celebrations. Their journey, however, begins in Mangaia. After landing […]
Pulsating, tingling, passionate
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Pulsating drums, spine tingling singing and passionate performances shook the Are Karioi on Monday night for the first evening of the Te Maeva Nui cultural competition. The auditorium was again packed to brim with another appreciative crowd who were treated to a cultural extravaganza that is only going to get better through this week of […]
Tavioni issues tourism challenges
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I am sure that I am not the only person who is concerned about the welfare of this country and I know there are some who have the balls to voice their opinion but most however seem to just continue to hope for the best, whatever that might be. I personally asked Carmel […]
Preferential treatment alleged for Manihiki
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
The leader of the opposition has accused the government of paying the fares of extra people from the prime minister’s constituency of Manihiki to come to Te Maeva Nui. According to Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen, the government has been ”putting pressure“ on the Cook Islands Pearl Authority to fund the fares of 30 extra people […]
Stand up for what's right says artist
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Local artist Mike Tavioni thinks people here don’t have the ”guts“ to stand up and fight for what’s right – and what’s right is getting former head of tourism Carmel Beattie reinstated. The Rarotongan master carver believes Beattie was wrongly dismissed, and the government should investigate the matter. ”Carmel was forced out and I want […]
Options for listeners
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
People unable to secure tickets to the Te Maeva Nui cultural nights will be able to listen to the events on two radio stations in an historic first. Local station Matariki FM has been awarded the rights to broadcast Te Maeva Nui live from the National Auditorium, making it the second radio network behind Radio […]
Tastes and crafts from outer isles
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
Mouth-watering delicacies from the northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga will feature in today’s food and trade day market which will no doubt sell out quick. Korori or pearl meat along with fish from the two island groups and their famous uto pancakes are not to be missed and are always a crowd favourite. […]
Praise and worship stirs crowd
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
In full voice, Te Maeva Nui teams exalted the Lord’s name in te reo Maori in front of a near packed out national auditorium on Sunday night. The combined choir and imene tuki event drew out a huge crowd to watch the free performance which was both a musical and visual spectacle. Dressed in long […]
Dr Mac is back
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
Auckland chiropractor Dr Mac Rastkar is back in Rarotonga by popular demand. Last here earlier this year, Dr Mac will be holding a clinic in Matavera from August 6 to 10. Dr Mac asks for patients to bring any previous x-rays with them to the consultation, and to get in fast for appointments. Interested people […]
Raffle win announced
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
A grandmother who won the Akirata Cultural Dance Troupe’s top prize said it was a ”gift from the gods“. It came after the ticket she had bought, No.3571 with the names ‘Anjoniah and Casonya“, were drawn as the winners of a Toyota Double Cab 4WD Truck. Raffle organiser Rohan Ellis said the nana who bought […]
Deep-sea minerals advisor at mining meet
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
The advisor to the natural resource and minerals minister is currently in China attending a three-week conference on mineral resources development. Paul Lynch, environmental lawyer and Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marster’s advisor on deep-sea minerals, is at the Chinese government-funded seminar held in Nanchang City, Jiangxi. The seminar, from July 18 to August 7, focuses […]
Seabed minerals commission moves ahead
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
Government is taking steps to set up a formal seabed minerals commission, more than two years after it was legislated into existence. The Seabed Minerals Act, passed in 2009, allows for the minister of marine resources – who at present is also the deputy prime minister – to appoint a commissioner for the forthcoming seabed […]
Board tight-lipped on dismissal
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | Published in National
The tourism board is remaining tight-lipped over the dismissal of tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie. The only information released by the corporation regarding Beattie’s employment is contained in Friday afternoon’s press release, says Tourism Board chairman Ewan Smith. The release claimed Beattie ”resigned“ and a restructuring within tourism had led to the chief executive role […]
Auckland-based students 'back home'
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
A group of 22 senior students from Sir Edmund Hillary College in Auckland, all of Cook Islands descent, are in Rarotonga to experience life ‘back home’. They wanted to experience traditional culture and language ahead of their NCEA Cook Islands Maori exams. The group, which is accompanied by seven parents and two teachers, arrived on […]
Foreign dance and music on show
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
Maori haka, American line dancing, Fijian siva and Filipino theatrical dance depicting the cycle of life were all part of the colourful and diverse International Night at Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Saturday night. Held annually at the start of the Te Maeva Nui celebrations – the show gives international communities living within the […]
Probation for knocking out partner
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over a High Court hearing on July 26. The following cases were dealt with: Bonnie Enua Kie – appeared on a charge of assault on a female on July 10 while drinking at home. After an argument started Kie threw a beer can at his victim’s head, knocking […]
Akaora-Revive exhibition at museum
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
Revival and celebration are all part of the new art exhibition which opened on Saturday at the National Museum. Akaora-Revive, the first contemporary art exhibition to be seen at the museum for some time, is seen as a revival of the museum’s support for contemporary visual arts. It is also a celebration of the newly-formed […]
Olympics fun at kids' camp
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
For kids looking for some school holiday action this week, Youth With A Mission Cook Islands (YWAM) is hosting an Olympic themed kids camp. The camp will run over four days with children aged five to 12 years invited to take part. Kate Moala, kids camp co-ordinator, says that with the camp timed when the […]
Corrosion in Telecom unit
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
Matavera’s mobile coverage should be back to normal. Technicians discovered corrosion and ”damp“ areas in a GSM unit that provides coverage in the Matavera district last Thursday night. The fault caused an outage that affected mobile customers from as early as 9am on Thursday. Engineers have since replaced the unit with a temporary unit that […]
Two prominent women honoured
Monday 30 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Council of Women has formally recognised the achievements of two prominent female leaders in the Cook Islands. Dame Margaret Karika Ariki and Niki Rattle are pictured in tivaevae gifted by the National Council of Women. In her sixth president ’s report, Vaine Wichman wrote: ”We took the opportunity while signing the […]
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