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Moringa gives Mauke farmers opportunity
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in National
The new extraction facility built for the production of TeTika Bioactive Cook Islands Oils on Rarotonga will provide a rare opportunity for a new agricultural venture on Mauke. Moringa oleifera, a ‘super-plant’ currently being grown on Mauke, initially as a feedstock for animals has another richer output that requires extraction facilities. However, moringa fresh leaves […]
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 […]
Story stuffed up
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in Local
New Zealand online news website stuff.co.nz had to quickly pull an article about foreign aid in the Cooks after getting their facts wrong. Their article ‘Aid cash used to subsidise tourism’ claimed ”more than half the $19 million in aid New Zealand gives to reduce poverty in the Cook Islands is subsidising Rarotongan holidays for […]
Clinton's security scope out Cooks
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in Local
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could be making her first ever visit to the Cook Islands to attend this year’s Pacific Leaders Forum at the end of August. While the prime minister’s office could not conclusively confirm Clinton will make an appearance, they did confirm an advance team is scoping out Rarotonga for […]
Sack board, not Beattie: Tavioni
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in Local
A local artist is unhappy over the dismissal of tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie, and calls for the board members to be sacked instead. Mike Tavioni has spoken up in Beattie’s defence and says the board – made up of Ben Bergman, Thomas Koteka, Teresa Manarangi-Trott, Robert Skews and chaired by Air Rarotonga owner Ewan […]
Six colleges in tourney
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
College students from Rarotonga and the outer islands will rumble in today’s Under 15 College Sevens Tournament at Tupapa field. Six college teams will take to the field today from Tereora, Nukutere, Titikaveka, Rakei Toa, Araura and Atiu. The tournament is for boys and girls teams and in the girls division, Tereora and Nukutere will […]
Payne wins series
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
The final race in the Mareko sponsored cross country series was held over the Tereora course last Thursday with some excellent times posted. While Bryn Payne again won the men’s race by a good margin, and took out the trophy for the overall series, the results of the final race determined the winner in both […]
Toughing it
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands sailor Helema Williams (above) has lifted herself off the bottom of the women’s Laser Radial event in Weymouth. Her first race of the day, and third overall, saw a chilly Williams finish in 39th place. While it was her best result in the opening three races, the Cook Islands sailor was just under […]
Te Maeva Nui a plus for tourists
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Christchurch couple Graham and Liz Jones have visited the Cooks eight times – and this is the third trip specifically for Te Maeva Nui. The couple, who work in the hospitality industry, love the Cook Islands week-long constitution celebrations so much they ”rave“ about it to friends back home. ”We love meeting the locals and […]
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 […]
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