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Retreat for police
Monday 9 July 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police attended a retreat in Titikaveka on Tuesday in order to plan for the next financial year. About 10 members of the police force were at the all-day planning session at the SDA administration building. The management team, led by police commissioner Maara Tetava, came up with business plans to stand the police […]
Growing pride at agriculture
Monday 9 July 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Agriculture had three reasons to celebrate on Thursday. As the ministry formally celebrated Dr Matairangi Purea’s homecoming to the Arorangi headquarters, Purea celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of his staff. ”I am so proud of these fellows,“ Dr Purea said of head of biosecurity Ngatoko Ngatoko and director of research William […]
Helmets won't affect tourism
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Tourist numbers would not be affected if helmets were made compulsory, according to the Cook Islands tourism corporation. But the corporation says it can ”see the dilemma“ in weighing up the helmet debate. ”Visitors come here looking for unique experiences and the freedom of not wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike is one of […]
Netball back on
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The club netball competition heads back to the courts for the business end of the 2012 season. On Wednesday night, the open one and two grades took to the TSA courts for the semi finals where Arorangi beat Tupapa 35-30 in the open two grade while Avatiu edged out Titikaveka by one point 27-26 in […]
KiteSUP gives lessons
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Environment
To meet the growing demand for stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons, three locals have been certified as SUP instructors. Kitesurf instructor Brynn Acheson and assistant kitesurf instructor Ina Nooroa of Muri business KiteSUP, together with Bill Tangapiri of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes, were recently certified to teach stand-up paddleboarding. After two days of theoretical study, lifesaving […]
No support for artists?
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Local
As an artist who has exhibited internationally and attended the Festival of Pacific Arts many times, Ani O’Neill feels very strongly about the lack of representation of the Cook Islands at the current festival. ”Where is our support of our own people at the biggest Pacific arts festival?“ she asks. O’Neill, an art teacher who […]
Akararangianga o te Ui Ariki
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Local
The mana of the traditional Ui Ariki of the Cook Islands was honoured at yesterday’s inaugural Ra o te Ui Ariki at Atupare Marae in Kavera. Over 1000 people gathered at the Ui Ariki compound for the special occasion which centred on showing respect to the traditional leaders of the Cook Islands. Each ariki received […]
New shipping company licensed
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Local
Newly-incorporated local company Tai Moana Ltd has obtained government’s second shipping licence. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolio includes shipping, yesterday formally granted Tai Moana a licence to operate Southern Reef on the Cook Islands circuit – from New Zealand via Papeete to Rarotonga, and vice versa. ”Government now looks forward, along with all […]
Shaping up!
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Four weeks into the new Top Shape Health and Fitness Gym’s ‘shape for life’ challenge – those on the programme are feeling healthier and more energetic. The challenge designed for Cook Islanders and designed to fit around each individual, has attracted over 100 people to the programme to change their lives and lifestyle for the […]
Kids called to make kites
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Aitutaki school kids had their chance – now it’s Rarotonga’s turn to craft flying masterpieces out of old scraps. Local kitesurfers are running a recyclable kite competition for five- to nine-year-old students of Rarotonga schools. They ran the same competition in Aitutaki last week, to coincide with Manureva, the Cook Islands’ second annual kitesurfing competition. […]
Reporter pushes his comfort zone
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
After two weeks in Rarotonga, the newest member of the Cook Islands News team is satisfied he made the right decision to accept a job as a reporter in a country he knew little about. Matiu Workman joins the team from the Auckland office of sports news website Sportal New Zealand, where he worked for […]
Ui Ariki changing roles
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Before the arrival of Christianity to the islands – the ariki ruled his vaka tangata as his people wished. The traditional ‘mana’ of the ariki as leader of his tribe is much alive today as it was during pre-Christianity times, however what has changed is the level of respect given to them by the various […]
PM off to Aitutaki
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
All cabinet ministers will be in the Cook Islands next week. Prime Minister Henry Puna will fly to Aitutaki on Friday, where he has meetings with the Island Council to discuss arrangements for the Pacific Islands Forum in August, part of which will be hosted on Aitutaki. He returns to Rarotonga the next day. Deputy […]
Stand up, be strong
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is warning all new heads of ministries to stand up for themselves and to resist being ”bullied“ by the government. ”The opposition wishes the best to all the HOMs (heads of ministries) reappointed or appointed and we’re asking the HOMs to stand up to bullying and attempts by the government and […]
No suspects in home invasion
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Police are no further along in their investigation into a burglary of a Titikaveka house 12 days ago. On the night of June 25 a man entered through a balcony door into Tikioki resident Hoana Matapo’s bedroom while she was in bed with her three young children. As there was a bedside lamp on in […]
Tree care and trimming an arbour of love
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
People wanting to know more about the proper trimming of trees are being advised to visit the utu tree-dominated Makea Nui Ariki marae in Avarua. Nooroa Baker, of Baker Tree Services, gained his seven-year qualification and worked for 17 years in New Zealand before returning home. Baker is concerned at how people are trimming trees […]
Media man says reports 'ridiculous'
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Johnson Honimae – who is this week the subject of extensive regional media attention, having been accused of making offensive remarks as emcee for the Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara – is in Rarotonga to meet with the Pacific Islands Forum organising committee in his capacity as media officer for the Forum Secretariat. Accompanied […]
New company invites local investment
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in National
Tai Moana Ltd has secured an international shipping licence for the next two years. After much deliberation, Deputy Prime Minister and minister of shipping Tom Marsters has made the decision to award the licence to the newly-incorporated local company. Offers have been made by Pacific Forum Line, Pacific Direct Line and Shipping Cook Islands Ltd, […]
8 months without formal powers
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is still without an ombudsman. For over seven months, the office of the ombudsman has been without formal powers. Ombudsman Janet Maki resigned in December to pursue other opportunities, and the prime minister has yet to fill the vacancy as is his mandate. ”The vacancy for the ombudsman position is yet to […]
Disappointment over arts festival
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Arts Council is exceedingly disappointed that no Cook Islands contingent is representing the country at Honiara’s Festival of Pacific Arts. Chairman Mike Tavioni says it is ”stupid“ that the Cook Islands failed to send a delegation, and believes there was ”no bloody excuse“ for it. The Ministry of Cultural Development has said […]
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