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Tax take down in Budget
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in Local
The 2012-13 Budget is likely to be tabled in parliament on June 7. While the date is not set in stone, government is treating it as a benchmark. Financial secretary Richard Neves is tight-lipped about budget figures but indicates previous estimates might have been ”a little bit optimistic“, noting that tax revenues for the 2012-13 […]
Naomi returning
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
The MV Lady Naomi will again be employed to transport people from the northern group islands to Rarotonga for the Te Maeva Nui festival in August. The islands of the northern group have already signalled their intentions to use the service, which is expected to again be funded by the Cook Islands government through the […]
Floating laboratory passes through
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
A 100-metre long floating science laboratory has passed by the Cook Islands on its way to Mexico. The ‘Dorado Discovery’ stopped at Rarotonga over the weekend to take on supplies and drop off crew members on its voyage across the Pacific. The Dorado Discovery carries out underwater and deep sea research and mapping, which can […]
Tuna brand about 'feeding the people'
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
Combine a flying tuna with 15 stars, a splash of green, yellow and blue, and the creative thoughts of some Cook Islands youth and you have the new Cook Islands Golden Tuna logo. The finished piece, which combines elements of designs by students Dennise Nanai, Tekake William and Joshua Milne, features a green and yellow […]
Another welcome
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
More than a year after leaving Avarua Harbour, the sons and daughters of the Cook Islands aboard Marumaru Atua are coming home. Aitutaki staged the Cook Islands’ major welcoming ceremony on Monday, but a follow-up welcome is being arranged for Rarotonga. The vaka are expected to arrive under full sail at around 2pm tomorrow, and […]
2 more dengue cases under test
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
Two new possible cases of dengue fever are being tested following a confirmed report of three cases two weeks ago. Yesterday, the two possible new cases of the disease had been identified but not yet confirmed. Two people were found to be carrying signs of having the disease and they are currently undergoing another blood […]
Soren Larsen visits Avatiu
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
Tallship Soren Larsen is currently in the Cook Islands, taking its crew of Australians, New Zealanders, Englishmen, Americans and Swedes, on a long journey through the Pacific. The Soren Larsen, which was used in the BBC TV-series Onedin Line, will stay within the Cook Islands waters until the end of the month. During its time […]
Culture, dance Kate's passions
Wednesday 16 May 2012 | Published in National
Born and bred in Mangaia, Miss Cook Islands News Kate Ngatokorua is paving the way for young and talented women from the pa enua. Upon announcing Kate as the third pageant contestant to enter the fray, Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) president Clee Marsters called attention to her outer islands roots. ”We’re excited to […]
Review needed on investor screening
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen says the recent experiences of hopeful start-up Kia Orana Air are revealing some potential problems for the Cook Islands in its methods for allowing foreign investors in to the country. The recent announcement by Kia Orana Air that it will no longer be viable for it to set up and operate […]
BTIB suggests an investment 'bond'
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
The investor troubles that have grounded domestic airline hopeful Kia Orana Air raise ”grave concerns“ about the measures governing foreign investors in the Cook Islands, Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen said. The airline’s managing director Mark Lusby last week announced that Kia Orana Air would be grounded indefinitely because he had some ”serious questions“ about American […]
Candlelight vigil to raise AIDS awareness
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
Promoting health and dignity together in the Pacific is this year’s theme for the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which the Pacific will join the rest of the world in commemorating on May 20. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the candlelight memorial, and Pacific Island countries and territories including the Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua […]
3 dancers on Japan mission
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
Three of the Cook Islands’ star dancers left Rarotonga for Japan at the weekend with a three-pronged mission – to star on Japanese television, perform at the high-level PALM6 meeting and represent the country at the Pacific Cultural Art Festival in Tokyo. For weeks group leader Tina Kae has been organising rehearsals for the trio, […]
Pa promotes the coconut
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
Pa Marie Ariki has been vocal in her crusade against diabetes and unhealthy habits. Her ultimate goal is the health and well-being of her Cook Islands people, too many of whom she has seen succumb to non-communicable diseases brought on by unhealthy lifestyles. Here, Pa Ariki discusses the health benefits of the coconut. There are […]
Patrick proves it's possible
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
New Zealand media recently covered a story about Cook Islander Patrick Kauraka, who lost 60 kilograms in one year. The story, reproduced below, featured in Stuff at the weekend. Patrick Kauraka shed 60 kilograms over the past year using nothing but pure will and determination to reach for steamed broccoli instead of fried chicken. The […]
New regular northern shipping service confirmed
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
The Samoa Shipping Corporation plans to send a vessel through the Cook Islands’ northern group once every two months to deliver goods and fuel to the islands. The company has a two-year licence to run its services in the Cook Islands, but there are no restrictions or requirements on the frequency of journey to the […]
Dredge still on way
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in National
Excavator equipment destined for use as a dredge in the Avatiu harbour development has not yet arrived in the Cook Islands as was described in Cook Islands News yesterday. The barge carrying the heavy machinery is due to arrive on Rarotonga from New Zealand during the week and will be put to use next week […]
Roadside rubbish an issue up hospital hill
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in Environment
For 35 years Dianne Dorrell has been picking up roadside rubbish on Rarotonga, and she has had enough. Dorrell and neighbour Len Edwards live on hospital hill and they have taken it upon themselves over the years to clean up the mess that others leave behind. This means clearing away the beer bottles, cans and […]
Marumaru Atua leads Pacific Voyagers fleet into Arutanga
Tuesday 15 May 2012 | Published in Local
Drum beats and traditional chants welcomed six of the seven voyaging vaka into Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki yesterday as the whole island gathered to welcome the 120 voyaging warriors. Long before the canoes arrived in the harbour, Aitutaki islanders flocked to the beaches to watch the majestic double-hulled canoes under full sail across the reef. […]
Organic farming venture advanced
Monday 14 May 2012 | Published in Environment
A successful public-private partnership in Cook Islands is helping the country realise its plans to revitalise agriculture by developing organic farming. The partnership was last week highlighted at a meeting of the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) in Papeete, French Polynesia. The Cook Islands delegation was led by associate minister of agriculture Kiriau […]
Moringa plantation launched
Monday 14 May 2012 | Published in Environment
The first moringa oleifera plantation on Rarotonga was launched on Wednesday morning with light showers of rain at the time deemed a blessing on the project. The nutritional benefits of the moringa oleifera plant were discovered by Mauke resident Hugh Graham when he was researching stock feed for his goat project on the island. On […]
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