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Adventures in Mexico
Friday 17 February 2012 | Published in National
Marumaru Atua crew member Alex Olah has dispatched another blog update from Cabo San Lucas. Here is the amended version: It has been a busy few days here in Cabo San Lucas. We have been out and about exploring the town and seeing the sights, as well as making preparations and adjustments to our vaka […]
Open day at animal clinic
Friday 17 February 2012 | Published in National
Kitten cuddling, face painting and games galore are in store for the whole family this Saturday at the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic in Nikao. The open day also commemorates world spey day and the general public at large is invited to celebrate the day and enjoy a great afternoon with the clinic animals and […]
Pa Ariki wants govt to prioritise health
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Pa Marie Ariki is working to rally the support of government and her Tainui cousins in New Zealand for a health clinic she plans to run from her Mata Enua palace. She envisions establishing the palace clinic within the next year, but says the ‘sooner’ she can form a team of helpers and secure funding, […]
New job for strategic planner
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Applications for a new senior strategic planning position at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) are due tomorrow afternoon. The successful applicant will work at the Central Policy and Planning Office (CPPO) and report to its new director – another position being advertised. The OPM is looking to fill its CPPO director position, as […]
Changes to create space at market
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Some changes will be introduced to the Punanga Nui Markets this week to help open up the market’s main avenue to more vendors and stall-holders. The main avenue at the market will be divided into two areas for stall-holders, with people wishing to sell produce from the back of their cars set to line one […]
Democratic leadership to be discussed
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
In light of Titikaveka MP Robert Wigmore’s ongoing illness, there is talk that the future of the Democratic Party looks uncertain. At this stage, though, the party says its leadership structure remains unchanged. At present, Wigmore is still the leader of the party and on medical leave until March. In Parliament last December a motion […]
Clean Pacific training underway
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Environment
Nooroa Rangi of Ruaau, who has been spearheading the community’s Taau Taku Tita project, is representing the Cook Islands at a ‘Clean Pacific Campaign’ training workshop in Fiji this week. ‘Every Action Counts’ is the theme of the workshop, which was organised by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), at the Tanoa […]
'Bad export deals can be avoided'
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Local
Aitutaki growers disappointed with the fate of exports sent to New Zealand can use Cook Islands government contacts to help ensure similar plans in the future see a better outcome, says secretary for agriculture Anthony Brown. According to Brown, growers from across the Cook Islands can call on a number of government agencies, including the […]
Court to hear Tepuka claim
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Local
Next month the kopu ariki of Ngati Makea will have its say in the Tepuka saga before Chief Justice Tom Weston. The kopu ariki believe the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) should no longer hold the title on Tepuka land, which comprises 23.67 hectares (58.48 acres) of land adjacent to the CICC Nikao. It encompasses […]
Silveria sets example by removing graffiti
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Local
A student leader from Nukutere College has turned a bad piece of news into a good story and, in turn, is providing a source of inspiration not just to her fellow-students but also to leaders of all levels across the country. When students and teachers returned to the college on Monday this week, they were […]
Power outage possible today
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) will carry out routine tests on one of its Avatiu Valley power station generators today and tomorrow. The company is advising there is a chance the testing will cause power to drop out anytime from 9am and 4pm over the period causing outages in some areas. It also warns that for […]
Island Hopper helps Are Pa Metua
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
A community donation will help social service Are Pa Metua keep running for now, but its trustees are concerned that the amount of ongoing support truly needed to keep it operating is not being met. Currently, the service hosts groups of Rarotonga’s senior citizens three days a week. Trustee Pauline Napa thanked Island Hopper Vacations […]
Pa floats idea of 'coconut festival'
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Like any Cook Islander, Pa Marie Ariki extols the coconut tree for its usefulness. But she believes people have lost sight of the health benefits of incorporating coconut and nu into a daily diet, and she’s got a few plans to remind them. Most exciting to her is the prospect of starting up a ‘coconut […]
New health clinic: a closer look
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Pa Marie Ariki wants Cook Islanders to understand how dangerous, even deadly, it is to be obese. She says Cook Islanders of years past never struggled with diseases like diabetes – they were fit and healthy and adhered to a diet of local foods like fish, vegetables, fruit and coconut. “Our grandparents, if you look […]
New market starts in Ngatangiia
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in National
Pa Marie Ariki has always envisioned her Mata Enua palace as a gathering place for the people of Takitumu, and tonight she’s taking the first step toward making that dream a reality. A night market will kick off at the palace grounds at 4.30pm and run until about 9pm. “We thought we’d make use of […]
Fresh produce exports turn sour
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in Local
A plan to export fresh produce from Aitutaki to New Zealand has wilted for the producers of Aitutaki. While three container loads of produce have made their way south over recent months, only one payment has come back north. And even that was much less than expected. The producers of Aitutaki were expecting to reap […]
CITC stores and staff get into the spirit of Valentine's Day
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
Customers at CITC stores across Rarotonga were seeing red yesterday. The company’s staff from the Avarua complex to the Building Centre and Oasis Energy Centre decorated themselves and their surroundings to celebrate Valentine’s Day. There were plenty of flowers, balloons and chocolates used in the displays with a big emphasis placed on the colour of […]
'Engage youth in fight against suicide'
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands should engage its youth population to help in the fight against suicide, according to Tereora College guidance counsellor Thomas Wynne. With teenagers being one of the age groups worst affected by suicide, Wynne said it was vital that youth are central to any efforts put towards combating the issue. “Young people hold […]
24-hour helpline planned
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
At least two groups are taking steps to introduce a telephone helpline for Cook Islands youth and people who need advice in their darkest moments. Celebration on the Rock Church and a newly-formed, government-affiliated committee are both examining the possibilities of establishing and introducing a 24-hour helpline in the Cook Islands. Celebration on the Rock’s […]
Food safety workshop for vendors
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
Vendors who sell food at the Punanga Nui Markets or markets associated with the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) are being encouraged to attend a food safety workshop in May. BTIB will be hosting the two-day workshop with the ministry of health to help update vendors of the requirements in place in the Cook […]
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