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Demos condemn CISNOC insolvency
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has hit out at government, saying the Cook Islands Party is either afraid of CISNOC president Sir Geoffrey Henry or showing political favouritism to the former prime minister and CIP leader. Rasmussens comments come as government says it refuses to interfere with the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee […]
Scott addressing odour
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in Environment
Scotts Farm owner John Scott has ordered an odour-reducing microbial culture with which to treat chicken manure. The product, called EM (Effective Micro-organism Concentrate), arrives on a cargo ship next week. Scott denies his farm is generating any odour at present, but at any rate assures the public that the product will minimise any stench […]
Two financial organisations to merge
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in Local
The Financial Supervisory Commission and the Financial Intelligence Unit will merge next financial year under Cook Islands government plans to streamline its public sector and become more cost effective. The two regulatory bodies will share office space at the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) site from next year, with the five staff currently working at the […]
Puna stops Aitutaki hydrogen plant
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has stopped plans to establish a hydrogen plant on Aitutaki for electricity generation. Cook Islands News has received a copy of a letter from Puna addressed to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) director general Kandeh Yumkella in Austria. The letter, dated December 22, declines an invitation from the UNIDO […]
Government takes a break
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Most government departments and ministries are taking a break this Christmas closing offices for a few days over the festive season. But care has been taken to ensure vital services, such as health care, remains available to members of the public. The Ministry of Health is observing all public holidays, with the exception of emergency […]
Kids activities for holidays
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
1. Have a picnic at the beach. 2. Play volleyball in the sand. 3. Make popcorn and watch a movie. 4. Write letters to family and friends overseas. 5. Go bushwalking. 6. Have breakfast for dinner. 7. Hold cooking classes in your own kitchen and invite your friends. 8. Go for a bicycle ride. 9. […]
Raromart shares spirit
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
In keeping with its yearly tradition, Raromart has given back to the community by donating goods to needy people this Christmas. The Rarotonga retail outlet has donated to government and non-government departments as well as individuals. Recipients include the Rarotonga Hospital, Arorangi Prison, Tupapas Creative Centre, and the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic in Nikao. […]
Give pets a break too over the holidays
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Holiday-makers are reminded to consider their pets and animals this Christmas and New Year. Those leaving Rarotonga and pa enua to travel for the holidays need to ensure a friend or family member will tend to lonely pets and animals at least twice a day, providing food and water. Those at the Esther Honey Foundation […]
Special church services for Christmas
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Rarotonga churches are expected to be full of worshippers this weekend as Christians gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus the reason for Christmas. All Cook Islands Christian Church branches on Rarotonga will on Saturday evening, Christmas Eve, conduct services at 11pm. At the Avarua CICC church things will kick off with carol singing by […]
No break for rubbish collectors
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has confirmed that rubbish collection on Rarotonga will continue as normal during the Christmas and New Year period. Its contractor T & M Heather Ltd will staff rubbish collection even on public holidays. So those who normally put their rubbish out for collection on Mondays and Tuesdays can do […]
Christmas party time at CITC
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Passing heavy rain did little to dampen the Christmas spirit at CITC on Thursday where families gathered to take advantage of the late night shopping specials. While parents and adults filled their shopping carts with Christmas goodies for the family kids ruled the car park where a number of novelty games were run for them. […]
Dengue prevention spraying
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
In response to recent reports of dengue outbreaks in French Polynesia, the Ministry of Health this week sprayed mosquito sites in Rarotongas public areas. Director of community health services Dr Rangi Fariu says that given the weekly flight from Tahiti, Rarotonga needs to step up its efforts to combat dengue fever. Weve been lucky, but […]
Police working round the clock
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands police are taking no time off for holidays this festive season. In fact, they are putting in more effort than ever in their work over the period. Police will be targeting crimes on and off the roads from now until the New Year, with virtually every police officer on duty in a roster […]
Christmas bonus reaches almost 6000
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in National
Almost 6000 people will benefit from the Cook Islands governments Christmas Bonus scheme this year, which will deliver $50 to every eligible welfare recipient in the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already begun paying the Christmas bonus directly into the accounts of people who receive the old age pension, child benefit, caregivers benefit […]
Christmas sales up on last year
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in National
Christmas sales seem to be up from last year, and store managers are optimistic that the figures indicate a healthier economy. While none has been able to confirm specifics noting that the time for analysing sales figures is after the great Christmas rush all seem to agree that this year certainly seems busier. CITC manager […]
Stench problem baffles authorities
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in National
The smell wafting from Scotts Farm has in recent weeks prompted some Muri residents to lodge official complaints with the Ministry of Health. They claim that for too many years they have tolerated the odour, which they say varies in intensity throughout the year. Muri spokesperson Mann Short believes Scott is in breach of the […]
$1.5m budget may go with NHRD
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Education is set to receive a boost of up to $1.5 million in its coffers for the 2012-13 financial year following its merger with the Department of National Human Resources Development. But before it can, ministry staff will have to justify why it deserves to take the whole of the Department of […]
Captain Tama faces injunction
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Crime
The case between some landowners of motu Koromiri and Tama Tuavera of Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruizes has been adjourned sine die, pending the result of a related court proceeding. Last month some landowners of Koromiri 3J and 3K filed an application for an injunction to keep Tuavera from using their slice of the motu for […]
Aircraft dumps fuel
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Environment
Air New Zealand has dumped an unconfirmed quantity of fuel into the Pacific, following the death of a passenger aboard a flight from Rarotonga to New Zealand. Cook Islander Tavai Puia suffered a cardiac arrest not long into a flight bound for Auckland on Saturday December 17. Accordingly, Air New Zealand made the decision to […]
Santa delivers goodies by ute
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Local
Santa is coming in the back of a ute this week for up to 100 Rarotonga families who have begun taking deliveries from under the Giving Tree. Ministry of Internal Affairs staff have already started distributing presents collected through the Westpac Banks scheme, meaning 109 of the communitys neediest children will not go wanting this […]
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