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Bringing in the outer islands
Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National
The Edgewater Resort and Spa has looked to its surroundings for a new concept launched at the property this month, which has taken inspiration from the pa enua. Last Friday the resort officially opened its new culture initiative Te Pae Tai Nui, or Your Village by the Sea. The aim is to provide guests of […]
Finding a follow-up to Guildford
Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National
Given the worldwide exposure the Cook Islands has gained from an All Blacks indecent exposure last month, onlookers at the Kia Orana Cook Islands forum have discussed the possibility of tailoring similar occurrences in the future. The crowd suggested the Cook Islands could help spread its name and raise awareness of itself in the United […]
Put the social in social media
Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National
It doesnt matter how many friends you have, what is important is that theyre talking to you. No, this isnt some skewed, modern version of a life lesson for the school playground this piece of advice is going out to businesses using social media, of course. Sarah Moore, from New Zealand public relations company Goode […]
Tereora juniors congratulated
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
The achievements and successes of Tereora Colleges year 10 students were noted at a prizegiving ceremony on Wednesday. Year 9 and 10 students were the toast of the school when high achievers in the classroom, on the sports field and on the cultural stage were congratulated for their efforts and successes. Below is a list […]
Mangaia School celebrates its students
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
Mangaia School prizegiving 2011 was held at the Numangatini Hall on Wednesday of this week. Lots of parents came to help celebrate the successes of Mangaias students from preschool to year 12 and from the three villages of Tamarua, Ivirua and Oneroa. At Mangaia School all preschool and primary students receive a prize as a […]
Low season shorter this year
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands will again experience a dip in visitor numbers over the summer months but the trough in tourism this year should be shorter than previous years, according forecasts coming from foreign markets. Tourism industry members from New Zealand are predicting the Cook Islands visitor figures for January to be a little sluggish when […]
Family tourism has room to grow
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
The whole island experience of Rarotonga should be used as a focal point for attracting more families to the Cook Islands, according to tourism wholesalers taking part in the Kia Orana Cook Islands forum. Families account for about 10 percent of the Cook Islands tourism industry coming from New Zealand, according to information collected on […]
Kia Orana moves into final forum day
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
Europe will take the spotlight in the Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum today with Cook Islands workers and industry members to share their perspective on the state of the tourism industry from the other side of the world. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation staff based in the United Kingdom and continental Europe will take to […]
Trade days making the mama proud
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
The Vaka Eiva Trade Days held during the paddling festival have brought in a handy injection of money for the outer islands and town community. Vendors from the two-day market experienced a high turnover of their stock, the best period coming during the Thursday, November 24 night market. The area across from the Banana Court […]
Fire dance the night away at Muri
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
The Kia Orana Night Market rolled into Muri for the second time this week, saying a friendly hello to the areas visitors and a kind welcome home to Cook Islanders back on the rock for Christmas. About 25 stalls set up on the Muri rugby field for the night, providing food, crafts and clothing for […]
Pacific media pushing investigative reporting
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
A web-based training programme for Pacific media has been commissioned by the Pasifika Media Association (PasiMA). This follows a three-day board meeting in Auckland this week where the one-year-old organisation charted the course for its training programme, funded by a $100,000 grant from the British High Commission in the Solomon Islands. The training resources will […]
Bill enables greater accuracy
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
Parliament is considering a bill providing for better definition of the Cook Islands territorial borders. The Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Bill was tabled in parliament yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, on behalf of marine resources minister Teina Bishop who was absent. The bill enables the preparation and publication of documents […]
Employment bill may be withdrawn
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
Cabinet minister Nandi Glassie will today report to parliament about the progress made on governments outdated employment relations bill. The bill has been around for about 20 years, and was earlier this year tabled in parliament. A steering committee was then established to reconsider the bill, and the document was passed on to members accordingly. […]
PM takes blame for justice error
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has taken responsibility for a legislative anomaly, in his capacity as minister for justice. Puna, speaking in parliament yesterday, explained to fellow members the need for an amendment bill in respect of the Leases Approval Tribunal. He tabled the bill, which enables the validation of the tribunal and its work this […]
Tutaka wraps up this afternoon
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local
Health inspectors and public health officers the tutaka team expect to finish inspecting Rarotonga residences by the end of today. The fourth tutaka inspection of the year commenced on Monday. Inspectors managed to visit about 3000 residences this week, and note that overgrowth seems to be the islands biggest problem area. Five teams of four […]
Memorial ride for Granny Atera
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local
Motorists are asked to be mindful of cyclists taking part in a memorial ride for triathlete Pauline Atera tomorrow. Members of the Cook Islands Triathlon Association will set out from the triathlon site in Tikioki just before 3pm tomorrow. Riders will ride around Rarotonga in remembrance of Atera, who died almost two weeks ago after […]
Puna leaves parliament for Abu Dhabi
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna today leaves Rarotonga for United Arab Emirates capital and its largest city Abu Dhabi, abandoning the current Cook Islands parliamentary session. Parliament resumed on Wednesday and the session this years last could extend for two weeks. Puna is attending the Eye on Earth summit being held from December 12 to 15 […]
Kidding about at the Kia Orana market
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local
There was plenty of fun to be had for families, visitors and locals at the Kia Orana Night Market held at Muri on Wednesday night, and Putere, 6, Tevaerangi, 4, Vaimearii, 5, and Ryan, 5, made sure they got their fair share. (See story Fire dance the night away at Muri)
Departure tax a bummer: tourism agents
Thursday 8 December 2011 | Published in National
Tourism representatives from New Zealand have described the Cook Islands departure tax as a setback for the local tourism industry and have called for it to be absorbed into airfares. Speaking at the Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum yesterday, New Zealand wholesaler Shelly Gutry of Our Pacific described the Cook Islands $55 departure tax […]
Quality, consistency key to growth
Thursday 8 December 2011 | Published in National
The importance of delivering a quality and consistent service at tourism accommodation in the Cook Islands has been underlined at Kia Orana Cook Islands first day of forum meetings. Wholesalers from New Zealand, Australia and North America took to the stage at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa for a series of roundtable discussions on […]
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