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Fateful SPCA meeting
Thursday 1 December 2011 | Published in National
Members of the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are being urged to attend an annual general meeting of the organisation tonight. SPCA president Alistair Macquarie says the meeting will begin at 5pm at the RSA building in Nikao. On the agenda are the presidents report and treasurers report as […]
It's Tiare Week
Thursday 1 December 2011 | Published in National
The jungle has come into the town, with green displays popping up at the Avarua courthouse, Mareko Islands Creations and tourism centre as part of Tiare Week. In a subdued competition this year, the Avarua courthouse and Cook Islands Tourism offices have gone all out in their flower and plant decorations for the contest. The […]
Uirangis ready for the test
Thursday 1 December 2011 | Published in National
Months of training, practice and preparation is about to be put to the test for Cook Islands Miss South Pacific contestant Uirangi Bishop, who will leave for Samoa today. Maine Purotu Bishop will leave the Cook Islands for New Zealand this afternoon, on her way to the 2011 Miss South Pacific contest in Apia. Bishop, […]
Kia Orana tourism workshops still open
Thursday 1 December 2011 | Published in National
Tourism industry members will have access to a range of free workshops as part of next weeks Kia Orana Cook Islands forum. The workshops will be open to anyone interested whether or not they are paying to take part in other events during the forum will not matter and cover a range of topics from […]
Cautionary advice on seabed mining
Thursday 1 December 2011 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands and the Pacific region have been urged to take a precautionary approach to seabed mineral exploration to ensure the communitys interests and the environment are properly protected. Doctor Russell Howorth, a director of the Secretariat of the South Pacifics Applied Geoscience and Technology Division (SOPAC), has sounded a cautionary note during his […]
TAU refutes surge claim
Thursday 1 December 2011 | Published in Local
Computer system problems and failures since last weeks island-wide power cut are causing consternation. Since Thursdays island-wide power cut on Rarotonga, computer parts suppliers have had a bolt in demand for new batteries and power packs. They say it shows there was a surge in the power grid, but Te Aponga Uira says it has […]
Airport emergency test today
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in Local
An annual emergency exercise will be held at Rarotonga Airport at 8.30am. It is designed to test the response and effectiveness of relevant agencies in processing victims and survivors in response to an international aircraft accident at the airport. This exercise will look at two main issues effective control and processing of passengers after the […]
Regional NGO relocating to Fiji
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in Local
The Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation (PIAF) is closing its Rarotonga headquarters and relocating to Suva due to funding constraints. This is a direct result from funding constraints set on a small regional organisation like PIAF, chief executive Maire Bopp said. A small wind-up ceremony is scheduled for December 8. Research officer Hilary Gormon will continue […]
Cycleway plans in the pipeline
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has plans to introduce a series of cycle ways and footpaths to Rarotonga and the outer islands, but not in the short term. Budgetary documents released in the 2011-12 financial year detail medium- and long-term goals to have a string of cycle ways and walking tracks constructed on Rarotonga as part […]
Hilyard attends international internet forum
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands internet advocate Maureen Hilyard has joined representatives from across the Pacific and as far as the United States, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand at a Pacific Islands internet meeting in American Samoa. Maureen Hilyard, founder of the Cook Islands Internet Action Group and Cook Islands representative for the Pacific Islands Chapter of […]
Tiare Taporo joins Picton Castle
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
Rarotonga-registered vessels Tiare Taporo and Picton Castle are braving the Canadian cold, side-by-side in a Nova Scotia shipyard. The Tiare Taporo is due to arrive in Rarotonga early next year to fill an important niche inter-island passenger and cargo transport but for the time being, she is being poked and prodded by the labourers who […]
1000 photos in new Kia Toa
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
In terms of its layout and photo content, Tereora Colleges Kia Toa magazine is looking better than ever. Produced by art teacher Jason Green, the end-of-year school magazine contains over 1000 photos of students going about their business taking exams, playing rugby, dancing, planting, celebrating Valentines Day, studying marine ecology at Lagoon Day, and generally […]
Funeral planned for Friday
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
Pauline Ateras funeral is to take place from midday on Friday at the familys Matavera residence. Her husband Marona says all are welcome to attend. The service will be followed by burial at the residence and a kai kai next door. Other tributes are being planned for Atera, who was tragically killed when a car […]
PM pledges support for Red Cross
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has reiterated the Cook Islands firm commitment to the Red Cross movement and international humanitarian law that protects individuals in times of armed conflict. Addressing the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Geneva, Switzerland, he said it was important for all members of the international […]
Leaders told to push UN goals
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown and financial secretary Richard Neves are being urged, along with their regional counterparts, to make progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Both are representing the Cook Islands at the fourth High Level Forum on aid effectiveness in Busan the second largest city in the Republic of Korea. Jim Armistead, manager […]
World AIDS day tomorrow
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
Getting to Zero meaning zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths is this years theme for World AIDS Day Campaign in the Cook Islands. The World AIDS Day 2011 committee is hoping to increase awareness about AIDS and draw attention to volunteer confidentiality, counselling and testing (VCCT). World AIDS Day is December […]
Breast cancer foundation holds AGM
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
At its annual general meeting (AGM) last week, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation re-elected Dawn Baudinet as its president. The same election secured Liz Kotekas role as vice president, and Maara Toleafoas as treasurer. Committee members this year include Noeline Bridge, Karen Tairea and outer islands representative Toru Ngatoko of Mitiaro. Helen Henry is […]
Appy student earns award
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
A Cook Islands tertiary student has been awarded for his role in developing an iPhone and iPad app that shows users how to safely operate power tools and other equipment. Cook Islander Taua Piri and three other third-year students at Otago Polytechnic have won the 3M Award for Innovation in Health and Safety for their […]
4 claims
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Plaintiffs in four civil court cases are collectively seeking $155,388 from defendants. Details of the four cases, currently before the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, are published in the latest edition of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) Gazette. With the most money at stake is a case against David Reuther, from which Christine […]
Tourism photo library improved
Wednesday 30 November 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands tourism industry will be able to access a large portion of the Tourism Corporations recently expanded library of photographs, but a selection will be reserved for use in the organisations advertising campaigns. The corporation has taken the last set of images into its library from destination and travel photo specialist David Kirkland. […]
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