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Aucklands Pukapuka community at odds
Friday 25 November 2011 | Published in National
Financial difficulties and disputes over leadership are driving a wedge into the Auckland-based Pukapuka community. Following a failed property deal, a physical altercation at a recent meeting and attention from the Internal Department of Revenue, the Pukapuka Community of NZ Inc is at a crossroads. Pukapuka Community of NZ Inc president Nuku Rapana has reportedly […]
Man jailed for workplace theft
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in Crime
For five charges relating to burglary and theft from his former workplace, Matatapu Raeina has been convicted and sentenced to six months in jail. Raeina appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday before a panel of three justices of the peace John Kenning, Pae Tuteru and John Whitta. Ironically, he wore to […]
Half our water leaking
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in Local
About half of Rarotongas public water supply is leaking into the ground through a 60-year-old reticulation scheme under the islands roads. Finance minister Mark Brown mentioned the current water problem yesterday in explaining efforts by government to improve Rarotongas water storage and supply infrastructure. He says there are plans for the storage capacity of water […]
Government eyes $2.5m surplus
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in Local
Government expects to have a $2.5 million surplus by the end of this financial year, and a national budget surplus of about $6.3 million in the 2013-14 financial year. That is a projection, based on figures during the financial year to date, in which visitor numbers to the Cook Islands have been strong and accordingly […]
Health consultation today
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in National
A two-day consultation in Rarotonga this week will form the guts of a national health strategy for 2012 to 2015. Today key stakeholders and members of the public have their chance to discuss the way health should be handled in the short term future during consultations at Sinai Hall. Yesterday Ministry of Health (MOH) employees […]
Bits, bobs and a boil-up
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in National
People wanting to start their Christmas shopping, or have a belated spring clean should consider the Aotearoa Society Rarotongas massive garage sale this Saturday. Spaces are $20 and there are still some left for anyone wanting to sell clothing, household items, and other used goods. Anything other than food can be sold on the day, […]
Budget policy statement ready
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in National
Government is on target to publicly release its budget policy statement next Thursday outlining its priorities for spending in the next financial year. On the eve of his departure from Rarotonga to international conferences, finance minister Mark Brown yesterday sat with local media to highlight the documents key points. He and financial secretary Richard Neves […]
Leftover building materials for sale
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) is inviting tenders for all left over materials from the Aitutaki cyclone recovery programme. Surplus building materials are on sale by tender through the ministry, until December 2 when applications close at 3pm. Items include fastenings (nails, brackets, washers, bolts, galvanised wire), damp-proof course bitumen rolls, polythene membrane, […]
Trade days for Vaka Eiva
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in National
The tastes and talents of the outer islands and the town area are gathering in Avarua today for the two-day Trade Day markets. Food, crafts and other items from the pa enua and the local Takuvaine-Tutakimoa community will be on offer at the trade day markets today and tomorrow from 8am to about 2pm each […]
Glassie proud of his achievements
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
On the eve of his 10-day trip to Atiu, health and agriculture minister Nandi Glassie has compiled a list of achievements in respect of the island and his portfolios in the last year. It is 12 months since Glassie, through the Cook Islands Party, was elected into office. He is the member of parliament for […]
21 schools benefit from Vaka Eiva initiative
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
Its not just Rarotonga schools that get to benefit from the Vaka Eiva adopt a school initiative the capitals pa enua sisters are being taken under the wings of visiting paddlers, too. Schools in Mitiaro, Manihiki, Aitutaki, Penrhyn and Palmerston have been adopted by various paddling teams under the programme and they too will receive […]
Writing workshop on tonight
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
Hone Kouka and Miria George of New Zealands Tawata Productions are offering local writers the chance to meet, talk about their work and learn from each other. Both Hone and I are a part of the Maori and Pacific writing communities in NZ and know how important it is for writers to come together – […]
Scholarship application open
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
Applications are now open for tertiary education and government training scholarships through the Department of National Human Resources Development (DNHRD). The annual scholarships have been available since 2006, helping Cook Islanders studying at tertiary institutions overseas as well as those wanting to enter the local public service. Each year the government department tries to maintain […]
National census begins in north
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
The national census, which gives a five yearly snapshot of people and households in the Cook Islands, is now underway in the northern group islands. Police patrol boat Te Kukupa set off on Monday with a census team and questionnaires for each of the northern islands communities. The vessel was due to stop first at […]
Police investigating sexual assault claims
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
Police are investigating claims that an eight-year-old Panama girl has been sexually assaulted. The girls grandfather laid a complaint with Cook Islands Police about 4pm on Saturday. In the complaint he said one of the girls neighbours had been seen trying to coax the girl into his house. Police are still investigating the incident and […]
Dealing with Guildford
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in National
Gee I admire Zac Guildford. Hes good looking, can play a bit of rugger, rides a scooter about as well as I do and, seemingly, can do anything he blinking well likes no matter what effect that has on other people. Zac is a rugby poster boy and because of his sporting ability is allowed […]
Exploratory fishing agreement signed
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in Local
A three-year access agreement with China for exploratory fishing of bigeye tuna and swordfish has been signed by government, netting up to $40.8 million for the country. It allows 17 Chinese vessels access to fish in the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for the next three years as part of the Ministry of Marine […]
Police chief calls Tetavas comments inappropriate
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police commissioner Maata Tetavas request for the public not to bring complaints against police to the media is disappointing, says a United States police chief. Idaho police chief and regular visitor to the Cook Islands Jeff Gunter said he found Tetavas comments reported in Cook Islands News yesterday disappointing and inappropriate. He said […]
PM supports Hawaii maire industry
Monday 21 November 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has pledged to do what he can to bolster the Cook Islands declining maire industry. During his recent trip to Oahu, Puna and chief executive Edwin Pittman met with Dave and Maile Thompson of Mea Pacific Traders, the Hawaii-based agents for Cook Islands maire. For years Mea Pacific Traders has publicised […]
A historic first
Monday 21 November 2011 | Published in National
In a historic first for the Pacific and for the Cook Islands in particular, the Secretary General for the Cook Islands Red Cross, Niki Rattle, will chair the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross Red Crescent being held in Geneva Switzerland from November 28 to December 1. Held every four years, the conference includes […]
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