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Pa Ariki confident in Mirage Group
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in National
The Mirage Group is continuing to work on attracting investors for future redevelopment work at the Sheraton hotel site, according to landowner Pa Marie Ariki. Pa Ariki this week said the New Zealand-based Mirage Group was still paying rent as per its lease agreement and had been in contact with her in recent weeks to […]
Muri inspections uncover some champions
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Environment
Though sanitation inspections currently being carried out at Muri have shown the depth of problems that need fixing in the area, they are also uncovering a few outstanding cases of people making big efforts for the environment. The Water, Waste and Sanitation (WATSAN) unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning is currently in the […]
Govt organisations to take on mentors
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands government enterprises will be among the first in the Pacific to receive specialised training through a business mentoring programme. Trainers and mentors from the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme are currently in the Cook Islands, making face-to-face contact with private sector businesses for the fourth time in 18 months. The scheme, which is fully […]
Business mentors are back on Rarotonga
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Five New Zealand mentors are visiting 70 Cook Islands small businesses this week for the fourth time in 18 months all part of what Ian Furlong says is a recipe for success. The volunteer mentors from the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme are back in the Cook Islands for their six-monthly visit to the businesses they […]
Financial secretary to Fiji
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Financial secretary Richard Neves and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Managements Dallas Young depart Rarotonga today to attend a conference in Nadi, Fiji. It is a meeting of the Pacific Islands Financial Managers Association, which will focus on the way forward with the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) programme. The Cook Islands has […]
Discounted fares for Australians
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is taking aim at Australian families this summer and has launched a special discounted price for children flying aboard the Sydney-Rarotonga direct flight. Children aged between two and 11 years old will be eligible for the half-price fare between Australia and the Cook Islands with bookings made before November 13 (Australia time). […]
Last chance to enter photo comp
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Museums first official photography exhibition will open to the public on November 9, and you still have a chance to get your work included so long as youre quick. People looking to have their work shown at the museum have until 4pm today, to lodge their submission. The Alliance Francaise de […]
SPCA caretakers hut in limbo
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Completion of a caretakers hut and animal shelter at the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) premises in Vaimaanga has stalled, pending a court petition to have the company wound up. SPCA patron Pa Marie Ariki has filed a winding-up petition in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, citing […]
Human medicines lethal for pets
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic staff and volunteers are urging people not to give their pets, or any animals, human medicine as it can be lethal. Clinic director Gregg Young says members of his staff have recently come across a few individuals dosing their cats and dogs with their own medicine intended for human consumption […]
Atiu mayor starts Auckland job
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Former Atiu mayor Taoro Brown is due to start in his new job as the Ministry of Healths Auckland-based patient transferral officer within the next couple of weeks. Brown beat about seven other applicants to secure the position, which has been revived by the ministry after a few years. Health minister Nandi Glassie says the […]
Who can vote?
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
To vote in the New Zealand election you must be enrolled on the electoral roll. Those eligible to enrol to vote must be 18 years or older and a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident who has lived in New Zealand for one year or more without leaving the country. However, those disqualified from being […]
What is biomass?
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Environment
Tapping into biomass as a renewable energy source of islands like Atiu could help it manage and remove the threat introduced with new species of tree. Introduced timber like acacia and pine, which were planted at Atiu more than 20 years ago, are now growing wild and out-performing native species at the island. The trees […]
High commission plans for NZ election
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
About 100 New Zealand electors are expected to cast their votes from the Cook Islands in Aotearoas coming national election. With Rarotongas international Sevens in Heaven and Vaka Eiva tournaments this month, the Cook Islands New Zealand High Commission is working proactively to encourage any travelling electors to pre-cast votes before departing New Zealand. That […]
Biomass a viable option, says expert
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is in a viable position to harness biomass energy for its electricity as an alternative to diesel generation, according to a leader in the field. The low electricity use of its islands, high cost of diesel generation and abundance of suitable fuels makes biomass energy a possible alternative for at least three […]
Cook Islander eyes NZ parliament
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Alfred Ngaro is very likely to become the first Cook Islander elected into New Zealands parliament later this month. The 45-year-old Auckland resident is a member of the New Zealand National Party and number 37 on its list. That means if National gains enough support in this years election as anticipated Ngaro will become a […]
Stoddart details CISNOC demise
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Local
In light of recent debate about the financial status of CISNOC and calls for its current executives to resign, triathlete and CISNOC member Geoff Stoddart has written a detailed opinion piece on the organisation and its alleged troubles. Stoddart attempts to inform readers of the organisations goings-on in recent years, highlighting what he says are […]
Ship sinks in Cooks EEZ
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
A foreign vessel has sunk in the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone. Cook Islands News has had confirmation that a foreign vessel reportedly registered in Vanuatu caught fire and sunk this week in the waters of the northern group. The Ministry of Marine Resources is awaiting receipt of a full incident report from the vessels […]
Sevens action sweeps stadium
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Local
Members of the returning New Zealand rugby sevens team Te Ara Wheke rip into a spine tingling haka. The performance was the highlight of the 2011 Sevens in Heaven opening parade at the BCI Stadium where the rugby sevens action will continue at 1pm today.
Agriculture minister visits Mauke and Atiu
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Health and agriculture minister Nandi Glassie is in Mauke, where he plans to be briefed on developments in line with his political portfolios. Glassie is joined on his trip to Mauke by health secretary Tupou Faireka and associate agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu. The trio plan to discuss business in relation to the doctors residence on […]
Prime minister embarks on three-week trip
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is embarking on almost three weeks of international travel which will see him touch down in Noumea, Hawaii, Samoa and New Zealand before returning to Rarotonga. Puna departs the Cook Islands tomorrow for New Caledonia. In Noumea he will participate in the seventh conference of the Pacific community as a guest […]
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