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Leading scientist to study Aitutaki bonefish
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in National
In an effort to develop a biological profile on Aitutakis bonefish, the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has contracted a world-leading bonefish scientist to study the species. Alan Friedlander, of the United States, has spent about 30 years getting to know everything one can know about the worlds bonefish populations. He is an expert on […]
Local training in climate projections
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Environment
A team from the Australian governments Pacific Climate Change Science Program (PCCSP) spent last week training staff from the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, National Environment Service and other government agencies and non-government organisations in using a new web-based climate projections tool. PCCSP scientists, from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial […]
Prime minister at home in Aitutaki
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna spent the weekend at home in Aitutaki, where he received the warmest of hospitality. Puna flew to Aitutaki from Rarotonga on Saturday afternoon, arriving to a welcoming committee at the islands airport. He travelled primarily as a main guest of Saturday nights launch of an inaugural Aitutaki bonefishing catch and release […]
No net fishing in Aitutaki without a permit
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Government has taken its preservation of Aitutakis fisheries a step further by banning all non-permitted net fishing. At the launch of an inaugural international bonefishing catch and release tournament in Aitutaki on Saturday evening, cabinet minister Teina Bishop made the announcement in front of Prime Minister Henry Puna, Aitutaki mayor John Baxter, and about 100 […]
Grow local
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Big bags of juicy locally grown tomatoes were hot items at the Agriculture Food Day on Friday which pushed the message of grow local to reduce the Cook Islands dependency on imported goods. A large crowd of shoppers packed in around the combined fresh produce stall at the Punanga Nui market to snap up the […]
Hermann appointed
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) international division director Tepaeru Herrmann has been appointed as the new First Secretary of the Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand. Herrmann replaces former first secretary Sonya Kamana, who has held the post since 2003. As first secretary, Herrmann is the senior diplomatic officer under […]
PM defends Te Aponga Uira policy
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro (TAU) is doing a great job with Rarotongas electricity supply, despite contrasting legislation and government policy. Puna the Cook Islands energy minister says he has every confidence in TAUs ability to continue providing electricity on Rarotonga as well as support governments objective of attaining 100 […]
Pacific Resort Aitutaki no. 1 again
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in National
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been recognised as the Cook Islands leading resort. It is the fifth consecutive year the resort has earned the honour at the World Travel Awards, which the Wall Street Journal has deemed the Oscars of travel and tourism. Pacific Resort Aitutaki beat six other contenders. Titikaveka hotel The Little Polynesian has […]
Pink Ribbon proceeds doubled
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation raised $1521.60 last weekend through its Pink Ribbon Appeal. The figure is higher than in past years thanks to a successful Zumba fundraiser held last Friday night at the Tupapa Centre. The Zumba event generated $554.40 for the foundation, and the sale of pink ribbons and T-shirts at the […]
Home gardens in Mauke
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Environment
Climate change Climate change affects gardening because it causes a lot of sunlight and less rain which could make the plants die of thirst. We will have less food to eat. Climate change is caused by pollution. By Cindy William Saving seeds People must start saving seeds because its what we really need. Seeds from […]
Cook Islands elected as vice-chair
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands has been elected as the vice-chair for the Asia and Pacific region at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The position of chair is held by Iran. This was a bit unexpected, said Louisa Karika of the Cook Islands delegation. Our chair was nominated however […]
People not pigs causing pollution
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Environment
Almost half of the pollution reaching the Muri lagoon is coming from private residences, according to figures gathered by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning. The ministrys Water Waste and Sanitation unit (WATSAN) this week started inspecting properties located near the Muri lagoon to help identify the source of contaminants reaching the water and possible […]
Plenty planned for young entrepreneurs: BTIB
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in National
Entrepreneurs younger than 15 years old will have plenty of opportunities to take part in business opportunities run by the Business Trade Investment Board, says chief executive Terry Rangi. In a statement delivered to Cook Islands News yesterday Rangi said BTIB agreed that age is no barrier for business but said Wednesday nights youth market […]
7 arrested
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police officers are concerned that certain people in the community are supporting criminals by accepting stolen property in exchange for cash. In the latest crime breakthrough, police swooped on Matavera and Ngatangiia homes earlier this week, executing search warrants. The Tuesday and Wednesday raids uncovered property believed to have been stolen from Titikaveka […]
Lost Tribe persisting with plea for portability
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in National
New Zealands government is taking its sweet time considering whether to allow superannuation portability, but time is the one thing expatriate New Zealanders living in Rarotonga do not have. Les Priest and his Lost Tribe colleagues have been lobbying New Zealands government for more than 18 years hoping to prompt a legislation change which allows […]
Oe a tribute to Takitumu clan
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
Master carver Te Aturangi Nepia Clamp whittles away at a six-metre oe, which he is crafting for Phillip McNicholl of Reef Shipping as an expression of thanks for his support of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society. For full story, see p.20. 11101460
Govt to announce more statutory appointments
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in National
Government is planning to make further announcements about statutory appointments in coming weeks. Prime Minister Henry Puna says there will be an announcement about the police commissioners position next week following cabinets Tuesday meeting. At present Maara Tetava is police commissioner. Puna also says public service commissioner Navy Epati will stay in the job until […]
Parliament not sitting until late next month
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
Parliament is likely to sit in late November or early December, pending the completion of some bills being drafted at present. Prime Minister Henry Puna says it is a concern that government has not been able to fulfil its promise of calling at least 100 days in parliament this year, but regardless business continues on […]
$546m earmarked for infrastructure
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in National
Government is strongly advocating infrastructure investment for the countrys continued prosperity and accordingly $546 million may be spent on infrastructure in the long term. The figure of $546,565,000 for infrastructure is included within the economic taskforces list of specific actions and programming to grow the economy. In total eight sectors for growth, including infrastructure, are […]
Prime minister claims he hates travel
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
People might think official travel is glamorous but that is far from the truth, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He spoke to the Cook Islands News yesterday about the obligation government has to engage with the international community and the ensuing benefits to the nation. Puna understands it is easy for people to criticise ministers […]
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