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Bonefishing comp draws anglers
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
Aitutaki is gearing up for a week-long bonefishing competition, set to raise the islands profile amongst angling communities worldwide. The fly-fishing event will run from October 12 to 19 and include the world premiere of a DVD documentary featuring Aitutakis record-size bonefish. The Aitutaki Business Association is organising the tournament, with support from local bonefishing […]
Bugs Bunny lied to the Cook Islands
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
For those uninterested in world politics, the current Arab uprisings in the Middle East would seem like a world away from the surf and sand of the South Pacific. Truth is, they are a world away. Dig a hole directly from the Cook Islands through the centre of the Earth and, despite what Bugs Bunny […]
Town windmill an expensive failure
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
The question of whether wind technology can be used in town or not has not yet been fully explored, but one man thinks he can offer a clear answer from his experiences: no, it cannot. Rarotonga Printing managing director David Norgren has been testing wind turbine equipment at his offices in Maraerenga as a way […]
Lessons from Mangaias turbine trouble
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
Although they sit idle, not generating even one volt of electricity for the island, the Cook Islands government does not consider the Mangaia wind project a failure. Since they were erected in 2003, the two 20-kilowatt windmills at Mangaia have been plagued with problems that caused them to underperform and eventually shut down. The $365,000 […]
Eco message in ride around Raro
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
The National Environment Service (NES) was aiming to register 80 people in yesterdays round-Rarotonga bicycle ride. NES reached its goal and then surpassed it. Just before 11am, the drums of Oire Avarua heralded a long line of bicyclists, some garbed in bright colours and Cook Islands flags, others bearing signs decrying fossil fuels. The convoy […]
William elected
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
Justine Tuatai William has been voted on to the Manihiki Island Council, beating opponent Takairahi Toka by ten votes. An official count of votes has been completed, securing Williams win with 37 votes to Tokas 27. Earlier this year Tauhunu council member Taromi Solomona passed away, leaving his seat vacant. The preliminary results for the […]
Recruiting revamped
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands police recruitment programme is going through an overhaul. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says he is currently revising the police recruit training package, but anticipates the latest recruit wing to complete training before the end of this year. Police officers are going through a short list of recruit applicants at present, while an […]
VIPs here for $1m signing
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
A ceremony will be held next week for the signing of a US$1 million solar panel installation project for Rakahanga. Government is signing a finance agreement for the project, which will see Rakahanga residents move away from a reliance on diesel. The government of Japan and Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) will also be represented […]
Fun start to a week of running
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Crime
Colourful wigs, bright tutus and light-hearted banter at Thursday afternoons fun run hailed the start of a week of running. Runners and walkers taking on todays Round Raro Road Race plus supporters let their hair down on Thursday for the fun run course which led runners up the Takuvaine valley and back to Trader Jacks. […]
Rent finally paid after 19 years
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
Government has paid almost $60,000 in outstanding rent to a group of Penrhyn landowners, subject to a 35-year-old property lease. In 1976 government signed the Naharakura rental agreement with Penrhyn landowners, for lease of 11 acres comprising three adjacent sections in Omoka. No rent has been paid until now. A court order of August 16, […]
Supplies for Pukapuka
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Local
A boat full of building materials has headed to Pukapuka this week, to help further the progress on the islands cyclone shelter. Foundations of the multi million-dollar cyclone management centre in Pukapuka have been laid and materials for the next stage in the sites construction are now on the way. A boatload of mostly steel […]
Down to basics
Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in National
A village safety programme is being considered for implementation by the Cook Islands Police Force. It is modelled on neighbourhood watch concepts in New Zealand and Australia, but caters to the Pacific community environment. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says it is something he is looking at for the near future. The village safety programme also […]
Joint Forces commander visits Rarotonga
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Local
New Zealands commitment to defend the Cook Islands is being enhanced and there is a possibility of increased military coordination between the two countries. This week the commander of Joint Forces New Zealand, Major General Dave Gawn, boarded a New Zealand P3K Orion as it was deployed on a routine maritime surveillance mission around the […]
Get moving, Rarotonga
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Local
The biggest match in the Rugby World Cups pool A will be held tonight, when the French take on New Zealand. Locally, New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands John Carter and president of the Francaise Alliance de Rarotonga Nathalie Rossette Cazel met up for some pre-match back and forth. Carter, of course, is […]
Conflict of interest alleged
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Local
An alleged conflict of interest in the awarding of a solar panel installation contract by Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro is being investigated by the audit office. Audit director Paul Allsworth says his office has received a complaint about Te Apongas board approving a tender from Andersons Ltd to provide and install solar panels. Steve […]
Continue to practise peace year-round
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in National
International Peace Day has come and gone, but thats no excuse to stop actively promoting and practising peace, says peace council patron Paddy Walker. Her mantra is peace begins with me. It does begin with us if you dont do anything, you dont get anything, she said. Paddy says the Cook Islands should be consciously […]
Takitimu Festival inspires Mataroa
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in National
Culture came to the fore in Hawkes Bay last week as people from New Zealand, the Cook Islands and across the Pacific came together for the second Takitimu Festival. Even people from Canadas First Nations journeyed south for the three-day festival, which organisers said was organised to celebrate indigenous culture and to strengthen business ties […]
Lost Tribe not giving up
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in National
After almost 20 years of lobbying, Kiwi expatriate Les Priest and his fellow Lost Tribe members are still no closer to receiving their New Zealand superannuation. In his latest attempt to get traction on the matter, Priest has written to New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands John Carter. Priest first met Carter a […]
Media requests breakdown of govt spending
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in National
The audit office is assisting the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) in an investigation into governments spending of Civil List funds. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the review of Civil List expenditure is due to take two weeks to complete. This review was prompted after a complaint from the public was received. The Pitt Media […]
Name game may be different today: Sir Geoff
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands would have a better chance of taking on a name change now than it did in 1994 when the people turned down the chance, says former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Henry. Seventeen years is a long time for a young nation, and Sir Geoffrey thinks there might be a different outcome today […]
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