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4 spots up for grabs
Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is seeking up to four people interested in attending a business workshop in Samoa later this month. The two-day workshop on August 23 and 24 in Apia focuses on developing business initiatives and increasing the competitiveness and opportunities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It is being organised through […]
Sun and song on the menu
Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in National
West Auckland residents Jillian Birch and Adam Fanning soaked up untold sun and culture while visiting the Cook Islands last week. The housemates have been lucky enough to employ the services of a former Cook Islands resident who currently works with an Auckland-based disability support service. New Zealand born Cook Islander Mathew Pau Tauia, residential […]
Telecom poll draws over 5000 votes during Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in National
As Te Maeva Nui judges scrutinised team costumes, choreography and strength of language in the various performances over the past weeks festival the audience and team supporters also made their own decisions on the standout teams through the Telecom Cook Islands peoples choice text voting poll. As part of the telecommunications Ariki sponsorship of Te […]
Sustainable tourism the goal
Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in National
Turi Mataiapo Maria Henderson is settling into her new role as president of the Koutu Nui. At the 37th biennial conference and annual general meeting of the Koutu Nui last month, members elected new office bearers. They chose Henderson to preside as president until the next biennial conference. Henderson says her goals are to promote […]
Old interviews back on air
Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in National
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Sir Tom Davis and former High Court Commissioner John Henry Webb are part of a new Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) initiative. Today RNZI launches its New Flags Flying online feature which includes extensive archival audio and transcripts of 16 former Pacific leaders as they remember the move to independence […]
Cook Islands Party elects new executive
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party has elected its new executive, which will drive the party forward for the next two years. A CIP conference was held at the Assembly of God (AOG) church hall in Takuvaine on Friday. About 50 party members and supporters, including a good number from outer islands, attended the conference. Many pa […]
Govt worried at shipping problems
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands lack of domestic shipping is a major concern of Prime Minister Henry Puna. He says one more day without an adequate solution is one day too long. Punas concern has been festering in past months although until now there has been hope that new vessels will start operating in the country. Tapi Taios […]
Close encounters of the bird kind
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
A Rarotongan dive company had a group of New Zealand customers crying fowl recently as it picked up an unexpected guest for a trip. Unusually for the divers, the close encounters with wild animals did not occur below the waterline during a trip to reefs off Rarotongas north coast. This time they were finding friends […]
Wastewater options probed
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
Wastewater treatment systems are being trialled by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) with a view to identifying best systems for each environment throughout the Cook Islands. A meeting was held on Friday at MOIPs site office in Muri where some systems are already in place. Biolytix general manager Karl Geiseler, of New Zealand, […]
CI student home to lend a hand
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
People who took advantage of the free chiropractic services on Rarotonga last week may have recognised a familiar face among the crowd. Formerly from Tupapa, Meagan Hoskin returned to the Cook Islands, now aged 25, with 45 other third year students from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Meagan has lived off the island since […]
New tourism board members
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has appointed two new members to its board. Minister of Tourism Teina Bishop announced last week that Ben Bergman, of Bergman & Sons, and Stephen Doherty, who is representing Aitutaki and Atiu, have joined the board to take over the recently vacated positions. The Cook Islands is on track to […]
Audit job not earmarked: PM
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Rumours that audit director Paul Allsworth has been told to find another job because Cook Islands Party election campaigner William Numanga is being groomed for the role are just that, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. Allsworths job is currently being advertised. Puna said suggestions that government has intentions to replace Allsworth in such a manner […]
Window dressing
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Despite the round the islands singing ably led by the prime minister, his speech to the people of the Cook Islands on Constitution Day at the national auditorium was extremely disappointing because he was window dressing, according to Opposition deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen. He never addressed the fundamentals of what makes this country tick economically […]
PM calls on parents to stamp out crime
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says theft against tourists is a shame and an embarrassment for the Cook Islands and has called on parents to step up their efforts in stamping out the crime. In his Constitution Day speech last week, Puna said the recent spate of crime among youth was a concern for the Cook […]
Papa Teokotai on the pate
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Papa Teokotai Ioapa beats his high-pitched pate during the Fuinga O Niva drumming set at Saturdays Tangi Kaara competition that signalled the end of the week-long Te Maeva Nui. Papa Teokotai and his expert Manihiki drumming team retained their champion drumming title again this year and promise to return again for next years Te Maeva […]
Drummers show innovation
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
The expert drumming techniques and sounds of Te Fuinga O Niva saw the Manihiki team retain their title as the best Te Maeva Nui drummers. The team was joined by five other enthusiastic drumming teams Vaka Puaikura, Mitiaro, Oire Avarua, Mangaia and Aitutaki. The people who packed out the national auditorium swayed, jiggled and danced […]
New format, good vibes
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
All Te Maeva NuI cultural teams that performed on stage over the past week have ensured that the vibrant culture and strong language of the Cook Islands will continue for generations to come. All teams came together as one on Saturday for the Tangi Kaara competition and prizegiving of Te Maeva Nui 2011 which marked […]
Drummers show what theyve got
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Traditional and contemporary drumbeats of the Cook Islands will thunder through the village of Tupapa-Maraerenga today when Te Maeva Nui teams flex their drumming muscles at the Tangi Kaara (drumming) competition. A total of eight teams will compete for the best drummers title currently held by Te Fuinga O Niva the Manihiki team who have […]
Araara i te reo Maori
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
In todays kids page we feature a Maori speech written by Avatea Primary School student Rachel Scheel.Through her speech the room 5 student talks about the importance of retaining our language and culture and being proud of it.Toku reo, Taku peu was the theme of this years primary school speech competition where Scheel shared her […]
Trade days declared successful
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Locals and tourists were treated to three days of delicious food, hand made crafts and beautiful smelling ei this past week. The island trade days held at the cultural centre grounds – spanned three days and featured products from two outer islands each day. Products from Rarotonga were also for sale. The three-day event encouraged […]
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