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Home for at-risk youth planned
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Local
A group of concerned young people is determined to arrest burglary in the Cook Islands by building a home for at-risk youth. About a month ago, Ashley Wichman and some of her friends decided theyd had enough of reading in the papers about young Cook Islanders breaking into homes and stealing from tourists. They promptly […]
Challenge to tackle killer diseases
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
To celebrate a year of shaping up Cook Islanders, Fitness Revolution will launch new and improved biggest loser mind and body challenge on July 25 which aims to battle the killer diseases of Pacific islanders obesity and diabetes. The 12 week challenge will focus on healthy eating, nutrition, exercise and ongoing maintenance. Obesity is a […]
Opposition delivers verdict on budget
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen believes the new budget is 70 percent good, 30 percent not good. In parliament he commended the government for its financial support of outer islands infrastructure projects, but he lamented the increase in the level of funding to ministerial support offices. This government is not seeing cost-cutting measures […]
More business with China forecast
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
China is actively scoping investment opportunities in the Cook Islands, particularly in relation to noni juice and black pearls. During a session of parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Henry Puna voiced his approval of a Chinese business delegation from New Zealand in Rarotonga at present. The delegation is determining whether Cook Islands noni juice can be […]
PM calls budget bold
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna is proud of this financial years budget, which has yet to be formally adopted by parliament. Puna addressed fellow ministers and members of parliament in the debating chamber yesterday to defend the appropriations made for the next 12 months. Although my friend from Mitiaro (MP Tangata Vavia) said theres only three […]
Promise on Arorangi jetty safety
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Safety was the word of the day at Arorangi yesterday. Representatives from the government, ports authority and Arorangi Primary School came together to sign a memorandum of understanding, with the school facing the prospect of becoming the Cook Islands unofficial welcoming party once a jetty at the site is completed. The Ports Authority has set […]
All about boats at Takitumu
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in Environment
Takitumu Primary School students have been learning all about boats from traditional canoes to the famous Titanic cruise ship as part of this terms inter-grade unit. As part of the learning unit students have written stories and poems as well as built their own models of traditional voyaging canoes and futuristic watercraft. Next Wednesday the […]
New tax to include children
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Children will be included among the groups to be slugged by a proposed new tax on interest amassed in Cook Islands banks. The new levy, a proposed 15 percent withholding tax on interest earned in all accounts, will include money earned through primary school saving programmes such as that run by the Bank of the […]
Pot proposal
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in Local
MP Taunga Toka suggested in Parliament on Thursday that Rakahanga should consider growing Indian hemp and poppies as a means to kick-start its economy. In Cook Islands Maori he asked the government to consider Rakahangas agricultural potential seriously, as its pearl industry no longer exists. I do hope that government will look at agriculture seriously, […]
Around 450 sailing from outer islands
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
A tight schedule means there is no time for fuel to be transported between islands when those from the northern group travel aboard a Samoan vessel to Rarotonga for Te Maeva Nui celebrations at the end of this month. MV Lady Naomi is departing Samoa bound for Pukapuka in the next two weeks. It will […]
Village people at special market day
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in Local
Alexsandra and Vicki Ngarua with their aunty Nanny Kaiou had fun at their musical instrument stall in downtown Avarua yesterday. Twenty-six stalls were set up by Takuvaine-Tutakimoa village people as a money-making exercise for the community.Report, Mondays CINews. 11070810
Finance minister defends tax
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown took an opportunity in parliament yesterday to address criticism of the proposed 15 percent withholding tax on interest. Brown acknowledged the various comments from parliament members as well as general Cook Islands citizens on the tax amendment bill, which is set to be tabled in parliament next week. Much of it […]
New tax could be temporary
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in Local
The proposed 15 percent tax on interest is temporary and may be scrapped in two years, finance minister Mark Brown says. In a speech to parliament yesterday, Brown said the proposed withholding tax may not be necessary once the debts it is being proposed for have cleared. Brown told Cook Islands News cabinet members made […]
Two former All Blacks to accompany McCully
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Along with rugby hall of famer Jonah Lomu and Rugby World Cup chief executive Martin Snedden, former All Black Ofisa Junior Tonuu will visit Rarotonga this week. They will accompany New Zealand foreign minister Murray McCully on his Pacific mission, which comes to Rarotonga on Wednesday. A number of NZ journalists TVNZ reporter Barbara Dreaver […]
Edgewater home away from home
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
The Edgewater Resort and Spa is a second home for long time Kiwi visitors Terry and Gail Leabourn. The couple have been holidaying on Rarotonga and staying at The Edgewater Resort and Spa every year for the past 13 years and dont plan on stopping. This is our second home, says Gail. Its the way […]
Words inadequate for vaka journey
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Six returning Marumaru Atua crew members met yesterday to recall the two-and-a-half month voyaging experience they said words cant describe. Lin Andrew, Alex Olah, Sarah Moreland, Teresa Taroro, June Simiona and Tua Pittman returned from Hawaii this week after being at sea together for over two months. The group left Rarotonga on April 21 for […]
MP targets import reductions
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Minister and member of parliament Teina Bishop is calling for a reduction in the amount of imported goods within the Cook Islands. In a speech to parliament yesterday Bishop said the country imported $1.6 million worth of bottled water last year alone. We have to take the economy by the scruff of the neck and […]
Government to help all islands
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Government is not biased towards the home islands of ministers and their electorates, Prime Minister Henry Puna assures Cook Islanders. In speaking at parliament yesterday Puna, whose constituency is Manihiki, began discussing the issue by announcing those on Manihiki will receive much needed diesel and food staples from Rarotonga in the next few days. At […]
Night sessions
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
For the first time in its parliamentary term the government may hold night sessions of parliament next week. It plans to resume sitting at 1pm on Monday for an afternoon session until 5pm. On Monday and Tuesday the afternoon parliamentary sessions may be followed by night sessions from 7pm to 10pm. Parliament will then sit […]
Sorry for rebel remark
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in National
Speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry has formally apologised to deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen for last week accusing him of being part of a team of rebels. Sir Geoffrey was clear that members of Parliament should treat one another with respect and honour, and admitted that his accusation was disrespectful toward […]
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