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Ministry to finalise fishing plan
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is in final discussions over its draft plan for exploratory fishing, following public consultation of the proposal. MMR plans to undertake three years of exploratory fishing in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and adjacent international waters to the north and south, to determine if there is enough […]
Pushing road safety
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
A decade-long initiative to increase road safety in the Cook Islands is today being launched at the national police headquarters in Avarua. It is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Cook Islands Police, and the Road Safety Council. From 11.45am senior students from St Josephs and Avarua schools will march from […]
Laden cargo ship heads north
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
Loaded with bags of cement and steel, two diggers and one truck, the Cook Islands-registered cargo vessel Kwai leaves from Avatiu for Nassau and Pukapuka tomorrow. Captain Kim Smith says she will be making at least two, maybe three trips between Rarotonga and Pukapuka to deliver building materials for the proposed hurricane shelter. Kwai arrived […]
Arts industry gathers
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
Proponents of Cook Islands arts, crafts and culture are meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss the formation of a cultural and creative industries council. Following on the heels of a preliminary meeting and the National Economic Development Summit, the meeting aims to further the growth of the creative industry. Anyone is welcome to attend, and the […]
Conference scholarships up for grabs
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
Scholarships are available to young Cook Islands researchers to attend the 12th Pacific Islands Political Studies Association (PIPSA) conference being held in Samoa at the end of the year. In total eight scholarships are available to young researchers from the Pacific region. They are being offered in collaboration with the State, Society, and Governance in […]
Whats the story?
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
Penrhyn man Robert Samatua is beseeching the community to come forward with any information about Motu Tapu, formerly an ambulance boat in Penrhyn. Samatua has the 10-metre vessel, reportedly donated to the Cook Islands by the Canadian government, at his Tupapa home, but knows little about its history or its specs. Ten years ago, Samatuas […]
New CEO for CIIC
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in National
Tamarii Tutangata-Pierre has taken up his new role as the new chief executive of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Tutangata-Pierre was officially appointed last Friday and started work with the corporation yesterday. CIIC board chairman Julian Dashwood says Tutangata-Pierre was chosen from 17 applicants because of his experience heading local and regional organisations. Tutangata-Pierre has […]
2 face charges over DVD piracy
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Crime
Two people each facing charges in relation to DVD piracy will next appear before the court on June 30. They were each remanded without plea by Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Both received interim name suppression until their next court appearance. The 30-year-old Ruatonga man […]
Govt meets Air NZ
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Local
A private briefing was held yesterday afternoon for Prime Minister Henry Puna and various ministers, following consultation between the Tourism Cook Islands Corporation (TCI) and Air New Zealand officials at present in the country. Cook Islands News understands TCI board members spent most of yesterday at Crown Beach Resort and Spa talking business with the […]
McCully visits
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Local
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully will arrive in Rarotonga this week, after he takes a short trip to Tonga. The minister arrives in Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon, and according to a spokesperson from his office he will stay for just two days. In both Tonga and the Cook Islands, McCully has a similar agenda […]
Drug use by young people targeted
Monday 9 May 2011 | Published in Local
The use of illegal drugs by young people is a concern of local police, but they say compared to some neighbouring Pacific nations, illegal drugs are not as prevalent in Cook Islands society. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says illegal drugs of any kind and any level are a worry, and he is determined to identify […]
Triathlon turou at Muri lagoon on Saturday
Monday 9 May 2011 | Published in Local
Warrior Katu conducts a traditional turou (welcome) and blessing for the 150 athletes who took part in Saturdays Air New Zealand International Triathlon. Report and photos, pages 810.
Ports issue ironed out
Monday 9 May 2011 | Published in Local
More involvement by local contractors has been pledged in the $27 million Avatiu harbour upgrade project. After a series of round table meetings on Friday and over the weekend, an agreement has been reached with main contractors McDonnell Dowell to increase the level of local contractors within the scope of works and budget. In a […]
End in sight for cyclone recovery work
Monday 9 May 2011 | Published in National
The Aitutaki cyclone recovery project is well on its way to completion. The New Zealand Aid Programme has yet to contract a local recycling company to clean up and export stockpiles of roofing iron and debris, but development programme coordinator Peter Tierney estimates that the contract will be tendered within the month. He says that […]
Demo Party aims to be a credible choice
Monday 9 May 2011 | Published in National
The Democratic Party will be working very hard to present itself as the better choice than the Cook Islands Party to govern the Cook Islands by the next general elections, according to deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen. Six months after the November elections, the Democratic Party has completed its post mortem of the results and believes […]
55 charges laid after drugs sting
Saturday 7 May 2011 | Published in Local
Thirteen people are in prison after being remanded in custody following the largest Cook Islands police investigation into drug importation and distribution in history. The 13 accused collectively face 55 charges and it is likely additional charges will be laid against the nine men and four women presently locked in the Arorangi prison. It is […]
In appreciation of mums
Saturday 7 May 2011 | Published in National
Happy Mothers Day My mum is my idol Shes the reason Im here today She feeds me, loves me all throughout the day My life wouldnt be the same without her Which is why I just want to say Happy Mothers Day mum I love you By Tiahuia Pittman 9AR Tereora College Mothers Day poem […]
Atiu art acquired by Te Papa
Saturday 7 May 2011 | Published in National
As Atiu Fibre Arts Studio closes a chapter of its history, its work is being inducted into Wellingtons Te Papa Museum. Te Papa emailed Atiu Fibre Arts Studio director Andrea Eimke after conducting its curatorial acquisitions meeting earlier this year, asking for photos of Atiu tivaivai. The museum felt it was important to document the […]
The value of a homeland
Saturday 7 May 2011 | Published in National
Our islands face important challenges in terms of climate change. We depend on our coastal and marine ecosystems for daily life. The threats that our coastal environment is currently under, involves a host of human and natural interactions that in recent times hasnt been able to balance out as it used to in the past. […]
Culture of secrecy lamented
Saturday 7 May 2011 | Published in National
While the Official Information Act (OIA) has the potential to transform an ingrained culture of secrecy, it has yet to effect any real change. This was one of the concerns raised during a panel discussion between moderator Tangata Vainerere, CINews managing editor John Woods, Pitt Media Group (PMG) director Trevor Pitt and assistant ombudsman Jeannine […]
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