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'Changes will cause grief'
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation says it inherited an ‘absolute mess’ when it took over Punanga Nui market in September 2010 – and the agency is at a loss how to fix problems without causing tenants any distress. CEO Lloyd Miles says CIIC faces numerous physical, moral and cultural restraints compounded by the absence of […]
Market problems complex and sensitive
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
Punanga Nui market manager Elmah McBirney knows she has problems at the central market and wants to sort them out quickly. One of them is to completely remove from the market the extended huts belonging to vendors who have fallen behind in rent or haven’t honoured the rules. But to do this, McBirney needs the […]
Lots of green and untold blarney
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
CITC staff got into the St Patty’s day spirit yesterday – staff were costumed in green pareu, rito hats and shamrocks, their buildings adorned with green. The Building Centre constructed an archway of green balloons, the Supermarket strung Irish flags along its aisles and Oasis arranged a display of only green products, among them Sprite, […]
Drunk driver passed police vehicle at 100kph
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
For dangerously overtaking a police vehicle at speeds of up to 100kph on a motorcycle while intoxicated and disqualified from driving, a 22-year-old Arorangi builder has been fined $400 and ordered to pay court costs of $90. Kyle Tamariki admitted three charges when he appeared before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro in the High […]
Red Cross gathering for training
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands Red Cross Society members from all outer islands are converging on Rarotonga for a week-long training programme. Society secretary general Niki Rattle says about 16 outer islanders will participate in the training schedule, which will officially be opened on Sunday evening. The national society has 11 branches in the outer islands and one […]
Free massages had 'political purpose'
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
As Justice Colin Nicholson has released his reasons for voiding the Pukapuka-Nassau election, the onus is now on government to schedule a by-election. At a press conference earlier this month, Prime Minister Henry Puna said he was awaiting Justice Nicholson’s written explanation for his February decision before commenting on the upcoming by-election. “I really cannot […]
Radiothon raises over $10,000
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
More than $10,000 was pledged in the first four hours of yesterday’s combined radiothon fundraiser for Australia and Christchurch. The radiothon ran from 12pm to 6 o’clock and at 4pm – radio announcer George ‘Captain G’ Paniani reported that $10,405 had been pledged by Cook Islanders to help Australia recover from flooding and Christchurch rebuild […]
Minister not in the picture
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
Infrastructure and Planning Minister Teariki Heather says he does not know why Otheniel Tangianau has resigned as secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). Heather says he has nothing to do with the resignation, which Tangianau handed to the Office of the Public Service Commissioner last week. “I sympathise with Otheniel about what […]
Audit examines complaints against minister
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
Audit is to conduct checks whether there is any substance to complaints that the minister of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) Teariki Heather is involved in unfairly awarding contracts to the company T & M Heather. Audit director Paul Allsworth confirmed that he’s received concerns and allegations from members of the public relating to Heather and […]
Rape and sex with minor adjourned
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Crime
A man charged with rape and having sex with a minor is seeking legal representation after his former defence counsel Norman George withdrew from the case before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro in the High Court at Avarua yesterday. The man, who has interim name suppression, appeared in court for a call-over and while […]
New plan
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Local
Fewer boats and bigger operations are proposed under changes proposed for commercial fishing in the Cook Islands. The Ministry of Marine Resources has revealed a strategy for new form of fishery licensing that would generate $5 million to $7 million a year within three years. Tomorrow government enters into talks with three major fishing companies […]
Govt agrees to bring family home
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Local
Cabinet has agreed to evacuate Cook Islander Rena Jonassen and his family out of Chiba if this is what they want, Deputy Prime Minister’s CEO Patrick Arioka confirmed late yesterday afternoon. Arioka said cabinet had made a decision that if the Jonassen family need financial assistance to evacuate, the Cook Islands government would provide this. […]
Japan quake hits noni exports
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands noni industry is facing its largest threat, following the earthquake which has devastated much of Japan. An emergency meeting of noni growers and those involved in the noni juice manufacturing and export industry has been called for this morning, at the Cook Islands Noni Marketing factory in Titikaveka. Teava Iro, a director […]
Game fish play hard to get
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The one-day Motor Centre fishing competition was held last Saturday in ideal weather conditions. The competition attracted a reasonable number of entries with 14 club boats leaving from Avatiu and Avana. This competition was generously sponsored by Cook Islands Motor Centre, who provided excellent prizes for 1st and 2nd in the two categories of heaviest […]
Sad, frustrating farewell on Mauke
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Farewelling Steve Barrett on Monday March 14 was a sad and frustrating day for the majority of the Mauke community who had their hopes pinned on Steve to become Mauke’s new Island Secretary. Barrett came to Mauke in 2009 to assist with the water project and when Tai Tura resigned to stand for parliament he […]
For the love of it
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The experience of fly fishing for bonefish in Aitutaki’s lagoon is being promoted to the world, in a passionate effort by angler and bonefish ambassador Jon Hall. Hall – from Pennsylvania in the United States – spends months each year in the Cook Islands, fishing in Aitutaki and Rarotonga. He is making it his mission […]
Araura Primary School gets facelift
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Araura Primary School on Aitutaki held its first working bee to paint the school on Saturday March 5. The project was supported by staff, parents and the local Rainforest club. The Rainforest club is a collection of men from a range of backgrounds who gather locally for social occasions. They are very actively involved in […]
Zumba takes Aitutaki by storm
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The Women in Sport Commission has returned from a trip to Aitutaki impressed at how the island uses sports as a tool to raise awareness of various issues on the island. Rosie Blake, chairperson of the Women in Sport Commission and her team, delivered a number of good messages to the island. The team was […]
More criticism of tree trimming
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Trees near roads throughout Rarotonga are being trimmed for safety, which the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning sees as a priority over environmental aesthetics, secretary Otheniel Tangianau says. The trimming of branches, many from well established trees along the island’s main coastal road, is drawing criticism from members of the public. Cook Islands News readers […]
Fitness classes make way for fundraiser
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Fitness Revolution is supporting today’s fundraising effort for those affected by Australia’s floods and Christchurch’s earthquake, by cancelling three scheduled fitness classes on Rarotonga. The move is an attempt to encourage people to take part in the fundraiser – which includes a radiothon, food sales, and a concert – rather than attending scheduled fitness classes. […]
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