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Fishing fees for nation's coffers – not middlemen
Wednesday 2 March 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is said to be close to changing the rules on how commercial fishing licences can be sold so monetary benefits will go entirely to public coffers, rather than to middlemen. Amongst five new Audit Office reports to be tabled in parliament in April is a review of the deal entered […]
Ata wai walo, Pukapuka
Wednesday 2 March 2011 | Published in National
As I sit in a small, open boat ferrying me across the wide, blue lagoon of Pukapuka to the rough airstrip, many thoughts cross my relaxed mind, like lazy, drifting clouds. My short but amazing visit to “Wale-land” (said “Wah-ley”) has come to an end. After crossing the lagoon from the main village of Ngake, […]
Outer islanders think of threats
Wednesday 2 March 2011 | Published in National
Coastal erosion, loss of marine life, and dwindling economies are potential threats to outer islands from climate change. Adaption to changing weather patterns throughout the Cook Islands is being discussed during a week-long workshop in Rarotonga – comprising up to 100 representatives from local and international governments, organisations, and community groups. During a workshop session […]
Tourism awards on again
Wednesday 2 March 2011 | Published in National
The 2011 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards are now open for entries. Yesterday marked the launch of this year’s Cook Islands Tourism Awards, a biennial event that debuted in 2009. Winners will be officially announced at a gala dinner on November 11. Part of the Tourism Awards Committee, of which Chris McGeown is […]
PM asks for two minutes of silence
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Local
A two minute silence will be held in the Cook Islands today at exactly the same time the vigil is held in New Zealand to remember those who lost their lives in the Christchurch earthquake. Prime Minister Henry Puna announced this yesterday when he arrived back in Rarotonga from a week in New Zealand where […]
Turtle nests need protection
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
A stretch of beach along Aitutaki’s northern point may be restricted to vehicle access to protect nesting turtles – thought to be either green or hawksbill turtles. At least eight turtle nests have been established along the beach, behind the Aitutaki airport. Four of the nests have been made in the last month, with the […]
Biodiversity database redesigned
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
With $30,000 to spend on enlisting the help of expert computer specialists, the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust has nearly finished redesigning its extensive online biodiversity database. This was an allocation over and above the Trust’s basic budget, as outlined in its 2008-2009 annual report, which was tabled in parliament last Friday by Prime Minister […]
Criticism accepted
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
Health secretary Tupou Faireka says he respects the right of critics to voice opinions against ministry policy. Faireka’s comments are in response to a report by Cook Islands News of complaints lodged with the Ombudsman office alleging discrimination and unlawful deprivation of medical treatment by health. This is in relation to health policy covering alcohol […]
Trade deficit grows
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
The country’s balance of trade deficit for the September 2010 quarter was $105.6 million – marking a $10.5 million deterioration since the June 2010 quarter and a $30.9 million deterioration as compared to September 2009. The Cook Islands Statistics Office bulletin for the September 2010 quarter puts the deterioration down to a continuous increase in […]
Gross turnover down from previous year
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Statistics Office quarterly bulletin for September 2010 shows that gross turnover during that period was $149.6 million for all industries – an increase of 12.7% compared to the June 2010 quarter and a decrease of 2.3% compared to the September 2009 quarter. The wholesale and retail trade industry declared a $55.8 million […]
'Overwhelming' response to quake appeal
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
The Aotearoa Society launched its Christchurch Quake Appeal on Saturday to an overwhelming response from the community. The society will continue the appeal over the coming week and close on Saturday March 5 with the announcement of funds raised to be made at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa. Volunteers went out on to the roads […]
Tetava visits Cook Islanders
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in National
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava’s brief visit to earthquake torn Christchurch at the weekend to visit the Cook Islands community there has given people some much needed confidence that they will recover from the disaster. Cook Islands community leaders in Christchurch Frank Karati and Pastor Joseph Maea took Tetava to some of the worst hit areas […]
Climate change talks
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Local
It is hoped a $5 million fund for climate change adaptation throughout the Pacific can be tapped into by the Cook Islands government and organisations, following a week-long workshop starting in Rarotonga today. The National Adaption Planning Week will be officially opened by Prime Minister and Environment Minister Henry Puna. It is a joint initiative […]
Violent attacks
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Local
Police are investigating two incidents of violence over the weekend. A female tourist staying in Ngatangiia was assaulted by a local man carrying a bush knife while out for a run. The woman had jogged from her accommodation in Ngatangiia towards Rutaki where she was attacked. According to police the woman fought off her attacker […]
Aotearoa Society launches appeal
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Local
Nine-year-old New Zealander Hannah Bewg collects funds for Christchurch from generous locals on Saturday. Quake appeal report, page 7. 11022740
TCI books won't be opened
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in Local
He wanted Telecom Cook Islands to open up its books, but State Owned Enterprises minister Mark Brown now knows that’s not going to happen. Brown told CINews that government is bound by confidentiality clauses in the Joint Venture Agreement it has with TCI. He says those clauses prevent the disclosure of commercially sensitive information without […]
George should go Demo: Maoate
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in Local
When Democratic Party MPs voted in favour of a confidence motion in Prime Minister Henry Puna, it was an indication that there isn’t an opposition in parliament, according to maverick MP Norman George. George sees himself as being the only MP in ‘opposition’. After warning he’d be absent at the first sitting of parliament in […]
Winning water and sanitation poems
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in National
In this week’s Kids Page we feature the top three poems from the recent water and sanitation competition for schools in Vaka Takitumu. A two-week competition by the European Union Muri Water and Sanitation Project in partnership with the Muri Environment Care group and Government included poetry, poster and essay contests with special emphasis on […]
Mangaia honours its student leaders
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in National
Mangaia School’s 27 new school leaders, including this year’s prefects, have been honoured at a special school assembly. The school’s 2011 primary prefects are Angela Whyte, Dawn Teio, and Metuavaine Atariki. Secondary prefects are Stephanie Piiti, Grace Matapo, Tequila Daniel, Arumetua Parima, Terrence Ngametua, and Stormmel Ruatoe. Stephanie Piiti has been chosen as head prefect. […]
Numero tai no te – mural revealed today
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in National
Those curious to see what is behind the black plastic hanging over part of the CITC supermarket can do so today, at the official unveiling of a new locally-themed mural. CITC food general manager Dan O’Brien says the photo mural has been 12 months in the making. “That wall was unsightly and boring so we […]
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