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Electoral people compare practices
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in National
Delegates are entering the final day of a BRIDGE – Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections – Electoral Management Design workshop at Edgewater Resort’s Spaghetti House. A Cook Islands delegation – which consists of Michelle Aisake, Enua Pakitoa, Tinirau Tupa, Vero Papatua and Iti Takaiti – has this week been working with representatives from […]
New JP sworn in at Auckland
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in National
Auckland’s Pacific community are fortunate to see hardworking leaders giving their time to serve our diverse community for free. Nana Kamo Mataroa was one of 22 newly appointed Ministerial Justices of the Peace sworn in on Friday February 18 at the Auckland District Courthouse. In her allegiance speech to the District Court Judge Gittos who […]
7 seek cabinet job
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in National
Seven applications have been received for the post of cabinet secretary, regarded by the Commonwealth Secretariat as one of the most important in a government. Office of the Public Service Commission CEO (now acting Financial Secretary) Priscilla Maruariki says the applicants, all local, are of good calibre. A selection committee, which has yet to be […]
Brewers let off tax on beer
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands-based brewers are now exempt from paying an excise tax on beer under amended regulations adopted by the previous government. As a result Matutu Brewing Company and Rekareka Brewery owners and operators are collectively saving about $33,600 each year – based on modest sale figures. Excise tax for the local companies was previously 40 […]
Mentoring draws 28
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
Twenty-eight people turned up to hear Canadian professors Edwin Ralph and Keith Walker and Victoria University’s Dr Kabini Sanga speak at USP on Monday night. Dr Ralph is a lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan and together with Dr Walker is doing research to prove that the ‘adaptive mentorship’ model is effective in helping both […]
Bonefishing fees go back to island
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
Fees may be imposed on commercial users of Aitutaki’s lagoon, in line with new regulations requiring bonefish anglers to pay permit and licence fees. The Ministry of Marine Resources’ new management scheme for bonefish in Aitutaki and Manuae has resulted in compulsory permits for anyone wanting to catch and release bonefish in the lagoon. Guides, […]
Opposition warning on marine park
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
The Opposition Democratic Party is urging cabinet to be careful if it intends proceeding with a proposal driven by private individuals to establish a marine reserve in the Cook Islands EEZ. While conceding that it was during the Demo tenure as government that cabinet approval in principle was given to establish a Cook Islands Marine […]
Firefighters put out Turangi blaze
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
The Rescue Fire Service received a call just after 3pm yesterday to a raging fire at the recycling yard on the Turangi back road. A truck rushed to the scene of the rubbish fire, where flames were leaping ‘halfway up the power pole’, according to the firefighting team. Rescue Fire was able to get the […]
Earthquake survivors hanging in
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
With Christchurch-based Cook Islanders so widely scattered and communications down, it’s been difficult to assess how the Cook Islands community has fared following the devastation that’s been inflicted on the city and outlying areas. Cook Islander Stephanie Oberg who lives in Linwood could only speak to CINews for about five minutes before saying her cell […]
Fancy gear for lagoon tests
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Environment
Muri lagoon will host some magnificent machines and expensive equipment in its waters over the next 40 days. SOPAC, the Applied Geoscience and Technology Division of the Secretariat of the Pacific, is lending the gear to the Cook Islands as part of the Muri Water and Sanitation Project – a water quality monitoring programme that […]
Man drowns while kayaking
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
The tragic passing of Eugene Tutaka-George has left a void in the hearts of many on Rarotonga. Eugene, who drowned this week in what police say was an accident, will be sorely missed by those who knew him. Eugene is believed to have been kayaking alone on Sunday afternoon. Police received a call on Monday […]
Cook Islands doctor works 24-hour emergency
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands paediatric surgeon Dr Kiki Maoate who is based at Christchurch hospital says he hasn’t heard yet of any Cook Islanders being registered as missing persons. Dr Maoate says he’s been texting and receiving calls from Cook Islanders in Christchurch and “it sounds like everyone is fine.” Speaking from his mobile phone at 2.45pm […]
Flood and quake appeals combined
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
An appeal to raise money for victims of Australian flooding caused by the recent cyclone Yasi has been postponed, so that it can be combined with a drive to help people affected by this week’s devastating earthquake in Christchurch. The Ministry of Culture is organising the fundraising initiative, and secretary Sonny Williams says Prime Minister […]
Flags at half-mast for victims
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands flags will fly at half mast today as the country mourns with New Zealand the loss of lives and catastrophic destruction caused by the 6.4 richter scale earthquake that struck Christchurch. At time of going to press, 75 people had been confirmed dead and a further 300 were still missing. A letter of […]
Golfers down to business
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
The Business House Golf Finals – to separate the top 24 teams from the bottom 24 – will be held this Thursday and Friday evening. At stake is an Air Rarotonga-sponsored major prize of a return trip to Aitutaki, as well as various dinner packages sponsored by Edgewater, and a variety of other prizes sponsored […]
Araura College appoints first prefects
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
Thirty Araura College students were recognised on Friday for their excellent qualities when they formally became prefects and student councillors. In a moving ceremony at the college hall, about 300 students, parents and local dignitaries watched each student receive their badge and be laden with ei by friends and family. Principal Enoa Raea says the […]
Mother language day celebrated
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
International Mother Language Day was belatedly celebrated in schools throughout the Cook Islands yesterday, due to a Ministry of Education blunder. The ministry informed schools the international event was to be held on February 22, and plans were made before the error was recognised. February 21 is the proper date for International Mother Language Day. […]
Pacific business promo
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands business owners and operators are set to benefit from wider exposure and shared knowledge through a partnership with the Pacific Cooperation Foundation. The New Zealand-based independent trust was established in 2002 to increase cooperation and understanding among people of the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Its acting chief executive and senior programme manager […]
Atiu names and salutes prefects
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
Enuamanu School on Atiu held a special ceremony for the induction of 10 new prefects for the school. The prefects are Ngatapuna Tanga, Anthony Vainerere (deputy head boy), Teokotai Pianui, Joshua Jim, Ngere Junior Tariu (head boy), Regina Maaka, Tuainekore Rau, Villiama George (deputy head girl), Metua Kimiora Amiri and Kuraiti Rasmussen (head girl). Guests […]
'Parents For Youth' conducting survey
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
A group of concerned Ngatangiia parents has banded together to form ‘Parents for Youth’, which aims to fight crime by teaching kids to respect family values. Spokesperson Sisi Short said that the group will begin its campaign by conducting three separate surveys – for students over 12 years old, students out of school and parents. […]
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