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Guides mark 'World Thinking Day'
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
World Thinking Day is being celebrated tonight by members of the Girl Guides Association Cook Islands, at the Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church complex. Association national commissioner Ngara Katuke says guides throughout the Cook Islands will this year collect money for the organisation’s international fund, as well as food to be given to the local […]
Aussie fundraiser this Thursday
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
An appeal will be held this Thursday to raise funds for Australians including Cook Islanders living in Australia that suffered loss after the recent floods followed by cyclone Yasi. The Aussie appeal will start with a six-hour radiothon hosted by Ben Mose and George Paniani on Radio Cook Islands from 12pm. People can call the […]
Regional electoral workshop starts
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Justice is hosting a three-day BRIDGE (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections) Electoral Management Design workshop, which opens today. A Cook Islands delegation – which consists of Michelle Aisake, Enua Pakitoa, Tinirau Tupa, Vero Papatua and Iti Takaiti – will join representatives from Tuvalu, Niue, Samoa and Tonga, to discuss election […]
Commonwealth forum underway
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
Senior public service leaders from around the region are holding a three-day forum here to identify how the performance of Pacific island governments can be improved. It has been organised and funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Chairman Max Everest-Phillips says the meeting at the Edgewater Resort isn’t open to the public – to enable frank […]
'No walk in the park'
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
Government’s fixed costs are continuing to increase while revenues have levelled off, confirms acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki. Maruariki says the challenge is meeting those ongoing fixed costs with a reduced income base. The fixed costs include the public service salary bill. Maruariki knows being financial secretary, even in an acting capacity, will be “no […]
'Uru i toou nio'
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
Inanai, te ra no Te Reo Tumu, kua aao te tamariki apii Iotepha Peata (St Joseph’s) i to ratou kakau pareu manea ei turu te ra. I te tae anga te nuti peapa ki te apii – kua kite ia mai teia au tamariki uki ou e uru ara i to ratou nio e te […]
Concern for quake victims
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
The government is working with the New Zealand High Commission to determine the welfare of Cook Islanders living in Christchurch after it was struck yesterday by an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the richter scale. Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Marsters issued a statement yesterday that they are aware there are a large […]
Body found in sea near Avatiu
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
The body of a man believed to be in his early 40s was retrieved from the sea near Avatiu Harbour yesterday. At press time, police had not yet notified next of kin and refused to release the man’s name. Just after 7am yesterday, police received a call about a missing person. Officers conducted a search […]
Tax increase not on
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Mark Brown said at a press conference on Friday that there is “no truth at all” to recent speculation that government has plans to increase taxes. “In fact, what we’re looking at doing is trying to provide an environment for business to actually thrive and adding taxes to the equation definitely doesn’t do […]
Chemical removed from USP
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
The Rescue Fire Service was called on recently to remove a toxic substance from the USP Science Laboratory which was later identified at bromine. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) project coordinator Maureen Hilyard and technical expert Bruce Graham were involved in listing an inventory of unwanted stock from the USP laboratory. They found a quantity of […]
Airport posters promote bonefish industry
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in National
Admiring the Ministry of Marine Resources’ new poster promoting Aitutaki lagoon bonefish angling are (from left) MMR inshore and aquaculture director Kori Raumea, bonefish project officer Rebekah Daniel, and marine minister executive advisor George Turia. The poster was unveiled at Rarotonga’s airport yesterday afternoon. It will be seen by international visitors as they go through […]
Drink driving, assault, theft, contempt
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Last week’s court appearances James Puati – pleaded not guilty to careless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol and is awaiting a trial date. Counsel Tim Arnold asked for an adjournment of one week, as a defence witness is currently working overseas and he needs to work out trial logistics. Ngatupuna Manavaroa – pleaded […]
Big returns
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Local
It is estimated Aitutaki’s economy will benefit from an additional $2.35 million each year, as a result of the Ministry of Marine Resources’ new bonefish management scheme for the island’s lagoon. MMR regulations aimed at preserving the species in Aitutaki and Manuae were formally adopted in October and will begin to be enforced at the […]
Acting Finsec first woman
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Local
Office of the Public Service Commissioner chief executive Priscilla Maruariki has been appointed acting financial secretary. She will serve in the position until a permanent appointment is made – as the first woman ever to hold the post. “We have come to the conclusion that Priscilla Maruariki is the most experienced professional we have – […]
Panthers hold out Bears
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in National
As predicted the match between Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears was a tough and intense affair at Raemaru Park on Saturday. In the end the visiting Panthers nailed the Bears 19-10 but it was the Bears that started with a hiss and a roar and looked the better team early on. Penalties were exchanged in […]
Takitumu selects prefects
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in National
With eight new prefects inducted – Takitumu Primary School in Matavera looks forward to a bright year ahead. The school community gathered on Friday to witness the induction of the school’s prefects. The prefects main responsibility is to assist teachers and through this the students will gain invaluable leadership skills. The eight new Takitumu School […]
Avatea names new prefects
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in National
The Avatea Primary School community celebrated the induction of 27 new school prefects and leaders. Proud parents and family members gathered at the Avatea School hall for the special occasion which included performances by the various classes at the school. Miriama Teava was named head girl of Avatea School and Paiere Tangata was made head […]
Eco comp judged
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in National
The results have been finalised and winners of the two week water and sanitation project competition have been found. Over the past two weeks, the European Union Muri Water and Sanitation Project in partnership with the Muri Environment Care group and Government have been running a poem, poster and essay competition for all schools within […]
Bonefish elude all anglers but one
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in National
Aitutaki’s bonefish lived up to its elusive reputation on Saturday, when only one was hooked during a six-hour catch and release fishing competition held in the island’s lagoon. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) organised the competition as part of its awareness programme for the newly-adopted bonefish management scheme – aimed at preserving the species. […]
Drunk driver assaulted police officer
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in National
A police officer was assaulted on Friday night during a routine drink driving blitz. Officers were stationed outside the Beachcomber complex in Taputapuatea when they stopped a male motorcyclist. Because the man smelled of alcohol and appeared unsteady on his feet police officers decided to conduct an evidential breath test. While in the process of […]
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