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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. […]
Morrie fine tunes flicks
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
Among Pacific theatre owners and sound technicians, Aucklander Albert ‘Morrie’ Morrison is something of a legend. Morrie, 82, has been in the cinema business for over 60 years. As a young man he started out as an apprentice to an electrician but soon found he was more interested in sound systems. A job at New […]
Kainuku's exchanges – Kupa's cheeky pe'e
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
On a quick tour of some Mauke marae they hope to see restored, Mama Nane Oaariki shared stories of old. Marae Maina i te Ata (shadow of a maiden) belonged to Kupa Toa, a chief, warrior and korero. One day Kainuku from Rarotonga decided to challenge Kupa for best korero. Basically, they would have a […]
Aitutaki wants fairer water tank distribution
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
The newly sworn in Aitutaki Island Council wants the remaining $130,000 in the Aitutaki Cyclone Appeal (ACA) committee’s account to be spent on buying more water tanks. In its first meeting yesterday, the Island Council said this would make sure everyone on the island who needs a water tank will get one. The ACA executive […]
PM plans 100 sitting days
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
As the court finished hearing the last of four electoral petitions on Thursday afternoon, the 47th session of the Parliament of the Cook Islands was able to open yesterday. The sitting, Prime Minister Henry Puna said, “was really just to tidy up internal issues, to elect a speaker, have the members of parliament sworn in […]
Parliament gets down to business
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
Before Parliament adjourned yesterday, a number of papers were tabled before the 22 members present. Prime Minister Henry Puna said that the tabling of papers at the first sitting is an indication of the way the new government intends to conduct its business. “We’re off to a flying start – we want to get on […]
Dress code topical
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna encourages public debate and discussion around the dress code for parliamentarians. “We’re certainly not in a rush to make any changes but in the meantime we’re enjoying debate and the discussions going on in the media and we’d like to encourage that,” he said. Puna said it’s just a question of […]
Empty seat with Opposition
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
Rebel MP Norman George says he was absent from parliament yesterday for two reasons. One, he was scheduled to appear before the court in his capacity as a lawyer. “I was required to go to court but (yesterday morning) I was told that there was no court sitting because no judge was available,” George said. […]
Sir Geoffrey back in parliament
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Local
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Henry was sworn in as the Speaker of the House in Parliament yesterday. Prime Minister Sir Henry Puna nominated Sir Geoffrey as speaker, a motion which Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters seconded. Puna said he did not anticipate any “violent objections” to the nomination, as he considered Sir Geoffrey “one […]
Opposition back confidence vote
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Local
Members of Parliament – including those occupying the bench of the Opposition – yesterday expressed their confidence in Prime Minister Henry Puna during the opening of the 47th session of the Parliament of the Cook Islands. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters told parliament that he and other members present have known Puna for a while […]
Matariki FM rated by SHOUTcast
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in National
SHOUTcast Radio, an online radio directory, lists local station Matariki FM among its top ‘island internet radio stations’. Nullsoft, Inc. – a subsidiary of AOL Inc. – provides the free service, which broadcasts over 38,000 radio stations worldwide. Users can download a radio player and click on a radio station to hear its broadcasts. Joining […]
PM delays NZ departure
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
A meeting that was to be held tomorrow between Prime Minister Henry Puna and the Cook Islands Taokotaianga Trust in Auckland has had to be cancelled. In order to be present for the opening of parliament today, Puna has had to reschedule his New Zealand departure until early tomorrow morning. Trust members had wanted to […]
Banker sees potential for food exports
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
ANZ Asia Pacific, Europe and America (APE&A) chief executive officer Alex Thursby speaks to local ANZ customers at a breakfast function yesterday. He believes the Pacific has potential as a food supplier to Asia. Report, page 9. 11021715
More pay for a foreign Finsec
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
If a new Financial Secretary is recruited from overseas, that person will be paid a higher salary than someone hired locally. The position of Financial Secretary commands a salary of about $120,000 for a local appointment. A salary top-up offered through the NZAid programme for an overseas recruit means the salary package will be considerably […]
Demos threaten parliament boycott
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
The Opposition Democratic Party opposition is threatening to boycott today’s sitting of Parliament if their MPs don’t receive written notices from the Queen’s Representative summoning them. Opposition leader Robert Wigmore says he’s discussed the matter with his team and they believe government should do the right thing and what has been practiced in the past […]
Parliament opens today
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Local
The 47th session of parliament was scheduled to get underway at 10 o’clock this morning now that the High Court has handed down a decision on the Pukapuka petition. Prime Minister Henry Puna confirmed yesterday that as soon as a Pukapuka decision was confirmed, parliament would go ahead today. The Opposition Democratic Party has been […]
New comp in Mauke
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in National
After a great start to the new Mauke island cricket competition, teams were certainly looking forward to getting out on the pitch and having more fun during the second round last Friday. In the women’s competition, Education took on the School team who were sent out to bat first with Tracey Terei top scoring with […]
War Bible returns home
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in National
AUCKLAND, Feb 15 – A fragile Bible carried to war by a young Southland soldier nearly 95 years ago is heading home. Private Richard Cook took the Bible with him when he left New Zealand to fight in World War 1 with the Otago Regiment of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. The 26-year-old soldier never […]
ANZ head sees potential for Pacific food exports
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in National
ANZ Asia Pacific, Europe and America (APE&A) chief executive officer Alex Thursby outlined the global economic situation and how it’s relevant to the Pacific region during a brief speech at a breakfast function yesterday morning. He thanked ANZ customers – some of whom were present – for choosing to do their banking with ANZ, and […]
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