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Tau social club helps out
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
TAU social club helps out Members of Te Aponga Uira Staff Social Club have been saving up a dollar each from every pay cheque all year. This week they donated all the money they saved to Te Vaerua rehabilitation service to help with their work providing rehabilitation and assistance to people with disabilities. A cheque […]
School's out after 42 years
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
Chances are you or a family member has been taught by Takitumu Primary School stalwart Tekura Ruta Ngamata, who is retiring after 42 years in front of classes at the Matavera institution. Ngamata (63), of Matavera, seamlessly went from student to teacher after completing her schooling at Ngatangiia, Avarua, and Tereora. The Rarotonga-born teacher began […]
Window closed for creditors
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
The window for creditors of Wall Street Banking Corporation (WSBC) to make their claims has closed, but the company has not as yet been formally dissolved and still has a long legal road ahead. Court-appointed managers John Leonard and Paul Sargison of TW Gerry Rea Partners are now determining remaining claims, and distributing assets to […]
Northern exposure for police, customs
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
Sergeant Rebecca Ellis and chief customs officer Ngapoko Ngatamaine recently visited Pukapuka, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Penrhyn to share their knowledge and expertise with those northern group communities. Under a three-year programme funded by NZ Police and NZAid, senior sergeant Phil Paratene came to Rarotonga and invited Ellis and Ngatamaine, John Robinson of Pacific Prevention of […]
Man remanded after harbour incident
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
A Kiribati man living in the Cooks will appear in court this week for allegedly assaulting a woman at the Avatiu harbour who boards on the cargo vessel Kwai. Police report that an argument broke out between the pair before the man slapped the woman in the face. Police have remanded the man in custody […]
Countries cooperate to protect fisheries
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
Senior fisheries officials from Polynesian countries recently concluded a round of cooperation talks in Auckland which build on the Te Vaka Moana Arrangement (TVMA) signed in January. Chair of the group, Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources’ Peter Graham says TVMA has formalised the existing cooperation between the Cooks, NZ, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau and Tonga […]
Te Kukupa gets makeover
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in National
Christmas came early this year for police patrol boat Te Kukupa – she’s got a new paint job, a stronger hull, a newfound capacity to travel at full-speed and five new crew recruits. The vessel has just returned from a month-and-a-half-long biennial slipping in American Samoa. Her captain Tepaki Baxter said that she was strengthened […]
Cooks lobbies region to control illegal fishing
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
As fishing fleets begin moving into Cook Islands waters, the country is lobbying Pacific states and distant water fishing nations to support the establishment of a special management area (SMA) to control illegal fishing in their adjacent eastern high seas pocket. A decision is expected at the next annual meeting of the Western and Central […]
Creative Centre march for awareness
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Members of the Creative Centre (pictured) adult learning school staged an awareness march yesterday from Foodland in downtown Avarua to the high court building. Yesterday also marked the International Day for people with disabilities and the march by the Creative Centre was a peaceful protest of sorts against the lack of accessibility to public buildings […]
CIWA keen for meeting
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Worker’s Association (CIWA) executives are keen to meet with the incoming Minister of Labour to look at challenging issues workers face and to have dialogue on the Employment Relations Bill. CIWA president Anthony Turua says now that the election is over the nation is entering a new era under a Cook Islands […]
Students trained in money management
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Westpac have trained 200 high school students in money management. A team led by branch manager John Evans has taken their financial first steps workshop to Te Uki Ou School and Titikaveka, Nukutere and Tereora Colleges. The training started by looking at what the kids spent their money on – and then moved on to […]
Highland Paradise celebrates anniversary
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
November marked the third anniversary of Highland Paradise’s Drums Of Our Forefathers sunset feast and show. The cultural centre celebrated by inviting supporters to the Friday performances during the month, as a chance for them to share the experience with visitors and other guests. In the past two years the anniversary was celebrated with one […]
2500 LPs make way for baby
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Nick van Eijk might be the only music buff on the island with a floor-to-ceiling collection of vinyl long-playing (LP) record albums, but that may soon change. Van Eijk is selling his 2500 records to make room for his energetic 15-month-old, Junior, whose newly discovered knack for running has expanded his horizons – meaning the […]
Hair-raising experience
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
It was a hair-raising experience at the Creative Centre on Tuesday as CITC staff and members from the centre had a shave after a month of growing facial hair. It was all for a good cause with CITC key brands manager George George presenting a cheque for $2000 to Creative Centre manager Bob Kimiangatau. The […]
TVN gift vouchers
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Te Vara Nui Village is introducing some new offers that are designed with both visitors and local people in mind. The Te Vara Nui Village gift voucher is the perfect answer to gift buying, providing you with a hassle free solution. These vouchers are suitable for all occasions from birthdays, weddings, staff rewards, get well […]
Proud papa visits his Milkybar Kid
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Local mechanic Eric Short returned home this week from a visit with his newly-famous granddaughter Hinetaapora who, at eight years old, is the world’s first female Milkybar Kid. Hinetaapora beat out 1500 other contenders to be the face of Nestle’s Milkybar, and will star in a Nestle television commercial early next year. She’s also got […]
DPM at Rutaki prizegiving
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters took time to celebrate the academic achievements of his grandson Tamarua Marsters at Rutaki School’s prizegiving yesterday. Tamarua – a year 6 pupil – was awarded the first runner-up prize for overall academic achievement in his grade. He also shared the school’s best attendance award for year 6 with […]
Kiely named Dux
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Year 8 pupil Ariana Kiely was named Avatea School’s Dux for 2010 at its prizegiving yesterday. Kiely also received the school’s award for top senior English student, and certificates of excellence for English, Maori, social science, computer studies, science, art, and mathematics. She was also awarded a certificate of high achievement in health and physical […]
Prowler arrested for Muri incident
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Police arrested what they called a ‘prowler’ on Wednesday night, and arrested the man for unlawfully entering a tourist accommodation in Muri with the intent to commit a crime. The offender, who is an unemployed Tikioki resident, has previous convictions and is in police custody and awaiting his court date. A tourist accommodation in Titikaveka […]
Teen offenders avoid jail time
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Two teenagers appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday, and both avoided jail time, though their offences carried maximum sentences of time in prison. Eighteen-year-old Bobby Tekoronga was yesterday saved from having to serve a term of imprisonment and instead sentenced to probation and community service for a number of recent offences. He appeared on four […]
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