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Be positive!
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Andrea Ford is CEO of the Children’s Autistic Foundation and has been holding workshops on Rarotonga and Mauke. Her workshops help families of children with autism and make sure those children are valued and included in the family, in schools, and in the community. Autism is a neurological disorder which affects one in every 140 […]
Mauke success
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Andrea was brought to Mauke to help one young woman with autism and her family by raising awareness of autism and community inclusion. Andrea volunteered her time on request from Gloria Rarere – secretary and co-founder of Autism Cook Islands, based in Rarotonga. There are 15 people diagnosed with autism in Rarotonga and quite likely […]
Fund flawed
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Businessman Tata Crocombe believes there are some fundamental flaws with the National Superannuation Fund (CINSF). Crocombe, who runs the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa, has recently begun the process of registering with the fund after a long stand-off with the CINSF office. He and his staff had refused to join the fund because of concerns […]
Drug abuse talks on next week
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Police and customs officers have asked Superintendent Ross Ardern, New Zealand Police’s South and West Pacific Police Liaison Officer, to come to Rarotonga next week and host a series of talks about drugs. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said that while police have no evidence that hard drugs have infiltrated the island, they suspect that some […]
Tiare brightens businesses
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
While the Tiare Pageant, originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed to early next year due to a busy month, the decorated properties competition went ahead yesterday. Eleven private businesses and government departments got into the spirit of Tiare week, decorating their offices with flowers and pot plants in the hope of winning the […]
Kwai brings 27
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Kwai has arrived from the northern group carrying its biggest passenger-load this year – 20 adults, six children and a baby, all from Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki. The passengers paid the $70 per night to travel to Rarotonga aboard Kwai for a variety of reasons – a Johnson family wedding among them – but most […]
Happy to be home
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Former foreign affairs secretary Edwin Pittman is now chief executive officer to new Prime Minister Henry Puna after returning from Auckland to take up the new role. Pittman was secretary of foreign affairs and immigration for 15 years until he resigned in late 2007. He was with the ministry for 19 years. Pittman moved to […]
Super fund defaulters in court
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in Crime
The National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) board is asking the High Court to issue orders of compliance for several companies that defaulted on their compulsory contributions to the fund. Part of the case went before Justice Christine Grice yesterday and it is due to be heard again this morning. It is understood the parties need to […]
Taio buys new cargo ship in Norway
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping has purchased a Norwegian cargo vessel to replace its reef-stranded Te Kou Maru II. Company director Tapi Taio flew out of Rarotonga yesterday (December 1) with three crew members – two of whom used to crew the Te Kou Maru II before it became stuck on Mauke’s reef in October. The delegation is […]
Back in park
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in Local
Rotaract’s annual Christmas in the Park will be held at the BCI Stadium on December 13. Rotaract president Christian Mani is calling on businesses and organisations to help with the event – which is the club’s main fundraising initiative to assist with its community projects, education and awareness programmes, and member development throughout the year. […]
Cabinet's day
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s new cabinet ministers will be sworn in today at Government House. Puna is due to officially announce the cabinet line-up shortly before the ceremony in a press conference at the Office of the PM. Puna met with most of the new CIP MPs yesterday – the meeting lasted a little over […]
2 petitions filed
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party reportedly filed two petitions – one for the Mangaia Tamarua seat and the other for Aitutaki’s Vaipae-Tautu seat – with the High Court yesterday. High Court registrar Claudine Anguna-Henry confirmed that an electoral petition had been filed for Tamarua. The Democratic Party will have MP for Penrhyn and lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen acting […]
Vaka TV off air
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Technical problems have forced the shutdown of Vaka Television’s transmission infrastructure around Rarotonga, before the launch of its new free-to-air television channel. General manager Greg Parker said the main transmitter outside Chillis Sports Bar in Tupapa was not working properly. The 200-watt amplifier sends signals to six smaller transmitters positioned around the island. Parker said […]
Happy day for CIP
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in Local
CIP President Rau Nga said it was his happiest day yesterday as he witnessed party leader Henry Puna being sworn in as the new PM. “Being president of the CIP it’s the day I’ve been waiting for. I was happy with the election victory, but once he is sworn in then the power of this […]
STI warning
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in National
Today is World AIDS day. The Cook Islands has marked the date by holding the inaugural meeting of the newly formed national HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis committee – or HSTC for short. Nearly half (46%) of all Cook Islanders between 15-24 years old have a sexually transmitted infection. A survey conducted earlier this […]
Games athlete named dux
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in National
Titikaveka College’s 2010 Dux Patricia Taea is considering her future study and employment options. The 17-year-old Titikaveka resident may attend Tereora College next year for her last two years at secondary school, after which she will choose between a tertiary education at university or enrolment in New Zealand’s armed or naval forces. The year 11 […]
Family members flock in support
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in National
Many of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s ten children were at the ceremony at the Queen’s Representative’s residence to see their father take his place as leader of the Cook Islands. In a departure from tradition, around 25 members of the PM’s family took part in a rendition of the family song at the ceremony, accompanied […]
Speculation over 7th cabinet post
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in National
Speculation continues about the possibility of a seventh cabinet minister from outside parliament being appointed by the new government. The new CIP cabinet ministers are due to be appointed tomorrow, but former PM and party leader Sir Geoffrey Henry explains that although it has never been exercised, the seventh minister provision is there in the […]
MPs pledge support
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in National
MPs looking forward to the next four years in government were all ready to state their support for the new PM at his swearing in ceremony yesterday. Tom Marsters, MP for Murienua and former Cook Islands Party leader in parliament, said “I think the country has been looking forward to this day. With all the […]
PM speaks from the heart
Wednesday 1 December 2010 | Published in National
‘It’s not about me – it’s about you… it’s about us’ The country’s ninth Prime Minister, Henry Puna, said it was a proud day for the Cook Islands as he was sworn in at Government House yesterday. Puna delivered an emotional speech at the ceremony, full of promise for the future. “Deep inside my heart […]
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