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Wrecked ship's crew questioned
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
Taio Shipping crew on board the cargo vessel MV Te Kou Maru II when it hit Mauke’s reef on October 4 will continue to be interviewed by staff at the Ministry of Transport this week. About nine crew members were working on the ship at the time of the incident, and last night a remaining […]
Fresh ideas for national museum
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
Justina Nicholas has been appointed manager of the national museum. After just four weeks in the post she has already reorganised the display in the museum and has big plans. “I want to work with Cook Islands Tourism and operators like Island Hopper because the museum isn’t really promoted,” Nicholas said. “I have been travelling […]
Kikau Hut is sporting a new look
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
Restaurant owners Cathy Pearman and Kevin Simkin recently approached local artist Mahiriki Tangaroa and asked her to decorate the exterior of the building with an island-themed mural. “We just felt the building needed something,” Cathy said. “We wanted to make sure (the mural) was reflective of Raro and it was really important for us to […]
Back man is back
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
A chiropractor is visiting Rarotonga from Auckland and is offering appointments for $15 a session. Dr Mac Rastkar runs a practice in Auckland and will be in Rarotonga on October 19–21. So far 55 people have booked in – proving there is a real need for chiropractic services here. Rastkar has been here twice before […]
Telecom eyes new technology
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) has brought in Alan Meredith, head of international strategy for Telecom NZ, to help project a five-year technical road map for the future of telecommunications in the Cook Islands. Meredith has been working in telecommunications since 1986 and as is able to help in giving direction and information to effectively implement […]
Outer islands women invited to sell crafts
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
Women from outer islands are being encouraged to step-up their marketing and sales of traditional art and craft at annual trade festivals. Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) trade and marketing manager Danny Williams, and Theresa Manarangi-Trott from the Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the seventh National Women’s Conference at Sinai Hall in Rarotonga yesterday. Williams […]
Surveying 'Cook Islands made' brand
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
The Business Trade Investment is carrying out a survey on the concept of a ‘Cook Islands made’ brand this month. BTIB trade and marketing manager Danny Williams says the survey aims to gauge the general feeling of locals, visitors and wholesale and retail businesses towards a Cook Islands brand. Extra research is also being carried […]
Matenga speaks for youth and elderly
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
The next generation of future leaders and business people and the elderly need support now, says Titikaveka independent candidate Teariki Matenga. Youth is one of Matenga’s key issues along with the elderly, health, education and the environment. “Let’s talk about our next generation, the future leaders and business people of this country. What commitment has […]
Teina drops out
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
Nooroa Teina decided against running as an independent candidate for Tupapa so that he could offer his support to Democratic Party candidate Nooroa Tupa. He says he believes Tupa, a relative, has a good chance of winning the Tupapa-Maraerenga seat against CIP candidate George Maggie and independents John Tangi and Tim Arnold. Teina said he […]
NCW acts on women's issues
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
Strategies to address concerns among Cook Islands women about gender equality, domestic violence, family law, the environment, health, and economic development are being implemented by the Cook Islands National Council of Women. Outcomes of the council’s seventh National Women’s Conference were adopted by those in attendance at Sinai Hall in Rarotonga on Friday. The outcomes […]
Burglary spoils arrival for NZ family
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
A newly arrived New Zealand family had to relocate to safe accommodation on Saturday after they returned from the airport to find their bungalow burgled with alcohol and cash totalling $1750 missing from their room at a Muri-Ngatangiia tourist accommodation. Police are still investigating after what they report was a busy weekend of crime. In […]
Tama Aito a new twist
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
This year’s Tiare Festival is back with a whole new angle. Boys are being invited to take part in the new Tama Aito – training warrior contest. “Miss Tiare has always been aimed at improving young women, training them in public speaking, deportment, and public relations,” said secretary of culture Sonny Williams. “This is useful […]
Tiare Festival rejuvenated
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
Culture secretary Sonny Williams has big plans for this year’s Tiare Festival. “Last year I had to trim areas as we were restricted on funds,” he said on Friday. “Now I am re-expanding the Tiare Festival. We plan to bring back important categories which haven’t been done over the past few years. These events are […]
Home sweet home from Delhi
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
Team Cook Islands received a warm welcome home on Friday night after a long 19-hour journey back from the Delhi Commonwealth Games in India. For the young mothers and fathers in the team – seeing their children after three weeks was probably a bigger buzz than the games. While the team had an incredible time […]
Data man helps make us eco-aware
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in National
SPREP is making it easier for government ministries, researchers, students and the eco-aware to learn about the Cook Islands environment. Peter Murgatroyd, SPREP information resource centre manager, held a workshop here last week to canvass the responses of people who will directly benefit from a web resource he’s been developing out of his Samoa office. […]
CIP promise water tanks and baby bonus
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party is promoting water tanks for every home, the $1000 baby bonus and the increase in the pension to over 70s as things it will provide if elected to govern. “The CIP policy on water tanks is a simple one. Water has been an issue on Rarotonga over the last 12 years […]
70 standing
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Local
A record 70 candidates will vie for the 24 seats in parliament at next month’s 2010 general election. The governing Democratic Party has put up 23 candidates while the Cook Islands Party has a full line-up. In what looks to be a first, a staggering 16 independent candidates will contest 12 of the electorates. Nominations […]
Canoe carving project a joint venture this year
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
Akateni i te vaka – the canoe carving festival – will be held next month by Mike Tavioni in partnership with the Ministry of Culture. Six vaka will be carved on the beachside opposite Banana Court between November 8 and 27, coinciding with the seventh annual Vaka Eiva outrigger canoeing festival Secretary of Culture Sonny […]
The economics of political reform
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
By Vaine Wichman Development Economist All Cook Islanders should know the story of how we became self-governing. After being annexed by New Zealand for 65 years, in 1965 we gained self government. In a lead up to this political development, in 1946 a Legislative Council was elected, a precursor towards governing our own country. During […]
Most candidates we've ever seen
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in National
The 2010 election will see a record 70 candidates run for the 24 seats of parliament. The candidates come from the governing Democratic Party, the Cook Islands Party, and newly formed political movement Te Kura O Te Au – but 16 independent candidates will also vie for the seats. The November 17 election will depart […]
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