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Celebrating the right to know
Tuesday 28 September 2010 | Published in Local
Today is a day to celebrate the public’s right to access information and the right of taxpayers to know how government is spending their money. Today is the eighth International Right to Know Day, and people all over the world are observing it. Ombudsman Janet Maki said that though she has not received any recent […]
New Aust marketer
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) has appointed New Earth Tourism (NET) to market the destination in Australia. The team will start work immediately. The plan is for NET to do trade and consumer marketing for CIT, including increasing the Cook Islands’ online presence. “We are excited to be working with the NET team,” CIT chief executive […]
Business survey starts
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board is carrying out a business survey to record the number of businesses in operation in the country. The three-week survey began last week as part of BTIB’s aim to add all businesses to its new database and provide facts for its ‘business information kit’. One of BTIB’s core functions is […]
Welfare rise predicted
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in Local
System to be improved as rapid cost increase likely The Ministry of Internal Affairs is predicting a rapid increase in welfare system costs due to the rising number of pensioners and a decline in the working age population. Despite this, and after a recently completing the consultation phase of the review of the welfare system, […]
Change of uniform for nurses
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in National
Nurses in white uniforms are now a thing of the past. Rarotonga’s 60 nurses now have practical and durable uniforms that they need in order to keep up with their demanding jobs. Director of nursing Iokopeta (Peta) Ngari says that in the 20 plus years she has been a nurse on the island – they […]
Tahiti group elects board
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in National
The Tahiti Tamarii Maohi No Porinetia Association – a haven for Tahitians and descendants of Tahitians living locally – held a meeting last week at which it elected new board members and discussed plans to build a hostel in the near future. The association formed in 2008, has since put Tahitians in touch with one […]
Medical records link for islands
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in National
Thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Telecom Cook Islands (TCI), nearly all of the outer islands are signed on to Medtech 32, a computerised patient record system that the Rarotonga hospital installed in 2005. The two islands that haven’t yet gained access to Medtech 32 – Nassau and Palmerston – will […]
Aketa relocates
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in National
Not six months after it moved from Muri to a spot directly opposite the Punanga Nui marketplace, Aketa is again relocating. Starting Monday, the fashion boutique will be open for business at the Banana Court complex in town, next to Hermie’s Salon. Owners Rebeka Buchanan and Joan Flanagan hope that the new location will allow […]
CI chefs form new group
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands food and restaurant industry got its foot in the door with international foodies last week. Local chef Jezebel Tamasese and New Zealand chef Sam Timoko, who’s been tutoring at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre (HTTC), officially registered the Cook Island Chefs Association (CICA) at the ministry of justice on Tuesday. CICA […]
BTIB raids Raro business
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in Local
Government carried out a raid on a local business this week, hunting for documents as part of an investigation on foreign investment compliance. The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) plans to take Taakoka Island Villas Ltd to court over alleged breaches of the Development Investment Act 1995-96. But the raid has left the company’s local […]
Pukapuka kids explore Picton Castle
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in National
The Picton Castle’s recent trip to Pukapuka meant 50 lucky students, their teachers and some school committee members from Niua School were given the opportunity to explore the ship. In two groups the students from forms one to five were given a guided tour of the vessel by the Picton Castle crew. The students in […]
New weight loss challenge
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in National
A new weight loss programme will give local people the chance to win $500 if they are the biggest loser after eight weeks. Lani MacGregor, who is a nutritionist, has been running a weight loss programme with her husband in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. She is working with Dockside’s Carollyn Rennie who set up the […]
The 'green' candidate:
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in National
Matenga launches passionate campaign to save the lagoon Independent candidate for Titikaveka Teariki Matenga wants the next generation to enjoy the benefits of a clean, green environment. But the country’s waste management problems need to be addressed now to make this dream possible, he says. The 52-year-old has been a vocal advocate for change on […]
No advance voting: Ngatangiia committee
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in National
The Ngatangiia Democratic Committee is refuting the claim that it agreed to advance voting for the run-off elimination between MP Sir Terepai Maoate and Mann Short. The Democratic Party Constitution does not specify the need for advance or postal voting and the committee has decided against complicating the run-off process. Committee secretary Teroro Tapurau-Totini confirmed […]
Raid questioned by businessman
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in National
Realtor McElhinney concerned at tactics used by BTIB staff Local realtor John McElhinney is questioning the tactics of the Business Trade Investment Board after it carried out a raid on his office this week. Four BTIB officers and a police officer went to Rarotonga Realty’s office at Ingram House on Wednesday and flashed a search […]
Wilson to capture Delhi
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in Local
CI News photojournalist Matariki Wilson aims to capture the excitement of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and bring a taste of India to our readers over the next three weeks. Her adventure begins tomorrow as Team Cook Islands departs for the games and as the team’s press attach she will be as close as you […]
On a green mission
Friday 24 September 2010 | Published in Local
Titikaveka independent candidate Teariki Matenga looks like being the only candidate on a ‘green’ platform in the forthcoming elections. The lagoon campaigner wants the next generation to enjoy the benefits of a clean, green environment. He says the only way to make this possible is for the country’s waste management issues to be addressed now, […]
Parliament dissolved
Friday 24 September 2010 | Published in Local
Countdown to election begins Parliament will be dissolved at 4pm today, ending government’s term just two days before it was due to expire, and kick-starting the countdown to the 2010 general election. Prime minister Jim Marurai is currently in Mangaia so no official notification of the dissolution from government was issued yesterday. Marurai’s office has […]
300,000th guests arrive at Edgewater
Friday 24 September 2010 | Published in Local
The late arrival of flight NZ46 from New Zealand yesterday afternoon put paid to the plans of Edgewater resort to put on a grand welcome for their 300,000th guest(s). Resort staff were planning a fancy reception at the airport for couple Ronald and Debra Adams. General manager Chris McGeown, front office manager Engara Gosselin and […]
Finsec dismissed
Friday 24 September 2010 | Published in Local
Kevin Carr shocked by Rasmussen’s letter Kevin Carr, the Acting Financial Secretary and most senior civil servant in the country, has been dismissed. His shock sacking by Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen was announced yesterday by Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati. Carr, who has been acting Finsec since March 1, is upset by his termination because […]
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