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Studying what rocks our world
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in National
A trio of geologists from American universities have a hunch that some islands in the Cooks are made of rocks that have literally been to the bottom of the earth and back, and they’re here to find out. Matt Jackson, professor of earth sciences at Boston University and researcher Peter Day of Maryland University are […]
Audit already investigating Areai loan
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in National
The Audit Office is now digging deeper into why government gave a $30,000 soft loan to Junior Areai’s Rarotonga-based business. Early last week Atiu MP and solicitor Norman George wrote to the Audit Office to lodge a complaint over the soft loan granted last year under a business support loan stimulus package for struggling outer […]
Tourism roles re-written
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in National
All of the roles at Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) are being re-written, apart from those of the newly appointed director of marketing and the chief executive, and staff will have to reapply for their old jobs. According to chief executive Carmel Beattie, the 10 roles in the organisation have had to be re-written “to make […]
Animal emergency nurse helps out
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in National
Esther Honey’s first ever animal emergency nurse is on the island for the next four months. Alongside all the vets who come and go, giving up anywhere between two weeks and three months of their time, the clinic usually has two nurses. But Kirstin Pietack is the first one who has specialist experience in emergencies. […]
Run-off under microscope
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in National
The legitimacy and fairness of the run-off process for political candidates in the country has come under close scrutiny in recent months. Both major parties have had their problems, with questions asked about how democratic some of the selections have been. CI News put the question of the legitimacy and fairness of the run-off process […]
Tupe takes action
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in National
Tupe Short was so incensed by the damage being done to the lagoon by pig farming and other sewage treatment problems that he joined the Muri Environment Care Group. “Now that we know what the problems are, and that we are the cause, we need to work together to fix it,” Short said. “We are […]
NZ visitor numbers up by 878 for July
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
While the Australian visitor numbers featured strongly in the July visitor arrivals, numbers from New Zealand were also healthy. Their numbers went up from 7676 in July last year to 8554 last month – an increase of 878. Cook Islands Tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie said they have had a very strong season with New […]
Theresa Gattung tickets sell fast
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
Half of the 110 tickets on sale for Theresa Gattung’s appearance at Crown Beach have already been sold. Gattung is the ex-CEO of Telecom New Zealand and was once listed as one of the world’s 50 most powerful women. Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service has arranged the event as a fundraiser. Nadine Newnham, who is […]
'Mess ups' behind decision
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
CISNOC president Sir Geoffrey Henry says that CISNOC came into possession of the per diems from the mini games after back pedalling and mess ups by the organising committee and government. He stated that an agreement was signed in September 2008 by the president of the Pacific Games Council (PGC), CISNOCs previous president Tiki Matapo, […]
Peace Garden makeover
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Crime
The Peace Garden next to the Cook Islands Library and Museum will undergo a major makeover in the weeks leading up to International Peace Day on September 21. The brainchild of Eleitino Paddy Walker, the garden is part of a Pan Pacific Southeast Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) project to promote peace, in line with UNESCO’s […]
First land case goes to the Privy Council
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Crime
For the first time in history, the British Privy Council will hear a Cook Islands land court case. Ownership of the land in question – Tuarea Nui Section 40 – has been hotly contested for the better part of a century. June Baudinet on behalf of Ngati Raina has for six years been in and […]
Mini games funds in dispute
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Local
A dispute is raging between CISNOC and Pacific Mini Games Ltd (PMG) over $300,000 paid to CISNOC by competing nations which have not been given to PMG to cover costs. The money came from per diems paid by competing countries for the bed and board of athletes who competed in last year’s games. It was […]
New fuel giant looks to expand
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Local
Tahiti-based Pacific Petroleum Company (PPC) is looking to expand its operations in the Cook Islands considerably just two months after buying the Juhi aviation fuel depot. PPC’s strategy and development manager Patrick Moux and Pacific Energy SWP Ltd managing director in Fiji, Roko Nabalarua, and another representative have been in the country this week talking […]
'My holiday' moments and stories
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
Rarotonga school kids have been back at school for two weeks and some are still raving over the fantastic adventures they had during the two-week break. Today we share ‘my holiday’ stories from Avarua Primary School grade five students. My Holiday On my holiday I had a great time because me and my family went […]
Psychiatrist returning
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
The psychiatrist who helped Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre win an international award is returning to the Cook Islands. Dr Deva, who sits on the board of the World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, helped the centre’s founder Mereana Taikoko design training in mental health, alcoholism and counselling to help people help those with […]
Girls Brigade face future
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
The Girls Brigade of the Cook Islands recently sent two youth representatives – Marcienne Maurangi and Jane Tou – and national secretary Tangi Taoro to Malaysia for the 10th International Conference of the Girls Brigade. The theme of the conference was ‘Cross Over and Move On’, which refers to the way that progress and change […]
Cell tower working
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
The newly built 30ft cell tower at Takapora, Aitutaki, is now fully operational. Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) said yesterday customers should notice improved coverage and signal strength in the surrounding area. TCI cellular manager Donald Munro said the new cell tower was fired up on Wednesday night and initial tests conducted show great improvement in […]
Close watch
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
The appointment process for the new chief executive of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is now being managed independently by the office of the Public Service Commissioner (PSC). CIIC Minister and DPM Robert Wigmore says he is paying close attention to the appointment process following a new Audit finding that the 2007 appointment of […]
Playground closed for work
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in National
Concern this week was rife among parents over the dilapidated state of the Punanga Nui market playground, but the Cook Islands Investment Corporation assures the community that it’s taking steps to fix the problem. Ake Hosea Winterflood, whose Lazy Diner Cafe looks out on to the playground, went on television earlier this week beseeching government […]
Horse owner: 'I do my best'
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
Aroa Horse Trek owner Tiki Daniel says he has always tried to do the right thing for his horses but it has been no easy task. The tourism business has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons almost since the operation began some 10 years ago. Recently, upset visitors to the island have, […]
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