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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, […]
JP regrets no mental health facilities
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a number of cases in the high court yesterday: James Engu has been incarcerated for six months on a charge that he is of unsound mind. He’s been in and out of court, but psychological evaluation reports affirm that he is unfit to enter a plea. Kenning […]
Kite flyer
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Local
Kite flying enthusiast Malcolm Hubbert from West Auckland and his colourful kites attracted families to the beach in Matavera for a fun afternoon yesterday. Story, page 11.
Slow near schools!
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Local
Police report that speeding motorists are putting Arorangi children walking to school at high risk of danger. Cones have been placed in front of the Aroanui Hall to remind traffic to slow down. The cones and high vest jackets sponsored by Andy Olah of Timberland were purchased to remind all motorists to reduce speed when […]
Going it alone
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Local
After resigning as the Democratic Party secretary general, Angeline Tuara (above) has ditched the party to run as an independent candidate in Murienua. A few members of the Murienua Demo party committee have also resigned to become Tuara’s committee and support her in the November election. It is understood Tuara will launch her election campaign […]
Run-off is on
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Local
A run-off for the Democratic Party candidate for Ngatangiia will be held next Wednesday. The run-off process was confirmed at Wednesday’s public meeting of party supporters. Candidate nominations must be delivered to the Kia Orana Store in Turangi before 4pm today. Already supporters are registering to vote at the run-off by paying their $2 membership. […]
It's K9 9K time
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
To celebrate 15 years of providing services to animals in the Cook Islands – the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic will join forces with the Hash House Harriers for a K9 9K run next month. And as the event name suggests – bring your canines for this special event on September 13. This is the […]
'Kite day' at Matavera
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
Kiwi visitor Malcolm Hubbert flies kites for the sheer joy and pleasure it brings him and people that are drawn in by the colourful displays. The Waitakere kite enthusiast is a member of the Kite Flying Association and a ‘good old Westie!’ Hubbert says he’s been flying kites his whole life and is part of […]
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, […]
Horse care an ongoing issue
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
‘Is no one prepared to make a stand?’ Former Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic director Karen Galvan has always been an outspoken advocate for the safety of animals. During her time with the local animal clinic – Galvan fielded complaints from tourists, locals and expats on the many animal neglect issues they come across on […]
No movement
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
There seems to have been no movement on the development at the old Sheraton site, for which the Auckland-based developers Mirage Group Ltd obtained a lease over two months ago. The developers have not formally applied for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report from National Environment Services, on which the prospect of construction depends. Earlier […]
25 Chinese tractors landed
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
A new tractor for each electorate The 25 new tractors provided through a $1 million People’s Republic of China grant were landed off the Southern Express this week. Agriculture Minister Robert Wigmore was at Avatiu Harbour yesterday to announce the arrival of the tractors which should be assembled by the end of the month. Wigmore […]
Quiz night for Red Cross youth
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
Do you and your friends have good general knowledge? If so, tonight’s Cook Islands Red Cross Youth Peer Educators quiz night is the place to really test your knowledge. The youth peer educators are holding a quiz night fundraiser at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao to raise funds to get to Mangaia in October […]
Public meeting backs run-off
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in National
Wednesday’s well attended meeting of Ngatangiia Democratic party supporters is indicative of the groundswell of discontent in the village over the May nomination process of sitting MP Sir Terepai Maoate as candidate. The three candidate hopefuls – Iaveta Short, Stephen Peyroux and Mann Short – who called the meeting to confirm dates and the process […]
Petrol shortage resolved
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in National
Triad Pacific Petroleum’s retail fuel outlets should now have fuel after several were out of petrol earlier this week. The company was anxiously awaiting the arrival of new stock on the cargo ship Southern Express which arrived three days later than scheduled on Tuesday evening. Triad’s competitor Toa Petroleum even supplied some fuel to get […]
RNZAF stops over
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in National
One of the Royal New Zealand Airforce’s two Boeing 757 aircraft made a brief stopover at Rarotonga Airport yesterday. The New Zealand High Commission told CI News the No.40 Squadron plane which landed shortly after 2pm was stopping over for just over an hour as it headed back to NZ from a ‘routine mission’ in […]
Early paintings on display
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Museum is hosting a painting exhibit that closes tomorrow. Curated by Mahiriki Tangaroa, ‘50 Years of Painting’ focuses on early modern painting in the Cook Islands and features the work of both visiting and local artists. The exhibit includes the work of Charlie McPhee, who visited Rarotonga in 1953 – his […]
Muri meeting house reopened
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Environment
The Muri community celebrated the opening of the newly refurbished Are Uipaanga O Muri Enua (community centre) and Health Clinic on Saturday. The refurbishment was made possible with $35,000 of funding from environment organisation Seacology and two and a half months of weekend working bees. Muri Tapere Inc committee member and Muri Environment Group member […]
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