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Slipping into island time
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
A journalist who flew in on the first Sydney – Rarotonga flight earlier this month posted his thoughts on ‘island time’ on his travel blog on the Sydney Morning Herald’s website. In a blog entry entitled “Time waits for no man – except on this island”, Ben Groundwater laments the challenges of trying to buy […]
Arts and crafts at Trade Day
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
The two-day Trade Day market during the constitution celebration week boasts authentic Cook Islands arts, crafts and food. The popular event will be held at the vacant section opposite the Banana Court on August 5 and 6. And despite the fact the outer island cultural teams will not be joining this year’s constitution celebrations, arts […]
Police warn of thieves
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in Local
Police are again appealing to people, especially tourists, not to leave valuables under their motorbike seat, even if it’s locked, as it’s not secure. This week a tourist couple reported that someone had stolen a wallet, a backpack, a camera, cell phone, watch and a Visa card from underneath the seat of their rental motorbike. […]
Kiwi diabetes nurse shares knowledge
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Kiwi diabetes nurse Nisha Taylor took time out from her tropical holiday to share some advice with staff at the CITC Pharmacy yesterday. Taylor and local pharmacist Shannon Saunders have often exchanged emails where Taylor has offered advice and sent diabetes log books and equipment to Rarotonga. So, it came as a pleasant surprise when […]
Budget fears
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in Local
Silent protest by Demo MPs worries president The Democratic Party is still fearful that the passing of the national Budget may be opposed by the faction of MPs led by former DPM Sir Terepai Maoate. The new $157.6 million Budget for 2010-11 and the now reduced $184.6 million Budget for 2009-10 have been tabled in […]
Building confidence in our young
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Two weeks ago I was invited to make a presentation to a meeting of Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers from Auckland and throughout the Cook Islands. The aim of the meeting was to find ways to ensure that the teaching of our Maori language remains a cornerstone of ECE teaching. The teachers from Otara talked […]
It's dancing time!
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in Local
This little dancer from the Avarua Ekalesia got straight into her dancing to warm up while the rest of her team organised themselves on stage at Monday’s Gospel Day nuku. Young talent will shine during Maeva Nui dancing competitions over the next week. 10072648
Demos work on code of conduct for leaders
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
The Democratic Party is planning to dust off its plans to introduce a code of conduct for politicians during its election campaign this year. The move comes hot on the heels of the latest scandal surrounding politicians being given loans from government to help their businesses. Demo Party president Sean Willis says a revamped proposed […]
New quals in healthcare
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
NZQA certified courses in healthcare are coming to the Cook Islands for the first time. Healthcare workers can now train in caring for people with disabilities, the elderly and those with other health problems in 20 new courses. The first course, which starts on Monday, is an evening course in healthcare and disability. Donna Smith […]
Sweet and savoury crepes a tasty treat
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Saturday morning market regulars can look forward to a new stall selling tasty treats – thin crepes either sweet or savoury and ‘pancake lollies’ on a stick. Marisa Summers and Melvin Arbuthnott have this month been manning their stall on Saturdays, churning out thin French pancakes drizzled with chocolate or stuffed with chicken and rukau. […]
Welcoming on Monday morning
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
A traditional Tahitian vaka is expected to arrive at Avana on Monday morning. The vaka is en route to Shanghai and will be making a number of stops on the way – after Raiatea, Rarotonga is her first stop. Onboard is one of the Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua crew. Also onboard is Tahiti’s minister […]
Cultural extravaganza
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in Local
Rarotonga school cultural groups and visiting guest artists will open each night of the Te Maeva Nui cultural competitions. Te Maeva Nui will open on Saturday at the Punanga Nui Markets at 9.30am. Teams taking part in the competition are expected to march through Avarua to the markets for the opening. The colourful international spectacle […]
Toa bites into Budget
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in Local
Supplementary budget labelled a ‘clean up’ by Rasmussen The huge costs related to the Toagate scandal and the decision to abandon the $37.5 million proposed China loan for road and water upgrades are the main changes to be made to the 2009/10 Budget. A much more conservative $157.6 million Budget for 2010/11 was also tabled […]
No guarantees against Toagate repeat
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen focused on the Toagate scandal as a key talking point in his speech on the supplementary budget which declares over $3 million in costs associated with the failed fuel farm scheme. Yesterday he said it would not be surprising for an assurance that such a scandal would not be repeated to […]
Health given a $200,000 boost
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
The Ministry of Health has received an increase of 1.9 per cent, which amounts to $201,430, in the 2010/11 Budget which was tabled in Parliament yesterday. The budget for healthcare goes up from $10,818,871 in 2009 to $11,020,301. In the 2009/10 Budget, the ministry’s budget was cut by 1.9 per cent or $133,431. The nation’s […]
Changes to 2009/10 Budget
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen yesterday presented a supplementary budget that takes the 2009/10 $215.5 million annual Budget to a new total of $184.6 million. Aitutaki and Penrhyn Emergency Relief and Recovery Funds to the value of $2.5 million were also been declared in the supplementary budget. After talking about the support both locally and internationally […]
Bowling rolls along nicely
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
Light drizzle through the week did little to dampen the competitive spirit and hot action of Cook Islands bowlers at the Rarotonga Bowling Club in Parekura. Over 100 players are competing in the Cook Islands Lawn Bowls Championships which began with a parade and exhibition matches by junior bowlers on Saturday. The men’s and women’s […]
26% increase for pearl industry
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
The Pearl Authority has received a 26 per cent uplift despite a massive slump in the value of the industry last year. The increase was justified by projections that that there will be a 45 per cent increase in pearl production in 2010/11. Out of the new national Budget of $157.6 million which was tabled […]
Tourism funding up in Budget
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) has received a 3.2 per cent increase in the 2010/11 Budget. A rather conservative $157.6 million Budget was tabled in Parliament yesterday and is due to be debated when Parliament resumes on Monday. In 2009/10 CIT received $4,449,153. This has increased to $4,592,193 – an increase of $143,040. In […]
Budgets now public documents
Friday 30 July 2010 | Published in National
The two national budgets presented in Parliament are now public documents – but they were almost held back for release to media despite becoming public information the moment they were tabled yesterday. Cook Islands News was to receive copies of the budget documents when they had been tabled, but when Parliament broke for morning tea […]
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