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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 […]
Welfare increases
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
The level of welfare payments for 2010-11 will be more than $12.1 million dollars, an increase of $0.3 million from the 09-10 level. The cost of welfare payments constitutes more than 10 percent of a national budget of $157.6 million, and takes around 14 percent of the $83.8 million collected in taxes. There are no […]
Slight rise in tourist numbers for June
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Overall visitor numbers for June have had a year on year increase of just 0.8%, with 9165 arriving compared to 9091 in June 2009. The most significant increase in number of arrivals is from New Zealand, with an overall increase of more than 400 people. Visitors from NZ are up 7 per cent for the […]
Short parliament sitting considered says Rasmussen
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen admitted there had been plans to cut Parliament short after Thursday’s sitting, but Cabinet had reconsidered. The opposition party had been critical through CI News this week of the rumoured plans to adjourn Parliament while Prime Minister Jim Marurai is at the Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Vanuatu and DPM Robert Wigmore […]
Opposition against removal of China loan for roads and water
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Government’s decision to pull the plug on the planned $37.5 million China soft loan for road and water upgrades has been questioned by the Opposition. Parliamentary leader of the CIP Tom Marsters questioned cabinet’s decision to axe the project during parliament’s question time on Thursday. “Why deny Rarotonga the opportunity to upgrade its infrastructure facilities?” […]
One-way traffic for Maeva Nui
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Police are urging motorists to drive cautiously this week, as roads are likely to be congested during Te Maeva Nui. Police have asked the public to observe particular entry and exit points so that traffic can flow one way. Motorists can access the auditorium via Victoria Rd, which runs along the Tupapa field and the […]
Maeva Nui transport costs too high: budget
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
After a Te Maire Maeva Nui transport budget blowout of almost $500,000 last year, government has opted to provide a $25,000 allocation for outer islands to hold their own celebrations this year. The 2010-11 Budget tabled in Parliament on Thursday no longer includes the usual annual budget for outer island dance teams to travel in […]
International community on show
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
After the opening of the Te Maeva Nui cultural festival this morning, the international community will get the staged warmed up this evening with the international night show at the National Auditorium. The show begins at 7pm and boasts some fantastic items and performances by Pacific community teams here in the Cooks plus performances by […]
Mauke news-makers
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Teacher Ange Croft’s year-eight English class on Mauke learned recently about newspaper production and in groups produced mock newspapers. They spent time poring through copies of CI News to study layout and content, and Croft and ex-principal June Hosking shared what they know about journalism. Journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan and her daughter Feena visited Croft’s class […]
Students get business insight
Saturday 31 July 2010 | Published in National
Learning the tricks of the trade are the visiting group of outer island students who are in Rarotonga for a week of work experience in their chosen fields. With a total of 31 students from Atiu, Mangaia, Mitiaro, Mauke and Aitutaki the students have been hard at work learning as much as they can before […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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