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Hundreds heading to Mangaia
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
Those keen to watch one of nature’s greatest shows plan to travel next weekend to Mangaia by both air and by sea. Air Raro has confirmed 29 flights to Mangaia for the total solar eclipse on June 11. Most will be departing on July 9 and July 10, and will return on July 12. Air […]
Snoppy looking for a home
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
Do you need a good dog as a companion or to guard your home while you are at work? Then Snoppy is the dog for you and he’s waiting for his new family to pick him up from the Esther Honey clinic in Nikao. Snoppy is described as a sweet dog that will be a […]
Telecom OIA awaits ombudsman's view
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
Mervin Communications is waiting for the result of a complaint to the ombudsman after government refused to provide information on Telecom Cook Islands under the Official Information Act. The company’s director William Framhein made the OIA request to the office of the prime minister earlier this year asking for a swag of documents including the […]
Wristbands for travellers
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
Travellers arriving on the first flight from Sydney will be given a green and yellow wristband (like the one below) which entitles them to special offers. Visitors will get a map which shows where the restaurants and shops offering discounts are. Outlets will track how much the wristbands are used to see if the promotion […]
First Sydney flight fully booked
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
The new direct flight from Sydney has taken off with a bang, according to Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive Carmel Beattie. The first direct flight from Sydney lands in Rarotonga on Sunday and is fully booked and flights all the way through July have “strong bookings, Beattie said. She said that there has been […]
Toa appeal confirmed
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Toa appeal hearing has been confirmed for Monday, July 12 in Auckland. Both government and Toa lawyers will make submissions before the appellate court at the Auckland District Law Society Building. The hearing is predicated on government’s desire for appellate judges to review Justice Weston’s May decision, which declared Toa the victor in a […]
Dire warning about diet
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
Dr Wame Baravilala, the keynote speaker at the 10th annual Cook Islands public health conference, delivered a stark warning about diet. “We need to stop overeating our way to an early grave,” he said at yesterday’s opening at the national auditorium. Baravilala told the conference that in many Pacific islands, obesity and the illnesses it […]
Locals undergo trauma training
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
Ten locals have undergone a course to deliver training on how to give urgent health care. The one-day course on Monday taught attendees how to pass on life-saving techniques to others and they have spent the last two days putting this into practice. Attendees included nurses, ambulance officers, doctors, police, fireman and members of the […]
Taking steps to safeguard culture
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
The three-day national workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the Cook Islands came to an end yesterday with discussions on the best way forward after the fact finding workshop. Final discussions on the day centred on a strategy and action plan for safeguarding intangible or living cultural heritage in the Cook Islands. Throughout […]
Mobility vehicle heading to Raro from Thames
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
The old mobility vehicle from Thames, New Zealand is bound for Rarotonga thanks to a chance meeting. Long-time Thames Rotarian and mobility vehicle supporter Reg Parker was holidaying in Rarotonga with his wife Viv recently when he came across the local Rotary club and went along to its meeting. During its business session the need […]
Allpress gives keynote address
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
In yesterday’s paper, CI News printed that Barbara Allpress was slated to give the keynote speech on Maori medicine at the health conference, but couldn’t make it on account of illness. The woman who was scheduled to give the keynote address is actually Naida Glavish, adviser to the Auckland district health board on Maori medicine, […]
Canada Day celebrations all go
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
Do you love all things Canadian or have Canadian friends? If so, why not head along to the Fishing Club in Tupapa to celebrate Canada Day today with Seija Webb and Nancy Fulford. Canadian expatriates living on Rarotonga and their island friends and family will gather at the fishing club to celebrate the countries national […]
Super Fund reports a 'fantastic' year
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund said they have had a “fantastic year with members being credited with an 18.1 per cent earnings rate, for the year ended 31 December, 2009”. A statement from the fund released yesterday said the 2009 Annual Report and financial accounts are now completed and can now be downloaded from […]
Another independent makes a stand
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
Another independent candidate has stepped forward, meaning there are already more independents running this year than in the 2006 election. Teariki Unuka has announced he will be running for Murienua seat against sitting Cook Islands Party (CIP) MP Tom Masters and the Democratic Party candidate. The Demo Party will be holding a run off between […]
Rimatara group back on Rarotonga
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
Eight Rimatara students and chaperones returned yesterday to Rarotonga from Atiu, where they spent the past week observing the ‘ura bird, locally known as kura. Their island gifted the kura to Atiu three years ago, allowing the Cook Islands to recover a fragment of its past that was lost long ago to over-harvesting, and simultaneously […]
Mayor calls for Marsters to go
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
A list of allegations against Palmerston island secretary Tere Marsters has been sent by the island’s mayor to the prime minister, cabinet ministers and government officials. This follows a recent letter from Bill Marsters which called for the removal of Tere Marsters saying two thirds of the people of Palmerston wanted him out because of […]
CEDAW contest celebrates 30th
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering Pacific women a chance to win $500. Applicants from the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are invited […]
ICT meeting a success says Piho
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
Cabinet minister Apii Piho attended the Pacific regional information and communications technology (ICT) ministers’ meeting in Nukualofa on June 18. Not only did he come away pleased with the outcome, he also received a surprise royal gift. The attending ministers have committed to further development of the region’s ICT systems as a key tool for […]
Mangaia to benefit from eclipse rush
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
If all goes according to plan, Mangaia will benefit from the eclipse rush for years to come. Island Hopper managing director Robert Skews has been working closely with locals to ensure that everything is ready for the tour group’s arrival and to make sure the island will profit from next weekend’s sudden spike in tourist […]
Annual health conference opens today
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Local
The 10th annual Cook Islands Health Conference opens this morning at the national auditorium and runs through until Friday evening. A shorter conference will also be held on Aitutaki on Monday. The conference has a double theme – it will focus on ‘Women & Child Health’ and ‘Traditional Medicine’. Local doctors and health workers as […]
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