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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, […]
Panthers play Bulls in U16 challenge
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
Today will see the first challenge of the Under 16 Powerade Trophy, with reigning champions Tupapa Panthers playing against the Titikaveka Bulls at Tupapa Park kicking off at 4.30pm. With the loss of boom forward Eric Newbigging (currently in NZ), the big question remains whether the Panthers can survive without their star 6ft 3in loose […]
Independents need focus
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in National
Brett Porter has spoken out about what independent candidates should be standing for and what they shouldn’t. Porter ran as an independent in Murienua in both the 2004 by-election and the 2006 election, polling 130 votes. Although he lost to Tom Masters who received 185 votes, Porter beat the Democratic Party candidate Poko Tuariki who […]
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 […]
Election sparks rumours about CIIC board
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Local
Crown employees wanting to chase their political dreams at the elections this year must resign from their posts to be eligible candidates. Already rumour is rife that two members of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation board of directors – chairman Tapi Taio and Teava Iro Jnr – might soon join the ranks of those contesting […]
Allsworth accused of misconduct
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Local
Audit director says allegations are just a cheap parting shot Hot on the heels of the completion of the Toagate audit report, former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti has accused the director of the Audit office Paul Allsworth of misconduct. Allsworth has labelled the allegations a “cheap parting shot” as Ivaiti heads to Australia. It is […]
Call for women candidates
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Local
Political reform lobby group founder Tiare Mackenzie is offering help and support to women in the Cook Islands who want to run in the upcoming elections. “It is not balanced in our parliament and we need more equal representation,” Mackenzie says. As a result of the national consultation on women in politics which took place […]
Safeguarding our culture
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Local
The national workshop on safeguarding the intangible or living cultural heritage of the Cook Islands officially opened yesterday with the sounds of the pu (conch shell), kaara (drums) and the vivo (nose flute). Noo Tuiravakai (above) is pictured expertly playing the vivo at yesterday’s opening of the workshop. The workshop is being delivered by the […]
3 contest candidacy
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Local
Three people are in the running for the Democratic Party candidacy in Tupapa-Maraerenga, the largest electorate in the Cook Islands. Sitting MP John Tangi has been challenged by Nooroa Tupa and William Framhein, who have both accepted nomination. Tupapa is the largest electorates in the country with 976 people on the electoral roll in 2006. […]
Prize donated
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in National
Te Aito Cook Islands winner Serena Hunter is donating her prize money to Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services. As legal adviser to Te Vaerua, Hunter’s sister Marie Francis has played a big role in getting the organisation up and running. Francis asked Hunter to donate some items for the garage sale that Te Vaerua hosted […]
Links opened with Arab nations
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in National
Prime Minister Jim Marurai has been in Abu Dhabi for the first ever Pacific Island Countries meeting with Arab leaders. The group was talking about how to get the two regions working together politically, economically and socially. The United Arab Eremites fully funded three people from the Cook Islands to attend the meeting. The PM […]
Cultural heritage back in spotlight
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in National
Te Reo Maori, the art of tivaivai and the process of investitures and chiefly titles will be among the fascinating presentations and discussions at today’s workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the Cook Islands. The three-day workshop officially opened yesterday and will run until tomorrow afternoon. Among yesterday’s keynote speakers was former prime […]
Serious crash at seawall
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in National
A motor vehicle crash on Saturday night at the seawall ended in hospitalisation for a male driver in his early 30s. He had veered into the opposite lane at the bend in the road and crashed head-on into a truck. His motorbike was badly mangled and he was rushed to hospital with a fractured right […]
Massage table a welcome gift
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in National
Pastor Ngarima George threw his head toward the heavens and thanked the lord for his newest gift of a portable massage table. Pastor Ngarima is also an accomplished tumu korero and traditional masseur and the new portable table will ensure he continues to heal through his belief in the lord and his magic fingers. But […]
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