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Wigmore takes over as Demos vote for change
Thursday 3 June 2010 | Published in Local
Robert Wigmore is the new leader of the Democratic Party and will lead the party into the next election. If they win, he will be the Cook Islands’ new prime minister. But change did not stop there at yesterday’s much anticipated party conference. Sean Willis was elected the party’s new president, pushing out Makuiti Tongia, […]
Stone laying unites vaka
Thursday 3 June 2010 | Published in National
Yesterday a second stone laying ceremony by the crews of the five voyaging canoes was held at the Taputapuatea marae, Two stones from Tahiti, one from the Cook Islands and one from Aotearoa were presented. One of the stones gifted for the marae was presented by Tahiti vaka Faafaite’s ceremonial leader Moana’ura Walker. The stone […]
A learning experience for Aotearoa crew
Thursday 3 June 2010 | Published in National
The voyage from New Zealand to Rarotonga was a learning experience for most of the Aotearoa crew on more than one level it represented a chance for them to re-connect with their ancestral roots and also a chance to learn more about the ocean and the art of sailing. Though the crew on board Te […]
Beach party for voyagers
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
A beach party in Nikao was the perfect time for vaka voyagers to swap stories and have a jam. Voyaging crews from the five vaka and support crews were hosted on Tuesday night by the benefactor of the Pacific Voyage project, Dita Paulman of Germany and the Cook Islands Voyaging Society. For all involved, the […]
Fiji crew feeling at home in Raro
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
The crew of the Fiji vaka Uto ni Yalo have been made to feel at home since arriving in Rarotonga. Members of the local Fiji community have been looking after the crew since their arrival, welcoming them with the qaloqalovi (traditional welcome) when they set foot at Avana on Saturday afternoon. Since then the Fiji […]
Faafaite crew make most of time in Raro
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
The Tahitian crew of Faafaite have been enjoying themselves on Rarotonga, jumping between ceremonies, meet-and-greets, parties and hearty kaikai. Crew member Moana Degage said the crew was ‘really lucky’ to have experienced such fair weather conditions and to have completed the journey from Raiatea to Rarotonga in just three days. The crew set sail from […]
Mixed nations vaka ready to sail again
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
A fleet of three vaka head off to Samoa tomorrow on the next leg of their historical journey. The mixed nations vaka Hine Moana, Fiji’s Uto ni Yalo, and Aotearoa’s Te Matau O Maui. The crew of 17 aboard the Hine Moana are captained by Frenchman Gondard and have so far completed an epic voyage […]
Marumaru Atua women loved the experience
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
There was no special treatment for Marumaru Atua female crew members Angelie Robinson and Jasmine Hemopo. And they wouldn’t have it any other way. The young women pulled their weight and did their share of duties on the Cook Islands’ vaka, from cooking duties, to early morning watches and steering the double hulled canoe. The […]
Irish sailor raving about Rarotonga
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
Irish sailor Stephen Hyde, who was on Rarotonga for a short stop over while on a round the world sailing trip, will promote Rarotonga through song, verse and dance after a magic time here. Coming to Rarotonga was actually not on the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers’ course, organised by the world cruising club as the […]
Time management seminar
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
New Zealand personal business management coach Helen Corban will be in Rarotonga later this month to run a one-day time management seminar. With over 20 years experience in corporate training and coaching Helen works with small businesses to help them achieve success and to work proactively. Corban said she was coming to Rarotonga to work […]
Police continue ethnic initiative
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
Police have got the ball rolling on a new initiative to reach out to groups of non-Cook Islanders living in the country. The programme aims to forge links between police and resident groups who might speak foreign languages or lack an understanding of their legal rights in the Cook Islands. Constable Alan Rua recently organised […]
CITC educates employees on life insurance options
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
As part of an effort to look after the personal interests of its employees, CITC asked life insurance brokers Shaun Gallagher and Richard Fisher to give a presentation on the benefits of buying life insurance. Gallagher and Fisher represent Share NZ, a brokerage firm that works with Sovereign, which is a life insurance company owned […]
Electric bicycle offers 'eco' option
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in National
For those who think they might enjoy cruising around the island on a bicycle, but think that sounds a bit too ambitious, there’s always the option of the ‘eco-cycle’, or the electric bicycle. When pedalling seems too strenuous, just switch to battery power, sit back and enjoy the view. Polynesian Bike Hire has 40 electric […]
Environment Week activities on
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in Environment
Judging began yesterday for the photography, arts and performing arts competition held in conjunction with Environment Week t his week. Yesterday afternoon judging was held at BCI for the work by year 1-3 students Today judging will be held at ANZ Bank at 2pm for work by year 4-6 students while tomorrow at 9am judging […]
Priorities discussed
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in Environment
Representatives from 15 member countries and territories of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) met in Nadi, Fiji, on May 24-25, to discuss Pacific environmental priorities for the next five years. Delegates from American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, USA and […]
Tonorio still on the loose
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in Local
Escaped prisoner Andrew Tonorio is still at large. A Matavera resident reported having sighted him in the early hours of yesterday morning. She reported to police that two young males had been loitering on her property, and suspected that Tonorio was one of them but could not confirm the identity of the men. By the […]
Setting it in stone
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in Local
A symbolic stone laying ceremony was held at Avana harbour yesterday in honour of the five voyaging vaka which arrived in the Cook Islands on Saturday. Each stone has been carried across the ocean by the vaka as a gift from their homeland to the people of the Cook Islands. The placing of stones has […]
Demo conference all go
Wednesday 2 June 2010 | Published in Local
Today’s Democratic Party conference is going ahead, despite lack of commitment from the executive led by Sir Terepai Maoate and Makiuti Tongia. Deputy Prime Minister Robert Wigmore said he was pleased that democracy was upheld by the outcome of the injunction appeal. He also urged all Democratic Party members to attend today’s conference. “I would […]
New venture for Sheraton site
Tuesday 1 June 2010 | Published in Local
A new developer is in the wings ready to resurrect the failed Sheraton Hotel property at Vaimaanga. The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has approved an application from New Zealand-based company Mirage Group Ltd to invest in and develop the 10-hectare Vaimaanga site, owned by Pa Marie Ariki. BTIB chief executive Terry Rangi said that […]
Dancing future in good hands
Tuesday 1 June 2010 | Published in National
Last Thursday’s Dancer of the Year competition was a combined junior, intermediate and senior dance show. The junior dancers really showed that they are passionate about our Cook Islands culture and their performances warmed the heart of every Cook Islander in the near-full national auditorium. Dancers became more polished and fluid in the intermediate and […]
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