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Toa 'bombshell' before the court
Monday 19 April 2010 | Published in Local
Apex director claims settlement payment vital to avoid going into receivership Apex Agencies director Brett Porter claimed in an affidavit to the court last month that the fuel distributor may have gone into receivership if government did not honour its multi-million out of court settlement by the end of March. In February government informed Apex […]
Vaka voyagers leave Auckland
Monday 19 April 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua and her crew of 16 departed Auckland on Sunday afternoon (Saturday local time) along with three other sister canoes on their much awaited Pacific voyage. The four double-hulled vaka – Te Matau a Maui (New Zealand crew), Hine Moana (Western Samoa, Vanuatu, and Tongan crew), Uto Ni Yalo (Fijian […]
Toa application results in disclosure of cabinet minute
Monday 19 April 2010 | Published in National
Last month Apex Agencies made an application to the court for disclosure of documents relating to its multi-million dollar out of court settlement with government. In the lead-up to the hearing before Justice Tom Weston this Wednesday and Thursday, Apex has been preparing its case in which it is seeking court orders declaring the settlement […]
Tamariki Tumeke on tour
Monday 19 April 2010 | Published in National
The Tauira/Nicholas family group called Tamariki Tumeke (pictured) is reaping the rewards of hard work – a three-week holiday travelling through Australia and New Zealand. The family group of 24 has worked hard for nearly two years mowing lawns and trimming hedges to raise the funds for their big trip overseas. The team also has […]
Collapse predicted
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in Local
The local tourism industry was rocked yesterday by a claim that the Australian visitor market’s collapse is imminent. An Australian travel trade wholesaler alleges tourism board chair Tata Crocombe has single-handedly caused “extensive damage to the reputation and credibility” of Cook Islands tourism. Full story, page 7.
Court directs Toa hearing to be open
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in Local
‘Confidentiality orders’ lifted after CI News plea The High Court has directed that the controversial case government is fighting to avoid, paying an eight-year $1.2 million annual profit guarantee to Toa Petroleum, will be open to the public. Yesterday Justice Tom Weston granted Cook Islands News access to view the controversial documents in Apex Agencies’ […]
Sports grants on offer
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
Applications for the 2010-11 round of the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) – Pacific Sport Development Grants, are now open. ASOP has been operating since 2006 and is managed by the Australian Sports Commission. Its goal is to increase capacity to deliver inclusive sports-based programmes that contribute to social development. ASOP’s Pacific Sport Development Grants […]
Avatea kids bring books to life
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
Students read and studied a number of books which some students turned into a play. Other students wrote poems about their favourite book and presented these to their friends in other classes at school. The following poems are by Avatea year 3 students who read and studied the book ‘The enormous crocodile’.
Telecom feedback call prompted by CITV
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands says its call for questions and feedback played on CITV this week was an initiative of CITV chief executive Jeanne Matenga. TCI says following the recent Turama documentary programme on telecommunications, it came to light that the majority of the public was unaware of what goes on behind he scenes in the […]
Mangaia plans agriculture revival under new project
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
Agriculture minister Robert Wigmore has been in Mangaia since Wednesday in his capacity as chair of the steering unit taskforce for the industry revival project Te One Kura. The project aims to revitalise agriculture on the islands of Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu, to cater for the tourism market, mainly on Rarotonga. Government is investing […]
CITC gives plastic the boot
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
To promote environmental awareness, all CITC departments are passing on plastic today. Plastic Bag Free Day marks another step in the superstore’s campaign to discontinue plastic bags altogether. Jolene Bosanquet of Te Ipukarea Society, who has been campaigning against plastic bags for over a decade, said she is “overjoyed” about the CITC effort. “Back in […]
Our culture is alive and well!
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
Close to 2000 people flocked to the national auditorium on Thursday night to watch Rarotonga school children showcase their Cook Islands cultural skills through song and dance. The five-hour cultural extravaganza was a huge success which many commented was the best cultural show they’d seen in a long time. 2008 was the last time the […]
An unforgettable experience
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
From the moment we left Rarotonga we were out there representing. We arrived in Auckland early on Saturday morning. (Note to self –remember to wear socks with my jandals on the plane. My toes were freezing by the time I got to NZ.) We got settled into our accommodation at the Waatea Marae in Mangere […]
Collapse of Australian visitor market predicted
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in National
Australian travel industry rep issues scathing criticism of tourism chair Tata Crocombe An Australian travel industry representative alleges tourism board chair Tata Crocombe has single-handedly caused “extensive damage to the reputation and credibility” of CI Tourism. The emailed statement from Christopher de Doby, a travel wholesaler, has now been sent to numerous local industry members […]
Tepaki in civil court
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in Crime
The Richard Fisher v Tepaki 1 Holdings Limited case appeared before Judge Weston in the Cook Islands High Court this week. The civil suit traces back to September, when Peddle Thorp & Montgomery applied for the liquidation of Tepaki 1 Holdings Limited after the company had failed to repay a debt. At the same time, […]
Court deals with assault, theft, wilful damage
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a number of cases in the high court this week: Tevai Teono – pleaded guilty to an assault on a female charge. Kenning adjourned the matter to April 29 in order to allow time for the prosecution to file a victim impact report and a probation report. […]
Water project survey complete
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Environment
The initial survey for the $5 million European Union Muri Water and Sanitation Project has been completed and the project is now going into its next phase. The Muri Environment Care Group project team began the survey at the end of December. Over a period of four months, 10 surveyors interviewed and collected data on […]
Muri's Eco Warriors adventure next week
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Environment
The Muri Eco Warriors Kids Club two-day school holiday adventure on April 20-21 is a great option for kids who live in Muri. The programme is free for kids aged 4-13 years and is a great way for children to learn about pollution and the environment. The Eco Warriors environmental youth group started last year […]
Jewellery judging to begin soon
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Environment
Lots of waste materials used by kids to make their creations Thirty-three entries have been received for the Te Akatauira recycled jewellery competition with judging beginning this week. “The overall standard is very good,” competition organiser Paka Worthington said. Co-organiser Jacqui Evans says the entrants have been very resourceful in their use of waste materials. […]
Takua time!
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Local
Mauke boy Te Maui William has had a big adventure and a learning experience thanks to an abundant Takua fishing season on his outer island. Men, women and children all have a role to play in the harvest. Get tomorrow’s Cook Islands News for details. 10041427
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