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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, […]
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’ […]
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
PDL pays 60c
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Local
Pacific Distributors Ltd (PDL) – the collapsed grocery group – submitted this week before Judge Weston that it has paid 60 cents in the dollar to outstanding creditors. Counsel Tony Manarangi for PDL applied to summons a meeting between creditors to discuss the scheme of arrangement that was set in place in October 2008. To […]
Maggie survives party complaints
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party says two complaints in relation to George Maggie Angene’s controversial selection as the party candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga are invalid. On Tuesday the CIP executive met to consider two written complaints about the voting procedure followed at the nominee run-off held last week. The complaints looked to be an attempt by some […]
Tourism industry council supports board's vision
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council says it strongly supports the CI Tourism board in its endeavours to grow the industry. In a press release yesterday, the council said the new board, chaired by Tata Crocombe, has demonstrated a profound vision for the industry and they must now show it is capable of leading the […]
Netballers head to NZ trial
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in National
Netball hopefuls will be showing off their skills today (Saturday NZ time) in New Zealand at the Cook Islands national netball trials including seven local based players. The trials are being held at the Tangaroa College in Otara with a large showing of Cook Islands players from New Zealand and Australia expected to battle it […]
CIP set to announce 10th candidate
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party is about to confirm its 10th candidate for this year’s elections as it rolls out its line up of 24. Yesterday the party confirmed its ninth candidate, Moana Ioane, who will run for the Tautu-Vaipae seat currently held by Demo MP and former cabinet minister Kete Ioane. The last candidate the […]
Health practitioner claims diseases increasing
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in National
Richard Wachter of Better Health Research Centre in Maraerenga claims that diseases such as Lyme’s, dengue, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, Aids and diabetes are dramatically on the rise in the Cook Islands. He says that health department statistics are not an accurate reflection of the country’s health problems. “During TB week, they said we get one […]
Demo leader stands by his call for PM to stand down
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in National
The Democratic Party rift remains this week and it looks unlikely to end with talk of party president Makiuti Tongia possibly filing an application for a court injunction in an attempt to stop some Demos using the party name. Last week party leader Sir Terepai Maoate remained steadfast in his view that prime minister Jim […]
No need for ministerial visit
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I was appalled to read in yesterday morning’s paper about Apii Piho’s trip to Atiu in his current capacity as Minister of Health. The Hon. Norman George and I along with Man Unuia, former Island Secretary for Atiu, were invited to meet with a senior hospital administrator Heather Webber-Aitu to discuss the non-infectious […]
Exercise in fresh air
Friday 16 April 2010 | Published in National
Dear Editor, It seems our sense of image makes us do some non-sensible things. In many countries of the world where not many people have any option other than to walk or pedal a bicycle if they’re privileged or wealthy enough to have one the idea of ‘taking exercise’ is just not a consideration. Most […]
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