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Aitutaki’s Koni Raoni events raise close to $150k
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Aitutaki’s customary Koni Raoni, a traditional exchange between villages that is held over the Christmas and New Year season, has raised an incredible $147,964.30.
Vendors excited for opportunities in 2022
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Today is the last opening day for the Punanga Nui Market, so pop in and visit the regular vendors who have all sorts of fresh produce and locally made products to sell.
YES Programme helps budding entrepreneurs
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands budding entrepreneurs have celebrated a successful 2021 through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme.
Your guide to the perfect New Year’s weekend
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
A number of businesses will be open during certain days and times over New Year's weekend.
Giving Tree initiative brings smiles to kids
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands branch had one of its most successful years yet with their annual Christmas Giving Tree initiative. Over 640 gifts successfully made it into the hands of children across the 12 islands.
Contempt of court brings warning from Justice of the Peace
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing two contempt of court charges has been told by a Justice of the Peace he is close to going to jail.
‘Fair weather’ forecast for Raro
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga can expect some fair weather for the long weekend as it welcomes the new year in, with a few showers and a fair bit of wind.
Ringing in 2022 with celebratory music and fun
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, National
Rarotonga residents are looking forward to a long weekend of jam-packed celebrations to send out 2021 and welcome the new year 2022.
Yala recognised in New Year's honours
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
A well-known Cook Islander has been acknowledged among the New Zealand Pacific Community in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Business support extended
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the wage subsidy and sole trader grants will continue until the end of February, to allow businesses to build up after the border opening on January 13, 2022.
Government unfazed by Omicron in NZ
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has ‘no plans’ to revisit the January 13 border reopening despite two Omicron community cases in New Zealand.
Retailers, shoppers benefit from after Christmas deals
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s gift and liquor stores are bracing for another eventful weekend following a busy period leading up to Christmas and bumper Boxing Day sales on Monday.
Welcoming New Year with Boom Shakalaka Youth Vibes
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, National
Local non-governmental organisation Korero o te Orau’s Atui’anga ki te Tango senior students along with the Catholic Youth of Rarotonga will be performing a ‘Boom Shakalaka Youth Vibes’ New Year’s Eve concert this Friday, December 31.
MOU strengthens relationship between agencies and village communities
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
A revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with the 10 Puna (village community) on Rarotonga that updates the relationship with Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Cops go on Christmas ticket frenzy
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands police have issued close to 200 tickets on Rarotonga over the Christmas period as patrols have been ramped up with traffic enforcement checks.
Mauke gets into festive spirit with annual ‘teretere’
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
On the island of Mauke or Akatokamanava, sisters, Joanne Stevens (left) and Ngavaine Makitai representing the village of Oiretumu, danced and sang with families and friends as they walked through the village of Kimiangatau on Christmas day for the island’s ‘teretere’ or ‘roni’.
Chief economist ‘resigns’
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government chief economist has resigned and returned to New Zealand amid unconfirmed reports of internal rift and substantial financial settlement with his employer, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Using the Maori language correctly
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngatoko Rongo has launched his first book Te Tātā'anga i te tangi o te reo o te Pā 'Enua tonga o te Kūki 'Airani to provide information on how to write phonic sounds in Maori.
Lawyer and JP face off over name suppression
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with assault has been given name suppression despite protests from a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Man denies multiple MIQ breach charges
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A man has denied breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) on Rarotonga.
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