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Busy dog desexing clinic in Avarua
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic hosted one of their biggest dog desexing clinics yet, serving dog owners from the Takuvaine, Tutakimoa, and RAPPA puna.
$4.2m grant for increasing resilience approved
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
In a continuation of success, the Cook Islands through its Climate Change office working in partnership with Development Coordination Division of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, have received approval from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on October 13 for its Enhanced National Adaptation Plan (ENAP) proposal.
‘Tough decisions need to be made, and soon!’
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government is being called on to make tough decisions, and make them soon, as New Zealand enters a new Covid-19 protection framework.
A sense of pride and joy
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands Council of Queensland (CICQ) has held a successful Te Maeva Nui festival earlier this month, featuring 450 performers who proudly celebrated and displayed Cook Islands culture in front of thousands.
Free bras for Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In partnership with the Breast Cancer Association, the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) have on offer free bras for women to pick up today from their office located at Tupapa.
Japanese cooking class celebrates diplomatic relationship
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is running Japanese cooking classes to mark a decade of diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Japan.
Former Environment Service employee makes second appearance in court on theft charges
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna and facing four counts of theft as a servant, has appeared in court.
Sacked couple face more charges
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A number of top Cook Islands Government officials, including two who have been sacked, are facing additional charges which include theft and fraud.
Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations get underway
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Light showers followed by beautiful sunshine with an array of colourfully dressed hosts and guests, marked the official opening of the historic 200th Bicentennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821.
Autism awareness reaches Northern Group islands
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Autism Cook Islands is pleased to extend their vision to some of the Northern Group islands including Manihiki, Rakahanga and Penrhyn, by donating resources helpful in raising awareness for the schools on those islands.
PM on Aitutaki for opening of Bi-Centennial celebrations
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The official opening of the Aitutaki Bi-Centennial celebrations begins this morning at 9am at Orongo Park.
Life in managed isolation
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A million-dollar view, a luxury room, varied and nutritious meals, and dancing whales providing some ‘rare’ entertainment is making up for the loneliness of those completing their managed isolation quarantine (MIQ) at the Edgewater Resort in Arorangi.
PM: ‘We cannot continue to close ourselves off from the world’
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Cook Islands government is seeking to maintain a zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 to allow time for children aged 12 to 15 to be vaccinated before considering opening its borders.
Artists Gathering set to become annual event
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Gallery Tavioni has announced that their popular Toki Indigenous Artists Gathering will now be an annual event.
Cook Islands marine biologist panelist in climate focused webinar
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A four-part webinar addressing and sharing many projects across the Pacific relating to the environment and climate change, and why future projects should receive funding and support will continue today, with Dr. Teina Rongo from Korero o te Orau being selected as one of the panelists.
Cooks economy on a ‘knife edge’ despite improved fiscal position
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Government’s net fiscal balance for the year ended June is “better than expected” but warning bells have been sounded.
Traditional voyage for Aitutaki’s 200-year celebrations
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
GPS and modern navigation will be switched off for the overnight trip to Aitutaki on Vaka Marumaru Atua. Instead, the crew will be using traditional wayfinding techniques guided by stars, wind, swell, and the sun.
$1.3 billion climate grant welcomed by PM Brown
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown says he has welcomed New Zealand’s announcement of $1.3 billion in climate-related aid funding.
Lyp sync battle set to begin
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga Sailing Club is encouraging people to get their dancing shoes on and favourite songs memorised as they prepare for the return of their ever popular lip syncing competition.
Turua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development for third term
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Anthony Turua has been appointed the Secretary of Cultural Development for a third consecutive term.
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