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Group seeks to draw attention to environmental concerns
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A new community group that emphasises a self-help, proactive approach to village initiatives is focused on the people, land and sea of Ngatangiia and will be formalised today.
PM to do 'virtual' check in at climate conference
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark will not attend a climate change conference in Scotland later this year, instead hoping to contribute “virtually”.
Rarotonga welcomes its first new Girls’ Brigade Company in 47 years
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
More than 300 representatives from girls’ and boys’ brigades across Rarotonga converged on Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Sunday morning to witness the commissioning of the Ngatangiia Girls’ Brigade.
Government closer to announcement on seabed mineral exploration
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government is moving forward with a process to potentially issue exploratory licenses to companies interested in mining the ocean floor as international conservationists, diplomats, and scientists call for a moratorium on all deep sea mining activities.
Government stands by Alert Level 2 decision
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government is standing by its decision to keep the Cook Islands at Alert Level 2.
Marumaru Atua departs for Tāua e Moana voyage
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Under clear skies with beaming rays of sunshine and an unexpected sudden sprinkle of rain - that many murmured was a sign of a blessing, Vaka Marumaru Atua departed Avarua Harbour at 3pm yesterday for the second leg of the Tāua e Moana voyage 2021.
Hopes for border to open in mid-October
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands border is to remain shut until there has been 14 days of zero community transmission in New Zealand, which a University of Canterbury Covid-19 researcher says could occur by October 6.
Covid-19 vaccines approved for Cook Islands children
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has approved vaccination for children aged 12 to 15.
Cooks join ‘Clean up the World Day’ campaign
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) is encouraging the public to get creative in their participation of this year’s ‘Clean up the World Day’ this Friday – whether that be through recycling, tree planting, or showing their support towards an environmental community project.
Additional business support announced
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Government has announced additional financial support for businesses affected by the ongoing border closure.
Nukutere readies for Gala event
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College will host its ever-popular Gala event this Friday and are looking forward to hosting the public for a night of fun, food and fellowship.
Govt announces process for managed returns of residents
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Plans are in place to bring home stranded Cook Islanders in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand but no date has been set for the first repatriation flight.
Marumaru Atua readies to depart for Southern group
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Marumaru Atua is set to depart any day now for the Southern group as part of its Taua E Moana (The Ocean and I) voyage.
Vaccination mandatory for tourists 12 years and over when border reopens
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All future visitors to the Cook Islands aged 12 years and older need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced.
Cook Islands will only accept vaccinated tourists when travel bubble resumes
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
All future tourists to the Cook Islands aged 12 years and older need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, says Cook Islands government.
The Hyphen Family
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A small local family of three are using social media and their growing YouTube channel to inspire young parents around the country to overcome ‘judgmental looks and treatment’, creating fun, entertaining memories along the way.
Drunk driving cases ‘unfortunate statistic’
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Each weekend, at least one driver manages to tick the box marked ‘arrested for drunk driving’, says police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Teaching roles open for 2022
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Seven secondary school positions, principal positions and multiple roles in primary schools have been advertised for the 2022 academic year.
Our young show interest in first aid
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Young people made the effort to visit the Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s World First Aid Day, an annual campaign to promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives.
Stranded Cook Islanders expecting further delays
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are expecting further delays in returning home to Rarotonga after Auckland’s level 4 lockdown is extended for another week.
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