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PM Puna visits Te Mato Vai Matavera intake
Monday 11 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spent time with David Sloan, the Te Mato Vai GHD water engineer along with Te Mato Vai contractors McConnell Dowell as they conducted a site inspection of the Matavera intake with landowners and media last week.
Apii Te Uki Ou's 2019 ambassadors
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It was a wonderful day and a great turn out from parents and families for Apii Te Uki Ou’s ambassadors investiture held on Tuesday morning.
Tereora College selects its 2019 prefects
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Education
A simply stunning ceremony was enjoyed last Friday morning by Tereora College staff, students, friends and families for the school’s official ceremony to acknowledge their student leaders for 2019.
Lawyer hopes to steer two youths away from crime
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Norman George hopes he will be able assist two young clients who are on a joint burglary charge to understand what they are up against.
Bail rejected for burglary suspect
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Two men who appeared on a new burglary charge appeared before Justice of Peace Carmen Temata at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
What value do we put on Earth?
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands has enjoyed, or suffered, depending on how you look at it, massive growth in the past 30 years. Tourism numbers continue to rise, while infrastructure struggles to cope. This article, based on one taken from the resilience.org website, provides some stark warnings about what to expect if growth continues unchecked. It may be useful for Cook Islands decision makers who want to learn about the consequences of our endless search for economic growth and for people looking for ways of doing things differently.
The ocean-beach clean-up day
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Ocean Beach Clean-Up Day at the coastal and sea area around Trader Jacks last Friday afternoon, amassed 280 kilograms of trash.
Policies launched on Women's Day
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Two new policies were launched on International Women’s Day on Friday at a special gathering at the National Auditorium.
Rename push boosts profile
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The recently reborn push to change the name of the Cook Islands has received unprecedented worldwide media coverage.
Talbot battling onwards despite challenges
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Local
With the one single aim to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga, experienced hiker James Talbot is not letting any negative comments get in the way of his ambition.
Dengue cases rise to 10
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten dengue cases have been confirmed by the Ministry of Health and there are another five probable cases are yet to be diagnosed.
Ministers home
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
All ministers except deputy prime minister Mark Brown are expected to remain on Rarotonga this week.
Climate change policy approved
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Politics
The Cabinet of the Cook Islands has approved the Cook Islands Climate Change Policy drafted by the Climate Change Cook Islands (CCCI) office, at the Office of the Prime Minister.
PM welcomes NZ's new top diplomat
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Politics
“We acknowledge the Cook Islands has been active in its regional and international engagements,” said Her Excellency Tessa Temata as she presented her credentials to Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday.
Adaptation programme reaches Aitutaki
Friday 8 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Adaptation Fund Cook Islands programme – aimed at strengthening national and local capacity for monitoring and decision making to reduce risks associated with climate change - launched its first outreach in Aitutaki last month.
International Women's Day today
Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The campaign theme for today’s International Women’s day is #BalanceforBetter, this means Balance for Better in all areas politically, economically and socially.
Wigmore at food biodiversity talks
Friday 8 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Ministry of Agriculture’s director for crop research William Wigmore launched the State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture Report at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters recently.
Council praises work of Sister Margaret
Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has paid tribute to Sister Margaret O’Dwyer who is representing the interest of the local non-government agency at the United Nations.
Parking lanes marked at Avatiu wharf
Friday 8 March 2019 | Published in Local
Line markings for 30 parking spaces have been completed at the Avatiu Wharf marina area this week.
Great turnout for Muri replanting
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Volunteers turned up in force to replant shrubs and trees at Muri Beach alongside Nukupure Park on Monday afternoon until later that evening.
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