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Landowners sign up with MOP
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Landowners on all but one of the Pa Enua islands participating in the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) have signed memorandums of understanding consenting to their lands being developed, says Merchant of Paradise (MOP) developer Tim Tepaki.
Wastewater systems to blame for nutrients
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Extensive environmental investigations into the state of Muri Lagoon by the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team have confirmed that nutrients from on-site wastewater systems are harming the sensitive Muri Lagoon environment.
Aussie billions welcomed
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands government has welcomed Australia’s stepped-up Pacific engagement, announced by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison in Queensland yesterday of a package of cooperation and development initiatives including a new Pacific Infrastructure Financing Facility.
Aussie billions welcomed
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands government has welcomed Australia’s stepped-up Pacific engagement, announced by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison in Queensland yesterday of a package of cooperation and development initiatives including a new Pacific Infrastructure Financing Facility.
Migrant worker issues outlined
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The director of Labour and Consumer Services (Labco) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Sandrina Thondoo presented an updated report on Labour and Consumer Services at the Tourism Global Breakfast Update last week.
Finding peace in prison
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Politics
George Maggie was in and out of prison for 24 years before he learned how to control his mind.
Another day, another cruise ship visit
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Economy
Hundreds of passengers from aboard the second cruise ship to visit Rarotonga in two days disembarked in tenders to explore the island yesterday.
Noted scientist applauds Marae Moana
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Alan Friedlander is currently chief scientist for National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Project, an initiative that focusses on marine protection and raising awareness about why it’s necessary. The project is National Geographic’s largest initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. Friedlander has produced more than 100 scientific publications, 25 book chapters, 10 documentaries, and numerous articles that have been influential in his field. He currently heads the Fisheries Ecology Research Lab at the University of Hawaii.
Papua traffic limited to walkers
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The public access restriction caused by Te Mato Vai Stage 2 water intake upgrade work has been lifted on the Papua intake, waterfall site and Papua end of the cross-island walk in Vaimaanga.
Police warning over changes of ownership
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Crime
When you sell a vehicle you must take care of all of the paperwork involved in the change of ownership – or the consequences could be costly.
By-election verdict reserved
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether an interim stay on a by-election in the Rakahanga electorate, brought about by last week’s resignation of MP Toka Hagai, will stand or be lifted.
Australia to spend $2 billion in Pacific
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Plans by Australia to donate AUD 2 billion towards infrastructure development in the Pacific were with enthusiasm yesterday by deputy prime minister and finance minister Mark Brown.
Hundreds take part in school maths contest
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Education
A total of 340 students participated in the annual Cook Islands maths quiz competition held at the National Auditorium last week.
Foreign workers make 10 per cent of workforce
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Foreign workers make up under 10 per cent of the workforce and not 20 per cent as reported in a story in CINews last week.
Koutu Nui renews tourism concerns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Koutu Nui has raised renewed concerns about the social and environmental impact from the blooming tourism industry in the Cook Islands.
Prime minister off to APEC meeting
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister and Foreign Affairs minister Henry Puna will join Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders in a dialogue with APEC Leaders hosted by Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby later this month.
PM cancels China trip, but Maggie goes
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is understood to have cancelled a planned trip to China this week after Rakahanga Cook Islands Party MP Toka Hagai abruptly resigned his seat late last week.
PM urged to 'come clean' on Nicholas
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
RAPPA Democratic Party candidate in the June 2018 elections, Dr Teina Rongo, has challenged prime minister Henry Puna, deputy prime minister Mark Brown and the Speaker of Parliament, Niki Rattle, to “come clean” on the whereabouts of former Cabinet minister and Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas.
Rakahanga MP resigns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Rakahanga MP Toka Hagai has resigned his seat following a Court of Appeal hearing involving Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
Second sitting next month
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The second session of Parliament post 2018 general election will be held next month, confirmed the acting Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere.
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