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Homecoming for local artist Rongo
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands artist Apii Rongo is all set for his first solo presentation in 15 years in an exhibition proudly presented by Beachcomber Pearl Market and the Print Room from July 9 to 27.
Discussions focused on new spending
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Discussions have been held between the government and the Democratic Party on a number of actions considered necessary to proceed during the caretaker government period.
Police display an expo highlight
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Police Maritime Division celebrated the “Day of the Seafarer” by taking part in the successful Maritime Careers Expo at Avatiu harbour on Monday this week.
Burial grounds 'rubbished'
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Rarotonga’s public burial grounds have become some of the island’s most “rubbished” places, Te Ipukarea Society has revealed.
Visiting officials look into needs of fire services
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Two officers from Fire and Emergency New Zealand were in Rarotonga last week to look into “areas of concern” that could boost the delivery of fire-fighting services on the island.
Protected areas vital for our future
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Earlier this month, a number of Pacific Island protected area managers gathered in Samoa for the Inception Workshop of the BIOPAMA (Biodiversity And Protected Area Management Programme) Phase Two. Liam Kokaua from Te Ipukarea Society was fortunate to be able to attend this meeting, alongside Elizabeth Munro (National Environment Service) and Kevin Iro (Marae Moana).
Local chefs to team up with visiting colleagues
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Culture
The Takurua programme, designed to be interactive and to engage all sectors of the community, enters day three today and focuses on Te Ki o Te’Enua, visiting plantations and agricultural sites.
Over 3600 cases and counting...
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A group of chiropractors from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is on Rarotonga running free spinal health checks and chiropractic care until July 7.
Brigade march helps Te Vaerua
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Girls’ Brigade gave a cheque for $1410 to Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services yesterday, after raising the money earlier this month through a route march from the Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua to the Nikao CICC grounds.
Vaka to celebrate big day in own way
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Culture
The House of Ariki is in the midst of finalising programmes for this year’s Ui Ariki and Aronga Mana Day, to be held on Friday, July 6, with celebrations to be held by the three Rarotonga vaka and individual islands.
OSH reform project gets underway
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Local
A project to reform occupational safety and health (OSH) standards in the Cook Islands is underway.
Petitions may follow final count
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The leading political parties have not ruled out the possibility of filing petitions after the final count of the votes from the 2018 general elections, expected to be completed later today.
International chefs develop cuisine strategy
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Culture
The international chefs who are helping the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation develop a Cook Islands cuisine strategy arrived in the country early this morning and will join representatives from the 25 businesses and groups that have put their hands up to sponsor the ‘Takurua O Avaiki Raro, Avaiki Vaenga, Manavanui’ programme at an opening event at Highland Paradise this afternoon.
Appeal for stricken store owner
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Local
An appeal has been started to raise money for Friendly Mart owner Doreen Boggs, her staff, and their families after the iconic Arorangi store was destroyed by fire on June 14.
Ministries investigate tyre fires
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service and Public Health are investigating incidents in which tyres were used as fuel for fires to burn coconut tree stumps next to one of the island’s largest tourist resorts last week.
Maritime careers on show
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
High school students from Rarotonga and Aitutaki were given information on a wide variety of possible future careers at Maritime Cook Islands career expo at Avatiu Wharf yesterday.
Demo govt won't tax NZ pension
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Grey Power president Dennis Tunui says he is “very happy” at the prospect of a new Democratic Party-led government, as it means he and his fellow recipients of New Zealand Superannuation in the Cook Islands will no longer be taxed on their pension.
Crashes and an arrest mar the weekend
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Driving behaviour on Rarotonga at the weekend was marred by three road incidents and one arrest for drunkenness and obscene language directed at hospital staff and the police.
Budget process vital in project planning
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has to follow an established budget process before giving the green light to infrastructure projects, says the economic policy advisor at the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management (MFEM), Natalie Cooke.
Aussie music group puts on school concerts
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Two schools in Rarotonga got to experience a high-energy concert on Friday.
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