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'Deliverer' of choice not available right now
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Local
Last week New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was asked which MPs she would trust to deliver her baby. "This is going to seem really obvious to me," the prime minister replied. "I'd just go straight for the women, naturally. I'd pick Tracey Martin and Carmel Sepuloni. Safe pair of hands." However, for the next week or so she won’t be able to rely on Tracey Martin’s “safe pair of hands” as Tracey is here on holiday with her husband Ben. Tracey was first elected to parliament as a New Zealand First list MP based in Warkworth, in 2011. She is passionate about opportunities for youth employment and she and her electorate staff have worked with local businesses, schools, ITOs and government departments to create the Business Linked Internship Scheme. Tracey has been a member of the Education and Science Select Committee and had her Member’s bill, Social Services (Orphans and Unsupported Children’s Clothing Allowance) Amendment Bill, passed with unanimous support at first reading and returned to the House from select committee, with a recommendation that it pass into law. A great believer in giving back to the community, Tracey spent most of her pre-parliament time on parent based fundraising and volunteer committees for Mahurangi Kindergarten, Warkworth Primary School and Mahurangi College. Tomorrow evening Tracey will speak at the Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s weekly meeting. She’ll be talking about seniors and sharing knowledge about positive ageing, but her coalition government experiences will no doubt be mentioned. Non-Rotarians are welcome to attend the dinner meeting. Call Mareko Boyd (55 250) or Jaewynn McKay (55 486) before midday on Wednesday. The cost for non-Rotarians is $25 and the meeting will be held at Coastal Kitchen in Tupapa. - JMcK
NES expo marks environment week
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) and their environment partners are marking this week’s worldwide National Environment Week, which incorporates World Environment Day on June 5 and World Oceans Day on June 8, with an Environment Expo to be held at Maire Nui Park.
Larger land holdings key to future, says Manarangi-Trott
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Politics
It will be important for the future of agriculture in the Cook Islands to coordinate the growing of vegetable and fruit produce and encourage large economic holdings in the outer islands.
Targeted programme vital for agriculture
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: The Ministry for Agriculture says the Cook Islands cannot produce even 20 per cent of the country’s domestic needs for fresh produce. What would your party do to stimulate agriculture and lessen the country’s reliance on overseas imports?
Queen's Birthday honour for service to the community
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Investment Corporation director Caren Rangi, has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Pacific community and to governance.
Visitor airs lagoon concerns
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Environment
It is disappointing to visit Rarotonga and see even more development along an already-overburdened coastline, says environmentalist June Hosking.
Police pay set to be addressed says CIP
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Politics
The following is the Cook Islands Party’s response to yesterday’s policy question: What are your party’s policies on law and order and what would you do about the problems of low police pay and the apparent increase in the number of violent crimes, such as stabbings, and other crimes, such as burglaries?
Kiwi singer finally gets her wish…
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Local
New Zealand singer-songwriter Hollie Smith has always wanted to play a gig in Rarotonga. It’s something the double-platinum-selling artist has never done before, despite having visited the island “seven or eight times”.
Foreign investment OK – but with conditions
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: What are your party’s policies on foreign investment?
Parties quiet on power deals
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Politics
The One Cook Islands (OCI) movement could hold the balance of power following this month’s election.
School assembly has special guests
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To start off their Friday morning, Apii Te Uki Ou students held a special assembly with two very special guests.
Beddoes happy with forum results
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Damien Beddoes, the chairman of the Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) board, is delighted with the outcomes of the meeting for chief executive officers (CEOs) held earlier this week at the National Auditorium.
Design contest aimed at young artists
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Education
Budding Cook Islands artists have a chance to make a name for themselves in a graphic design contest launched by the Pacific Community (SPC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office.
Burglary increase affects locals and visitors
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A spate of burglaries over the last week has affected both local residents and visitors, a Cook Islands Police Service spokesman says.
A walk through island's ancient
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of interest to the public.
Students give back to the community
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College students were out and about in the community on Wednesday as part of this years’ Service Day.
Eating healthy at the night market
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Local
Changing things up a bit, our market story this week comes from the Muri Night Market rather than Punanga Nui.
SPCA renews calls to chip
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA has again suggested microchipping dogs on Rarotonga following an incident last Friday.
Demos to revise laws for all crimes
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: What are your party’s policies on law and order and what would you do about the problems of low police pay and the apparent increase in the number of violent crimes such as stabbing, and other crimes such as burglaries?
Jessie is the new harbour master
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Ports Authority has confirmed John Jessie as the new harbour master, replacing Saungaki Rasmussen, who resigned in April this year.
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