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Pacific Resort group expands
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is continuing to expand with the addition of Royale Takitumu to its portfolio of properties. The group offers a range of management services via its franchise partner hotel programme. As a partner hotel, Royale Takitumu now benefits from PRHG’s substantial support network, global marketing, international sales team and sales field support, along with guidance and support in hotel operations to deliver high levels of guest satisfaction and experience. Established in 1998, and now under new ownership, Royale Takitumu continues a long tradition of offering premium, secluded accommodation for the discerning traveller. The deluxe boutique beachfront property is located on Titikaveka beach, one of the top 15 beaches in the South Pacific according to Trip Advisor. Royale Takitumu’s new owners are John and Rose Dunn. John is a Cook Islander based in New Zealand. A successful surgeon and private hospital owner/operator Dunn also works at Rarotonga hospital, having introduced equipment and training there. His wife Rose is a designer whose houses are award-winning, and she is a major patron of Pacific art through Tautai in Auckland. Both are passionate about the Cook Islands and look forward to working with PRHG to bring their aesthetic and vision to Royale Takitumu. Group chief executive Marcus Niszow says he is excited with the addition to the PRHG family. “Royale Takitumu is a great complement to our existing beachfront resort portfolio in the Cook Islands. The cultural fabric of Royale Takitumu is closely aligned with PRHG’s brand ethos and together we aim to reach new heights in terms of overall product quality and guest experience”. PRHG owns three award-winning properties in the Cook Islands, and provides management services to five others. The PRHG franchise partner programme allows Royale Takitumu to retain day-to-day operational management while benefiting from the expertise and marketing resources of the Cook Island’s largest revenue hotel group. - Release
Law society starts lecture series
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Law Society (CILS) began its lecture series with a lecture by Doctor Alex Frame, a renowned law professor who specialises in Pacific islands constitutional law, last week.
Iconic Cook Islander guest speaker at USP
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Local
One of the first female Cook Island graduates from the University of South Pacific will host a talk at the USP on Wednesday.
On course for deeper cooperation
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand Prime minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands prime minister, Henry Puna, concluded successful discussions in Rarotonga this week, at the tail end of New Zealand’s week long Pacific Mission which also featured visits to Samoa, Niue, and Tonga.
Ministers remain on Rarotonga
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna and his Cabinet ministers will remain on the island next week.
January shows downturn in visitor arrivals
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
After welcoming a record number of visitors to the Cook Islands last year, the tourism industry noted a decline in the visitor arrivals for the opening month of the year.
Apii Te Uki Ou ambassadors
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Education
Staff, students and family members gathered together yesterday at Apii Te Uki Ou to celebrate their new school ambassadors for 2018.
Policy change excites meeting
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand Labour Party MP Carmel Sepuloni posted this photo of members of the visiting New Zealand delegation and Cook Islands cabinet ministers on Facebook, shortly after it was announced to the Cook Islands government that the superannuation portability legislation would be changed under the New Zealand Labour government.
Breaking down confusion
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Environment
There is much confusion surrounding terms such as biodegradable and compostable, as well as bioplastic, bio-based, bio-polymer, etc.
Cook Islands to the fore in Australia
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Culture
Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith co-hosted the launch of the Polyfest brand into the Australian market, at an event held in Sydney last weekend.
VSA volunteers share their knowledge
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The Volunteer Service Abroad programme manager for Polynesia and Kiribati, Diane Thorne-George has completed a week-long visit to check in with the latest group of volunteers in the Cook Islands.
Cyclone no danger to us
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Apart from some storm surges (high waves) towards the middle of next week, the Cook Islands will not face any danger from Tropical Cyclone Hola.
Movie spurs interest in chess contest
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A closely-fought in-school chess competition concluded on Friday at Tereora College.
Call for competition rules
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The planned multi-million dollar fibre optic undersea cable will not guarantee lower prices for Cook Islands consumers, say members of the Opposition.
Ardern wraps up Pacific mission
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her cross-party delegation spent part of their final day on Rarotonga on Thursday enjoying a tour of the lagoon near Muri Beach.
Buildings officially opened
Saturday 10 March 2018 | Published in Education
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened the two new Tereora College buildings on Thursday watched by local and New Zealand dignitaries, and the college’s students.
Connections made at 'political speed dating'
Friday 9 March 2018 | Published in Politics
It had been described as something akin to ‘political speed dating’ but despite some of the high-profile personalities involved there was even less pressure than that at a mini-expo held for members of the visiting New Zealand delegation yesterday morning.
Ardern attends leadership lunch
Friday 9 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
At her final event on her Pacific Mission trip, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was a key speaker at a special event held on the lawn at parliament to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Compliments flow at VIP dinner
Friday 9 March 2018 | Published in Politics
The leaders of the Cook Islands and New Zealand spoke glowingly about the relationship between the two countries at dinner hosted by the Cook Islands government on Wednesday night.
Graduation main issue: Ardern
Friday 9 March 2018 | Published in Politics
The possible graduation of the Cook Islands to developed status is a much more pressing issue than any possible bid for the country to join the United Nations, says New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
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