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Cook Islands at first arbitration conference
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
A delegation from the Cook Islands travelled to Fiji to take part in the 2018 South Pacific International Arbitration Conference held in Denarau last week.
Retirement homes mooted
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
A working committee consisting of three ministries will create a proposal to Cabinet on the viability of retirement homes on Rarotonga.
PM says not to worry about snap elections
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna told the Opposition not to bother about things “you can’t control” after question about the rumoured snap elections this May was raised in Parliament yesterday.
Brown sways Chamber on tax amnesty
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Politics
It is hoped a special meeting of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce with finance minister Mark Brown last week will be the start of “more regular and open dialogue with the minister” says chamber president Stephen Lyon.
Royal meeting
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands craftswoman Mama Tukua Turia had the once in a lifetime opportunity to rub shoulders with Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace as part of the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange yesterday.
Ardern party confirmed
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Jacinda Ardern-led Pacific Mission delegation to the Cook Islands and three other Pacific island countries will include Kiwi MPs, Pasifika community leaders, and NGO representatives.
New bill to improve marine resource management
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Conservation and management of the nation’s marine resources will be significantly enhanced by the Marine Resources Bill 2017.
Seaweed investigations continue
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources’ science team has been conducting field work this month as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project investigating the prolific seaweed growth in Muri Lagoon.
Facilities lacking for youth
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Recently Cook Islands News has received a number of smoke signals concerning the lack in facilities and initiatives for Cook Islands youth.
Outdoor chess set a hit at Araura
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A new outdoor chess set at Araura College on Aitutaki has become a hit with students.
Writing comp for kids
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Ministry of Education learning and teaching advisor Jessica Le Bas is coordinating the competition and says any students from Year 7-13 can enter.
College invited to Polyfest
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Education
Tereora College have been invited to take a cultural team to perform and attend Polyfest 2018 next month.
Inquiry into tax write-off unlikely
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Shadow minister for finance James Beer’s motion to direct the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to carry out an enquiry on the decision to write off about $19 million in tax is in doubt to survive in Parliament.
Technical support reason for UN bid
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The desire to be a part of the United Nations (UN) is mainly to do with gaining technical support from its various agencies, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
St Joseph's perfect prefects
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Education
St Joseph Primary School’s newly appointed prefects have enjoyed their first full week in their new leadership role.
Dog days: Canines in the Cook Islands
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Dogs are rarely out of the headlines these days, but have they always been here and how did they become such a big part of life on Rarotonga when they are absent from so many other islands of the Cook Islands?
Vaka Pride comp on...
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Judging for round eight of the Vaka Pride competition starts on Monday.
'MPs getting tax write-off cannot be named'
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown has declined to divulge the names of the Members of Parliament (MPs) who are benefitting from the tax amnesty, citing confidentiality reasons.
Put to sea or land in court
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
If the Tiare Taporo hasn’t put out to sea by this coming Tuesday, the Ports Authority has said it will be taking the matter to court.
Tereora prefects inducted
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Tereora College have announced their student leaders for 2018.
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