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Pacific leaders to focus on fisheries
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Fisheries dominated the fifth Polynesian Leaders Group meeting in Auckland over the weekend, helping to set the scene for Prime Minister Henry Puna’s attendance at the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Papua New Guinea this week.
Three ministers on the rock
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Nicholas, Turepu and Brown remain on the rock this week while Prime Minister Henry Puna represents the Cook Islands at the Pacific Islands Forum in Papua New Guinea.
Whale season makes a splash
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Environment
This year’s whale season has made a significant splash with humpback whales breaching left right and centre to the delight of tourists.
Mentors concept gains momentum
Monday 7 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The business mentors concept continues to gain momentum with the organisers, Chamber of Commerce, hoping to develop more local entrepreneurs through the programme in the near future.
Schooner inquiry outcome awaited
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Government wants to see the result of a Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) investigation into the contract between the Crown and Pacific Schooners Ltd before deciding what action needs to be taken, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Puna plans UN seat 'chat' with Key
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Opportunity to discuss Cook Islands’ push for a seat on the United Nations. A ‘chat’ with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on the controversial Cook Islands’ bid for a seat on the United Nations could be on the cards for Prime Minister Henry Puna at the Pacific Islands Forum which is being held in Papua New Guinea this week.
Literacy week promotes sustainable communities
Monday 7 September 2015 | Published in Education
Today marks the opening of a new chapter for literacy growth in the Cook Islands, with the start of International Literacy Week 2015 with the theme of Literacy for Sustainable Communities.
HOM naming delayed
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet has delayed endorsing a list of preferred candidates for the country’s top jobs, in spite of the fact that the prime minister had given an undertaking the head of ministry jobs would be announced three days ago.
Cook Islands artists on cultural exchange
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Local
Six senior artists from the Cook Islands specialising in heritage artforms will visit Aotearoa New Zealand next week as part of an annual Creative New Zealand cultural exchange programme with the Pacific Islands.
Inside the mind of a great man
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Local
This beautiful tribute to the late Harry Napa was written by Rachel Reeves, whose grandmother Pauline, was Harry’s wife for 38 years. Rachel is the author of the book “Matini” the story of Cyclone Martin which devastated the island in 1997.
Mangaia gets to learn about Just Play
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia was introduced to the Just Play football programme with a two-day workshop involving eight teachers and community group leaders last week.
Brazil, Cook Islands forge new relations
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Politics
As part of his state visit to New Zealand, Prime Minister Henry Puna signed with Brazilian Ambassador to New Zealand Eduardo Gradilone a joint communique establishing diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Brazil.
Anti-purse seine petition languishes at Parliament
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The 4000-plus signature petition calling for a total ban on purse seine fishing in the Cook Islands could be sitting in a box at parliament for months, with Prime Minister Henry Puna unwilling to set a date for parliament’s next sitting.
NZ Cook Islanders prefer to stay put
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Politics
After meeting hundreds of Cook Islanders on his recent official visit to New Zealand, prime minister Henry Puna says he didn’t get the impression that there is keen interest amongst them to return home.
Apii Nikao rebuild could start soon
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Education
The contentious Apii Nikao school rebuild could soon be underway with the government promising $10 million from China should be in their pockets by the end of the month.
Tereora rebuild needs local focus
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Education
Our people, our design – that’s the word from Minister of Finance Mark Brown on the $11.7 million New Zealand-funded upgrade of Tereora College.
Calling all solution-finders
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Environment
Calling all solution finders – this year’s Lagoon Day organisers are looking for bright sparks with innovative ideas to protect the country’s precious waters.
Careless growers 'irresponsible'
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Environment
Ministry of Agriculture secretary Dr Mat Purea says it’s irresponsible of Rarotonga growers to leave empty pesticides and weed killer containers lying in their gardens.
Mamas love Muri mini market
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Local
The large new sheltered verandah at Muri Meeting House is bound to become a favourite meeting place now that local mamas can have their own “mini market.”
Cook Islands Maori goes digital
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Local
The nation took a big leap towards preserving the Maori language this week, with the launch of the new Cook Islands Maori Dictionary mobile application.
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