Regional
Final rugby round starts
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Women rugby players and rising under 16 rugby stars will be under the spotlight at the BCI Stadium this evening for the start of the final round of rugby. The Titikaveka Bulls will head to the stadium to rumble with the Takuvaine Reds in the Polynesian Bike Hire Under 16 division. The young Bulls will […]
Cooks create world's largest marine park
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands have announced the creation of the world’s largest marine park, covering a huge expanse of ocean nearly twice the size of France. Prime Minister Henry Puna, who officially launched the initiative at the opening of the Pacific Leaders Forum on Tuesday, said the 1.065 million square kilometre reserve is “the largest area […]
Temaru backs Fiji return
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
French Polynesia President Oscar Temaru says he will support Fiji’s return to the Pacific Islands Forum if its suspension is brought up by the Leaders. “The Pacific Leaders are hopeful that in the very close future Fiji will be back again, because all countries in the Pacific are linked and no one should be expelled […]
'Give the Tahitians a chance'
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Takitumu chief Pa Marie Ariki has implored New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to hear French Polynesia President Oscar Temaru’s cries for self-determination. On Tuesday night she pleaded with Key to consider the situation of French Polynesia – or, as Temaru has called it, French-occupied Polynesia. “They (the Tahitians) are our cousins, they are our […]
Support for self-determination
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
French Polynesia president Oscar Temaru has successfully pleaded with Pacific Forum leaders “not to stay still but to embrace the momentum” of his quest for the freedom of Ma’ohi Nui. Speaking to leaders about the outcomes of an Asia-Pacific meeting convened earlier this year, he segued into the issue of self-determination for his own country. […]
Secret service callout
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Local businessman Piltz Napa is taking advantage of the historic visit by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by raising the issue of movie piracy in the Cook Islands. Yesterday afternoon Napa hung this poster outside the Empire movie theatre saying the objective is to raise awareness on the rampant piracy of movies in the […]
Puna happy with 'empowerment of women'
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Prime Minister Henry Puna has said during a press conference that the Cook Islands is “happy where we are now in terms of empowerment of women”. Asked whether his government was doing enough to achieve gender equality, he said he was proud that the Cook Islands has a female speaker of the house and that […]
Rapa Nui 'atrocity' recalled
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
The people of Rapa Nui have come to the Cook Islands to make their voices heard, and to rally the support of their Polynesian cousins and the international decision-makers gathered here for the Pacific Islands Forum. Their primary mission was to make an application, in person, for admission to the Polynesian Leaders’ Group, which they […]
Act now, says Bachelet
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
United Nations Women under-secretary-general and executive director Michelle Bachelet told a large public gathering at a gender panel discussion on Wednesday that “the time for action is now”. The discussion was held as a Forum side event, and was scheduled directly after Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that her government would be earmarking $320 […]
Clinton visit 'huge'
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Prime Minister Henry Puna has called Hillary Clinton’s visit a “huge, huge milestone” for the Cook Islands. “The mere fact of her coming here is a huge, huge milestone for our country,” he said. “There are some issues, particularly fisheries as I mentioned earlier, we want to run past her but just having that engagement […]
Aitutaki beauty astounds guests
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Aitutaki’s beauty never fails to astound. It’s no surprise, really, that leaders and journalists who travelled to the near northeast for the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum retreat reported being “spellbound” by the island’s blue lagoon. Their enthusiasm, says local MP and tourism minister Teina Bishop, will translate into real, tangible economic benefits for the whole […]
16 Pacific leaders leave a foot print
Friday 31 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Pacific Forum leaders have left their mark on Tapuaetai. Upon arriving at the venue for their retreat – the famed One Foot Island in the Aitutkai lagoon – each was allocated a space to plant his own tamanu tree. For Prime Minister Henry Puna, the ceremony was meaningful in that it drove home the environmental […]
Pacific back on US 'diplomatic map'
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
This story appeared on the front page of the Los Angeles Times yesterday. The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the United States, with a readership of 1.6 million from Monday to Saturday and 2.7 million on Sunday, more than 16 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and […]
PITI drives exporting
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
A desire and an ability to work at a ”grassroots level“ with businesses from countries in the Pacific region is behind one of the biggest drivers of local companies achieving successfully overseas. Pacific Islands Trade and Invest (PITI) work alongside businesses across 14 Pacific Islands who have the potential to export goods and products. With […]
Solar power options showcased
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
The evolving use of solar power and sensors that adapt to varying conditions was the noticeable aspect of the Clean and Green Industry Showcase. The trade delegation, headed by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Samex, are taking the opportunity to illustrate the latest advancements within their respective fields outside the National Auditorium. The presence […]
Private sector can help fisheries
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
The private sector was advised that if they want a slice of lucrative fish pie, they should invest in ancillary support rather than highly competitive tuna fleets. The Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) deputy director general James Movick addressed a group of around 50 Pacific business representatives at the second day of the private sector dialogue, […]
PNG keen on improved engagement
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
Papua New Guinea as a very interested partner in the Pacific region is keen to engage with other Pacific countries on many issues including climate change that affect all countries alike. Prime Minister for Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill said while the government was very keen to engage with respective countries in the Pacific, it […]
Oldies back to Muri
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
After a two week break, the Raro Realty Golden Oldies cricketers are back. Poor weather put a halt to any cricket last weekend but the oldies are rearing to go for Saturday. The match will bowl off at 3pm in Muri however Golden Oldies sponsor and medium fast bowler John McElhinney encourages all the oldies […]
Enterprise extends to Cook Islands
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
The Youth Enterprise Scheme that has seen many of New Zealand’s up-and-coming visionaries emerge is set to expand into the Cook Islands. The announcement was made during the fourth session of the private sector dialogue and will involve funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme to set up the initiative. The model will be based […]
NZ coach to scout Cooks players
Thursday 30 August 2012 | Published in Regional
An exciting opportunity has developed for the country’s top women’s cricketers. This week Northern Districts Crickets coach and selector Pat Malcon returns for his annual coach education visit bringing with him a unique opportunity for at least one aspiring cricketer. The cricket association will hold an open training session for female cricketers this Saturday where […]
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