Regional
Juniors step up to challenge
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
More than 25 juniors teams are competing at Vaka Eiva this year, and one team – Te Tupu O Te Manava U19 boys – is even entering Friday’s Round Raro Race to battle it out with the big boys. Mapu oe vaka continues to grow, a positive indicator that the sport won’t die out anytime […]
He wouldn't miss it for the world!
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
For career photographer and veteran outrigger paddler Harvie Allison, Vaka Eiva is a chance to fuse two passions. Armed with some heavy camera artillery, Allison arrived on Rarotonga last week to catch up with old friends, visit his wife Shanta’s Cook Islands (Henderson) family and get ready to shoot one of the island’s biggest sporting […]
Born to paddle
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Ngakau Toa steerer Tupuna Amo, of Avatiu, will participate in six race events during Vaka Eiva 2010, including his favourite – the 18km Avana Iron Challenge on Saturday. The Tahiti-born 20-year-old competed as a paddler in last year’s Pacific Mini Games 2009 held on Rarotonga. He has travelled to Tahiti for the sport, and this […]
Keep it green
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Kia orana tatou katoatoa, Welcome to you all, from all over the Pacific, to the Cook Islands for the seventh international Vaka Eiva. Once again we have an action packed programme of lagoon and open ocean racing for everyone from junior paddlers to our Senior Masters! We hope that you will have a fantastic week […]
Boiler babes want 3rd win
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The Te Tupu O Te Manava Boiler Babes are back again, shooting for the U19 championship title for the third consecutive year. Boiler Babes captain Raukura Ellison said that while she’s under pressure, felling the heat as steerer she’s looking forward to racing in her fourth Vaka Eiva. “We’ll just try our best and have […]
Team lives up to name
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
With a team name like ‘Hoops! There it Is!’ – it’s no wonder this mixed basketball team took out the recent social mixed tournament. The team made up of Danny Williams, Geoffrey Halston, Conrad Piri, Henry Koteka, Charlie Hosking, Marlon Manglit, Moari Allsworth-Halston, Nana Manuela, Maire Browne and Tania Kermode were the team to beat […]
Green as!
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Canoeing Association enlists Eco Partners Vaka Eiva 2010 Eco Partners are ensuring this year’s tournament will be the most environmentally-friendly to date. The Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC), Snowbird Laundry, Vaima Water, Cook Islands News, and Club Raro have each implemented green-themed initiatives to be run in conjunction with the week-long international paddling competition. Vaka […]
Tennis fundraiser success
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The recent junior tennis tournament was an outstanding success with $3500 raised from food sales, tournament fees and generous donations. The Saturday fundraiser saw keen tennis players take to the courts for fun and competitive tennis games followed up with scrumptious kai prepared by the tennis kids and their parents. The funds raised will be […]
20 new trees keep it green
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Plant a tree and offset carbon emissions and help stabilise the coastline. This year, the National Environment Service, in conjunction with Vaka Eiva, will team up with the Muri Environment Care Group and the Muri community and landowners for the annual tree planting ceremony. To date, NES and Vaka Eiva paddlers have planted over 50 […]
Super Nu!
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Long-time paddler and nu enthusiast Reuben Dearlove believes the true nutritional benefits of the widely considered super-food are only just starting to be confirmed by science – and more discoveries about the positive properties of young coconut are due. Many paddlers consume the liquid inside nu (young coconut) during the recovery phase of training. The […]
Food galore
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
A smorgasbord of food will be available to paddlers, organisers, supporters, and spectators during this year’s Vaka Eiva 2010 international paddling tournament. For the second consecutive year, night markets are being held at the Punanga Nui Market Place where a variety of traditional and modern fare can be sampled. Punanga Nui manager Elmah McBirney said […]
New trade day
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is gearing up for its inaugural Trade Day Vaka Eiva 2010 market, to be held as part of the week-long international paddling tournament. From midday on Tuesday November 23, 14 authentic Cook Islands art and craft stalls will be established in the Vaka Village at Avarua’s wharf. Products for […]
Be hungry, eat the race!
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Rising star learns to paddle from within Paddle from the heart, read the waves, don’t hold back and trust yourself. This is a mantra that Kiwi paddler Vesna Aroha Radonich goes through as she prepares to take to the water. Her favourite mantra though is – be hungry, eat the race! Vesna, who is of […]
Sokattak draw against Tupapa
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Regional
In the main Lotto Premier Men’s soccer match played on Saturday at Victoria Park, Tupapa and Nikao Sokattak drew nil all. Sokattak got off to a good start dominating with ball possession and pounding at the Tupapa goal area but was unable to finish off their chances. Nikao’s tricky striker Teariki Mateariki caused a few […]
Tennis fundraiser a big hit
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Saturday’s junior tennis fundraiser at the Nikao tennis courts was a great success thanks to the sunshine and support from the tennis community. The fundraiser tournament attracted around 20 eager tennis players and many more were attracted by the delicious food for sale. A team of 16 junior players will be heading to two tournaments […]
Volleyball boost
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The development of volleyball in the Cook Islands has been given a major boost by sponsors who’ve come on board to help the sport purchase new equipment. Funds from volleyball’s major sponsor, BCI Bank, and from a group of enthusiastic volleyball lovers has enabled the association to purchase 30 international standard balls. When the volleyball […]
Fundraiser for tennis
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Rain or shine, the Nikao tennis centre is the place to be today for great food and great tennis. Today is the junior tennis fundraiser in aid of the player’s tour to New Zealand next month, and you can register to play in the singles or doubles tournament. It’s sure to be heaps of fun […]
Young Guns chase Muri
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Regional
This weekend’s Edgewater Saturday morning women’s cricket league sees another women’s double-header in the lead-up to the men’s matches in the afternoon. With all women’s teams proving so closely matched in ability and enthusiasm, the extended Edgewater Saturday morning league is proving a fantastic watch for all spectators. Muri, who have won two matches from […]
Takuvaine to challenge Avatiu
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Avatiu and Takuvaine, who are competing in the Rarotonga soccer round cup, step up their preparations for the premier men’s match at the Avatiu field. Hosts Avatiu goes in as favourite, and playing on home turf will be an added bonus for them. Both teams fancy their chances of progressing with a win and have […]
Mangaians gather for golf
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Regional
In preparation for the upcoming Mangaia Tri Series tournament in Auckland, Mangaians on Rarotonga will gather at the golf club in Nikao tonight for an Ambrose tournament. The Tri Series is a sports tournament contested by Mangaians based on Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia. This year the tournament will be hosted by Auckland and this […]
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