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Pacific
Cook Islands National Council of Women welcomes NZ High Commissioner
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) welcomed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, at their office in Takuvaine yesterday.
PM Brown confident in Pacific Islands Forum leadership despite political change in Tonga
The sudden resignation of Tonga’s former prime minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni had left a temporary gap in the leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains confident that the situation will soon stabilise.
Pacific back on US 'diplomatic map'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
NZ tour for U19 talent
Cook Islands under 19 rugby players will have their heads in their text books at the end of the year instead of taking part in the Under 19 Rugby World Cup qualifier. Cook Islands Rugby Union president Chris McKinley says that they have withdrawn the Cook Islands from the end of year competition as they […]
Hydrogen BBQ not just hot air
The use of hydrogen power might still be a year away but the concept was swallowed by many at the Sustainable Energy For All lunch yesterday. The feast was highlighted by a hydrogen-powered barbeque that cooked sausages and venison for the hundreds of Pacific Leaders Forum attendees. The unit, in its proof of concept stage, […]
U17 football action today
The SAVA under 17 men’s round cup competition continues into the second round today with two games scheduled at the CIFA complex while the third game will be played at the Takitumu school grounds at 4.30pm. Avatiu will look to redeem themselves after losing to Arorangi last week by three goals to one when they […]
Olympians say thanks
This week Team Cook Islands Olympians and officials have been saying ‘meitaki maata’ to their supporters and in particular the team’s sponsors. Since returning home from the London Olympics, the young athletes have been showing their gratitude to the many people and groups that have stuck by them and supported them throughout their campaign. Chef […]
Temaru upbeat on independence
All members of the Polynesian Leaders Group have pledged their support for French Polynesia’s re-inscription on the United Nations’ list of non self-governing territories. Getting his country’s name onto that list is the first step in president Oscar Temaru’s campaign to secure Tahiti Nui’s independence from France, so naturally he is buoyed by the backing […]
Clean, green showcasing machine
Exhibitors from around the Pacific and further afield are displaying their environmentally-friendly products at a clean and green industry showcase at the National Auditorium grounds. The showcase, hosted by Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, was officially opened by Minister of Finance Mark Brown on Monday evening. He believes it is important that the Cook Islands […]
Why we need aquaponics
Aquaponics expert Dr Wilson Lennard shares his theory on the benefits of the Rarotonga experiment tagged Te Raurauo te Kaingavai, or the green living water garden. I have spent the past four months living and working in beautiful Rarotonga on a project funded by Pacific Islands Trade and Invest and NZ Aid to introduce aquaponic […]
'Smaller' islands kick off Forum week
That the first meeting on the Forum agenda pertains to the needs of smaller island states is significant. Forum Secretariat secretary-general Tuiloma Neroni Slade noted that the timing of yesterday’s smaller island states’ leaders meeting was strategic, as its discussions will set the stage for the rest of this week’s Forum. The chronology of the […]
Gillard on gender
A multi-million dollar plan to lift the dismal rate of women holding political office in small Pacific island nations will be unveiled by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard this week. Talks with Nauru and Papua New Guinea over the Labour Party’s bid to revive the Pacific Solution for asylum seekers will be high on Gillard’s […]
Petition aims to 'arrest' mining
A petition bearing over 8000 signatures is being circulated amongst Forum participants this week as part of a regional effort to arrest seabed mining projects in the Pacific. A coalition of non-government organisations, which includes the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) and Act Now! PNG, is here on Rarotonga to raise awareness about deep seabed […]
Mauke makes Forum ei
Mauke island businessman Taratoa Metuariki shows off the Tiare Maori and ara (pandanus fruit) ei his business Maire Akatoka is providing for VIPs attending the 43rd Pacific Leaders Forum. Yesterday two boxes of 42 ei karaponga or ei kaki (neck ei) were flown in from the island of Mauke for guests at the Oceanscape dinner […]
3 times round the rock
Canada’s very own marathon man Martin Parnell is preparing to run the Cook Islands Round Rarotonga Road Race on September 22 – three times. During 2010 Parnell undertook a global marathon quest, running 250 full marathons (42.2 km) to raise over $320,000 for children’s charity Right To Play. Now he is embarking on what he […]
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