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Pacific
Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation
Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.
First Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council Meeting in Cook Islands
Council members of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) from 16 Pacific States gathered in the Cook Islands for the first time for the fourth PASO Council Meeting on November 4-6.
Raising funds to get to Games
Three lifters will represent the country at the Pacific Games in New Caledonia and a housie and food sale fundraiser has been organised for this Saturday to help get them there. Sam Pera Jnr, younger brother Sirla Pera and sole female lifter Luisa Peters have been in full on training for some time as they […]
Punctual start to golden season
The first golden oldies rugby game of the season saw almost everybody arrive on time with the game kicking off at 4.40pm at Nikao field last Friday. Mongoose A verses Mongoose B and the rest of the clubs format game was developed for the afternoons event. Johnny Hosking was the ref for the day and […]
Veterans get into the swing
Master tennis players have smashed out the cobwebs over the past few days in the veterans tennis tournament which wraps up with the grand finals this Saturday at the Nikao Tennis Centre. The tennis centre has since Tuesday night hosted some of the islands tennis legends during the vets tournament including the likes of Margharet […]
Nothing certain in mid-week clash
The first under 16 Powerade Challenge will be played today at Raemaru Park between current trophy holders the Arorangi Cowboys and the first challenger of the 2011 season, the Takuvaine Reds. During last years challenge, the Cowboys were able to defeat 2009 trophy holders the Tupapa Panthers before they just managed to survive the last […]
Fun run celebrates Olympics
The Olympic movement will be celebrated with a fun run this Thursday at the Punanga Nui markets starting at 5pm. This Thursdays is a fun and free event which is for the entire community and all Team Cook Islands athletes and officials must attend. This will be the first opportunity for the general public to […]
150 athletes to fly Cook Islands flag
One hundred and fifty athletes from 13 sport codes will make up Team Cook Islands to represent the country at the Pacific Games in New Caledonia. Joining the athletes at the games that will run from August 27 to September 11 will be 30 local officials. Originally 15 codes were named to attend the games […]
Teams plot tactics for weekend matches
This weeks CITC main match of the week for game two of the season will be played at Nukupure Park where the Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons will host the Avatiu Eels. The Eels will be smarting over their narrow loss to the Cowboys in last weekends main match and will want to get their train on […]
Black Puta, Avatiu take tournament honours
The Black Puta and Avatiu No Boys soccer teams won the one-day five-a-side soccer tournament at the CIFA complex on Saturday in the mens and womens division. In the mens division Black Puta, who won their pool, eliminated Virgin Ave in the semi finals by 5 goals to 1 to book a spot in the […]
Cowboys whip Eels at Swamp
The Arorangi Cowboys, Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons and Titikaveka Bulls registered the first wins at the weekends opening round of the 2011 rugby season. At the Swamp for the CITC match of the week, the Eels outscored the Cowboys by 4 tries to 3. But it was the 2 well-struck 35m penalty kicks late in the […]
Coming through
Arorangi Cowboys nippy and hardworking halfback Spoon Marsters carves up the Eels defence to dot down for one of two tries on Saturday to help his team defeat the Eels 28-24 at the Swamp. Full report page 14. 11061906
Passionate for environment
Jacqui Evans, Te Ipukarea Society programme coordinator, remembers Te Tikas passion for the environment: Te Tika Mataiapo was a superb leader and ambassador for the environment. She had strength, perseverance, courage, an intricate understanding of customary practice, gentle communication skills and an unfailing, rare ability to never criticise but to provide positive reinforcement. She also […]
Clash of the titans opener
Todays CITC rugby match of the week will be the clash of rival titans the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys. This match will take spectators back to the 2010 grand finals matchup between these two clubs but this is a fresh year and start so expect both sides to come out firing. Looking at past […]
Tributes to Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid
The family of Sir Tom Davis Dorice is that rare individual who carries a light within her. We considered her a part of the family and her friendship with Papa Tom and all of us was very special. She found time for everyone and her encouragement of young Cook Islanders is unmatched. Dorice was integral […]
Remembering an advocate of culture
Te Tika Mataiapo was a long-time supporter of the University of the South Pacific, and recently became a member of the USP Cook Islands Campus advisory committee. Committee chairman Tevai Matapo remembers her here: My work is inspired by my dedication to ensuring the preservation of our traditional knowledge and practices, which is based on […]
Artists recall outspoken advocate
Te Tika Mataiapo was an outspoken advocate of the arts. Most recently she was part of a cultural and creative industries focus group that presented at the National Economic Development Summit. She was constantly pushing for local artists and creators to collaborate with government to drive the industry forward. You sailed in on your vaka, […]
Inspiring example
As a successful businesswoman, Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid was an example for young ambitious Cook Islands women. She was last weekend awarded the Patrons Award at a Business and Professional Womens Association event for her decades-long use of her skills of leadership, mentoring and active involvemenet and support (in BPW). She is an inspiration […]
A leader, visionary, true Cook Islander
Te Tika Mataiapo was a leader, a visionary who committed herself to countless causes, and a woman who embodied the Cook Islands spirit, warmth and hospitality. Her involvement with numerous organisations and initiatives kept her busy, but still she had all the time in the world to listen to her people. She was a businesswoman […]
E Tamariki Oro Piako
Below are the lyrics to E Tamariki Oro Piako, a song composed by Sonny Daniel for the 2008 Mire Atu and sung by Daniel, Jerome Shedden and Curly George at Sir Apenera Shorts funeral yesterday. E Tamariki Oro Piako is an old adage that elders would tell when they saw children with bright futures. Taku […]
Moving farewell to a great pioneer
The Cook Islands farewelled one of its most notable leaders at a moving state funeral yesterday morning. Those who knew Sir Apenera Short turned up in droves to say aera ra to the last surviving member of the countrys first-ever Cabinet. It was a day of great national sadness, said acting prime minister Tom Marsters […]
Turtles Tees off to Tahiti
Te Aito Cook Islands paddlers from Raiatea (from left) Tamatea Bourgerie, Titaua Hart and Steven Hart returned home yesterday with more than great memories of the island and new friends. Top Raiatea master paddler Steven Hart placed 2nd overall in the 28km Te Aito race and not only enjoyed his race but loved his official […]
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