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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Cooks border remains open despite Covid-19 cases in NZ
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
For now, Cook Islands’ border will remain open for weekly Friday flight, unless the Covid-19 situation in New Zealand gets worse.
Miss Cook Islands NZ: Language is part of who we are
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Miss Cook Islands New Zealand Terito Story says knowing her language is about connection to her culture, ancestors and homeland.
Floods knock out key water mains
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Severe damage to aged water mains up the Avana and Turangi valleys is cited as evidence of the urgent need to switch over to the new network.
Pride in heritage, 3000km over sea
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
More than 80,000 Cook Islands Maori call Aotearoa New Zealand home.
Showing aroa for our elderly
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Punanga Aroa committee is working hard to see their plan for a retirement village come to fruition, but they can’t do it alone and are calling on the community to help.
Most Cook Islanders exempted from quarantine fee
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Auckland International Airport will be ready to operate a travel bubble between New Zealand and Cook Islands by August 17, if given the go-ahead.
Air-bridge to NZ to be 'world-first'
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Air bridge and quarantine-free travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand could be a world first and template for air travel around the world.
Touch teams do islands proud
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
It was a fantastic afternoon of Te Maeva Nui touch footy at Avatiu Rugby field when 14 teams showcased their island colours and island pride.
Touch skills showcased in lead-up to Games
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
Constitution Day was celebrated in fine fashion at Avatiu rugby field, also known as The Swamp.
'Long game': Tourism delays ad drive
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
As other Pacific nations begin marketing their beaches and resorts in anticipation of a travel bubble, Cook Islands is holding off.
Constitution Day: A nation's strength in its people
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands pride was on full display at the National Auditorium yesterday for the Constitution Day , Ra Uitianga Reva.
Airport creates safe zone as travel bubble talks intensify
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Rapid progress is being made on a travel bubble for Cook Islands and New Zealand, as officials in both countries work over time to get it off the ground.
Contact tracing protects health and privacy
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
CookSafe card is voluntary, a chance to help ‘keep our little paradise safe’.
New Zealand citizens sworn in: A Cooks' dozen
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kia ora and kia orana to 12 new Cook Islands Kiwis.
Covid visit? Health secretary says 'there's good chance it might have'
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Cook Islands remains one of the few places without a coronavirus case, but Health ministry says the virus could have been here.
Resorts want concrete date
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Travellers to Rarotonga have been cancelling their accommodation pre-bookings in September and October amid growing uncertainty around when a concrete date will be set for opening the borders.
Tracing tourists and the people who come in contact with them
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
There is a sharp new focus on rolling out the contact-tracing app CookSafe. Katrina Tanirau reports ahead of today’s major tourism breakfast meeting.
New Air NZ hold on flight bookings
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Air New Zealand has pushed out its bookings freeze on international flights to August 9, but Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown remains optimistic Cook Islands tourism will soon be open for business.
Hundreds show Pride in defence of human rights
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Fifty-three teams of rainbows, unicorns, fairies and other colourful characters hit the course at Rarotonga Golf Club yesterday to show their support for Pride Cook Islands.
Powering up
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Electric vehicles or EVs are perfect for a place like Rarotonga with a speed limit of 50kmh and a circumference of 32km – and advocates believe they could help both our community and our environment.
