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Articles by Melina Etches
Creating vibrant art from everyday trash
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Weaving vibrant intricate art pieces from every day trash, is a passion for Sabine Janneck, a staunch advocator of waste management.
Fundraiser for Lotu
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Sadly, 9-year-old Lotu Vaevae Pare has been recently diagnosed with leukaemia.
Apii Mauke roll steady
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It’s a great start for Apii Mauke this year with a steady school roll number of 64 students.
Nicholas enters not guilty plea in NZ
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas entered a plea of “not guilty” in the Manukau District Court this week, to the charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Rebuilding an icon
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A small team of hard-working volunteers are putting in a great deal of time and effort to rebuild Vaka Marumaru Atua in Auckland, New Zealand.
Composers contest being held tomorrow
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There have been seven registrations confirmed for the anticipated Te Mire ‘Atu composers competition to be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
80 kids set for tennis
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The 2019 CITC Pump Junior Tennis Festival drew a significant number of 80 kids to the Nikao courts on Saturday morning.
Mitiaro school roll stable
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The island of Mitiaro’s Tematangarengare School roll for 2019 currently stands at 34, slightly less than last year’s count of 36 students.
Araura and Niua back to school
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The beginning of school in Aitutaki had Araura College’s total roll number sitting at 214 students last week.
MP Nicholas in NZ court
Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Government MP Albert Nicholas is due to appear in a New Zealand court over the alleged taking of a rental vehicle.
It's back to school time for pupils
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Rising early, rushing breakfast, getting dressed in uniforms, making lunches, hurrying to catch buses or transport, and maybe a few tears as well, would have been the norm in many households on the island this week as students started back at school on Monday,
Maori king visits for aunt's 70th
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The New Zealand Maori king, Te Arikinui Kiingi Tuheitia-Tuheitia Paki attended the intimate 70th birthday celebration of Mahinarangi Dwane, (Pa Ariki’s sister) on Wednesday evening.
School rolls rising on island
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
More than 2500 pupils are currently enrolled in schools on Rarotonga.
Nukutere's new prefects
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nukutere College students were inducted as prefects, with badges presented by Bishop Paul Donoghue during mass at the St Joseph’s cathedral in Avarua yesterday.
Liz is January's Woman of the Month
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Not usually wanting to be seen in the limelight, Elizabeth Obeda (also well known as Liz), reluctantly accepted the January Woman of the Month award last week.
Parker motivates Nukutere students
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Champion fighter Joseph Parker was first introduced to boxing at the tender age of 3.
UB40 ready to reggae
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Rarotonga is pumped for the biggest international concert the island has seen, with the New Zealand Sound production team for 2019 UB40, setting the stage yesterday.
First day back at school, but nowhere to go
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
As hundreds of primary school students head back to school today, one school has already advised it will not accept any further enrolments.
Atui'anga Ki Te Tango kids wrap up top week
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Despite the rain the week-long Atui’anga Ki Te Tango (immersing in our Maori traditions/values) children’s cultural holiday programme ended with both the Takitumu and Te Au O Tonga branches preparing their last combined meal in good spirits yesterday.
Everlasting Ta'a Creations
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The popular Taa Pera Creations everlasting decorative hair accessories are elegant, beautiful, affordable, everlasting and easy to wear - just clip into your hair.
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