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Articles by Melina Etches
Te Mire Atu postponed until June
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Due to some composers and singers being struck with Omicron and having to undergo mandatory isolation regulations, Te Mire Atu 2022 Maori composers competition has been postponed until June 23.
Climate Change negative trend expected to continue
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In 2021 the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) published a report on disaster statistics for the past 50 years which showed that there were more than 11,000 disasters linked to weather, climate and water-related hazards, almost equal to one disaster per day; there were 2 million deaths – or 115 per day.
College staff and students donate to house fire victims
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka College prefect induction ceremony was marked with a special donation of funds to a family who lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their home earlier this month.
‘He loved and lived life at full speed’
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Tributes flowed and the island mourned for the most popular, sociable and sporty ‘pa’paa lawyer of the Cook Islands’, who was buried yesterday at his home in Avaavaroa.
Ready to take on leadership challenge
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Earlier this week Apii Mauke held its investiture ceremony for six of its senior leaders.
Owner calls for action after ‘Stray dogs’ maul pet cat
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The ongoing problem of stray dog packs mauling livestock has resurfaced again, in this instance a well-loved pet cat named ‘Georgie’ was mauled to death earlier this week.
Gender equality for sustainable tomorrow
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, five inspiring women shared their thought and passion on what drives them towards the theme of this year’s event “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
Ross Hunter: The man of iron and steel
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Well-known local businessman Ross Hunter passed away recently following a debilitating stroke two years ago.
Celebrating women who lead the way in sustainability
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Five inspiring women have shared their perspectives on climate change and building a sustainable future at a dinner organised by the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW) on Tuesday, in celebration of International Woman’s Day.
Kōrero O Te Ōrau’s fishing vaka launched
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A vaka built by Kōrero O Te `Ōrau leaders and students with the assistance and guidance of expert boat builder William Powell, were blessed and successfully launched on Saturday at Avarua harbour.
Students pass bill in ‘Practice Parliament’
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A special practice parliament was held in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD).
Aitutaki hosts ‘Paru’ Fishing Competition
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
Aitutaki Fishermen have hosted the 2022 Platinum 1000 ‘Paru’ Fishing competition last week.
Optimistic about the future
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands National Council of Women president, Vaine Wichman says celebrating the achievements of our women through International Women’s Day, which will be marked here today, makes her more optimistic about the future.
Queen’s Baton journey continues throughout Cooks
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games will spend an hour from 9am to 10am at the Punanga Nui Market for anyone who wants to take a closer look.
Queen’s Baton officially welcomed
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports
A small official ceremony for the arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games to the Cook Islands was held at the Queen’s Representatives Residence in Titikaveka over the weekend.
'Do the mahi, get the treats'
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eighteen-year-old Heath Mokoroa-Heather was inducted as one of the 24 hostel and school prefects at the Sacred Hearts Boys College (SHC) in Auckland, New Zealand a week ago.
Manihiki student leaders pledge ‘to do their very best’
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Manihiki schools of Ruamanu and Tukao held a combined prefect investiture ceremony earlier this week hosted by Tauhunu.
Young leaders advised to do their best
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Rutaki held its prefect investiture ceremony under strict Te Marae Ora Covid-19 restrictions which saw the newly inducted student leaders pin their badges onto their uniforms.
Tereora College to inspire future leaders
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College student leaders’ investiture was held last Friday at the Princess Anne Hall with limited attendance in line with the present Covid-19 Te Marae Ora regulations.
RAT sessions for nominated health officers
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Over four sessions in two days, 69 nominated Covid-19 health and safety officers participated in Te Marae Ora’s Rapid Antigen Testing (R.A.T) trainings.
