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Articles by Melina Etches
Vendors excited for opportunities in 2022
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Today is the last opening day for the Punanga Nui Market, so pop in and visit the regular vendors who have all sorts of fresh produce and locally made products to sell.
Tamariki Kanga crowned Mauke Volleyball champs
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Volleyball
The Mauke Volleyball Tournament got underway at the Taunganui hard courts situated at the harbour, “blessed” with some cooling light showers, on the morning of Boxing Day.
Your guide to the perfect New Year’s weekend
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
A number of businesses will be open during certain days and times over New Year's weekend.
MOU strengthens relationship between agencies and village communities
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
A revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with the 10 Puna (village community) on Rarotonga that updates the relationship with Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Mauke gets into festive spirit with annual ‘teretere’
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
On the island of Mauke or Akatokamanava, sisters, Joanne Stevens (left) and Ngavaine Makitai representing the village of Oiretumu, danced and sang with families and friends as they walked through the village of Kimiangatau on Christmas day for the island’s ‘teretere’ or ‘roni’.
Using the Maori language correctly
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngatoko Rongo has launched his first book Te Tātā'anga i te tangi o te reo o te Pā 'Enua tonga o te Kūki 'Airani to provide information on how to write phonic sounds in Maori.
Stacked victorious at Touch comp
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
There were thrills and spills with a magical ocean view at the annual Boxing Day Touch tournament held on Monday, at a new venue this year – Nukupure Park in Muri.
Aitutaki’s Tautu village raises over $81k with Koni Raoni fundraiser
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The annual Boxing Day Koni Raoni (dance around) fundraiser event on Aitutaki on Monday has raised just over a whopping $81,000 for the host village of Tautu.
MOU strengthens partnership for disaster response
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government has strengthened its partnership with Cook Islands Red Cross Society to boost their preparation for the cyclone season which remains in force until April 2022.
Wet weather does little to dampen Christmas spirit
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Down came the rain again for the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event at the National Auditorium that was held yesterday evening.
Fireworks at Rotaract Christmas in the Park Tonight
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Treat your kids and bring your family out to the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event, tonight at the National Auditorium.
Aitutaki taro headed for New Zealand
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Aitutaki has once again shown its flair for innovation by initiating its first airfreight trial of export taro to New Zealand.
Wellington college students embrace Cook Islands culture
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Queen Margaret’s College in Wellington, New Zealand had their Māori and Pasifika performing arts groups, Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta, perform in the college hall in early November.
Condemned Victory Theatre demolished for public safety
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building that had stood in a dilapidated condition for a decade was finally torn down and its rubble removed on Tuesday for the “safety of the community”.
Sea Eagle II Captain says 'Kia Orana'
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Since the Cook Islands maritime borders remain closed, the magnificent Sea Eagle II, the largest aluminium sailing yacht in the world at 81 metres, just sailed by last Friday.
Demolition work starts on century old building
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building (formerly the Royal Hall) that dates back to the 1920s, started yesterday.
Council urges government to ‘not forget about our people living with disabilities’
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Ahead of the border reopening on January 13, 2022, the Cook Islands National Disability Council has called on the government “to not forget about our people living with disabilities”.
Mamas get creative for Christmas
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The Punanga Nui Market came alive yesterday morning with refreshingly scented creative and colourful flower ei spread out through the front stalls.
Covid-19 safety products donated
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Twenty-three packages of cleaning products, gloves, masks and other housework essentials have been donated to vulnerable and persons with disabilities organisations and Family Welfare clinics on Rarotonga.
Sea Eagle II sails by Rarotonga
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
With the hollow booms of its horn to announce Kia Orana, at Avarua harbour, the magnificent Sea Eagle II Super yacht sailed by Rarotonga yesterday morning on its way to New Zealand.
