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Articles by Melina Etches
Dredging causes alarm in Aitutaki amid EIA stink
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are questioning the legality of dredging work in the harbour basin for the Aitutaki Arutanga Harbour Project that started some weeks ago.
Aitutaki keeping fishing traditions alive
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The successful Aitutaki Bi-centennial Manga (snake mackerel fish) and Vena (castor oil fish, ruvettus) Fishing Competition easily fed over 100 visitors on the island last week on Thursday, October 18, for its special Fish Breakfast.
‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.
Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.
Aitutaki’s spiritual journey
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa was overwhelmed, speechless, and happy at the island’s successful Bi-Centennial arrival of Christianity celebrations that was held on Gospel Day, October 26.
Mauke takes key notes from Aitutaki celebrations
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
On the morning of Gospel Day on Tuesday in Aitutaki, Reverend Michael Akava from the island of Mauke reflected on London Missionary Society evangelists John Williams, Papehia and Vahapata who were instrumental in delivering the news of Christianity to the island.
Emotional for 200 Year Aitutaki Gospel celebrations
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Listening to the sombre peal of the church bells on Gospel day, Regina Potini was overwhelmed and overcome with emotion.
Outer islands bring gifts to Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial Celebrations
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Jubilant traditional songs sung proudly by representatives and the Ekalesia of the Pa Enua sounded through the serenity of Orongo Park in Arutanga, Aitutaki yesterday morning.
The gift of faith
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The solemn peal of church bells drifted across Orongo Park to a crowd of hundreds grandly dressed in a shining white garment at the Puna Kiore in Arutanga, Aitutaki in commemoration of the arrival of Christianity 200 years ago.
Gospel Day celebrations at Takamoa
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
This year the Rarotonga CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church) Gospel Day will be hosted by the Nikao Ekalesia at the Takamoa ground tomorrow.
A special service to mark Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial Celebrations
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Harmonious hymns resonated throughout a packed Ziona Tapu church in Arutanga, Aitutaki, with over 200 parishioners and guests attending a special Sunday service to commemorate the Bi-Centennial Celebration of the arrival of Christianity to the island.
Aitutaki’s leap of faith
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
This year is a milestone for the Cook Islands Christian Church who are commemorating 200 years of the arrival of the Gospel to the Cook Islands, Christianity first arrived to the island of Aitutaki on October 26, 1821 introduced by the London Missionary Society (LMS).
Raro turns pink to support breast cancer awareness
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Within an hour, three tables of donated bras were quickly snapped up by women and girls at the ‘Free Bra Day’ event yesterday morning.
A sense of pride and joy
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands Council of Queensland (CICQ) has held a successful Te Maeva Nui festival earlier this month, featuring 450 performers who proudly celebrated and displayed Cook Islands culture in front of thousands.
Free bras for Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In partnership with the Breast Cancer Association, the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) have on offer free bras for women to pick up today from their office located at Tupapa.
Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations get underway
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Light showers followed by beautiful sunshine with an array of colourfully dressed hosts and guests, marked the official opening of the historic 200th Bicentennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821.
PM on Aitutaki for opening of Bi-Centennial celebrations
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The official opening of the Aitutaki Bi-Centennial celebrations begins this morning at 9am at Orongo Park.
Turua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development for third term
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Anthony Turua has been appointed the Secretary of Cultural Development for a third consecutive term.
Ports Authority attends Aitutaki Careers Expo
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
More than 200 students on Aitutaki attended the Careers Expo at Araura College that was held last month.
Aitutaki gets set to host 200-year Bi-Centennial opening ceremony
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki is in full swing and ready for the 200 Bi-Centennial celebrations that starts tomorrow with a grand opening ceremony from 9am at Orongo Park.
