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11 November 2022

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New clerk pledges to learn and serve

Dr Tuaine Unuia has hit the ground running in his new role as the O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki) earlier this week, welcomed by members of Te Are Ariki.

Culture

Atupare Marae welcomes new shelter, Maori King for ocean initiative

Tui Dewes, Aotearoa New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, had the honour of opening the new Taupare for Atupare Marae, alongside the Minister for Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development, George “Maggie” Angene, last week.

Lagoon resort causeway still under investigation

National Environment Service staffers appear to be taking their time in delivering an assessment on a temporary causeway at the redevelopment of upmarket Lagoon Private Island Resort on Aitutaki.

Environment


Heather invested as new Tamakeu Mataiapo

Joseph Heather was invested as the new Tamakeu Mataiapo of Teimurimotia, a traditional title also held by his late mother Puretu a Tangiiau Api Heather, in a ceremony attended by hundreds and marked by cultural significance.

Culture


Te Ipukarea Society: Understanding our stream health through invertebrates

Last week in our Te Ipukarea Society article, we touched on some of the water quality monitoring that can be done in our streams to help determine if they are healthy or not.

Environment


Cook Islands nursing students off to New Zealand for final year of study

Twelve Bachelor of Nursing Pacific students have made it to their final year of studies under the programme, run in conjunction with Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health, Whitireia Polytechnic and University of the South Pacific

Health


Equality in leadership: Apii Avarua welcomes 24 prefects, no head boy or girl

Apii Avarua wrapped up the week in celebration with their 2024 Student Leader Investiture yesterday.

Education


Tourists reunited with stolen bag, minus cash

French tourists’ stolen bag was found in a bush, missing only cash, with police investigating and Tourism Council urging vigilance and stronger security measures.

Crime


Heart disease still top killer

Cardiovascular disease is still the top killer of non-communicable diseases, according to Te Marae Ora Minister of Health’s fourth quarter NCD report for 2023.

Health


New Minister ‘hits the ground running’

The newly-appointed Cabinet Minister Tingika Elikana hit the ground running, travelling to Fiji yesterday afternoon, hours after he was sworn in at the Office of the Prime Minister in front of the King's Representative, other Cabinet Ministers, and families. Candice Luke reports.

National


Community rallies to bring power back to Pukapuka

Pukapuka island was cut off from the world for four days due to no electricity and communication, but now has restored power thanks to a barge arrival despite challenges from rough weather.

National


Accused burglar given bail after brother speaks for him in court

The brother of a man facing burglary charges has again pleaded with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.

Court


Assault accused fails in second bid for bail

A man charged with a raft of offences related to the mother of his child, has had another charge added, and again failed in his bid for freedom.

Court


PACER Plus implementation work intensifies

Trade work in the Cook Islands intensified through the visit to Rarotonga by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) this week.

Economy


Love in the tropics: Businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day rush

Cupid will be soaking up the sub-tropical climate of the Cook Islands this Valentine’s Day.

Business


Elikana sworn in as new Cabinet Minister

Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tingika Elikana is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marine Resources and Parliamentary Services.

Economy


Palmerston Island braces for impact as Cyclone Osai lingers

Southern Cook Islands remained under threat as Tropical Cyclone Osai circled closer to Palmerston Island yesterday afternoon.

National


$16.5 million grant boosts Cook Islands’ climate resilience efforts

A grant of $16.5 million is on its way to help the Cook Islands respond to climate change, announced New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters who visited Rarotonga yesterday.

Economy


New Zealand Health Minister offers solidarity, shares health concerns

Rarotonga Hospital and Te Marae Ora staff received a special visit yesterday by Dr Shane Reti, New Zealand’s Minister for Health and Minister for Pacific Peoples.

Health


Mammogram machine ‘ready’ for procurement, says TMO head

A new mammogram machine is ready for procurement, and preparatory electrical and renovation work is still in progress, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Health


New market to support local vendors

The groundbreaking ceremony for Te Tāpora Kai, the new Grassroots Farmers and Crafts Market undercover building at the Constitution Park, was held yesterday morning.

Business


Bolstering national capabilities within private sector in addressing climate change challenges

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s Development Coordination Division and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces for climate action under the Green Climate Fund readiness and preparatory support programme.

Environment


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