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11 November 2022

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Repeat offender gets probation sentence for stealing lemons

A repeat offender received a 12-month probation sentence with community service for stealing lemons and failing to report to the police station.

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Parliament upskills government agencies on Cabinet submissions

Cook Islands Parliament hosted a one-day training for government agencies boosting their knowledge on how they can produce high-quality Cabinet submissions.

'Damaged' marlin not counted

After the success of the inaugural Ariki Day Fishing Competition held by the Avana Fishing Club – it has been decided the event will become an annual fixture on the fishing calendar. A total of 16 boats competed in the competition sponsored by Whatever Bar and Grill and the Avana Mooring Fish Caf. The results […]

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Strong Pacific links continued

The Auckland Council Trade Mission is making progress to enhance relationships between the Cook Islands and the ‘super city’. Headed by Auckland mayor Len Brown, the delegation is in the Cook Islands after earlier trade missions to Samoa and Tonga in an effort to strengthen ties between countries and to ensure opportunities for businesses to […]

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Mayor explains value of mission

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has responded to home-grown criticism by laying out the importance of the Auckland Council Trade Mission to local businesses on Tuesday. Feedback on New Zealand talkback station Newstalk ZB was targeted towards the need for Brown to take a delegation to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. But the mayor responded […]

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Fishing for answers

The Ministry of Marine Resources and the Cook Islands Fishing Association have recently released a report, prepared by consultant Vaine Wichman, that delves into the reasons fishers are experiencing a decline in catch rates. Rachel Reeves has developed a story using excerpts from Wichman’s report, which was completed in March. Entitled ‘Fishing for Answers’, Vaine […]

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'Before us was an empty beach'

Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua arrived at the Honiara Festival of Pacific Arts last week. In this blog update, voyager Alex Olah articulates his crew’s disappointment and sadness at the absence of a Cook Islands delegation in Honiara. He says the crew was broken-hearted and upset that they were the only vaka that wasn’t welcomed […]

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Youth inspired to preserve culture

Youth delegates from around the Pacific discussed heritage at a regional workshop held last week during the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara. Entitled Youth Speak!, the main purpose of the workshop was ”to get young people’s views heard on the topics of culture, heritage and environment,“ said Tarisi Vunidilo, secretary general of the […]

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New 'Foundations Act' explained

A new service is now available for clients of the Cook Islands international financial services industry after the passing on Monday of the Foundations Act 2012. Foundations are the first new service available from the industry since the 2008 addition of Cook Islands Limited Liability Companies. Parliament requested an in-camera session with Financial Services Development […]

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Student stands up for safety

Nicknames like ‘hellboy’ do not faze Tereora College’s renowned helmet-wearing student. Laurence Paniani, who is in his final year at the college, says more needs to be done to ensure students wear helmets when riding their scooters. Rows of bikes are all assembled outside the college, but almost none of their riders wear helmets. While […]

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$330,000 for VIP lounge upgrade

The upgrade of the airport’s VIP lounge is continuing to make good progress. The $330,000 project was designed by Stephen+Turner Architects to ensure the senior dignitaries arriving for the Pacific Leaders Forum will not be crowded into a tiny lounge. The large coral wall that once hosted an outdoor smoking area is becoming part of […]

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Helmets crucial for kids

Tereora College counsellor Thomas Wynne says more needs to be done to encourage children to wear helmets when riding scooters or motorbikes. A helmet convert himself – he is waiting for one to be imported from New Zealand – the counsellor says the three road deaths in two weeks should be prompting a change in […]

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Group tackles weed problem

The issue of biologically controlling common weeds will be discussed at a workshop today involving a group of plant control experts. Plant pathologist Sarah Dodd and weed ecologist Quentin Paynter of Landcare Research New Zealand have teamed up with entomologist Dr Maja Poeschko and Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormarck and are presenting their findings […]

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Wall nears completion

Ports authority Bim Tou says the real legacy of the soon-to-be-completed Avatiu harbour development lies in the new-found skills of the large local labour force who have worked on the project. While there have been 65 workers on the project in total, just 12 of them are expatriates recruited for the McConnell Dowell-run development. It […]

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Ariki vaine honoured and praised

Tinomana Ruta Tuoro Ariki and Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki DBE were the first two chiefs to be welcomed to Atupare Marae during the celebrations of Ra o te Ui Ariki on Friday. Tinomana had the honour of being the first ariki welcomed as the paramount chief of the host vaka Puaikura. Dame Margaret Makea […]

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Retreat for police

Cook Islands Police attended a retreat in Titikaveka on Tuesday in order to plan for the next financial year. About 10 members of the police force were at the all-day planning session at the SDA administration building. The management team, led by police commissioner Maara Tetava, came up with business plans to stand the police […]

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Growing pride at agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture had three reasons to celebrate on Thursday. As the ministry formally celebrated Dr Matairangi Purea’s homecoming to the Arorangi headquarters, Purea celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of his staff. ”I am so proud of these fellows,“ Dr Purea said of head of biosecurity Ngatoko Ngatoko and director of research William […]

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Domestic violence message goes out

Eight evenings of domestic violence workshops in Rutaki were well-attended by the community, and organisers hope their message will continue to be heard. The Rutaki Vainetini women’s group, which received $6600 of funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme through the Community Initiative Scheme earlier this year, started the programme after realising something needed to […]

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Drum gifts draw sound advice

Thursday was a day of welcoming and one of well-wishes for the students at Nukutere College. A beautiful sunny day brought beams of smiles to the faces of the students at school with the gifting of a new pate (drum) set gifted by local maker William Vogel. It wasn’t long before smiles were replaced by […]

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Greater awareness promoted

Raising awareness for the needs of people with disabilities and promoting better networking between organisations were two key parts to a forum organised by the Cook Islands National Disability Council. The day-long event was held at the Sinai Hall in Taputapuatea and council coordinator Pat Farr says it was aimed at building on the Cook […]

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Cultural rights meet a first in the Pacific

The first symposium for cultural rights in the Pacific will be held in the Solomon Islands this month. The Pacific cultural rights symposium, to be held in Honiara from July 9 to 11, will take place during the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara and will include discussion on cultural rights and heritage, traditional […]

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Shaping up!

Four weeks into the new Top Shape Health and Fitness Gym’s ‘shape for life’ challenge – those on the programme are feeling healthier and more energetic. The challenge designed for Cook Islanders and designed to fit around each individual, has attracted over 100 people to the programme to change their lives and lifestyle for the […]

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