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Northern Cooks hit by dry spell, southern group could be next
Cook Islands’ northern islands faced dry conditions last month, while the south may experience similar dryness in April-June and the north could see wet weather.
Local MPs discuss challenges with NZ Speaker Parliamentary delegation
Cook Islands parliamentarians engaged in open discussions with Aotearoa New Zealand’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee and his delegation at Parliament House yesterday morning.
'Now I really do feel like I belong'
It was an emotional day for Jillian Hewett in Aitutaki yesterday. After living through a cancer scare last year and approaching her 50th anniversary of her marriage to husband Reiatua, Hewett was understandably overwhelmed when she received her certificate of permanent residency. Together the couple has four children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They have […]
Third time lucky
Third time’s a charm and Morris ‘Steve’ Moyle knows it. After two failed attempts of receiving his permanent residency status – a fact that comes down to clerical issues and problems with paperwork – bad luck almost struck again. Moyle was able to get his name on the permanent residency list in Aitutaki this time […]
PR means more on their 'home island'
Surrounded by their families, friends and the island they now call home, Aitutaki’s newest permanent residents said there was nowhere else they’d rather be to officially receive the status. Speaking on behalf of the 18 Aitutakians that received their permanent residency certificates on the island yesterday, Bernadette Doherty said the day meant even more to […]
'Rebuild' website builders rewarded
Days after the September earthquakes shook Christchurch in 2010 – Deon Swiggs started up the rebuildchristchurch.co.nz website which quickly became the ‘eyes and ears’ of Christchurch. The site became a more valuable source of vital information when severe quakes caused massive destruction in the South Island city in February 2011. Swiggs, a student and former […]
Cyber safety a boost for crime prevention
A cyber safety programme being held in Australia will help boost the Cook Islands Police’s budding cyber crime prevention and response capabilities, according to commissioner Maara Tetava. Two representatives from Cook Islands Police have been attending the ”train the trainer“ programme jointly hosted by the Australian Federal Police and NRL. The NRL is providing some […]
Aitutaki celebrates granting of 21 PRs
Twenty-one people will today become permanent residents of the Cook Islands following a ceremony held in Aitutaki. Eighteen residents of Aitutaki and three from Rarotonga will take part in the ceremony this afternoon at the Aitutaki Game Fishing Club. Of the nine different nationalities represented there, New Zealanders dominate the list as they did in […]
Bigger tourism exchange planned
The Cook Islands’ biggest tourism event is scheduled to return in early December with plans for the 2012 Kia Orana Cook Islands event already in the making. The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is planning to hold the event from December 1 to 10 this year and aims to bring more people from the country’s main […]
Tidy-up works planned on Aitutaki
Aitutaki will carry out a number of beautification projects in the lead-up to this year’s Pacific Leaders Forum, which will bring almost 20 heads of state from across the Pacific to the island. Leaders from New Zealand, Australia and other Pacific countries will descend on Aitutaki and its iconic One Foot Island in mid August […]
New TV advertising 'wall' at airport
A new television ‘wall’ is greeting visitors to the Cook Islands, showing images of the country and advertising deals to the people queuing to clear customs in the Rarotonga International Airport. The new TV bank is situated in the airport’s arrival lounge and is active for every international flight coming from New Zealand, Australia and […]
Volunteering concept 'is beautiful'
Some people choose to spend their holidays on Rarotonga relaxing and sipping cocktails by the pool – but not the Global Volunteers. For three weeks five volunteers have been cleaning libraries and reading books to students at St Joseph’s and Takitumu Schools, visiting the mamas and papas of the Are Pa Metua, helping out at […]
Active PTA helps Tereora achieve
Tereora’s enrolment numbers are up to 680 this year, but the national college’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) board is confident that the educators and management team are well-prepared to handle the increase. PTA chairperson Tere Taio says improved NCEA scores and higher marks are a testament to the strength of the team running Tereora College. […]
Past pupil returns as principal
Tarona Daniela’s return home to Aitutaki has been 35 years in the making – much too long for his liking. Since coming back for a visit in 2006, Daniela has been trying to find a way back to his home island. After decades working in New Zealand’s school system – in primary schools and secondary […]
Sir Terepai fights prostate cancer
Prostate cancer weighed heavily on the minds of Democratic Party leaders yesterday, as the caucus gathered to show support for two prominent party members who have been diagnosed with the illness. A meeting was held to honour opposition leader Robert Wigmore, who was last year granted medical leave after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and […]
Business trainer back
ANZ is bringing business training manager Stephen Caunter back in response to popular demand. Caunter delivered a series of workshops on Rarotonga and Aitutaki in October last year to a target audience of tourism operators who were preparing applications for the Air NZ Tourism Awards in November. But this time, ANZ is bringing Caunter back […]
Seas remain high from cyclones
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has removed all strong weather warnings, but encourages people in Rarotonga to keep a careful watch on the seas until tropical cyclones Cyril and Jasmine have either dissipated or moved further south into a region of cooler sea surface temperatures. Seas are expected to remain high throughout the week. From […]
18 in Aitutaki to get PR status
Cabinet will add four more people to the list of Aitutakians who are set to receive their certificates of permanent residency this week. Eighteen people from Aitutaki have been confirmed to receive their permanent residency status during a ceremony in the island tomorrow. Fourteen people had already been confirmed for the ceremony and cabinet yesterday […]
Funky Fitness mixes it!
If your New Year’s resolution is to get that body into shape – then grab your exercise gear and head to the National Auditorium for a ‘Funky Fitness’ workout tomorrow starting at 12 noon. The funky fitness class is a mix of various cardio programmes designated to burn fat while having fun. The new fitness […]
10 CI projects seek $325,000
The Cook Islands will submit 10 projects to the United Nations in an attempt to score about $325,000 from the organisation’s UNESCO branch. The United Nation’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – more commonly know by its acronym UNESCO – is offering grants of up to US$26,000 (NZ$32,500) to participating countries. The Cook Islands UNESCO […]
Business mentors give free training
Dozens of local businesspeople are this week taking advantage of free training sessions at the Chamber of Commerce, which are being run by New Zealand trainers as part of the Pacific Business Mentors Programme. Chamber of Commerce executive director Lynne Samuel says between 18 and 23 businesspeople representing about 20 businesses are registered to attend […]
Mexican encounters by Marumaru Atua
On board Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua, Alex Olah has been updating the crew blog. She is currently in Mexican waters heading south toward Cabo San Lucas. When Olah penned the following update, the vaka was just departing Punta Belcher, Bahia Magdalena, Mexico. Kia orana tatou katoatoa from the crew of Marumaru Atua! It has […]
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