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Volunteer firefighter to tackle Sky Tower for friend battling cancer
Dedicated Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tahiti Isaaka is participating in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand this month to raise funds for blood cancer.
New mammogram machine still in its procurement discussion stage: Williams
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the new mammogram machine to replace the outdated one is still in it procurement discussion stage.
Wrecked ship's crew questioned
Taio Shipping crew on board the cargo vessel MV Te Kou Maru II when it hit Mauke’s reef on October 4 will continue to be interviewed by staff at the Ministry of Transport this week. About nine crew members were working on the ship at the time of the incident, and last night a remaining […]
CIP offended
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna says he is appalled but not surprised at the rejection by the Democratic Party of the new standards of accountability promoted by the opposition party. The CIP is promoting greater accountability in respect of wasteful and reckless spending of public funds by public servants. During its manifesto release, the […]
CIP accuse Demos of a copycat campaign
The Cook Islands Party is claiming the Democratic Party is employing copycat campaign tactics after its $1000 baby bonus pledge was followed by the Demo’s $1500 pledge. The newborn allowance currently sits at $300, and both parties are saying mothers and families deserve more. CIP leader Henry Puna says the Demo’s response to the CIP […]
Street poll clarification
Two photographs in Saturday’s Cook Islands News street poll were transposed during the production process. This resulted in Tuaine Joseph’s photograph appearing above Teina Marsters comments and vice versa.We apologise to the two women and to our readers for the mix-up.
Sir Terepai promotes national issues
Former DPM wants to see parliament sit every quarter Ngatangiia Independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate is focusing on six national issues for his campaign. Sir Terepai wants to see improvements in governance, economic development, health and education, tourism and environment, marine and minerals and agriculture. In the area of governance he wants to submit an […]
New TV station nearly ready
Vaka TV will broadcast 24/7 free to every home A new free-to-air television station aims to be broadcasting to Rarotonga viewers by November, providing 24-hour programming. Vaka Television is being established by Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, who want to give viewers on the island more choice. At present the sole free-to-air channel Cook Islands […]
Business mentors notice successes
The Kiwi business mentors have been back to Rarotonga and are reporting huge success. The NZaid funded mentoring project began back in April with a presentation to businesses on how mentoring could help them. Since then, the five mentors have been advising 20 businesses in Rarotonga and Aitutaki. This is their second time in the […]
Te Kukupa gets a check-up
Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa is in American Samoa getting a routine check-up. It’s time for her biennial slipping – every two years, she’ll be hoisted out of the water via a slipway for service and maintenance. There’s nothing wrong with her, says Maritime Surveillance Adviser Chris Cooper, and the aim of the inspection […]
Tim teaches tips, techniques
For those interested in cooking and looking to pick up new recipes and technique tips, there are still a few openings in a cooking course running this week and next. The course, administered by Deli Foods’ Tim Tierney, is the first in a series of courses which will cover the basics of knife safety and […]
Data man helps make us eco-aware
SPREP is making it easier for government ministries, researchers, students and the eco-aware to learn about the Cook Islands environment. Peter Murgatroyd, SPREP information resource centre manager, held a workshop here last week to canvass the responses of people who will directly benefit from a web resource he’s been developing out of his Samoa office. […]
Fresh ideas for national museum
Justina Nicholas has been appointed manager of the national museum. After just four weeks in the post she has already reorganised the display in the museum and has big plans. “I want to work with Cook Islands Tourism and operators like Island Hopper because the museum isn’t really promoted,” Nicholas said. “I have been travelling […]
Kikau Hut is sporting a new look
Restaurant owners Cathy Pearman and Kevin Simkin recently approached local artist Mahiriki Tangaroa and asked her to decorate the exterior of the building with an island-themed mural. “We just felt the building needed something,” Cathy said. “We wanted to make sure (the mural) was reflective of Raro and it was really important for us to […]
Back man is back
A chiropractor is visiting Rarotonga from Auckland and is offering appointments for $15 a session. Dr Mac Rastkar runs a practice in Auckland and will be in Rarotonga on October 19–21. So far 55 people have booked in – proving there is a real need for chiropractic services here. Rastkar has been here twice before […]
Telecom eyes new technology
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) has brought in Alan Meredith, head of international strategy for Telecom NZ, to help project a five-year technical road map for the future of telecommunications in the Cook Islands. Meredith has been working in telecommunications since 1986 and as is able to help in giving direction and information to effectively implement […]
Outer islands women invited to sell crafts
Women from outer islands are being encouraged to step-up their marketing and sales of traditional art and craft at annual trade festivals. Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) trade and marketing manager Danny Williams, and Theresa Manarangi-Trott from the Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the seventh National Women’s Conference at Sinai Hall in Rarotonga yesterday. Williams […]
Surveying 'Cook Islands made' brand
The Business Trade Investment is carrying out a survey on the concept of a ‘Cook Islands made’ brand this month. BTIB trade and marketing manager Danny Williams says the survey aims to gauge the general feeling of locals, visitors and wholesale and retail businesses towards a Cook Islands brand. Extra research is also being carried […]
Matenga speaks for youth and elderly
The next generation of future leaders and business people and the elderly need support now, says Titikaveka independent candidate Teariki Matenga. Youth is one of Matenga’s key issues along with the elderly, health, education and the environment. “Let’s talk about our next generation, the future leaders and business people of this country. What commitment has […]
Teina drops out
Nooroa Teina decided against running as an independent candidate for Tupapa so that he could offer his support to Democratic Party candidate Nooroa Tupa. He says he believes Tupa, a relative, has a good chance of winning the Tupapa-Maraerenga seat against CIP candidate George Maggie and independents John Tangi and Tim Arnold. Teina said he […]
NCW acts on women's issues
Strategies to address concerns among Cook Islands women about gender equality, domestic violence, family law, the environment, health, and economic development are being implemented by the Cook Islands National Council of Women. Outcomes of the council’s seventh National Women’s Conference were adopted by those in attendance at Sinai Hall in Rarotonga on Friday. The outcomes […]
Canoe carving project a joint venture this year
Akateni i te vaka – the canoe carving festival – will be held next month by Mike Tavioni in partnership with the Ministry of Culture. Six vaka will be carved on the beachside opposite Banana Court between November 8 and 27, coinciding with the seventh annual Vaka Eiva outrigger canoeing festival Secretary of Culture Sonny […]
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