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Te Ipukarea Society: School holiday programmes dive deep into ecology
Over the last week of the school holiday period, Te Ipukarea Society and Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau have combined efforts to run their respective youth programmes Mata Nātura and ‘Ātui’anga Ki Te Tango (AKTT).
Alleged rapist in remand
A man accused of raping minors aged under 14 is remanded in police custody after he was deemed a “risk” to society.
CIP team registers nominations
Eighteen of the 23 Cook Islands Party candidates registered their nominations for next month’s election at the Ministry of Justice yesterday. There are 17 candidates pictured here but the $500 registration fees were paid for all 23 candidates. CIP vice president and Takuvaine candidate Mark Brown said the move signified the beginning of the party’s […]
'Together we can' says CIP
The Cook Islands Party launched its campaign yesterday with a new slogan – together we can. Candidates and supporters gathered together at the Opposition party’s office to announce some of the key actions the CIP will take if it is elected as the next government. Party leader and Manihiki candidate Henry Puna led off with […]
Pactel takes Matariki FM worldwide
Matariki FM can now be accessed from any part of the world via internet radiocast thanks to Pactel International. This month Pactel International announced the successful set up of their platform to provide the service to the Cook Islands leading bilingual radio station. Cook Islanders and those with an interest in the country can now […]
Damage, drag racing concerns police
Police are this week dealing with a number of damage complaints – though one complainant named a coconut as the perpetrator, the rest point to a serious problem. Te Aponga Uira staff noticed this week that a power pole light outside Pickering Motors in Tutakimoa seemed to be riddled with bullet holes. Police are at […]
Culture restructure almost done
The Ministry of Cultural Development is close to completing restructuring down from 10 directors to four, which Sonny Williams was brought in to begin in August 2009. The ministry has recruited staff to each of the four new management positions. Although the posts were advertised in the newspaper, Williams, who is cultural development secretary, said […]
Women's conference next week
The 7th National Women’s Conference will be held in Avarua next week. The Cook Islands National Council of Women will host the event with the theme ‘strengthening our safety nets to secure our future’. A draft national policy on gender equality and women’s development and the draft Family Law Bill will be presented on the […]
An issue of integrity
Ngatangiia independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate’s integrity may be questioned over his decision to run against Demo candidate Mann Short in the election next month. The Democratic Party Constitution says constituency committees can ask run-off nominees to agree to support the winning candidate and not stand in opposition to them at an election. Under the […]
Titikaveka must design destiny: Iro
Independent says he is standing for the rights of his people Teava Iro, independent candidate for Titikaveka, aims to bring the ‘missing elements’ of ownership and empowerment to the people. “I have decided to stand in the November general election for Teimorimotia – for the people of Titikaveka.” “I know that the most important resource […]
Produce levy in force
A seasonal levy on imported produce is now effective and carries through to November 30. The 25 per cent levy went into effect on September 1, and applies to all fresh produce. Senior customs officer Walter Tangata said that tomatoes, cabbages and lettuce are in season for local growers, so customs has imposed the levy […]
Warning about danger of bones
A vet from the Esther Honey Foundation has warned of the dangers of giving bones to dogs. Jordana Burdon Bailey said a dog was recently brought to Esther Honey because it was vomiting after eating cooked meat and bones. “We were worried that a bone had got stuck somewhere in the dog’s digestive tract, so […]
Taakoka agent rejects claims
Taakoka Island Villas agent John McElhinney is defending his decision to collect a small amount of revenue on the Muri property. The Business Trade Investment Board is trying to establish a case against TIVL for carrying on business as an unregistered foreign enterprise. There are two units on the property which was recently returned to […]
Independent steps up for Arenikau
Aitutaki’s JJ Browne has confirmed he will run as an independent candidate for the constituency of Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara. Browne says his campaign is based on three main issues – water, education and the environment. Browne will contest the seat against current MP and CIP candidate Teina Bishop – it is the only seat the Democratic Party […]
MP looks to extend quarter of a century in Parliament
Ngatangiia’s Sir Terepai Maoate’s political career spans more than a quarter of a century but this election, he hopes to extend that by another four years by winning his seat for the eighth time since 1983. The 76 year old has just announced he will run as an independent candidate at the November 17 election. […]
Pacific pageant launched
Miss South Pacific, Fiji’s Merewalesi Nailatikau has officially launched the 2010 Miss South Pacific Pageant in Papua New Guinea (PNG) The pageant will be held in Port Moresby from November 22- 27. “It is not easy, it comes with a lot of obstacles and challenges, but it is not impossible, you have to be yourself, […]
Aust firm wins contract
A Queensland-based company recently won the primary share of work on a $50 million Pacific patrol boat service and maintenance contract, which will include work on Te Kukupa. DMS Maritime Pty Ltd won the contract for the provision of the Pacific Patrol Boat Support and Third Refit Services, but the principal sub-contractor is Norship Marine, […]
Beach lunch treat for teachers
Te Uki Ou School staff celebrated World Teachers Day with a picnic lunch on the beach yesterday – prepared, cooked, and served entirely by their pupils. It was the first time the initiative had been incorporated into the school’s curriculum, principal Jason Ataera said. Te Uki Ou’s senior class of 20 Year 7 and 8 […]
Recovery begins with teachers
Yesterday was World Teachers’ Day with the international theme “Recovery begins with teachers”. Secretary of Education, Sharyn Paio, said this seemed appropriate in many ways. “None more so than the efforts of our teachers and Ministry of Education staff in supporting the people of Aitutaki when Cyclone Pat devastated their island in the early hours […]
Heart specialist visits
A children’s heart disease expert from Starship Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand is holding a clinic at Rarotonga Hospital this week. Dr Tim Hornung is a paediatric cardiologist who has been to Rarotonga twice in the past four years to run clinics for children with heart disease. The specialist will be seeing around 45 children […]
Coconut wireless for directory
An image of two children using a coconut wireless will grace the cover of next year’s Cook Islands telephone directory. Muri resident Eipuatiare Arthur-Tua’s photograph of daughters Tanarra (7) and Baila-Moana (5) was announced as the winning entry of Telecom Cook Islands’ inaugural phone book design competition on Monday. Arthur-Tua said she was inspired to […]
Changes blow in at Windjammer
It’s all change at Windjammer. The new executive chef of Crown Beach, Doyle Lovett Te Maiharoa from New Zealand, has started out with a completely new menu and a new team both front and back of house. Te Maiharoa has worked previously in Christchurch and in number of hotels around the South Island. He has […]
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