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Penrhyn seeks airport upgrade for tourism boost
With a population of around 200 people, the residents of Penrhyn always look forward to welcoming yachters who contribute a little to their economy. However, Penrhyn executive officer Puna Vano says the island needs an upgraded airport to contribute more significantly to its tourism economy.
Visitor ordered to pay $28,000 reparation for Titikaveka crash
A visitor to Rarotonga was convicted of excess blood alcohol and careless driving after a car accident, resulting in a $28,000 reparation.
Volunteering at hospital on holiday
Maria Peach was studying to be a teacher when her grandparents, Moerau and Makiroa Luka died. Shortly thereafter, a friend of hers died of leukemia and some women she worked with began to develop alcoholism. “I thought it was time to do something, to give back in any way I could,” Peach said. So she […]
Retailer reduces water tank prices
The country’s major retailer CITC has responded to news that the water tank subsidy scheme has run out of money, by reducing the prices on their tanks. The ministry of infrastructure & planning announced this week that it could not afford to dispense any more subsidies, after approving 82 out of 139 applications. Late last […]
Scholarships announced at graduation
A total of 24 scholarship awards for students studying in-country and overseas were announced this week. Seven have received awards to study overseas and 17 will undertake distance flexible learning while living on Rarotonga. Most of those studying in-country will work through the University of the South Pacific campus in Rarotonga. Those who have been […]
Atiu MPs to run again
Atiu’s CIP MPs Norman George and Nandi Glassie will run in the next election following unopposed nomination by their constituencies to stand again. They met with the people of their electorates in Atiu last month. Glassie, 58, says there was unanimous, one hundred percent support for the two to stand again for the party. Rather […]
Epati on meeting
Dear Editor, Your front-page article on Thursday wrongly reported that I was at minister Robert Wigmore’s meeting to lobby for renewal of Bruce Manuela’s company licences. This is a total fabrication of either Helen Greig’s imagination or that of her ‘Deep Throat’ informer at minister Wigmore’s office. This was an official meeting between the minister […]
Missing girl found
A 13-year-old girl was found yesterday morning after being on the run from her family for six days. Police alerted the public that Rosemary Tereau on Wednesday night with an announcement on television after her aunty, who she resides with in Avarua, reported her missing on Monday. Inspector Tere Patia said she was spotted at […]
Asset advice to govt
The Asian Development Bank project to improve infrastructure service delivery will provide initial advice on asset management to local agencies. In a presentation this week, consultant Graeme Hughson from AECOM in Wellington stressed the importance of asset management plans, and having a register of assets. Basically asset management, said Hughson, helps to ensure that asset […]
Tourism industry council applauds marketing team
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council says it applauds the good work of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, as highlighted at the recent industry forum hosted by the corporation. “Last year saw the achievement of many milestones in tourism, including a first in visitor numbers exceeding 100,000, growth in the Australian market, continuity of the […]
Accommodators battle with pests
Flies, thrip bugs and mynah birds are hurting the business of Puaikura vaka accommodation operators and they say they want government to help them control the pests. The pest issue was a big issue when accomodation operators in the area were invited to share their concerns with infrastructure minister William ‘Smiley’ Heather yesterday. A Rarotongan […]
Strong support for Tupapa Nui project
Tupapa pu tapere George Matutu says he was overwhelmed by the support on the first day of work on the Tupapa Nui meeting house last weekend. As well as a large number of men and women who turned up to lend a hand, Matutu says there were numerous donations of food and money made by […]
Clayton lands lifejacket
Clayton Mani displays the brand new Hutchwilco lifejacket which he won following a series of water safety promotions held at the Punanga Nui market place last month. The Sea Scouts put a stand up on a couple of Saturday mornings and a boating safety quiz was run with a lifejacket as a prize. A number […]
Accommodation operators talk to infrastructure minister
Infrastructure minister William ‘Smiley’ Heather says complaints about problems facing Puaikura tourism accommodation operators prompted him to hold talks with them in the hopes government can help. In fact it was letters in Cook Islands News from Rohan Ellis, group general manager of three hotels in Arorangi – Manuia Beach, Castaway Beach Villas and Lagoon […]
'Skins' show up at Sevens
The Cook Islands won’t be taking to the field for the Wellington Sevens tournament, but several groups of sevens supporters from the island will still be in the stands watching the game they love. Among the avid sevens supporters in Wellington for the two-day tournament is the Skins Sevens team made up of ‘has been’ […]
130 courses
Enrolments are being taken for courses at the University of the South Pacific in the first semester. Just over 130 courses are being offered, ranging from foundation papers in Pacific history to degree papers in constitutional law. USP centre director Rod Dixon says the students will engage the courses via distance learning (online) and will […]
Health improvements under threat: Faireka
The ability to afford improvements to health services is a concern during tougher economic times, says secretary of health Tupou Faireka. He has prepared a paper on the impact of the global economic crisis on health in the Cook Islands to be presented at this month’s three-day Pacific Conference on the Human Face of the […]
Minister meets the people
Minister William ‘Smiley’ Heather will meet with tourism business operators in the Puaikura vaka today on their concerns on a fly problem in the area to water supply and crime. The new infrastructure and planning (MOIP) minister has vowed to address some of the major infrastructure concerns in the vaka and this meeting is part […]
Financial and enterprise literacy may be introduced in schools
The ministry of education is looking into the potential for having money management and business venture education included in the country’s school curriculum. Financial literacy is considered an essential skill for all learners and the opportunity to develop enterprise education is seen as a way of increasing the range of learning and career pathways for […]
Kite surfing
Thrill seeking kite surfers took to Muri lagoon on Saturday with 28knot gusts making for spectacular aerial stunts. A group of five kite surfers and ripped up Muri lagoon in what looked like adrenalin pumping fun. Among the group of kite surfers were three young local surfers – Pauro Arnold, Kii Maoate and Stuart Tumatangi. […]
Waitangi Day callout by Aotearoa Society
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Waitiangi Day this Saturday at the Aotearoa Centre. The New Zealand national holiday will be commemorated with a traditional hangi, boil up and other kiwiana kai. President of the Aotearoa Society Bunny Tuoro said it is a great occasion for all to take part in an evening of socialising and […]
Warrants of fitness for overhaul
A committee has been formed to help introduce a standardised warrant of fitness checklist for the Cook Islands. Police held a meeting with motor vehicle industry people last week to assist in drafting a legislation that will tighten WOF regulations. Inspector John Strickland said representatives from the group were chosen and police will be relying […]
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