Art
Celebrating cultural diversity
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Kapa haka groups from Aotearoa New Zealand joined by local Kiribati, Filipino and Indonesian communities illuminated Te Maeva Nui International Night.
Kapa haka group returns to Cook Islands to heal and give thanks
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
On Tuesday night, the 2023 Te Maeva Nui International Night stage witnessed a deeply moving tribute by Aotearoa New Zealand kapa haka group Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao as they paid homage to their beloved leader, Sally-Ann “Hereana” Roberts, who tragically passed away during last year’s festival.
Te Maeva Nui 2023: A celebration of ‘who we are and where we come from’
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
A small respectable crowd attended the official opening ceremony of Te Maeva Nui – the 58th Cook Islands Constitution Celebrations – which marks the beginning of week-long events at Te Are Karioi Nui (National Auditorium).
First-timers Vaka Tereora ‘wows’ audience with heartfelt performance at Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
The Vaka Tereora (Tereora College) team sang with pride and joy in the choir and imene tuki sections, delighting the audience at Te Maeva Nui official opening ceremony on Monday night.
58th Constitution Celebrations officially open
Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
The 2023 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival got off to a spectacular start with the official opening ceremony which involved the lighting of Te Maeva Nui Flame by Prime Minister Mark Brown at the National Auditorium last night.
Globe-trotting juggler looking to make Cook Islands connection
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
A Brazilian juggler who has toured nearly 40 countries on his mission to take the circus to the remotest corners of the earth, hopes the Cook Islands will be his next stage.
Manihiki, Rakahanga combine forces
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Northern group islands Manihiki and Rakahanga are combining forces for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festival which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium.
Platinum sponsor extends support
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Vodafone Cook Islands has announced it will continue with its platinum sponsorship for Te Maeva Nui, the nation’s best and most popular cultural event of the year.
Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, National
Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.
Pukapuka defies odds at Te Maeva Nui
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National, Outer Islands
Pukapuka Nassau will be hitting the stage at next week’s Te Maeva Nui culture festival with spirited “girl power”.
‘Cherished memories’: NZ-born CI artist celebrates 20 years exhibiting in Rarotonga
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
The latest exhibition of New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters will serve as a retrospective on the 20 years she has been visiting and exhibiting her paintings in her ‘ancestral home’.
Bank continues as platinum sponsor of Te Maeva Nui
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural national festival which commemorates independence and celebrates our vibrant culture, has received another major support.
Journal featuring writings of Aitutakian Missionary donated to National Library
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Authors Kevin and Mary Salisbury have had the great privilege of following in the tracks of a “wonderful” Aitutakian author Rau, one of the very first Cook Islands missionaries in Papua New Guinea who wrote in his own language about the first four years of the London Missionary Society (LMS) during his time.
Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.
Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National
In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.
Rarotonga art classes expanding into Pa Enua
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features
A Rarotonga art class aimed at nurturing creative skills over a chilled glass of wine is expanding into Aitutaki, with plans of ‘casting our net further afield’ to other Pa Enua in the coming year.
Tivaivai exhibit showcases masterful needlework
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The National Museum is hosting a vibrant exhibition celebrating the captivating artistry of tivaivai, a traditional quilt like textile masterpiece.
Marumaru Atua showcases traditional heritage
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
The Vaka Marumaru Atua Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) were thrilled to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson and Aotearoa Film Director/Writer/Producer Te Arepa Kahi on board for a brief sail.
Maungaroa to become Cook Islands' first world heritage site
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features, Go Local
One of the last artefacts of pre-Christianity life in the Cook Islands is on the verge of becoming the country’s first world heritage site.
Manihiki donates to Seawall Mural
Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The stunning Marae Moana 562 metre long seawall mural project is nearing completion with the grand opening of the art piece scheduled to take place before Constitution Day August 4.
