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Matie Ethical Care – Caring for the land, the people and the future

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

This week, Te Ipukarea Society is very pleased to share information about a new environmental initiative which has recently been established here in Rarotonga, writes Kate Mckessar.

Environment

Tsunami warning

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We wish to convey sincere congratulations and big meitaki maata for the very swift and efficient dispatch of news and information regarding our recent tsunami alert warnings from our disaster management authorities, police, government heads of ministries, radio, TV, Facebook, heads of respective organisations and all else involved.

Letters to the Editor

Agriculture’s free seedlings programme

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On Tuesday night the Minister of Agriculture, Rose Brown and Secretary, Marama Anguna, came on TV telling growers to come to the Agriculture Nursery in Arorangi to collect seedlings.

Letters to the Editor

Respected leader laid to rest

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of well-respected paramount chief and passionate cultural expert, Tararo Temaeva Arii Tepoua’e Karati Ariki MBE (Papa Maeva) of Akatokamanava, who was buried at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) grounds yesterday.

Local

Superwomen to share stories of challenge and perseverance

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Six women will be sharing their stories on how they #ChooseToChallenge in their work places and communities in acknowledgement and celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday. March 8.

Local

Learning how to break the mould

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Yes they can – a new group of budding young entrepreneurs from Tereora College have now taken on the challenge of completing the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme this year.

Education

Parliament explains delay in appointment of new Clerk

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Clerk of Parliament’s position has been re-advertised due to the small number of applications received, says Cook Islands Parliament.

National

Young leaders practice Parliament

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education

Araura, Mangaia and Atiu College representatives have arrived on Rarotonga and are gearing up alongside Nukutere, Tereora and Titikaveka College peers to conduct the first Youth Leaders Practice Parliament at Parliament Building on Monday.

Education

Baudinet makes tennis history

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet has become the first Cook Islander to be selected as the captain of the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team.

Other Sports

Who blew up the Forum?

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In all the analysis following the decision of the five Micronesian countries to exit the Pacific Islands Forum after their candidate failed to become the next Secretary General, one question remains unanswered: who is responsible for this body-blow to Pacific regionalism? By Stephen Howes and Sadhana Sen.

Editorials

Tsunami barely registers a ripple as affected residents take cover

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Many heeded caution and moved inland to higher ground after a tsunami threat was issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.

Local

Graham elected board member of International Volleyball Federation

Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Sports National Olympic Committee President Hugh Graham has been re-elected as a board member of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).

Other Sports

Health worker vacancies to be filled by overseas recruits

Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Ministry of Health is working on work permits and fulfilling other requirements to bring in expat health professionals to fill local jobs.

Health

For Travel, a Sustainable Comeback?

Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

With travel stalled for the past 10 months, its sustainable comeback has been a popular topic. Now with Covid-19 vaccines in distribution, and the prospect of travel reviving later this year, some travel operators, local governments and nonprofit organizations are walking the talk, with new eco-oriented programs and trip. By Elaine Glusac from The New York Times.

Features

Pacific regionalism on trial: A way forward

Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials

For the sake of future generations, regional unity, equity, and respect for each other must form the cornerstone of our pan-Pacific mana as we engage with the complex challenges of our time. Pacific Cooperation Foundation board members Dr Steven Ratuva and Dr Katerina Teaiwa offer their unique insights to the political crisis facing the region.

Editorials

No arrivals this week

Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Borders will be kept shut to travellers this week after Government's decision to not permit passengers on Friday’s flight from Auckland, but a solution has been found to alleviate the ongoing freight issue affecting businesses.

Local

Lifeline for the economy

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

Government’s Economic Response Plan (ERP) is a lifeline for the economy, says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) economic analyst Dr. Willem Ysbrand Borren.