Culture
Eleven artists show work in themed event
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Eleven artists are set to take part in a local art exhibition tomorrow at the newly-built Tavioni Gallery and Vananga located on the back road at Atupa.
Tivaevae lessons from local experts
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Students from Carlton College in the US were given lessons on the intricate needle art of tivaevae on Monday this week.
Rare chance to view top class local costumes
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Culture
The Rakei Tipuna - traditional costume exhibition now on show at the National Museum showcases three of the exceptional traditional costumes which featured in the 2018 Miss Cook Islands pageant.
New ukulele festival gets a $20,000 boost
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A $20,000 donation from Bluesky has helped Rarotonga’s first ukulele festival get off the ground. The Golden Ukulele festival, to be held from March 16 to 21 next year, is setting out to showcase all the unique styles and sounds of the ukulele.
Tamaki project generates special vibe
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand's largest housing development project, aimed at building 7,500 homes across a part of Auckland known more for its troubles than its triumphs was feeling a very special tamure vibe on the weekend.
Carver's master plan for Atupa art gallery
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Culture
Master carver and artist Mike Tavioni has a long-term plan for his gallery – to make those who create fine works the main attractions in it.
A man on an art mission
Saturday 27 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Sebastian Pakarati is a man on a mission. His mission is to preserve Polynesian folklore through art.
A special celebration of food
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Each year, on October 16, the world celebrates food.
Marshall, Tangaroa to speak at art event
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Outgoing New Zealand high commissioner to the Cook Islands Peter Marshall will be one of the guest speakers at tonight’s MPA#1 exhibition at the Bergman Gallery.
Riding a new wave of Pacific art
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Culture
Gallery owner and businessman Ben Bergman is a champion of modern Pacific art and is about to exhibit a new wave of artworks.
Eye-catching sculpture grabbing passers-by attention
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
A new sculpture at Royale Takitumu is catching the attention of tourists and locals alike.
Aitutaki tiki greets duchess
Friday 28 September 2018 | Published in Culture
In her first solo engagement since becoming a member of the royal family, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, attended a preview of the Royal Society’s Oceania exhibition in London.
Low-key artists new to the painting scene
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Published in Culture
Husband and wife artists Ivon and Pania Lee are pretty low key with the work they do. Selling some at the Punanga Nui Market and also at the Little Red Gallery, they have only been painting to sell for about a year.
Rare Numanga record surfaces in Sweden
Monday 24 September 2018 | Published in Culture
A love of music and collecting vinyl records has led Ian Wheeldon, of The Café in the Beachcomber complex, to a rare Rarotongan record by local artist Jake Numanga.
Hand-made tivaivai to go on show in Perth
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Culture
Ina Bishop will take her tivaivai to display and sell at the Te Maeva Nui Cook Islands Cultural Festival in Perth on October 20 this year.
Art show explores island's beaches
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Culture
Matthew Payne's dramatic new exhibition, “Infinite Horizon”, opened on Monday, September 3 at the Bergman Gallery.
Long trip home for WW1 memento
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Culture
This article was contributed by Susan Hanaray (nee Matheson) who arrived in Rarotonga as a 6 year old in 1972, She attended Side School/Avatea, then went on to Tereora College where she spent 5 years as a student. She left Rarotonga in December 1985. She has a Bachelor of Arts (University of Canterbury), Graduate Diploma in Arts in History and BA (Hons) in History both from Victoria University of Wellington.
Weaver looks forward to fashion event
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Design is in her blood, and weaving is her passion.
Atiu journals gifted to island museum
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Atiu resident Roger Malcolm has handed over a set of 40 issues of the Atiu Journal to Mareta Atetu, Atiu's Tourism officer and keeper of the Atiu Museum and Library.
Museum brings our history alive
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Published in Culture
A story in the London Gazette published on August 26, 1768, read: “This afternoon at 2 o’clock HIS MAJESTY’S Bark Endeavour, with a fair wind behind her, weighed anchor and set sail for the South pacific Island of Tahiti”.