Outer Islands
Training course boost for border security
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The New Zealand Government has brought Cook Islands officials who carry out Customs work in the outer islands to Rarotonga this week for a week-long training course on Customs processes and reporting.
Pa Enua students taste-test careers
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
While many students are kicking back this last week of school holidays, 63 Pa Enua students are kicking forward with work experience placements on Rarotonga.
PM sets date for vote on Sunday flights to Aitutaki
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A date on the long-awaited referendum on Sunday flights to Aitutaki has finally been set.
Atiu urged to treat machines carefully
Sunday 5 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Heavy rain last Wednesday on Atiu didn’t deter community leaders from attending a special handover of heavy machinery for the island.
Huge tuna could be record for Aitutaki
Wednesday 1 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
After a long delay the tuna fishing season is finally underway at Aitutaki.
Vaipae-Tautu vote today
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Vaipae-Tautu voters will cast their votes in Aitutaki today, not only to choose their own leader, but have a say in the future of the Cook Islands government.
Solar energy changes lives on isolated northern islands
Saturday 28 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Soon almost 100 per cent of the electricity supply of the Northern Group will be generated using renewable energy.
Reprieve for Aitutaki shipping service
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pacific Line Direct has reversed its decision to cut shipping services to Aitutaki from two voyages to one per month.
Palmerston patient 'stable'
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A 15 year old Palmerston Island girl suffering what has been described only as ‘an acute medical problem’ is in a stable condition and recovering in Rarotonga Hospital.
Mayor's election heralds new era for Atiu
Sunday 22 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu is set to enter a new chapter with the appointment of Ina Mokoroa as the new mayor of the outer island.
Atiu votes come in
Friday 20 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The votes are in for the Atiu mayoral by-election after George Taoro James Brown was stripped of the job following a conviction on a charge of receiving stolen goods last year.
Aitutaki marina project takes first steps forward
Wednesday 18 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The first small steps are being taken in a new marina and amenity project which will boost Aitutaki’s popularity with visiting yachts, encourage new businesses and provide new jobs.
Families honour school leaders
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pride overflowed at the Prince Edward Hall in Aitutaki when families and friends gathered to see the new Araura College student council inducted as school leaders on Friday.
New gear to hook fishing offenders
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources in Aitutaki has been presented with some new equipment for detecting fisheries offences on Aitutaki.
Fruit find raises bio-security issue
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Ministry of Agriculture officials are concerned about the increased risk of bio-security risks after prohibited fruit was found in a charter flight passenger’s luggage on Aitutaki last week.
Aitutaki welcomes new machines
Wednesday 25 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Infrastructure improvement works on the island of Aitutaki will kick into high gear following the arrival of heavy machinery to the island over the weekend.
Sun power energises Palmerston
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
It was a highly exciting day for Palmerston Island on Saturday, February 21, at 6.48pm when the island’s new solar energy power system was switched on.
Rare glimpse into life on small island
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Last week’s fifth annual Development Partner’s Meeting on Mitiaro was a rare occasion for the outside world to see what this small but remarkable island has to offer.
Forum visit puts spotlight on Mitiaro
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Towards the end of last week the Development Partners meeting in Rarotonga upped anchor and moved.
Energy project lights up lives on Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Until recently, Pukapuka was often in darkness.
