Outer Islands

Atiu’s Gospel : Bicentennial celebrations witness harmonious blend of tradition, faith

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands

Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.

Church Talk


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.

Art


Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands

A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.

Church Talk


Aitutaki taskforce members receive warrants

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands

Three members of the Arenikau Taskforce have been warranted as Honorary Constables and sworn in by Inspector Maeva Kirikava.

Crime


Vulnerable face ongoing challenges and difficulties

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The renovation of a home owned by a vulnerable family in Aitutaki has been completed but it was not without its frustrations and difficulties with communication breakdowns and red tape.

Local


Major cleanup of Manihiki to take place

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Cook Islands Government is spending more than $750,000 over four years on the cleanup of bulky waste in Manihiki.

Environment


CIGT barge undergoing extensive maintenance

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

The MV Taunga Nui barge is undergoing a five-year class survey in Whangārei, Aotearoa New Zealand and is scheduled to return to Rarotonga towards the end of this month.

Economy


Thriving gardens on Palmerston Island

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

School students on Palmerston Islands are developing green fingers.

Education


Outer islands children get mobile on new wheels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Children in the outer islands are getting a balance on two wheels thanks to a regional project set up by a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) director.

National


Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.

Local


‘Soldier Search Mission’ successful in locating 43 World War I graves

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

One hundred and eleven (111) Mangaia-born soldiers were enlisted in the First World War (WWI), according to the Cook Islands WWI New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) ANZAC Soldiers Research Project. The Soldiers Research Project team have now located and documented 43 of the 45 Cook Islands WWI soldiers’ graves and headstones on the island of Mangaia.

National


Pest management training for the Pa Enua

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Food and Agriculture Organisation Pacific in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture have completed a training programme on pest management in the Pa Enua (outer islands).

Environment


Atiu’s first kids fishing competition a success

Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

More than 30 kids joined the first Atiu Fishing Club youth competition last Friday when boat owners and skippers took time to teach youths the art of traditional and modern techniques of bottom fishing, and using a rod and reel.

National


Penrhyn Marble comp a success

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

Thirty-two participants battled in the inaugural marble competition held on Easter Monday in Omoka, Penrhyn.

National


Parliament passes $60k tax free threshold for Pa Enua

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

People living in the Pa Enua won’t be paying tax unless they earn over $60,000 a year, thanks to the passing of a new Bill.

National


Parliament debates ‘Pa Enua $60k tax-free threshold’ Bill

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Debate on the Bill creating a tax-free threshold of $60,000 for the Pa Enua residents is underway.

National


‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.

Health


Vaipae celebrates Christian legacy

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

Under the glow of the rising sun on Thursday morning, the village of Vaipae was bustling and humming with activity preparing for their commemoration day of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of the Gospel’ 200 years ago on March 30, 1823.

Culture


Vaipae gears up for the ‘big day’ of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Family and friends from overseas have gathered in Vaipae, Aitutaki to celebrate the 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia - the Arrival of the Gospel’ this week.

Local


Let there be light

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology

Solar lights have been installed at the Panama Catholic Cemetery.

National


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