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MMR puts up funds for local fishing

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) is $90,000 richer thanks to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and licence revenue from foreign fishers. MMR has pledged $200,000 from licence revenue to Cook Islands fishing clubs this year and its first allocation is to the parent body CIFA. The money is to boost fisheries development in […]

Late fight-back by resident Kukis

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National

A late fight-back from the Cook Islands residents squad couldnt reel in the opponents at BCI Stadium on Thursday evening, the locals going down 38-22 in the final tri-series match. The locals went up against an Anzac team in the curtain-raiser to the evenings Kukis-Prime Ministers XIII clash. Members from the visiting New Zealand and […]

Local boys win U18 Kuki league series

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National

The Cook Islands under 18s representative team has taken its second win against the New Zealand Kukis and secured the three-match series 2-1. The local side won its last match against the visiting Cook Islanders 10-4 in another evenly-contested match at BCI Stadium on Thursday afternoon. It all looked like it might go against the […]

Feed the soil not the plants

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National

Use the worm farm Hip Hip Hop dont you stop. I gotta give it all what I got. Worm farm is that a harm One, two, three makes me free Hip Hip Hooray No more delay The R.E.P. we are here to stay You cant mess with us because we are the bestes We give […]

Keen gardener at your service

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National

If youre keen to start a garden, plant some new fruit trees or shape some hedges, but feel like you dont have the know-how, worry no longer. Rarotongas hobby gardeners and backyard planters can get access to a lifetime of experience with Avaiki Mataio Aperau for pruning, trimming, grafting, margotting and budding your garden into […]

New jetty on schedule

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National

Construction of Arorangis $2 million cruise liner jetty is due to start in mid-December and continue throughout the summer school holidays. Arorangi Primary School backs on to the beach where the jetty will be built. The most disruptive work should be done while students are away from the classroom, but development will not be completed […]

Graffiti strike

Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National

Police are investigating the recent graffiti vandalism and tagging of various buildings and structures in the Avarua township. Worst affected is the Aotearoa Society Rarotonga hostel in Tupapa, which is covered in spray paint. Executive committee member Jo Bevin says the tagging is outright vandalism which is a huge waste of time, effort and money […]

Meet the new Tereora principal

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

Bali Haque is stepping down from his prestigious role as deputy chief executive (qualifications) of the NZQA to take the reigns at the Cook Islands national college. At this, parents and teachers are of course thrilled but so is Haque. He has been with NZQA since September of 2006 and says five years in a […]

But what about Toagate?

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

Dear Editor, I am disappointed to read that Tingika Elikana has been appointed as the new Secretary for Justice. He was the very person that reviewed and approved the proposal for Toagate to go ahead which sees the government and people of the Cook Islands forking out $100,000 every month because of this mistake. As […]

Life skills on the school agenda

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

While academic studies are of paramount importance, education minister Teina Bishop says it is equally as important to also encourage life education in schools. Ahead of the Aitutaki bonefishing competition scheduled for October 15, Bishop is working with relevant stakeholders to work the bonefishing industry and its offshoots marine biology, conservation, sustainable fishing into the […]

Inspections start today

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in Environment

Muri and Avana residents this week have been receiving hand-delivered letters from the Water Waste and Sanitation (WATSAN) unit of the infrastructure and planning ministry, as well as the health ministry, about site inspections set to start today. Inspections are part of an overall programme, funded by the Australia and New Zealand governments, to upgrade […]

Celebrating teachers

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in Local

Kukis make case to NZ chairman today

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Rugby League officials will today push their New Zealand counterparts to sign a contract committing the Kiwis team to a rematch with the Kukis at Rarotonga next year. Members of the CIRL will hold a meeting with the chairman of the New Zealand Rugby League Scott Carter today to plead their case for […]

Town water quality condemned

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in Local

Ministry of Health staff are trying to determine the validity of a report alleging Avaruas water supply is rife with parasites, bacteria, pathogens and toxins dangerous to humans. Doctor Rangi Fariu, the ministrys director of community health services, says he is perplexed by the report, which has been circulating via email this week. The email, […]

A Manea moment

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

The victorious open mens volleyball teams with Mangaia island mayor Teremoana Atariki (centre).

PMs men named to play Kukis

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

The Prime Ministers XIII, a combined team of the best amateur Cook Islanders from Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands have been named and are ready to line up against the Kukis international squad tonight. In a well-balanced team, the three teams are pretty evenly represented in the players list. Kiwis coach John Teina […]

Maukes Mama Nena in action

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

Nena Kairae of Mauke was one of the characters who stood out during the Manea Games traditional games where she danced and cheered on her fellow team mates during the pei tupe challenge. After warming up with impromptu dancing, mama Kairae knelt down in the best position to throw her wooden disc to the target. […]

Top-up deal

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

Telecom will be offering a special mobile phone top-up deal to people at todays Kukis v Kukis rugby league feature match. Ticketholders will be able to double their money at BCI Stadium through this one-off double top-up deal. People who buy a $10 top-up on Thursdays game day will receive a further $10 on top […]

Final three fill Kukis list

Thursday 6 October 2011 | Published in National

The Kukis international test squad has absorbed two players from the tri-series competition to bring its team numbers up to 17 men. Australian Kukis Daniel Fepuleai and Adam Tangata have joined the Kukis side for tonights match against the Prime Ministers XIII combined tri-series squad. Fellow-Australian Kuki player Mark Tuaati has been named as the […]

17-year-old remanded in prison

Wednesday 5 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Seventeen-year-old Joshua Koteka of Ngatangiia has been remanded in custody until October 27, when he will come before a judge in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Koteka was called in the court before three justices of the peace on Wednesday. (September 28) He did not appear in the dock and his appearance was […]