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Drummers show innovation
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
The expert drumming techniques and sounds of Te Fuinga O Niva saw the Manihiki team retain their title as the best Te Maeva Nui drummers. The team was joined by five other enthusiastic drumming teams Vaka Puaikura, Mitiaro, Oire Avarua, Mangaia and Aitutaki. The people who packed out the national auditorium swayed, jiggled and danced […]
New format, good vibes
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
All Te Maeva NuI cultural teams that performed on stage over the past week have ensured that the vibrant culture and strong language of the Cook Islands will continue for generations to come. All teams came together as one on Saturday for the Tangi Kaara competition and prizegiving of Te Maeva Nui 2011 which marked […]
Cook Islands Party elects new executive
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party has elected its new executive, which will drive the party forward for the next two years. A CIP conference was held at the Assembly of God (AOG) church hall in Takuvaine on Friday. About 50 party members and supporters, including a good number from outer islands, attended the conference. Many pa […]
Govt worried at shipping problems
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands lack of domestic shipping is a major concern of Prime Minister Henry Puna. He says one more day without an adequate solution is one day too long. Punas concern has been festering in past months although until now there has been hope that new vessels will start operating in the country. Tapi Taios […]
Close encounters of the bird kind
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
A Rarotongan dive company had a group of New Zealand customers crying fowl recently as it picked up an unexpected guest for a trip. Unusually for the divers, the close encounters with wild animals did not occur below the waterline during a trip to reefs off Rarotongas north coast. This time they were finding friends […]
Wastewater options probed
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
Wastewater treatment systems are being trialled by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) with a view to identifying best systems for each environment throughout the Cook Islands. A meeting was held on Friday at MOIPs site office in Muri where some systems are already in place. Biolytix general manager Karl Geiseler, of New Zealand, […]
CI student home to lend a hand
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in National
People who took advantage of the free chiropractic services on Rarotonga last week may have recognised a familiar face among the crowd. Formerly from Tupapa, Meagan Hoskin returned to the Cook Islands, now aged 25, with 45 other third year students from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Meagan has lived off the island since […]
Petition for CI Maori recognition in NZ
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands supporters are among the 5000 people to have signed a petition calling for more cultural protection and promotion for Pacific languages in New Zealand. Takitumu paramount chief Pa Marie Ariki has joined the movement in Aotearoa New Zealand pushing for a greater promotion and protection of Pacific languages and cultures in the country. […]
Mama Tuki hands over
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
After putting in more than 10 years of service, Mama Tuki Wright is bidding farewell to her beloved disability council. It was a tough decision for Mama Tuki who has been serving as the Cook Islands National Disability Council since it was formed in March 2001, but she said it was time for a new […]
Distance difficult for Chinese tourists
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Chinese Ambassador Xu Jianguo says he will continue to sell the Cook Islands to Chinese tourists, but admits the task is made difficult by visa requirements and the distance between the two countries. Speaking to Cook Islands News during his two-day visit to the Cook Islands this week, Xu said he hoped to see more […]
Remarks unreasonable and unfair
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Dear Editor, This letter is specifically directed at the author of the letter to the editor published on August 1, We all hear of corruption, whom I should call the most Perfect Aunty Peta. The author of that letter appears to be the most perfect lady under the sun. I am writing this letter not […]
Puna to meet Key
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna is preparing for a one-on-one discussion with New Zealands Prime Minister John Key, in what is described as an urgency meeting before the Pacific Forum. On August 14 Puna travels to Auckland with his chief executive Edwin Pittman. Both fly to Wellington to meet Key briefly, and will be joined by […]
Tax amendments will not affect residents
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Amendments to the governments withholding tax will not affect Cook Islands residents. Finance minister Mark Brown says the relevant legislation passed by parliament last month will be amended to ensure non-residents with Cook Islands bank accounts are also subject to the 15 percent tax on interest earned on deposits in the country. Brown says non-residents […]
Joint China-NZ projects likely
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders may soon be receiving electricity through Chinese solar panels funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme. Prime Minister Henry Puna has discussed the possibility with Chinas ambassador to New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands Xu Jianguo. The ambassador was in Rarotonga this week and Puna sat with him for half an hour […]
Drummers show what theyve got
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Traditional and contemporary drumbeats of the Cook Islands will thunder through the village of Tupapa-Maraerenga today when Te Maeva Nui teams flex their drumming muscles at the Tangi Kaara (drumming) competition. A total of eight teams will compete for the best drummers title currently held by Te Fuinga O Niva the Manihiki team who have […]
Araara i te reo Maori
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
In todays kids page we feature a Maori speech written by Avatea Primary School student Rachel Scheel.Through her speech the room 5 student talks about the importance of retaining our language and culture and being proud of it.Toku reo, Taku peu was the theme of this years primary school speech competition where Scheel shared her […]
Trade days declared successful
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Locals and tourists were treated to three days of delicious food, hand made crafts and beautiful smelling ei this past week. The island trade days held at the cultural centre grounds – spanned three days and featured products from two outer islands each day. Products from Rarotonga were also for sale. The three-day event encouraged […]
Te Maeva Nui spectacular
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
The costumes have been stunning, the performances passionate and best of all, the shows have run on time and without any technical difficulty making each night an amazing cultural experience for both visitors and locals. All Te Maeva Nui photos by Matariki Wilson.
PM will welcome vaka to US
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna will today travel to the United States to welcome the Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua into San Francisco. The vaka set sale from the Cook Islands in March this year and has travelled about 5000 nautical miles to make it to the US west coast this week. The crew will take […]
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