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Cautious approach
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
Marine Resources says the prospect of having purse seiners operating in our waters needs a lot more careful planning and the largest fishing method in the world is not being actively pursued at this stage. “We are looking at a very cautious entry into this fishery, and as such, making sure that we take every […]
China wants to purse seine in CI waters
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
In an unexpected move, a fisheries cooperation memorandum of understanding with the China Fisheries Association (CFA) has been signed by Marine Resources minister Teina Bishop. The non-binding MOU was signed after Bishop had signed three others earlier on Friday following the conclusion of roundtable discussions with those fisheries companies. The three companies are major players […]
Sharks in a frenzy over home win
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in National
The Aitutaki Sharks rugby league premier grade registered their first win on home soil at the weekend against the visiting Titikaveka Bulldogs. The Sharks’ 22-18 victory over the Bulldogs was the cause of big celebrations on the island and the win will certainly serve to boost the side’s confidence heading into round 8. Meanwhile back […]
Disparity between boy-girl achievement
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands secondary school pupils are achieving at the same level as Cook Islanders studying in New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The Pacifica Education Plan – Monitoring Report 2009 was released earlier this year. It shows the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level one pass rate […]
Call to conserve water
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islanders are being encouraged to conserve water by ensuring taps at home and work do not leak, in respect of World Water Day which will be observed internationally on March 22. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning’s water works division annually organises community awareness and education for World Water Day, which arose from the […]
Wedding joy turns to grief
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in National
In January, Tangi Rongo cried tears of joy for his daughter. On Saturday, he cried the tears of a grief-stricken father. Nineteen-year-old Maire Taomia was farewelled by about 300 mourners on Saturday in the same church where, just 10 weeks earlier, she was married. Her wedding at St Christopher’s Church in Avonhead on January 8 […]
Cooks breakfast on Japanese TV
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
If there’s one thing that’s true about life after a majorly devastating disaster, it’s that it goes on. A film crew from one of Japan’s most-viewed networks arrived on Rarotonga this week to shoot a 15-minute segment on local food and culture, and while report having ‘mixed feelings’ about leaving Japan in her time of […]
Tree trimming debate intensifies
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
Concerns are being raised about the awarding of contracts for tree trimming and maintenance, as public debate intensifies with regard to recent work undertaken along the main coastal road at Tupapa. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning identifies trees which need to be trimmed or removed throughout Rarotonga, in particular regard to those encroaching on […]
Parents to attack issues facing youth
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
The majority of recently-surveyed youth want to be able to speak honestly and openly with their parents, and want to do their part to revive their culture and their language. Most also report that they drink because they are ‘bored’ and because alcohol is readily available. ‘Parents for Youth’, a group of Ngatangiia parents concerned […]
Cabinet makes choice of island secretaries
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati has defended the appointment of the new Mauke island secretary saying the same process of appointing a HOM under the public service act was applied. Former Community Initiatives Scheme manager Teariki Rongo was appointed to the position this week by Epati after applications were examined by a selection panel and […]
SG wants names kept secret
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
While the prime minister and Audit office are calling for greater public transparency and accountability from government, solicitor general Tingika Elikana wanted names of the HOMs and island secretaries selection panel kept secret. He told CINews yesterday the names of the panel that’s charged with recommending the best candidates for top government jobs would not […]
Court drops charges against officer
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Tiki Matapo has dismissed three charges against police officer Leighton Boaza, who until this week enjoyed interim name suppression. Lawyer Lavenia Rokoika represented Boaza for the duration of a two-day trial this week, during which Matapo heard evidence from 16 Crown witnesses. Boaza was facing three charges – driving with excess […]
George disputes high court order
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Lawyer and politician Norman George is challenging a court order requiring him to pay Cook Islands News $15,142.18 in costs. Earlier this month, Justice Christine Grice ordered George to pay the sum to CINews – an amount that represents 70% of the total costs CINews spent fighting a libel claim in which George alleged a […]
Govt signs fisheries MOU
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Local
A non-binding memorandum of understanding has been signed by the government and three significant players in the global and regional fisheries industry. The MOU affirms the wish of the Cook Islands and the companies to progress fisheries cooperation and partnership development. The first point of the MOU is that both parties recognise the importance of […]
Aitutaki cast in 'Snow in Paradise'
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
Filmmaker Nikki Si’ulepa – a part of the Tagata Pasifika team – took her camera crew to Aitutaki earlier this month to shoot ‘Snow in Paradise’, a short film documenting life after nuclear testing in the Pacific. Funded by the New Zealand Film Commission, the film chronicles life in Aitutaki in the 1970s. Si’ulepa, daughter […]
Poem and aka'papaanga from Avatea
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
This week’s Kids Page column writings have been taken from the weekly Avatea Primary School newsletter. As well as updates for parents – the newsletter featured a poem and two self assessment stories written in Maori. The Lizard The lizard creeps slowly As it hunts its prey Tsst tsst tsst it goes Like the crackling […]
Fusion island style
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in National
Returning Cook Islander Shannon Haworth is bringing her experience as a dance and aerobics instructor to Rarotonga, where she will take zumba and tamure fusion dance classes each Monday and Tuesday night. Haworth has taken up the role of running the Staircase Restaurant and Bar, where her dance classes will be held from 7pm to […]
CI Red Cross grateful to Japan
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society is waiting to hear whether it can assist earthquake-ravaged Japan. Society secretary general Niki Rattle says the organisation’s branch in Japan has not formally put out an appeal following the natural disaster. “I guess they’re doing their own assessment and seeing whether they are in need of anything. I’m […]
'Changes will cause grief'
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation says it inherited an ‘absolute mess’ when it took over Punanga Nui market in September 2010 – and the agency is at a loss how to fix problems without causing tenants any distress. CEO Lloyd Miles says CIIC faces numerous physical, moral and cultural restraints compounded by the absence of […]
Market problems complex and sensitive
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in National
Punanga Nui market manager Elmah McBirney knows she has problems at the central market and wants to sort them out quickly. One of them is to completely remove from the market the extended huts belonging to vendors who have fallen behind in rent or haven’t honoured the rules. But to do this, McBirney needs the […]
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