Bears start the party with energetic haka

Arorangi Bears perform a rousing haka to energise the crowd at Constitution Park on Thursday night for the big party that officially closed the year for the Cook Islands. More than 500 people braved wet weather to enjoy a night of entertainment which even included a musical solo by Prime Minister Henry Puna. The night ended in fine style at 10pm with a brilliant display of fireworks over the lagoon.

Arorangi Bears perform a rousing haka to energise the crowd at Constitution Park on Thursday night for the big party that officially closed the year for the Cook Islands. More than 500 people braved wet weather to enjoy a night of entertainment which even included a musical solo by Prime Minister Henry Puna. The night ended in fine style at 10pm with a brilliant display of fireworks over the lagoon.