Features – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:32:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Positive trends in the Cook Islands property market https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:32:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275706 November’s 2024 visitor arrivals and migration numbers are continuing on a positive trend, driving a solid economic recovery in the Cook Islands. Visitor numbers reached 13,419, showing a 7.7% increase over last year, with notable rises from Australia, Europe, and the USA. Beyond tourism, the return of 732 Cook Islanders and a net gain of […]

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/feed/ 0 SIF grants address critical social needs across the Cook Islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/sif-grants-address-critical-social-needs-across-the-cook-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sif-grants-address-critical-social-needs-across-the-cook-islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/sif-grants-address-critical-social-needs-across-the-cook-islands/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:59:08 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275712 The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund distributed $199,825.20 to 14 successful applicants, including organisations focused on child welfare, education, youth development, women’s empowerment and community health, to support their vital work in addressing social issues and improving the well-being of Cook Islanders.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/sif-grants-address-critical-social-needs-across-the-cook-islands/feed/ 0 ‘Toughy’ bids farewell to 45-year banking career https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/toughy-bids-farewell-to-45-year-banking-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toughy-bids-farewell-to-45-year-banking-career https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/toughy-bids-farewell-to-45-year-banking-career/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275689 After a remarkable 45-year career spanning four different banks in the same building, a respected bank employee has retired, leaving a legacy of dedication and service to the community.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/toughy-bids-farewell-to-45-year-banking-career/feed/ 0 Walking for ‘Dear Love’: A journey of reflection and love https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/walking-for-dear-love-a-journey-of-reflection-and-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walking-for-dear-love-a-journey-of-reflection-and-love https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/walking-for-dear-love-a-journey-of-reflection-and-love/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275693 A Cook Islands businesswoman walked the Camino de Santiago in memory of her late husband, finding solace and healing on the ancient pilgrimage route while honouring their shared love and dreams.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/walking-for-dear-love-a-journey-of-reflection-and-love/feed/ 0 Tracing Polynesian roots https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/art/tracing-polynesian-roots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tracing-polynesian-roots https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/art/tracing-polynesian-roots/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275702 In a significant occasion that celebrates heritage, Pa Marie Upokotini Ariki attended the opening ceremonies of the Austronesian Cultural and Art Exhibition and the Keqiutou Site Museum in Pingtan Island, China, reflecting on the shared heritage of Austronesian peoples and emphasising the importance of understanding their origins, including those of the Cook Islands.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/art/tracing-polynesian-roots/feed/ 0 Church Talk: Let Christ’s light shine all year long https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/church-talk/church-talk-let-christs-light-shine-all-year-long/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=church-talk-let-christs-light-shine-all-year-long https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/church-talk/church-talk-let-christs-light-shine-all-year-long/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:29:35 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275654 As we wrap up the Christmas season and look ahead to the new year, let’s take a moment to think about the true meaning of Christmas – the light of Jesus Christ that came into the world that night in Bethlehem, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/church-talk/church-talk-let-christs-light-shine-all-year-long/feed/ 0 Staying on budget in Cook Islands construction https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:38:50 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275598 Embarking on a construction project in the Cook Islands is an exciting venture, but it comes with its own set of financial challenges. While sticking to a construction budget is indeed possible, it requires more than relying solely on square meter cost estimates. Some key basic knowledge is necessary at the start of your project […]

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction/feed/ 0 Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/collaborative-efforts-to-a-rat-free-thriving-ecosystem-on-takutea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=collaborative-efforts-to-a-rat-free-thriving-ecosystem-on-takutea Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:34:24 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275564 In a monumental stride in conservation for the Cook Islands, Takutea Island is on its path to becoming rat-free.

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]]> New mammography machine offers improved breast cancer detection https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/health/local-2/new-mammography-machine-offers-improved-breast-cancer-detection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-mammography-machine-offers-improved-breast-cancer-detection Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:19:36 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275547 The arrival of the new mammography machine in the Cook Islands marks a significant advancement in women’s health, enabling earlier detection of breast cancer and potentially saving lives.

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]]> Divided legacy: Arioka invested as Pera Mataiapo Tutara amidst controversy https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/culture/weekend/divided-legacy-arioka-invested-as-pera-mataiapo-tutara-amidst-controversy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=divided-legacy-arioka-invested-as-pera-mataiapo-tutara-amidst-controversy Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:52:09 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275360 Patrick Arioka has been invested with the traditional title of Pera Mataiapo Tutara in the second investiture for the same title this year, little over a week after another claimant, Ana Andrew, was invested on November 27, 2024.

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