Local – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:59:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 New Zealand High Commission Fund supports local communities https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:24:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275750 The New Zealand High Commission in Cook Islands held a signing ceremony earlier this month with the successful recipients of the 2024/2025 Round of the New Zealand High Commission Fund.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities/feed/ 0 Business break-ins remain a concern amidst festive season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:21:02 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275744 The increase in police presence, supported by community policing, has led to a decrease in traffic infringements, although break-ins at business properties continue to be a concern.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/feed/ 0 Cook Islands drops bids for United Nations, Commonwealth membership https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:19:23 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275740 Cook Islands will not pursue membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth due to its inability to meet the criteria for UN membership and existing relationship with New Zealand, which fulfils Commonwealth membership requirements.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership/feed/ 0 Families and businesses reflect on 2024, set New Year resolutions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:11:39 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275737 As 2024 draws to a close, locals and businesses in the Cook Islands are reflecting on the past year and setting their sights on the future with fresh resolutions and new hopes for the year ahead.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions/feed/ 0 Mother and sons reunited for Christmas after a decade https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:02:40 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275721 Family reunions hold a special place in our hearts, serving as a poignant reminder of the bonds that tie us together, no matter the distance.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade/feed/ 0 Passport plan ‘not the best of the initiatives by the PM’: Government MP https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/passport-plan-not-the-best-of-the-initiatives-by-the-pm-government-mp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=passport-plan-not-the-best-of-the-initiatives-by-the-pm-government-mp https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/passport-plan-not-the-best-of-the-initiatives-by-the-pm-government-mp/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:47:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275707 Government MPs remain uncertain about the proposed Cook Islands passport, intended to celebrate national pride and identity, with one MP stating that it is not among the Prime Minister’s best initiatives.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/passport-plan-not-the-best-of-the-initiatives-by-the-pm-government-mp/feed/ 0 Roi appointed vice-chair of Asian Shipowners’ Association https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/roi-appointed-vice-chair-of-asian-shipowners-association/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roi-appointed-vice-chair-of-asian-shipowners-association https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/roi-appointed-vice-chair-of-asian-shipowners-association/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:31:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275666 The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has acknowledged the recent
resignation of Eleanor Roi from the CIIC Board, effective December 1, 2024.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/roi-appointed-vice-chair-of-asian-shipowners-association/feed/ 0 PM clarifies use of NGO logos in seabed mining consultation https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/environment/pm-clarifies-use-of-ngo-logos-in-seabed-mining-consultation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pm-clarifies-use-of-ngo-logos-in-seabed-mining-consultation https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/environment/pm-clarifies-use-of-ngo-logos-in-seabed-mining-consultation/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275679 Prime Minister Mark Brown has responded to concerns raised by two environmental groups, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and Korero o te Orau, regarding the government’s recent seabed mining consultation in New Zealand.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/environment/pm-clarifies-use-of-ngo-logos-in-seabed-mining-consultation/feed/ 0 Amuri School alumni celebrate 60th birthday with reunion https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275681 Aitutaki played host to a heartfelt reunion from December 20 to 26, 2024, as former pupils of Amuri School gathered to commemorate their 60th birthday and relive cherished memories from their school days.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/amuri-school-alumni-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-reunion/feed/ 0 Mauke celebrates Christmas with traditional sports and festive cheer https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/outer-islands/mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/outer-islands/mauke-celebrates-christmas-with-traditional-sports-and-festive-cheer/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275684 The people of Mauke celebrated Christmas with a week of festivities, including traditional sports, netball, touch rugby, volleyball, a night market and a string band competition, culminating in a fireworks display last night. Nicolea Mateariki reports.

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