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Rattle to lead 50th anniversary planning Parliamentary speaker nikki rattle has been named as chief executive of a group that will be spearheading planning for 50th anniversary celebrations of self rule in the Cook islands. Describing the momentous occasion as “a major, major event”, Prime minister Henry Puna said cabinet is supporting a plan for a full year of celebrations, beginning with the first fireworks on new year’s Day 2015. “We have every reason to celebrate,” said Puna. rattle will be reporting to Cabinet, and overseeing the planning group’s ideas and initiatives. the announcement was made after yesterday’s cabinet meeting at the ofices of the Pm. “We thought an event of this mag-
nitude and importance should be led by someone that commands respect,” said Puna. “i am pleased with her appointment, and pleased she has agreed to take on the role. “She is a person with great inluence.” Prior to be being sworn in as parliamentary speaker in 2012, rattle served as secretary general of the Cook islands red Cross. Organisers hope to create new events for the celebrations, while reviewing existing calendar events to give them some “50th anniversary lavour”. the Prime minister said the planning group will also be listening to ideas brought forward by members of the public wishing to participate, including youth, traditional leaders, members of the church, and the Cook islands Cham-
ber of Commerce. “there are a lot of ideas ... and we encourage our people to come forward so we can really have a party,” he said. the Pm said preliminary discussions have been conducted with French ambassador laurent Contini, where the idea to provide transportation to rarotonga for citizens in the outer islands was loated. “that request has been favourably received,” said Puna. “to help us celebrate, we should invite all of our friends from around the world and the Pa enua.” an invitation has also been sent out to fellow Polynesians in tahiti, who are being asked to join in. “We only turn 50 once, and we need to celebrate appropriately,” he said. - Emmanuel Samoglou
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Telecom problems frustrate customers teleCOm technicians are working “around the clock” to fix problems with its internet service which have been frustrating customers for the past week. Sales and marketing manager Damien Beddoes said customers in rarotonga are currently experiencing minor drop offs and some outages, both on internet and mobile services. the longest outage so far has lasted for “a few hours”, he said. telecom is still not sure what is causing the problem but it may be related to the company’s switch to the new O3b and 3G services, he said. “all i can say is we are experiencing some issues and we’re working to resolve it. Our technicians have been working around the clock.” Beddoes said the problems
started about a week ago and have mostly been limited to short breaks in the service ranging from ive seconds to one minute. “that’s long enough to cause a disconnection.” He apologised to customers and acknowledged the issue is a significant inconvenience to them. mike Pynenburg, owner of local business the Computer man, said his business has been suffering from internet glitches since the middle of last week. “it’s been affecting us and our customers. We have got customers ringing up saying they’ve got internet problems and there’s very little we can tell them except the problem is with telecom.” He said he is frustrated because his customers’ emails keep
bouncing back and because he needs to place overseas orders. He wants telecom to start communicating better with the public and explaining why the problems are occurring. telecom is currently work-
ing towards launching its new 3G (third Generation) mobile network, which will offer faster internet speeds to smartphones, tablets and laptops. the company predicts the service will be about 10 times faster
than the current 2G network. at the same time, telecom is preparing to shift its internet provision to a new global satellite service called O3b. internet provider O3b is hoping to launch its service between
march and may and the Cook islands will be irst to beneit. telecom chief executive Jules maher recently said 03b will provide the Cooks islands with “a robust service”. - Ben Chapman-Smith
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Telecom chief executive Jules Maher, seen here with 03b’s marketing manager Melanie elliot, says O3b will provide a robust internet service in the Cooks. 14012814
Traditional and religious leaders in front of the brand new sign marking the historic site at avana harbour. The new sign, based on the traditional vaka sails, was unveiled in an intimate ceremony yesterday and received accolades for its attention-grabbing impact on the side of the road in avana. The new sign was a project initiated by Jetsave Travel, who with the support and permission of aronga Mana made the project a reality. new sign for historic site, page 8
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worldneWS nuti no teia nei aO 'I want my organ back!' A womAn who saved her dying husband by giving him one of her kidneys now wants the organ back after he dumped her for another woman. In order to become a suitable donor, the wife lost 19kg and in october 2009 underwent surgery to give her husband one of her kidneys. Fast-forward to 2012, and the husband, 45, walked out on her to begin a new life with another woman. “I hate him,” the abandoned wife said. “I wish I could take my kidney back and give it to someone else.”
Ukraine’s cabinet folds
Anti-protest laws scrapped as prime minister Azarov resigns KieV – the Ukrainian parlia-
ment has voted by a large majority to abolish a controversial law restricting the right to protest, less than two weeks after it was introduced. it came as president Viktor yanukovych accepted the offer of resignation from prime minister mykola azarov and the entire cabinet. azarov announced his intention to resign as politicians gathered for an extraordinary
world BrieFS CUBA OPENS NEW DEEPWATER PORT CUBA – Brazil and Cuba have inaugurated the irst phase of a deepwater sea port, a rare large foreign investment project on the Caribbean island. The $957 million overhaul of the port of Mariel, in the west of the capital, Havana, is being inanced by Brazil. It is in the heart of a special economic development zone to which Cuba hopes to lure foreign investment which had been highly limited in Cuba. The new container terminal is equipped for larger ships passing through an expanded Panama Canal. It was inaugurated by the Brazilian and Cuban presidents. A Cuban government decree establishing the special economic zone there includes signiicant tax and customs breaks for foreign and local companies. The Caribbean island hopes it will help to increase exports and create jobs.
COLOMBIA PRESIDENT HOPEFUL OF PEACE COLOMBIA – Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos has said he hopes to sign a peace treaty with left-wing rebels this year, ending the 50-year-old conlict. Santos told the BBC the Farc rebels had been weakened and that security had improved in Colombia. But he defended his opposition to a ceaseire, saying both military pressure and peace talks were needed to end the war soon. The two sides have been in negotiations in Cuba since November 2012. He said he hoped they were close to peace. “The rebels still have the opportunity and the capability of committing terrorist acts but the strength that they had before of taking over small towns or controlling regions, that is no longer present.” Rebel attacks have continued. On Friday authorities said two police oicers had been killed in southern Colombia.
SITUATION IN REPUBLIC ‘gETTINg WORSE’ CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – The security situation in the Central African Republic is getting even worse despite the inauguration of a new leader, the UN human rights chief says. “Muslim civilians are now extremely vulnerable,” said Navi Pillay. Her statement came as a Muslim and Christian leader met British Prime Minister David Cameron to lobby for more international assistance. About a million people, 20% of the population, have led their homes during months of religious violence. “I call as a matter of utmost urgency upon the international community to strengthen peacekeeping eforts. Many lives are at stake,” said Pillay. France, the former colonial power, has 1600 troops in CAR, working with some 4000 troops from neighbouring African countries.
‘MOON TO BEIJINg, WE HAVE A PROBLEM’ CHINA – China’s Jade Rabbit Moon rover is in trouble after experiencing a “mechanical control abnormality”, state media report. The Moon exploration vehicle ran into problems due to the moon’s “complicated lunar surface environment”, Xinhua news agency said. The rover landed in December as part of China’s Chang’e-3 mission – the irst “soft” landing on the Moon since 1976. It was expected to operate for around three months. Earlier this month, the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre said that Jade Rabbit, also known as Yutu, had successfully explored the surface of the Moon with its mechanical arm.
session aimed at adopting crucial reforms which would end weeks of violent protests. Word of the controversial law’s scrapping elicited cheers from crowds of demonstrators in Kiev’s independence Square, a focal point of the opposition rallies. While loyalists in yanukovych’s Party of regions said they had acted in the best interest of Ukraine to ind a compromise, opposition leaders said the protest movement would press for more gains. “We are sure that the struggle will continue,” world champion boxer-turned-opposition politician Vitali Klitschko said. He said opposition lawmakers would now press for an amnesty for activists detained by police in the unrest. in announcing his resignation, azarov said he hoped his departure would create “an additional possibility for a political compromise to peacefully resolve the conlict”, which has seen protesters take to the streets for the past two months. “the most important thing is to preserve the unity and integrity of Ukraine. this is far more important than any personal plans or ambitions. that is why i have taken this decision.” Demonstrations have been held in Kiev since november when yanukovych pulled out of a free trade deal with the european Union, in favour of closer economic ties with russia and a $15 billion bail out. russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at an eU-russia summit in Brussels, said all the agreements reached with azarov would remain in place despite the resignation even if the opposition formed the next government. the loan was to “support the people of Ukraine, not the government. it’s the people, the common people that suffer”, Putin said. - BBC
Ukraine’s prime minister Mykola Azarov has surrendered – ofering the entire cabinet’s resignation in an efort to ind a compromise to resolve the escalating conlict dividing the country. AFP
Military action called iSlamaBaD – the son of the assassinated former prime minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, has called on the country’s authorities to take military action against militant groups. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said politicians must “wake up” to the threat posed by armed groups such as the taliban. His comments in a BBC interview come as the government holds urgent talks over how to tackle growing violence. Bhutto, 25, said he was con-
sidering standing in elections due in 2018. He said Pakistan had exhausted the option of talks with militants and that military action was now needed. “Dialogue is always an option but we have to have a position of strength,” he said. “How do you talk from a position of strength? you have to beat them on the battlefield. They’re ighting us.” Pakistan’s national assembly is meeting to discuss the
country’s response to a series of recent militant attacks, including an attack on an army convoy earlier this month. the assembly’s session on monday ended without decision amid differences over whether or not to talk to the taliban, which the government is in favour of. Correspondents say the recent escalation in violence is refreshing concerns about the country’s strategy for dealing with militancy. - BBC
20,000 chickens slaughtered HOnG KOnG – Hong Kong has
begun culling 20,000 chickens after the H7n9 bird flu virus was found in poultry imported from mainland China. all chickens at the wholesale market where the positive test took place were to be destroyed, the government said. the government has also banned the import of live chickens from the mainland for three weeks. H7n9 made the jump from
infecting domestic chickens and ducks to infecting people in early 2013. in mainland China, where most of the recent cases have been, state media said live poultry trading had been halted in three cities in Zhejiang province, where 12 people have died from H7n9 this month. Shanghai would also halt live poultry trading from January 31 for three months, state media said.
the measures come as China prepares to celebrate the lunar new year holiday, with hundreds of millions of people travelling across the country to spend time with relatives. Sales of live chickens traditionally rise ahead of the holiday period. according to the World Health Organisation, cases of human H7n9 infection have been reported in China, Hong Kong and taiwan. - BBC
UN boss gets trimmed in Cuba
‘ANgRY BIRDS’ ATTACK POPE’S DOVES USA – What was supposed to be a ceremony symbolic of peace turned into a display of violence in the Vatican this week. Two white doves released by children standing alongside Pope Francis in Vatican City were unexpectedly attacked by other bird after they were set free from the Apostolic Palace during the Pope’s weekly Angelus prayer. Tens of thousands of people watched in horror sparking thousands of Tweets and Facebook posts – some of which used words such as “demonic,” “omen,” and “apocalypse” – and inevitably, of course, referring to “angry birds”. US and British spy agencies routinely try to gain access to personal data from Angry Birds and other mobile applications, a new report says.
today’s Daily Bread Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch – as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacriiced.
Matthew57:21-29 read: read: 1 Corinthians
Text: Matthew 7:26 Text: Verse 7
united nations secretary General Ban Ki-moon gets a haircut at a barber shop in Old havana, Cuba, this week. Ban Ki-moon is in Cuba to participate in the second Community of Latin american and Caribbean states (CeLaC) summit. AFP
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worldneWS nuti no teia nei aO Folk singer Pete Seeger overcome at 94 neW yOrK – Pete Seeger, the banjo-picking troubadour who sang for migrant workers, college students and star-struck presidents in a career that introduced generations of americans to their folk music heritage, died monday at the age of 94. Seeger’s grandson, Kitama Cahill-Jackson said his grandfather died at new york Presbyterian Hospital, where he’d been for six days. “He was chopping wood 10 days ago,” he said. Seeger – with his a lanky frame, banjo and full white beard – was an iconic igure in folk music. “Pete is america’s tuning fork,” author and oral historian Studs terkel once said. “His songs capture the essence and beauty of this country.” He performed with the great minstrel Woody Guthrie in his younger days and marched with Occupy Wall Street protesters in his 90s, leaning on two canes. He wrote or co-wrote ‘if i Had a Hammer’, ‘turn, turn, turn’, ‘Where Have all the Flowers Gone’ and ‘Kisses Sweeter than Wine’. With the Weavers, a quartet organized in 1948, Seeger helped set the stage for a national folk revival. the group churned out hit recordings of ‘Goodnight irene’, ‘tzena, tzena’ and ‘On top of Old Smokey’. Seeger also was credited with popularising ‘We Shall Overcome’, the anthem of the civil rights movement . His musical career was always braided tightly with his political activism, in which he advocated for causes ranging from civil rights to the cleanup of his beloved Hudson river. Seeger left the Communist Party around 1950 and later re-
nounced it. But the association dogged him for years. He was kept off commercial television for more than a decade after tangling with the House Un-american activities Committee in 1955. repeatedly pressed by the committee to reveal whether he had sung for Communists, Seeger responded sharply: “i love my country very dearly, and i greatly resent this implication that some of the places that i have sung and some of the people that i have known, and some of my opinions, whether they are religious or philosophical, or i might be a vegetarian, make me any less of an american.” He was charged with contempt of Congress, but the sentence was overturned on appeal. Seeger called the 1950s, years when he was denied broadcast exposure, the high point of his career. He was on the road touring college campuses, spreading the music he, Guthrie, Huddie “leadbelly” ledbetter and others had created or preserved. “the most important job i did was go from college to college to college to college, one after the other, usually small ones,” he told the associated Press in 2006. “and i showed the kids there’s a lot of great music in this country they never played on the radio.” Seeger’s output included dozens of albums and single records for adults and children. Seeger was inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as an early inluence. ten years later, Bruce Springsteen honoured him with ‘We Shall Overcome: the Seeger Session’s, a rollicking reinterpretation of songs sung by Seeger. Seeger maintained his reedy
6-foot-2 frame into old age, though he wore a hearing aid and conceded that his voice was pretty much shot. He relied on his audiences to make up for his diminished voice, feeding his listeners the lines and letting them sing out. “i can’t sing much,” he said. “i used to sing high and low. now i have a growl somewhere in between.” nonetheless, in 1997 he won a Grammy for best traditional folk album, ‘Pete’. Seeger was born in new york City on may 3, 1919. He said he fell in love with folk music when he was 16, at a music festival in north Carolina in 1935. His half brother, mike Seeger, and half sister, Peggy Seeger, also became noted performers. He learned the five-string banjo, an instrument he rescued from obscurity and played the rest of his life in a long-necked version of his own design. Dropping out of Harvard in 1938 after two years as a disillusioned sociology major, he hit the road, picking up folk tunes as he hitchhiked or hopped freights. in 1940, with Guthrie and others, he was part of the almanac Singers and performed beneits for disaster relief and other causes. He and Guthrie also toured migrant camps and union halls. He sang on overseas radio broadcasts for the Ofice of War information early in World War two. in the army, he spent 3½ years in Special Services, entertaining soldiers in the South Paciic, and made corporal. Pete and toshi Seeger were married July 20, 1943. the couple raised three children. toshi Seeger died in July at age 91. - AP/PNC
Thai elections on
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ister yingluck Shinawatra has confirmed that a contentious general election will go ahead on February 2 despite predictions of chaos, following her meeting with the election commission in Bangkok. “in the meeting today, the prime minister and the election commission agreed to proceed with the February 2 election without a postponement,” a ruling party legal adviser who attended the meeting told reporters. the announcement comes after reports that shots were ired and two people injured at a Bangkok army facility where yingluck was holding meetings. The government’s conirmation of the poll dates comes despite threats by opposition protesters to disrupt voting. Speaking earlier, deputy prime minister Surapong tovichakchaikul said thai people were ready for an election. “We insist that the election on February 2 must be held because the majority of people want the election,” he said. the government noted that under the constitution, an election should normally be held no more than 60 days after the dissolution of parliament,
which happened in early December. the commission had earlier argued the government’s plan to hold the vote on February 2 was too soon, given the unrest in the country, and wants it delayed by up to four months. “We believe chaos will ensue. Our new recommendation is to hold elections within three or four months,” election commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said. the commission said candidates have been unable to register in some constituencies, meaning there would not be a quorum to open parliament even if voting went ahead. yingluck has faced nearly three months of mass street demonstrations demanding her government step down to make way for an unelected “people’s council” that would oversee reforms aimed at curbing the dominance of her family. the opposition Democrats are boycotting the February polls, saying reforms are needed to ensure the election is truly democratic and to prevent abuse of power by the next government. Protest leader Suthep thaugsuban has threatened to “close every route” to polling stations,
raising fears of further violence. more than two million people are registered for the advance vote ahead of the poll next week. the election commission says there might not be a quorum to open parliament and choose a government. “the election result might not yield enough seats,” Somchai said. “it might take four to six months to convene parliament.” the election commission said it would hold by-elections until all parliamentary seats are illed. that could take up to six months and leave thailand with a government that cannot pass laws or a budget. at least nine people have died and more than 500 injured since political violence started late last year, after the lower house of thailand’s parliament passed an amnesty bill appearing to benefit the prime minister’s brother, former leader thaksin Shinawatra. the australian Department of Foreign affairs and trade advises travellers in thailand to exercise a high degree of caution, and to avoid all locations where protests are occurring due to the risk of further violent attacks. - AFP/Reuters
america is paying tribute to folk singer and activist Pete seeger, who has died following a short illness at the age of 94. AFP
People smuggler jailed JaKarta – a people smuggling
boss responsible for the deaths of about 100 asylum seekers has been sentenced to seven years’ jail in indonesia. Hasan Billu, a 54-year-old Pakistani, faced the east Jakarta district court on tuesday on charges of running a people smuggling operation. the charges relate to at least two boats that were sent to australia, one in June 2012 and another last February. the first boat sank north of Christmas island killing about 100 people.
the second voyage, in February 2013, made it safely to Christmas island. Billu has been ordered to spend seven years behind bars and pay a fine of 800 million rupiah, or about $75,000. the sentence was three years lighter than the 10 years sought by prosecutors. Chief judge nasir Simanjuntak told the east Jakarta District Court that Billu, who is also known as Javaid mahmood, had caused the “loss of many lives” by organising the June 2012 voyage.
Billu denies the charges but will not appeal, saying there is no use because police have framed him. the judge said an afghan man, Dawood amiri, who was jailed last year for six years for people-smuggling, helped organise the voyage. Billu was arrested in may 2013. He worked with agents in Pakistan and afghanistan to arrange trips for asylum seekers trying to reach australia, according to his indictment. - ABC/AFP
Prince sues bootleggers minneaPOliS – Fans of musician Prince have expressed shock at the musician’s $22 million legal action against 22 people for posting copies of live performances online. Court documents list the individuals said to have distributed bootleg recordings using Facebook and blogs. “Doing things like this is making him lose more and more fans,” wrote one fan on a major Prince fan forum. However, other fans rushed to defend the singer’s right to protect his vast back catalogue of material. The action, iled earlier this month, reads: “the defendants in this case engage in massive
infringement and bootlegging of Prince’s material. the documents outline a range of blog sites and Facebook profiles where live renditions of classic Prince tracks such as ‘Purple rain’ and ‘little red Corvette’ could be downloaded, or where links to such material could be found. Fans on the long-established Prince.org forum suggested that although the action was surprising, it was not out of character for Prince. the 55-year-old has often used legal battles to crack down on unauthorised distribution of his music. Bootleg recordings are a bone of contention within his fan
base, who are, on the one hand, frustrated that the material has not been made commercially available, but also sympathetic to Prince’s actions. “i don’t wish for the infringers to be ruined,” wrote one fan, Javi. “But i wish they do get punished enough so that this becomes a lesson for others. i appreciate Prince’s music and Prince himself enough to be against people who go against his rights as an artist.” in 2007, Prince launched a legal action against the Pirate Bay, a well-known website offering links to pirated material. the case was never followed through. - BBC
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Nauru denies reports of ‘chaos’ Vote of no conidence fails, talk of declaring a state of emergency yaren – A motion of no coni-
dence tabled in the nauru parliament has failed, with eleven members voting for the government and seven against. the president, Baron Waqa, had come under pressure by the opposition to explain recent
deportations and cancelling of visas. the nauru government has slammed reports about chaos on the tiny island nation as “irresponsible, arrogant and even racist”. last week, the government
paciic BRIEFS EXECUTIONS TO gO AHEAD DESPITE CRITICS PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea’s justice minister says the execution of 13 people currently on death row will happen this year, despite strong opposition from human rights groups. Kerenga Kua says the Constitutional Law Reform Commission is still trying to work out which methods of execution will be used and where they will take place. He says he believes the threat of execution is already having an efect on violent crime rates, but he understands that there is opposition. “We have a serious law and order problem. So far, nobody has come up with an efective solution. Rather than criticise, give me a workable solution that I can adopt and then I can be encouraged to abandon this pathway we are taking.” Kua says the government can always readjust its position after seeing how efective the death penalty is.
CYCLONE HIT ISLANDS NOW NEED RAIN TONGA – The Tongan Metservice has warned the National Emergency Oice that if Ha’apai does not get more rain before the dry season begins in April, it could experience a severe water shortage. Health and agricultural oicials are concerned with the forecast, saying it could impact on medium and long-term water supply and food security following Cyclone Ian. The director of Metservice, Ofa Fa’anunu, says Ha’apai needs another two months of consistent rainfall to ensure there is enough in supply for the dry season. He says it is in deicit because of eight months of drought last year.
O’NEILL APOLOgISES TO BOUgAINVILLE BOUGAINVILLE – Reports from Papua New Guinea say the Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, has apologised to the people of Bougainville on behalf of the PNG government for the horrors of the Bougainville conlict. The Post Courier reports he has also promised US$640,000 to Bougainville to help with reconciliation ceremonies. The civil war had its formal conclusion in 2001 with the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. O’Neill was speaking in Buka on the irst day of an historic three-day tour of PNG’s autonomous region. The President of Bougainville, John Momis, thanked the prime minister saying the gesture marked a new beginning and was a sign of co-operation and collaboration in Bougainville’s development.
‘DISCRETION’ USED IN TRAVEL SANCTIONS NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand foreign minister, Murray McCully, says travel sanctions on Fiji military personnel remain in place, although there is discretion to provide temporary exemptions for individuals. McCully’s comment comes a day after the Fiji information ministry announced Suva was sending Brigadier-General Iowane Naivalurua to New Zealand this week on a study tour on public sector reform. McCully’s oice now says Brigadier-General Naivalurua arrived on Sunday for a four-day stay to meet oicials from the Ministry of Foreign Afairs and Trade and the State Services Commission. It says the visit was arranged at Fiji’s request. McCully says New Zealand has progressively eased sanctions in response to progress toward credible elections in Fiji in 2014.
FIJI RUgBY COACH’S CONTRACT ENDED FIJI – The Fiji Rugby Union has terminated the contracts of ive employees, including 15s head coach, Inoke Male, with immediate efect, in an attempt to address the inancial crisis enguling the administration after the IRB withdrew US$1.5 million in annual funding. Some of the positions have been made redundant and some will be re-advertised while the responsibilities of others have been absorbed by current staf. The FRU says the departing staf will be paid two to three months salary as part of the termination clauses in their respective contracts. The Flying Fijians next international is a home test against Paciic rivals Tonga in June.
SEA MERCY CATAMARANS HEAD FOR HA’APAI TONGA – A loating health care service set up by American philanthropists will travel to the remote islands of Tonga’s Ha’apai group to deliver medical supplies following Tropical Cyclone Ian. A founder of Sea Mercy, Richard Hackett, says it has received funding from the Scenic Hotel Group and supplies from the Fiji government. Hackett says the main islands of Ha’apai have healthcare infrastructure in place, but some outer islands do not and some people are in need. He says its catamarans carrying supplies, doctors and Health Ministry representatives will leave from Fiji on Thursday. “ We will be bringing the medical supplies to treat the needs that they have out there. We will also be carrying food and water and shelter.”
deported the country’s only resident magistrate, australian national Peter law, and then ignored a court injunction to prevent the deportation. the government also cancelled the visa of the Chief Justice, Geofrey eames, preventing him from returning to the country. nauru’s mP for Boe, mathew Batsiua, says the Speaker of Parliament, ludwig Scotty, walked out when the debate became heated and m P roland Kun took the president to task over the cancellation of the visa of his spouse. He says the government may still attempt to declare a state of emergency. “a state of emergency will be unlawful because there’s no valid grounds for that to be triggered at this stage. and if they do go ahead then we believe that
the state of emergency that they call will be unconstitutional and therefore invalid.” the emergency-rule section of the nauru Constitution gives the president special power, overriding otherwise guaranteed fundamental rights and freedoms, and inancial provisions. in a statement the government maintained it was “calmly going about its business” and moved to set the record straight on what it said were sensational and inaccurate reports in the australian media about chaos on the island and constitutional problems. nauru was not in “chaos”, there are no constitutional issues and the rule of law is operating and respected, the government said. irresponsible reports that suggested otherwise displayed
a culture of international bullying, arrogance and even racism, it said. nauru’s government has been under pressure to explain why it sacked its chief justice and only magistrate Peter law, both australian citizens. the statement said some critics of that decision had direct links to the two australian men. “this is exactly the sort of cronyism that the nauru government is stamping out,” it said. Prime minister Waqa is yet to clarify the position of Chief Justice Geoffrey eames, whose visa to re-enter the country was cancelled after he issued an injunction to prevent law’s deportation. instead, the government intends to introduce new immigration legislation expected to strengthen its ability to deport
residents without the right of appeal. although the government has accused law of a range of misbehaviours – all of which he denies – he was sacked after issuing injunctions preventing the deportation of two residents until the reasons for their removal could be tested in court. Since 2012 the australian government has had a deal with the tiny Pacific island under which asylum seekers bound for australia by boat have their claims assessed and processed offshore, detained on nauru. australia- based refugee advocate and barrister Julian Burnside has argued that until nauru’s judicial crisis is resolved, australia can have no confidence in how refugee processing is dealt with under the so-called Paciic solution. - PNC/sources
Quit role for ethical reasons yaren – nauru’s former solicitor general says he resigned in protest over the government’s treatment of its resident magistrate, australian, Peter law and australian based chief justice, Geoffrey eames. earlier this month the nauru government sacked and deported mr law and revoked mr eames’ visa. Steven Bliim says the way the nauru government expelled law and ignored eames injunctions against his deportation, and then cancelled eames visa doesn’t comply with its own law. He decided he couldn’t con-
nauru’s former solicitorgeneral steven Bliim. SMH tinue in his role for ethical reasons. “i think by staying, i would have endorsed what occurred, i
made a dificult decision, but I think a dificult decision, which was the right one under the circumstances,” Bliim said. Speaking for the first time since leaving nauru at the weekend, Bliim says he is concerned about the nauru’s future. “effectively the status quo continues, there is a continuation of the contempt that has been shown for the judicial process,” he said. “Until that’s resolved and until nauru starts to comply with its own laws then it’s effectively outside the law.” The Paciic nation has accused
law of drunken and disorderly behaviour and denies it has abused the rule of law. law strongly denies the allegations. the nauruan opposition says the move to deport law is a great interference in the independence of the country’s judiciary. australia’s law Council and the Bar association have both expressed concern, and called on the australian Government to take action. an open letter from nauru’s law Society has also condemned the actions of the government. - ABC
‘Consequences’ if mine closes POrt mOreSBy – Papua new
Guinea’s Prime minister Peter O’neill has warned that a court decision against operators of the Ok tedi mine could have “massive” consequences for landowners and the country. last week, a court ordered the company to stop dumping waste into the nearby Fly river and tributaries in the Western Province, citing environmental concerns. the order could see the giant gold and copper mine grind to a halt. in a statement, O’neill said the government is appealing the court decision. “We respect the courts, but we will fully exercise our appeal rights in relation to this decision, a decision which could well have massive, and unintended, consequences,” he said. the Ok tedi gold and copper mine is the biggest single source of revenue for the government,
and the only source of income for many landowners. Paul Barker, executive director of PnG’s institute of national affairs, said closure of the mine would have a signiicant impact on the country’s economy. “Copper price has been down in the last year or so the revenue has been coming to the government from a wider range of sources, so it hasn’t contributed as much has been forecast for 2013-2014,” he said. “But it would certainly come as a major blow.” O’neill said it was clear the legal action was being urged on by lawyers who would end up being “the only winners”. He appealed to “genuine” landowners to trust the government to address their concerns relating to the Ok tedi mine. “We are the irst government to honestly address the environmental catastrophe along the
Fly river, and its tributaries,” O’neill said. “We are the irst government to take steps to ensure that the benefit sharing and other agreements benefit genuine landowners.” the court has also ordered that company bank accounts be frozen after allegations were made that money earmarked for local development had been misused. O’Neill conirmed he has frozen all landowner and provincial government trust accounts until matters surrounding the mine were resolved. tailings from the Ok tedi mine caused widespread damage to the Fly river in the 1980s and 90s. in 2001, BHP divested its majority share of the mine to a charitable trust called the PnG Sustainable Development Program, and in return was granted legal immunity.
last year, the PnG Government passed legislation to take over the trust – effectively nationalising the mine. the mine has continued to operate with the profits being used to promote development in communities affected by the pollution. meanwhile the opposition leader, Belden namah, has hailed the court decision as a win for the landowners whose lives have been adversely affected by the pollution from the mine. He says the decision is a reminder developers must adhere to PnG’s environmental laws. He also blasted the O’neill government for taking over the mining operation, saying it was greedy. He says the state and the government should be independent and only play the role of regulator and tax collector. - ABC
Drought threatens to close mine POrt mOr eSBy – even as
court decisions threaten to halt production, the weather is also threatening to shut down Papua new Guinea’s Ok tedi mine. Papua new Guinea’s largest operating copper mine is two weeks away from temporarily
shutting down due to a drought that has brought river transport to a halt and cut off fuel supplies, a company official said on tuesday. “the mine, which produces about 150,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate a year, ships
the material by a pipeline and barges more than 1,000 kilometres to silo vessels in the Gulf of Papua, before it is loaded on to freighters.” “Dry conditions have caused problems to shipping from Ok tedi a number of times in the
past,” nigel Parker, managing director of Ok tedi Pty ltd, told reuters. “‘We have maybe 14 days before halting production, We’ve already slowed down.” - Metal Miner
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Crash landing
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The nauru-bound Boeing 737-300F freighter on the tarmac at honiara’s airport after its right undercarriage collapsed as it landed for refuelling on sunday. HOniara – a routine refuel-
ling stop for a nauru-bound freight plane from australia turned into a runway emergency when the right landing gear on the Boeing 737-300F freighter collapsed as it landed in the Solomon islands. The light from Brisbane had just touched down in the capital, Honiara, on Sunday when the collapse sent the plane skidding along the runway. three crew escaped uninjured but a report on the Flight Safety Foundation’s aviation Safety network website suggested the new Zealand-registered plane had been substantially damaged. the aircraft blocked the runway for about 24 hours, causing international flights to be cancelled and affecting passengers bound for Fiji and Brisbane. it was eventually moved to the domestic terminal as authorities moved to unload an estimated 13 tonnes of freight. Operated by nZ-based airwork Flight Operations and sporting the livery of australian logistics group toll, the aircraft was chartered by Pacific air express to carry freight to nauru as part of a regular service operating on tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. it is one of a number of aircraft used to ly services to nauru. eye witness Joseph abana told the Solomon Star that he was at the eastern end of the airport when the incident occurred. abana claimed the aircraft was hit by a strong wind to its
right side when it was about to land. “When it landed its tyres appears to have collapsed so it slides on its right side till it stops near the domestic terminal. “its right wing also crashed to the ground and as a result damaged its turbine engine.” He said it took some few minutes before the ire service responded and rushed to the scene. “Fortunately the crash did not ignite a fire and none of the three crews on board were injured.” aviation permanent secretary Francis lomo said that work to remove the aircraft was in progress. He said about 13 tonnes of cargo was on-board so all precautionary measures need to be taken when removing all cargo. a full scale investigation is underway to ind out the cause of the incident. many passengers who turned up at the Honiara international terminal were turned back after learning about the crash and advice from their airlines’ agents. the incident has prompted calls to the government to quickly work on the recently upgraded munda airport and have it certiied so that is can cater for international lights. “When such incidents happen we can still have another airport on standby to allow international flights to land there,” one Honiara resident said. - Solomon Star
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male says Fiji has improved from 16th to 11th in the world rankings under his coaching and says the union should have discussed the issue with him beforehand. “they just called me and gave me the letter. the CeO just called me in his office about 11 o’clock – this was yesterday, the same day that i was terminated. “i think they should have asked me earlier or just given me a notice a few months earlier it could be better”. male says he would still like to do the job but thinks the union wants to hire an overseas coach. - RNZI
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SUVa – the sacked Fiji rugby
coach, inoke male, says he was given no warning his contract was about to be terminated. male and four other employees had their contracts cut short on monday by the troubled Fiji rugby Union. it comes weeks after the international rugby Board suspended direct funding of more than US$1.5 million to the Fiji rugby Union, citing its failure to agree to the implementation of key recommendations from a major review. the F rU says some of the positions have been made redundant, some will be re-advertised while the responsibilities of others have been absorbed by current staff.
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Control our EEZ, not high seas “tHe miniStry of marine resources should concentrate on putting better controls on foreign fishing licenses within our exclusive economic zone which is under our control,” a smoke signaller writes in response to mmr secretary Ben Ponia’s plea in an article on the front page of Saturday’s Cinews. “mmr’s call for controls on the rights of distant water ishing nations on the high seas has no legal basis in international law because under the law of the Sea, the high seas are open to all nations. Basically, the only nation with jurisdiction over ships on the high seas is the lag state under which the ship is registered. With opposition to the call for controls by United States, China, and South Korea, it is unlikely the status quo will be changed any time soon.”
TE MATO KAIOU “We DOn’t need the mato Vai Project and its $60 million-plus
to burden the next seven generations with our kaiou [debt],” a smoke signaller writes. “What we need is a simple amendment to the Building Code of the country making it compulsory for all new homes and ofices to construct their own water reservoir
Fluoride is also in food
Dear editor, Taro contains luoride. It occurs naturally in many foods. if Cook islanders were to go back to their traditional diet and get away from tinned corned beef, soft drinks and sweets the water wouldn't have to be treated. Processed foods contain significantly more fluoride than
Letters
gP ‘PAY YOUR TAX’ a SmOKe signaller texts to 188: “i’ve lived and worked here most
of my life, with parents that are both pensioners but not lucky enough to be on the new Zealand system. We all pay tax! my 70-year-old father can pay his tax, why should you Grey Power lot who get more money from new Zealand be exempt? the simple message from this family of locals: stop whining and pay your tax!”
BEN, BE A POKER PRO “SO, Ben POnia thinks China and the United States should vol-
untarily limit their ishing in the high seas,” a smoke signaller writes. “Seems China and the US at the Western Central Paciic Fisheries Commission opposed that idea. Won't someone explain to Ben how to play poker? When you have all four aces in your hand (ishing rights to Cook Islands waters) and the other players want some of that action, you force their hand at the Western Paciic Fisheries Commission. We must surely be the brunt of never-ending jokes when these manuiri are talking about how easy we are.”
AgE ‘NOT AN EXCUSE’
natural foods. if you think diet doesn't matter take look at all the black rotting teeth of young children who get put to bed with a lolly in their mouth. Water isn't the problem, it's the change in diet over the years. name and address supplied
Apology to QR Dear editor, in my column published on January 25 last week in Cinews, i made reference to Queen’s representative tom marsters doing door-to-door campaigning for the Cook islands Party in the irst Murienua by-election. His excellency has since con-
in their basements, and utilising rainwater for household use. this will push the issue of water security and water sanitation squarely in the hands of house owners right across the country to far away nassau in the north and mangaia down south. the onus of maintenance will again fall on the home owners who will do a better job because they will own the resource and will naturally look after it. this approach is much cheaper in the long run, more practical, country focused and futuristic than the pricey te mato Vai project designed for rarotonga only.”
tacted me to deny all of this and i have no reason to doubt his words. therefore i withdraw all references to this subject matter and offer him my profound apologies. norman George mP teenui - mapumai
anOtHer SmOKe signaller responds to Grey Power demands on taxation of their overseas pensions: “tax money owing to
the government is money owing to the people of this country. Objecting to or deliberately avoiding paying this tax, in spite of several reminders, is tantamount to robbing the people. Being old frail and sickly is just as frail and sickly an excuse for not paying.”
10 DOg HOME a SmOKe signaller wrote yesterday: “early this morning while
driving through avarua i spotted an unruly pack of at least a dozen dogs. in the weekend i encountered another pack of six dogs. they didn't hurt me, they were just barking and chasing me, but I still ind them menacing as I have been attacked before. then i met a young boy who seemed to know them and yes, they were his dogs and he also had four more at home! ten dogs! now, if the police want to prosecute or speak to these irresponsible owners, how do they locate them?
LETTER PRAISED “i aPPlaUD with great admiration the thursday letter to the editor ‘everyone must pay tax’ by Papa tangi Kapi, a humble man of high standing in our community. He reminded us of our civic duty in paying tax, which is your contribution to the public good of our nation. He reminded us through his Christian faith to do this and to respect state authority (government) because no authority exists without God’s permission. if only the very few stirrers follow Papa tangi’s wisdom, then it is in line with obeying God’s expectation on us all. We pray in thanks for you too, Papa tangi.”
‘People are the biggest asset’ Dear editor, it is common knowledge that any country's most valuable asset is its people. Despite the Cook islands Party (CiP) government harping on and on about the importance of the country's people, it would appear that little or no action has been taken by the Henry Puna-led administration to address and stem the rising tide of disillusioned people from departing overseas for a better life. living in a more complex,
yet transparent society whereby the expectations of the general public towards having basic but decent, essential public services are naturally taken for granted, this government has got a lot to answer for in terms of its failure to improve the overall quality of life for ordinary folks – most especially those on lower incomes brackets or who reside in the outer islands. With a local resident country population of barely 12,000 people, designing and implementing appropriate strategies
and policies to effectively tackle outward migration should have been the very top priority for this or any future government. Sadly and much to the long term detriment of the country, Pm Puna and his party have obviously decided to put the issue of outward migration in the 'too hard' basket, much preferring to concentrate on far less important issues but which involve endless jet-setting to the far corners of the globe attending talkfests, most of them utterly meaningless.
For the long term good of this country, it is vital that the country's next Prime minister has the political will and courage to place outward migration priority on top of the new government's agenda of urgent things to do. this small country simply cannot afford to have another Pm or government that is stale and uninterested in addressing what really counts to the average person on the street. Putting People First, name and address supplied
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Six patients evacuated from northern group an UrGent boat trip to the
northern group has brought six people to rarotonga for medical attention. With Pukapuka’s airport runway currently out of use, police patrol boat te Kukupa set off last Wednesday to take medical supplies up and bring back two pregnant women – one from Pukapuka and the other from nassau. By the time the boat arrived in Pukapuka, medical staff had decided there were other high-risk patients that should be evacuated from the two islands. Health secretary elizabeth iro said te Kukupa arrived back at
avatiu Harbour at about 5:30am yesterday carrying six patients. “Four pregnant women were admitted to the maternity ward and the other two for outpatient consultation,” she said. iro said the nurse practitioner from Pukapuka identified the extra cases for referral because of uncertainty about when the airport will be available. the medical evacuation was carried out without any problems, she said. Hospital manager Helen Sinclair, who was in charge of the evacuation, could not be reached for comment yesterday. as well as collecting the pa-
tients, te Kukupa’s journey was also to restock Pukapuka Hospital’s medical supplies. A bad run of lu cases on the island recently sapped its supply of Paracetamol and Panadol. repairs to the airport are still two to three weeks away so the ministry of Health elected to charter te Kukupa, at a high cost. the boat chews up about 170 litres of fuel per hour and iro said previous charters have cost the ministry up to $80,000. She said the emergency trip was “quite an expensive venture” but a necessary one because human lives are at risk. - Ben Chapman-Smith
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa arrived back yesterday carrying six patients. 14012819
Outer islands dig deep for Tonga appeal a maSSiVe show of compassion and generosity from the outer islands has helped the red Cross raise more than $8000 for victims of Cyclone ian in tonga. Cook islands red Cross ran a six-hour radiothon on Friday and members of the public were asked to phone in and pledge donations. advocacy and policy adviser Fine tuitupou-arnold said the appeal ended up raising far more money than red Cross staff were expecting. “most people pledged upwards of $50 and many gave $100, which is great.” She said there was a surprisingly strong show of support
from outer islands communities. “most of them were from aitutaki, where the red Cross did a lot after Cyclone Pat. We do have a good relationship with outer islands and we know each other well.” tuitupou-arnold said Pa enua communities clearly have a lot of empathy for their tongan neighbours, probably because they have also been victims of cyclones. another reason many people from the Pa enua may have phoned in is because most of them listen to Cook islands radio, she said. People in rarotonga also dug deep, particularly “the mamas
Cyclone Pat left rooing iron littered across Aitutaki in early 2010.
and papas”, tuitupou-arnold said. the red Cross banked about $5000 on monday and is waiting for the outer islands donations to show up in its Bank of the Cook islands account. those who have made pledges but not paid yet are being asked to head to red Cross with their money. One person was killed, 14 injured and thousands left homeless when category ive Ian devastated the northern Ha'apai group of islands on January 11 and 12. tonga’s leader last week made an oficial request for help from the international community. - Ben Chapman-Smith
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a badly damaged home in Vaitau, aitutaki, with a red Cross tent next to it for the family, after Cyclone Pat in February 2010. 14012801
red Cross disaster management co-ordinator Charlie numanga (left) and president nga Jessie (right) stand with Kafo Tuteru, representing the Tongan community. 14012123
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Historic site highlighted by new sign tHe HiStOry of the avana passage and surrounding land and its signiicance to the people of the Cook islands and ngatangiia was retold yesterday before the unveiling of a new sign post to mark the site. aronga mana from ngatangiia, land owners, traditional navigators and members of the general public gathered at the historic site in avana to witness the unveiling and blessing of the new sign marking the area – an initiative started by Jetsave travel, which sponsored the sign. Julie Bateman of Jetsave travel was thrilled with the outcome of the project, saying it began as a proposal by the owner of the company. “the owner of Jetsave travel has a strong connection with Samoa and strong business ties in the Paciic and he wanted to support a project of cultural signiicance,” says Bateman. Having lived on the island for 34 years, Bateman says she has never seen a clear sign to mark the historically signiicant site in avana opposite the Cook islands Christian Church. this thought snowballed and with the support from leaders in avana and ngatangiia with the support of aronga mana and landowners court the project to erect a new sign marking the site became a reality yesterday. Bateman is extremely grateful to everyone that had a hand in creating the new sign from sharing the history of the site, to receiving permission and
the green light from aronga mana and Ui ariki, to the sign designer and local artist tetini Pekepo and the sign creators at Hori Signs. the unveiling of the new sign began with a history lesson by orator mauri toa who shared his knowledge of the area’s history. He says he believes the avana passage, which also carries a number of traditional names including te ava rau, was the main entry point into rarotonga – the entry point where he believes the irst chief to settle in rarotonga, Kainuku, entered. He also pointed out the significance of the harbour as a food basket for the villagers who fished in the lagoon and ventured out of the passage to catch larger ish. “this area is a storage of power – a food cupboard for our people,” mauri toa told the gathering of people at avana. apart from his importance to the decendants of Kainuku and manavaroa, the site is more commonly associated with the great migration of the seven canoes to aotearoa. the beautiful new sign unveiled is the not the irst marking in the area to signify its cultural importance. according to toa, in 1967 when the land was reclaimed, seven coconut trees and seven tumu toa (ironwood) trees were planted in the area to symbolise the seven vaka that departed rarotonga for aotearoa many
moons ago. in the 1980s during a cultural workshop including leaders from aotearoa – one of the projects then was to create the stone garden with a stone representing each of the seven vaka was laid out in a circle and enclosed with a rauti garden which is still at the site and a popular tourist destination. in 2009 when new Zealand maori leader King tuheitia Paki visited rarotonga, a carved
wooden sign was erected at avana to highlight the connection of the new Zealand maori and Cook islands maori people through the great migration. However, the sign is located inside the compound and cannot be seen from the road. the new sign, designed by local artist and traditional navigator tetini Pekepo is a replica of the original sails of voyaging vaka that carried the people of Polynesia across the moana nui
a Kiva. On the two ‘sails’ are detailed designs of the wind compass (rua matangi) at the centre. a whale and shark symbolising the taunga of the ariki of the area are also included in the design as well as sea birds pointing south west – the direction of aotearoa. Kainuku Kapiri te rangi and a Kauono (representative) of Koropuaka rangatira were given the honour of unveiling
the new sign, in the replica of traditional vaka sails and including the names of the seven vaka that departed for aotearoa. the sign received positive feedback from those gathered for the ceremony. toa added that while the land is under the care of the ngatangiia CiCC church, he asked that tour operators that take tourists to the area take some responsibility in the upkeep of the site. - Matariki Wilson
Traditional and religious leaders from ngatangiia at the unveiling of the new sign marking the historic site in avana which has great signiicance to the people of the Cook Islands and the wider Vaka Takitumu district. 14012804
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Govt worker on suspended sentence after assault tHe HiGH COUrt on January 23 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen temata and mata nooroa, who made the following judgements: Manoa Mataitini , 35, appeared for sentencing for a charge of common assault. mataitini had hit a co-worker in the same division of the government ministry he worked for, after a dispute arose between them. His lawyer, Wilkie rasmussen, told the court this was mataitini’s first appearance and that he resigned from his job and apologised to the coworker. rasmussen described mataitini as “very regretful”. He recommended mataitini be put on a six-month suspended sentence. Prosecution had no objection to the sentence. JP temata described the incident as “very unfortunate”, saying that the probation report on his character and background was positive. “you are a good worker, don’t let it happen again,” she said. temata placed mataitini on six months’ suspended sentence. Ta l i m a h i T u i i l e i l a , 29, charged with two counts of assault on a female, assault with intent to injure and excess breath alcohol, had his matter adjourned to January 30. tuiileila’s lawyer, norman George, was in atiu and had asked prosecution to adjourn his cases for a week. Teremoana Saddler, 23, appeared to court to deal with ive charges of contempt of court, possession of a bong, four charges of burglary, two charges of being unlawfully found, and possession of a bong. He had yet to ind a lawyer, and was advised to ind one soon and to use legal aid if money is a problem. Saddler shook his head when he was asked by presiding Justice of the Peace Carmen temata if he could blame lawyers for not wanting to represent him. “these charges are serious,” said police prosecutor tuaine manavaroa, “if he is released there is a chance he will breach court orders.” manavaroa asked that the matters be adjourned for two
weeks and for Saddler to be remanded in custody until then. an adjournment was made to February 6. William Wade, 27, appeared for a call-over for a charge of common assault, injuring with intent, wilful damage and two charges of being unlawfully found. Wade’s counsel norman George was not present and an adjournment to January 30 was made.
Teatuaaveroa Tuakanangaro , 18, appeared to court for three charges of assault on a female. His lawyer, Wilkie rasmussen, sought a one-week adjournment to further discuss the charges with his client as he had forgotten about the matter. tuakanangaro was supposed to be sentenced that day for one of the charges he had pleaded guilty to; the other two were on hold while police and counsel sort out how to proceed. those two of his charges involved assault on his girlfriend who wished to withdraw her complaint. an adjournment to January 30 was made. Samuel Morris , 22, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of cannabis and possession of a bong. Defence counsel Wilkie rasmussen asked that a call over once every month be made until a date can be set for a defended hearing. a hearing for any charges dealing with cannabis or drugs must be brought before a judge or judge and jury, and it may be a while until a hearing can take place. rasmussen elected a trial by judge only. an adjournment was made to march 6 for call over. Michael Brown, 41, changed his plea to guilty for a charge of breach of probation and two charges of assault on a constable. Brown's lawyer, Wilkie rasmussen, told the court he had only just been asked by the defendant to represent him, but that had made it quite plain he committed the offences. He said Brown had pleaded not guilty because he didn’t know what to do. rasmussen asked for an adjournment so that he can discuss the matter with his client. an adjournment to February
27 was made and a probation report ordered. Moearo Ponga , 60, had a charge of dangerous driving withdrawn for lack of evidence, and a charge of excess breath alcohol adjourned to February 6 for a call-over. Both Ponga’s charges date back to 2008. Ngatokotoru Aratangi , 18, entered a plea of guilty through his lawyer, Wilkie rasmussen, to charges of burglary and theft. rasmussen told the court he had a discussion with the young man and his father, and that entering a plea of guilty was the best option. He mentioned the father had already made reparations to the victims, but will raise those details in mitigation at sentencing. as sentencing for both charges must be dealt with by a court presided over by three justices of the peace, an adjournment was made to the next available sitting on February 18. an order for a probation report was made. Netani Cataki , 31, charged with theft as a servant, did not appear to court; however his lawyer tony Brown stood to ask for a date to be set for a defended hearing. the matter was adjourned to april 15. Matauti Taoro, 20, was charged with assault on a constable and two other charges, which were not read out to him as they were serious matters he would have to seek a lawyer for. Police prosecutor tuaine manavaroa told the court the charges were alcohol related and asked that conditions barring him from purchasing and/or consuming alcohol and entering a liquor licenced premises be imposed. matauti was released on bail and must appear again on February 6. additional conditions were added barring him from travelling and interfering with police witnesses and an order to report to the police station every Wednesday before 6pm. Iototoro Vakapora , 34, entered a plea of guilty to both charges of assault on a female and assault with intent to injure. His lawyer, Wilkie rasmussen asked for full disclosure of facts from police and a probation report, saying that
Contempt of court charge leads to jail an imPOrteD rugby player
awaiting trial for a charge of rape has been jailed for his third time breaking a bail condition barring him from purchasing or consuming alcohol. Samoan-born Brian toa, 29, appeared in court on thursday and pleaded guilty to the offence; he had been in remand since his arrest three weeks ago. Crown prosecutor Cheryl King told the court toa had been placed in remand after a complaint was made to police around 3am on Sunday January 5, about toa's drunken behaviour. When police arrested and questioned him, he admitted to consuming alcohol and purchasing beer from Hidie's Bar.
King recommended a custodial sentence, saying toa had breached his conditions on two separate occasions in September and October last year. He had been fined $150 for both charges and was warned by Crown prosecutors that he would be jailed if he broke his conditions again. She recommended a three week jail term including the time he had already spent in jail, meaning he has four days left to serve. toa’s lawyer Wilkie rasmussen had no objection to the sentence, saying he had admitted to committing the offence, and knew he was not supposed to drink.
Presiding Justice of the Peace Carmen temata sentenced toa and gave him a word of warning against his behaviour. “you think carefully about not making this a habit, you have a family and a job to think about,” she said. toa has been awaiting a defended hearing for a charge of rape made in September last year. a decision was made by the court to release him on bail with the conditions that he not associate with the victim, not purchase and/or consume alcohol, not enter a liquor licenced premises, not travel, and report to the police station three times a week. - Merita Wi-Kaitaia
he thinks a report would help the court understand the facts of the case. He said that there are things that happened that may stand in mitigating Vakapora's sentence, however that the assault did happen and the defendant takes responsibility for it. the matter was adjourned to February 20 for sentencing. Watson Edward, 42, appearing on a charge of refusing to permit a medical oficer to take a blood specimen, did not enter a plea. His lawyer, tony Brown, asked the court if he may be given more time to discuss the matter with his client and get full disclosure from police, as he had only been given the case the night before. an adjournment was made to January 30 without plea. Iti ote Ra Matakino , 20, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while disqualiied. He
was caught by police on January 12 while driving a motorcycle in titikaveka. He had been disqualified from driving in June 2013 after being sentenced for an excess breath alcohol charge. Police prosecutor manavaroa recommended a fine be imposed. JP temata fined matakino $40 plus $30 court costs, warning him that the court would not be so lenient if he were to appear again. Davinia Webb, 25, and Elisa Webb , 20, both pleaded not guilty to a charge each of common assault against each other. a letter had been submitted by their father to police asking for the charges to be dropped; police prosecutor manavaroa asked that both not guilty pleas be vacated in order to reassess both charges. an adjournment was made to February 6, and both women bailed at large.
Wilfred Dauvois, 34, appeared to court for a call-over for four charges of theft, one each of common assault, unlawful taking and escape from custody and two contempt of court charges. Dauvois is represented by lawyer norman George who is in atiu. an adjournment had to be made to January 30. Teariki Araipu, 23, appeared to court after having an arrest warrant made against him. He entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of burglary. araipu asked that his matter is dealt with that day, but was told he had pleaded not guilty and had to appear to a defended hearing to prove he did not commit the crime. an adjournment was made to February 6 to set a date for a hearing. araipu was released on bail. - Merita Wi-Kaitaia
Assault over carton of beer an elDerly man has been
placed on a six-month suspended sentence, for assaulting his wife over a carton of beer. Roy Grifin, 61, appeared for sentencing in the High Court on thursday for a charge of assault on a female. He had pleaded guilty to the charge in December, the day after the assault occurred. Police prosecutor tuaine manavaroa recommended a sixmonth suspended sentence, saying that it was Grifin's irst ap-
pearance to court for an assault charge and that he had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. He told the court that on December 20, Grifin had pushed and allegedly choked his wife after he caught her taking a carton of beer from their fridge. manavaroa added that Griffin had been consuming alcohol before falling asleep near the kitchen. Griffin did not seek legal representation. When asked by
presiding Justice of the Peace Carmen temata if he had anything to say for himself, he said he was sorry. Temata gave Grifin words of encouragement and warning, saying that any assault in any form is serious and that alcohol is not an excuse. She explained that if he was to commit another offence within the next six months, he would be sentenced for this charge. - Merita Wi-Kaitaia
"Multiple Ways of Knowing – Integrating Māori Knowledge and Science for new solutions"
A public lecture by
Dr Dan Hikuroa Research Director
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga - NZ's Indigenous Centre of Research Excellence The University of Auckland After leading a geology mapping expedition for the British Antarctic Survey for his PhD, Dr Dan Hikuroa undertook research on how the world’s oceans and biota responded to naturally driven climate chan ge in the ancient past. Since then he has worked almost exclusively with Māori communities, focusing on the integration of mātauranga Māori and science to reach solutions that neither body of knowledge can yield in isolation. In this seminar Dan will discuss the similarities and differences between indigenous knowledge and science and how their integration can yield new solutions to old problems.
Wednesday 29 January 2014 at 7pm at
USP Cook Islands, Takamoa
Everyone welcome – light refreshment afterwards
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RAROTONGA GROUNDWATER INVESTIGATION AND MONITORING PROJECT WATSAN is the Water, Waste & Sanitation Unit of the ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) tasked with the development and management of Policies, Strategies, Planning and Projects within the water, waste and sanitation sector. A key deliverable for the unit relates to improving surface and groundwater quality to promote sustainable cultural and recreational use of the lagoons, sustainable tourism and to safeguard public health. The WATSAN Unit is managing several programmes and projects that require: (i) The creation and/or reinstatement of a number of groundwater investigation and monitoring points around Rarotonga; and (ii) Assessment of groundwater quantity, quality and availability from selected groundwater monitoring points. ICI wishes to invite proposals from an appropriately qualiied, experienced and equipped irm to provide these services. A copy of the Request for Proposals document including speciications can be requested by email from the address provided below. Proposals close at 4pm on Wednesday, 5 February 2014, Cook Islands time, and must be submitted via electronic copy to the email address below OR in hard copy to the ICI Oice in Arorangi inside a sealed envelope addressed to: mr mac mokoroa Secretary Infrastructure Cook Islands PO Box 102 Rarotonga Cook Islands and clearly marked with “RAROTONGA GROUNDWATER INVESTIGATION AND MONITORING PROJECT” and the applicants name. Enquiries to: Jaime Short WATSAN Programme Coordinator P: +682 22-648 E: jaime.short@moip.gov.ck 76467
Ruatonga Tapere Notice Ka kaikai tatou no te taopenga anga (wrap up) ite au angaanga ta tatou I rave ite Xmas, Mataiti Ou, ete Pure Epetoma. Aere mai tatou katoatoa te au metua, e ta tatou au mapu ote tapere. Ruitoru ra 29 Tianuare I te ora 6.00pm ite aiai. Are Uipaanga. Meitaki Maata. Tangi Kapi/ Pu Tapere. 76581 /36112 /1931
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Tupapa Maraerenga League Masters Meeting to be held on Wednesday 29 January 2014. 5pm at the ield. P.Paitai President.
Found early Jan, Brown dog with long legs in Arorangi inland from Crown Beach Resort, No collar, no tag. Call Miriama 22022.
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Missing Dog, Black & Tan Two front legs shaved from Op at vet Female with Short tail Missing collar Her name is Vareta. Please phone Poko on 24084. Reward ofered. 76578 /36115 /1931
Pool Doctor * Water testing * chlorine * P.H down * Bufer Discounted rates FREE DELIVERY Phone Tony 56599. 76289 /35855 /1708
Mama Mata’s FREE cook Island Language class, Starting on Thursday 30 January at the homestead at 6.30pm. Please call 27156. E noo ra Mama Mata. 76567 /36111 /1931
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Missing Grey Cat Doris grey female cat from the RSA (Returned Services Association). She has a stif front leg. Please return to RSA or ring Dennis 51967 or Henry 55790. 76608 /36138 /1931
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holiday home on short term only, fully furnished 3 bedroom with shower and bath, on a 3 story house, on a 2 acre land with ocean and hill side view, ready on 3rd week February 2014. More information please phone 54192. 76577 /36114 /1931
Blackrock cottage, 2br, furnished, aircon etc., beach access, no smoking, available 23 Feb long term, $1500 per month, email to arrange inspection, deepblue@oyster. net.ck 76568 / /2424
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PRICE ORDER 04/2014 PURSUANT to the Control of Prices Act 1966 and the powers delegated to me as provided under section 30 of the said Act, I hereby make the following order: 1. This Order is cited as Price Order 04/2014 and shall come into efect on the 28th day of January 2014 for TRIAD PACIFIC PETROLEUM LTD. 2. Maximum selling prices for fuel imported into the Cook Islands shall be at a rate specified in the schedule below except the island of Aitutaki. 3. For the outer Islands, prices established have been reviewed and updated to include freight, wharfage, boating, reeing, drum/container cost, evaporation and cartage costs. 4. Value Added Tax is included in the prices herein set. Import Levy is exempt for Outer Islands excluding Aitutaki as per Exemption Order 03/09/2010. 5. All previous references in any Price order as to the selling prices listed in this order are hereby revoked upon efective dates above. 6. The prices herein set are the maximum that may be charged although less may be charged if so desired. Given under our hand this 28 day of January 2014. Brian Terrence Hagan, Chairman of the Price Tribunal Madeilene Sword, Member of the Price Tribunal.
SChEDULE OF PRICE ORDER RETAIL PRICES CONSUMERS IN
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Rarotonga
PETROL
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2.59
2.86
2.92
DIESEL
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2.43
2.74
2.80
Southern Northern Group Group
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SUPPLY OF WATER TANKS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR ThE ISLANDS OF AITUTAKI, ATIU AND PALMERSTON CONTRACT NO. SRICCC C01/13 Strengthening the Resilience of our Islands and our Communities to Climate Change (SRIC - CC) The Oice of the Prime Minister through the Climate Change Coordination Unit wishes to seek tender proposals from Suppliers for the Supply of Water Tanks and Construction materials for the Islands of Aitutaki, Atiu and Palmerston. Tender documents including speciications can be collected during work hours from the Oice of the Prime Minister in Parekura. Tenders close 12pm, 7 February 2014 and must be submitted to the Oice of the Prime minister in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Supply of Water Tanks and Construction Materials for the Islands of Aitutaki, Atiu and Palmerston Contract No. SRIC-CC C01/13” and addressed to: Chief of Staf Oice of the Prime Minister Private Bag Avarua Rarotonga A non-refundable payment of $150 will be required for a copy of the Tender Document All enquiries to Daryl Rairi, SRIC-CC Technical Assistant, Telephone 55064, or email daramide@oyster.net.ck 76488
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Gym Set $1,500 Entertainment package (projector, Xbox and speaker) $1,500 For more details call 74737. 76579 /36117 /1931
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Payroll Oicer The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is seeking a suitable person to ill the position of ‘Payroll Oicer’. The position will assist the Payroll Supervisor in managing and co-ordinating the payroll function of the Ministry and for the whole of Government. Personal Speciication: • Good oral and written communication skills • Ability to work productively in a team environment • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel • Experience in Finance/ICT related ield The position has been sized by the PSC at band ‘F’ (between $16,860 and $22,811). An electronic copy of the job description can be emailed to you upon request or download from www.mfem.gov.ck Please apply in writing to the Treasury Operations Manager, MFEM, PO Box 120, Rarotonga or email (vacancy@ cookislands.gov.ck) by Friday 7 February 2014. 76529 / /1843
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FRONTLINE SALES PERSON We are looking for a well presented person with an outgoing personality to join our frontline team at Avis Cook Islands. If you enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, then this customer service position could be for you. You need to have some basic computer knowledge. You must have excellent communication skills. You must be available to work in the weekends. This position requires a clean current driver’s license with experience in driving a range of manual & automatic vehicles and motorbikes. For more details please call Phillip on Ph 22833. 76512 / /1648
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Retail Manager Raromart is looking at relocating in a few months time and is now looking at hiring an experienced shop manager. This is a career position and we are looking for someone who can successfully implement the expansion projects that we have planned for Raromart over the next 24 months. Email sunny@paciicapprel.co.ck or call 21060. 76495 / /1741
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A position exists for 2 cashiers to work rotating shifts at Manea Foods. The positions would require a rostered shift at any of Manea Foods 3 outlets. The person would need to have a can do attitude, and be self motivated. Following programme systems and being task orientated would be a requirement. Training provided. Above award pay to start for the right person. Please contact Mum on 29806 for an interview. Application forms available from Manea Foods, Nikao. 76349 /36046 /1617
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We are currently seeking the following: 1. Assistant Chef/Cook 2. Professional Bartender/ Supervisor Both positions require a skilled, experienced, matured and hands on person. To apply email CV to: beachbar@ waterline.co.ck or call 56214. Skipper & Deckhand Required 2 fulltime positions available on a busy charter boat For keen, hardworking person’s who loves ishing! Good wages & working conditions for the right person. Phone or text 55202.
Vonnia’s Head Oice have a vacancy for an Oice Clerk. Part of duties will include processing of banking, receivables, suppliers, reporting to accountant. Must have general skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as reasonable computer processing literacy. Applicant must be honest, prompt and reliable, neat and tidy and able to get along with customers and fellow staf members at all times. Forward CV and references to vonnias@oyster.net. ck Job description can be obtained upon request from same email address.
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hEAVY DIESEL ENGINEER To maintain 36 tonne excavators, trucks, generators, water pumps, hydraulic systems etc. Top Rates of Pay. must be able to start work mid- march 2014. Send CV to Landholdings Ltd. landholdings@oyster.net.ck or drop of to oice in Panama 76562
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!! NZQA Accredited training – Earn while you learn! We ofer great career opportunities, great staf beneits and a great team to work with.
SALES & MARKETING 5 Bed/ 2 bathroom home back road avana All genuine ofers will be considered
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Kai Kai time –takeaway Muri Beach Fully equipped and ready to go – make an ofer.
JOB VACANCIES As part of the restructuring process within CISNOC, the following full-time positions are available; • Sports Manager • Administration Oicer • Finance Oicer Based in Rarotonga, the appointees will report to the CEO / Secretary General of CISNOC and will be responsible for the daily business conducted and coordinated through CISNOC. For a full listing of the Job Description, please contact the CISNOC Oice, or email Robert Graham on rgraham@ cisnoc.org.ck All application will be in strict conidence. Applications close Friday 14 February 2014 at 12noon. 76559
TE TANGO TUTARA O TE TURE (MINISTRY OF JUSTICE)
VACANCY A vacancy exists within the Ministry of Justice for;
Court Stenographer Applications for the above vacancies should be addressed to: Secretary (Vacancy) ministry of Justice PO Box 111 RAROTONGA or via email to chenry-anguna@justice.gov.ck Copies of Job Descriptions can be obtained at the ministry of Justice. Applications close on Friday 7 February 2014 at 4pm.
Licensed Restaurant – close to airport Fully equipped – sold as going concern $105K Dive operation includes boats, trucks and buildings. Robs Charcoal Chicken –prime town location : ofers. Ph or TXT Carey 55678 for more info info@cookislands-realestate .com
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Sales Manager - Trade – Great communication skills a must! • This role is a challenging, exciting opportunity to assist in the preparation and implementation of sales & marketing plans, develop strong working relationships with our wholesale customers and suppliers and drive a small dedicated team to provide the best customer service. You will need strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines, supervisory experience and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Expressions of Interest! Newspaper Delivery Contract An opportunity exists for a team to work handling folding, collating and delivery of Cook Islands news. This is a night time job that follows printing of the daily newspaper. It ranges from two to four hours per night. Ideally, this contract would suit a family or team to work without supervision, to handle of-site folding and collating of the newspaper, then delivery to shops and homes around Rarotonga. The successful applicant(s) will start with supervised training for several weeks from February 2014. Collation can be done in your own home. Two company vehicles are available for deliveries however a team that will have their own means of transport is an advantage. Applicant(s) families or teams must have mature and experienced drivers with good clean driving records and be of sober habits. For more information about duties and remuneration, phone Tere Joseph on 22999 or visit our oices at Maraerenga to convey expressions of interest. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be required to provide character references. Please contact Tony Fe’ao, general Manager Email tony@cookislandsnews.com or Oice Manager Tere Joseph on 22999.
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Sales Assistant – Variety packed! • Exciting opportunity to join a small motivated team. The position involves assisting and advising customers on pharmacy and beauty products, displaying and ordering of stock and completing point of sale transactions. Suit someone who is responsible, keen, motivated and willing to learn.
BUILDING CENTRE Sales Assistant/hardware – Great customer service skills needed! • Helping and advising customers with their purchases and making sure your department is fully stocked and displayed well. You will need to be customer focused and have good attention to detail.
SUPERMARKET Butchery Assistant • Involves cutting of meat for retail and wholesale customers. Suit someone who is reliable, keen and motivated. Talk to us today about starting a career in Retail! For further details and a full job description contact Eileen or Kai on phone 23-191, Email: KLouis@citc.co.ck 76530
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Netball Cook Islands is seeking applicants for the following position: 1. Coach - National team Applications with CV should be forwarded to: Louis Enoka Chief Executive Netball cook Islands EMAIL ce@netball.co.ck Applications close 4pm, 31 January 2014.
Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) FISHERIES OFFICER (Part-time, Mauke, Mitiaro) The MMR has two vacancies for a part time oicer based on Mauke and Mitiaro. Applicants should be familiar with local isheries and able to work closely with traditional leaders, Island Council and the ishing community. Qualiications and skills are required. For further information contact Uirangi Bishop on telephone 28730. Please provide a letter of application and CV addressed to the Secretary, P.O Box 85, Avarua or by email (rar@mmr.gov. ck). Application closes 4pm on Monday 3 February 2014.
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30-40hr a week oice position available at TNM Ltd in Aitutaki. Experience & sound knowledge of computers, emails and Excel essential Position entails: stock control & orders, data entry The understanding and previous use of QuickBooks would be beneicial Flexible hours We need you to be honest, trustworthy & reliable Please email application or CV to: bishopcruz@aitutaki.net.ck Or write to: TNM Ltd PO Box 53 Aitutaki
76365 /36064 /1971
Alcohol a factor in road incidents
POliCe are again calling for an end to drinking and driving after dealing with a number of alcohol-related incidents on the roads over the weekend. a 20-year- old man was stopped on the main road in Panama for driving his motorbike without a headlamp and rear light just before midnight on Friday. Police soon found the driver had been drinking and a blood test was carried out, with results pending. the man has been told to take his motorcycle off the road until it is roadworthy. at about 3.10am the next day, a 22-year-old man from muri was stopped on the main road in
front of the Police Station in avarua. alcohol was suspected and the driver was told not to drive for 24 hours. a few hours later, a 35-yearold nikao man was arrested for careless driving in rutaki. it is alleged the driver lost control of his car and ended up in someone’s front yard. a blood test was done and further investigations are being carried out. On Sunday at 12.45am, a 43-year-old man was told not to drive after being stopped by police outside Hidies Bar in avarua. Police said alcohol was suspected. inspector John Hosking appealed to the community to drink in moderation and control the urge to drive drunk.
“in the event you wish to drive, ask a mate or friend or get a sober driver to drive you in order that you enjoy yourself without causing harm to yourself or others.” Hosking also called for people to stop causing harm to others as a result of their drinking. On Saturday at about 2am, a tupapa man fled a residence after having a domestic dispute with a family member. the man allegedly assaulted a woman and police are trying to locate the offender. also in the early hours of Saturday, a red and white Honda Wave – registration number aar289 – was allegedly taken from outside Whatever Bar in avarua. meanwhile, a woman staying
at the rarotongan Back Packers had her unit willfully damaged at about 9.30am on Saturday. an unknown person entered the premises, before being disturbed and leeing the scene. Hosking said police have been given no description of the person responsible. a 26-year-old female tourist was swimming with her partner at the rutaki Passage at 12.35pm Saturday when someone stole her green back pack from the beach again, police have no details about the perpetrator. Hosking asked for anyone who has information about the above or previous incidents to contact police or call Crime Stoppers on 0800 222 00. - BCS
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The Shipwreck hut at Aro’a Beachside Inn is looking for Part time help (4pm to 10 pm) 4 or 5 days a week. You must be computer literate, honest, sober, friendly, happyhappy with yourself and proud to be a Cook Islander, showing the visitor the charisma of living and visiting the cook Islands. 24 to 30 hours a week, lexible, open minded with abilities, willing to learn, willing to share new ideas, willing to do bartending, cooking for good pay. (Could work into a full time job). Stop by and pick up an application, and make an appointment for an interview. Aro’a Beachside Inn, Betela Bridge. See Jim or Jan, call 22166. 76531 / /1997
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An exciting opportunity is coming up to work at Rarotonga’s premium entertainment facility Te Vara Nui Village, including our Spectacular Over Water Night Shows. We are looking for an experienced Food and Beverage Supervisor to manage our 3 Restaurants. Working closely with our Operations Manager and in the capacity of Head Maitre D on our Island Nights. Your job will be to manage the F&B Department and lead your team to eiciently deliver total guest satisfaction, ofering 5 star service. This is a permanent 48hr /wk position with a combination of daytime and evening shifts. Only those with experience in a similar role used to a fast paced busy environment need apply. Please send your expression of interest along with your CV to mananger@tevaranui.co.ck or call into our main oice at Muri Beach to ill in an application and drop of your CV. 76558 / /2512
Oice Junior we are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team at Cook Islands Trust. The job covers all reception and basic oice administration tasks. The right person will also have the opportunity to learn other roles within the company. This job may suit a school leaver, or someone looking for a start in an oice environment. No experience is necessary. Applications close wednesday 5 February. Please email, post or deliver written applications to: marcienne maurangi Cook Islands Trust Corporation Ltd First Floor BCI Building P.O. Box 141 Rarotonga Phone: 24-538 Fax: 24539 E-Mail: marcienne@ citrust.org.ck 76595
Male bartender/waiter needed, 3-6pm, Wednesday/Friday @ Hight Tide. Call Brett 70031 or 22088. 76630 / /2454
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Paciic resort hotel Group A Great Place to Work… we are currently seeking the following: • Restaurant & Bar Staf • Chefs, Cooks and kitchen hands • Team Leaders & Supervisors • Project Coordinator • Housekeeping Staf • Beach Activities staf • Carpenter/ Handyman • Groundsmen To apply email: work@paciicresort. com or contact Ani Thompson on 53731
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Cook islands Police stand outside national headquarters in avarua. 14011732
Beer thieves plead guilty a yOUnG duo caught on CCtV
footage taking two cartons of beer from Super Brown during the Christmas break have been identified as Beniamina Patia, 16, and Vaikaloa taufahema, 19. Patia and taufahema appeared in the High Court on thursday January 16, both charged with theft of goods. Both had already been in remand for a month. Patia, a youth frequently in and out of court, pleaded guilty
to his charge and was placed on curfew. “you have admitted to stealing a carton of beer, when you are not old enough to buy one,” presiding Justice of the Peace John Kenning lectured Patia, “as you clearly think you are an adult, the court shall treat you as an adult, that’s why you were in remand.” Patia was given leniency and placed on conditional bail. He was ordered not to leave his
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grandfather’s house between the hours of 6pm and 7am, and not to consume alcohol. His case was adjourned to February 4 for sentencing. taufahema, on the other hand, was remanded back into custody because he had committed the theft while on bail for separate burglary charges. He inadvertently admitted guilt to the theft when he tried to explain he was “only helping” Patia. His case
was adjourned to January 30 to be dealt with alongside his other charges. Both boys were caught on camera on December 23 breaking in to the takeaway section of Super Brown, with Patia seen taking a carton of beer irst, followed by taufahema moments later. later that night taufahema had attempted to break in again, but was caught in the process. - Merita Wi-Kaitaia
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Weather Forecast to Midnight Issued at 2pm at Rarotonga Situation: An easterly wind low prevails over Southern Cooks. A trough of low pressure with associated cloud and showers remains slow moving over northern Cooks. Forecast to midnight for the Southern Cooks: Fine apart from brief showers. moderate easterly. moderate seas. Further outlook: Fine apart from brief showers. For Rarotonga: Fine apart from brief showers. Further outlook: Fine apart from brief showers. For the Northern Cooks: occasional showers, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. moderate north to northeast winds. moderate seas. moderate northerly swells. Poor visibility in areas of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Further outlook: Showers and thunderstorms easing.
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SPOrt ‘Planning plus selection equals results’ exCitement is brewing with-
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in the greater rugby family as the Cook islands prepares for the one-off rugby team match against Fiji in June. a national squad will be selected in late april, with 30 players to be chosen and moved to a camp in mid-June. the one-off test game against Fiji in Suva is a rugby World Cup Qualiier match which has inspired the campaign slogan of – ‘One Win – One Dream’. two warm-up matches before the Fiji tour will take place, with one confirmed for Wednesday June 18 against the auckland Blues development squad and another still to be conirmed before the squad gets smaller and 25 players will be taken to Fiji for a week before the one-off test on Saturday June 28. Before the final team selection, we begin the ‘One Win – One Dream’ campaign by introducing the management team tasked with preparing and guiding the players. the 15s squad is led by head coach Barry George, assistant coach Brent Semmons, manager Cam Kilgour assistant manager nooroa tokahere and physio Cam Simmiss. today were share a few words from assistant coach Brent
Can you give us a brief overview of your coaching experience over the last few years? For the last 10 years i have been teaching at Kelston Boys High School as director of sport and head of department Sports academy. in regards to rugby and the school i coach the Under 14s, which is year 9 new entry students, so that they are prepared and made to understand the school’s history and its high level of commitment and standards required to become a member of the school’s 1st xV. i also coach the rugby 7s team which has won an unprecedented four national secondary schools titles. my other rugby commitments are with the massey rugby premier team who won the 2013 north Harbour championship in 2013. With the school under 14 team at 9am and the premiers’ playing at 2:45pm each Saturday, as you can imagine it keeps me out of trouble. after the club and school seasons are complete my commitments move to representative rugby where i have coached the north Harbour under 20s for the last four years inishing 3rd in 2010, 3rd in 2011, 1st in 2012 and 2nd in 2013 but with a irst-time victory for Har-
Cook islands national rugby union 15s assistant coach Brent semmons says that planning plus selection equals results as the Cooks prepares for the one-of RWC qualiier match against Fiji in June. 14012818 bour over Canterbury under 21s in 2013.
Do you have any connections to the Cook Islands or Cook Islands Rugby in the past? my wife louisa (nee Vaetoru) is of Cook island heritage – her father Paul (Kuki) hales from manihiki/rakahanga. i played regularly in the Cook islands field rugby days and played for West auckland Cooks and also for raka in rarotonga in the 80s while on holiday there with my wife and her family. in the 1990s i coached a Cook islands men’s touch team in the
irst-ever World Cup touch tournament held at avondale racecourse in auckland.
What made you want to take on this role? With my obvious connections with the Cook islands, when i heard the position was available i contacted head coach Barry George to apply for the role. We had worked together previously at auckland rugby and i know he is someone of high standards and rugby knowledge, so it was a no brainer to get on board.
Do the Cook Islands have the players to beat Fiji?
We (management) are circling the globe and leaving no stone unturned to ensure we have the best available talent on board to ensure that we’ll get a good result. this is a big year for Cook islands rugby and the test match against Fiji is a huge opportunity to get to the 2015 rWC in england – what do we have to do to beat Fiji? The irst things are already being done. Barry George is assembling a very good management team headed by Cam Kilgour and planning is and will be me-
ticulous. So planning plus selection equals results.
Head coach Barry George has had a very successful eight months with Cook Islands Rugby – what is it like coaching with him? as i’ve already stated we’ve worked together previously, but he is a very humble man that is player-sensitive in his approach. i have no doubt he is the right man for this role and i am really excited to be working with him and the incredible opportunity ahead of us all. - Ciru/MW
Soccer development squad set to tour NZ tHe COOK islands under 16
women’s soccer development squad will travel to new Zealand for a short tour to gain some vital away experience during the irst week of the school holidays in april. after a well-deserved break, the development squad underwent its irst training session for this year on monday at the CiFa complex in matavera. the second training session is scheduled to take place tomor-
row, thursday, at the CiFa complex in matavera. to get his squad ready, head coach tahiri elikana is looking to gear up his players by leaving the home comforts behind for their irst international friendly matches. “Getting any overseas experience is one of the main objectives for this trip and certainly something we see as of major importance before heading to new Zealand,” elikana says.
“For some players it will be their first tour outside of the Cook islands and we believe that our side will play to the best of their abilities.” this development tour is part of CiFa’s long-term development plan for the preparation and development for future international events. the players in the development squad were drafted mainly from clubs around rarotonga and the outer islands. - CIFA Media
Kataraina Piri and Moeroa harmon tussle for the ball at training in preparation for the development tour to nZ. 14012811
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eaders are invited to send us your summer holiday photos and capture the moment in full colour! The best photos will be published weekly in Cook Islands News. A weekly winner will be selected and recieve a blown up print of their photo. All winners will then go into the draw for a digital camera sponsored by CINews. pRINT. so share your happy holiday memories
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