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Hands on hearts…

Students from the Cook Islands early childhood centre taokotai’anga Punanga reo o akarana, based in Glen Innes, put their hands to their hearts to sing the Cook Islands national anthem in full voice at the 2014 auckland secondary school cultural festival – Polyfest. More pictures, story page 16. 14031404

Four satellites ok for O3b Internet provider 03b is con-

fident in its ability to provide top-notch broadband to the Cook Islands, despite having only four satellites in orbit. telecom Cook Islands is today oficially launching its new high-speed broadband powered by O3b and 3G (third Generation) mobile network built by Huawei. O3b currently has only four satellites in orbit and has previously been reluctant to launch its service until having eight up. John turnbull, Director of O3b Paciic, said Telecom’s 03b testing in rarotonga over the past three months showed the service worked just as well on four satellites as it would on eight. “The testing here went really well and we realised there was no reason we couldn’t turn the

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service on. It essentially works the same.” He said the Cook Islands’ geographical location means the satellites are never far enough away to affect the quality of broadband. “We’ve realised there are some nations we can do on four.” turnbull praised the technicians at telecom Cook Islands, who he said had shown great skill in setting up their onground technology. telecom has transmitters which track one satellite at a time - from horizon to horizon - switching to the next satellite every 90 minutes. When eight satellites are in orbit, the handover will take place every 45 minutes, providing a more robust service. Telecom will be keeping its existing geostationary satellite

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service in place, in case of any future problems. “The only time we’d switch back is if there was a major fault,” said Telecom’s Sales and Marketing Manager Damien Beddoes. Beddoes said telecom had “pushed O3B to start testing” and get the service up and running. “the only reason they allowed us to launch is because our local technicians believed we could make it work on four satellites. We were saying ‘We believe we have got the skills to make it work’.” Rarotonga is the irst to benefit from 03b and telecom is hoping to extend the service to the entire Southern Group by the end of this year. - Ben Chapman-Smith

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tauturu orometua John andrew lifts his hands to heaven and calls on God to bless telecom’s aroa Station yesterday. A formal ceremony took place in preparation for today’s oicial launch of fast broadband and 3G mobile in rarotonga. More pictures page 9. 14031414

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worldneWS nuti no teIA neI AO Body bag man really dead Walter Williams, who made national headlines two weeks ago when he woke up in a body bag at a funeral home after being pronounced dead, has inally really died. “Well, they came and got him again,” his nephew said. “I think he’s gone this time.” the first time around, Williams was pronounced dead at his home in lexington on February 26. He later awoke at a funeral home prior to being embalmed and was taken to hospital and then released to the care of his family. according to local media, 78-year-old Williams told the county coroner “to be very sure” the next time he died.

Foul play now suspected lost Malaysian aircraft reportedly lew for hours after disappearing KUALA LUMPUr – the investi-

gation into the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner is focusing more on a suspicion the light was deliberately diverted. A US official said investigators were examining the possibility of “human intervention”, adding the disappearance may be “an act of piracy”. Malaysian oficials have also acknowledged that the transponder disconnection could indicate a hijacking. “It could have been done intentionally. It could have been

world BRIEFS ISLAMIST LEADER KILLED BY MISSILE HIT MALI – A senior Islamist leader, who had a $3US million US government bounty on his head, has been killed in a French missile strike in the north-east of Mali, according to oicials. Oumar Ould Hamaha, known as Red Beard, is said to have been involved in the kidnapping of foreigners. He was reportedly killed earlier this month along with other militants. France began a military intervention in January 2013 after Islamists took control of the north of Mali. France is now winding down its troop presence in the country but says it will continue to deploy its forces against remaining pockets of militancy.

AcTIvE fAuLT LInE woRRIES cALIfoRnIAnS USA – Scientists said that a major earthquake along northern california’s cascadia fault could cause more destruction and death than previously thought. The fault system, lesser-known than california’s 1300km-long San Andreas fault, runs for about 1200km of shore in the Paciic Ocean, from northern California to Vancouver Island. The Cascadia fault was responsible for Sunday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake near Eureka and a 7.2 quake near Crescent City in 2005. Should a 9.0-magnitude earthquake shake the northern coast of california, the resulting tsunami would wash away coastal towns, destroy 100 bridges, topple power lines and kill up to 10,000 people in what would be a $70 billion disaster.

PoLIcE BREAK uP oRGAn TRAffIcKInG RInG SPAIN – Police in Spain have arrested ive people, including a wealthy Lebanese man, in connection with an illegal human organ traicking ring. Oicials said the investigation was opened when the leader of a charity that works with immigrants discovered via the internet that the illicit company was seeking to convince impoverished immigrants to sell their organs. Investigators arrested two people who acted as agents between the patients and donors, who were reportedly paid up to about $55,600 for organs or partial organs, and the two owners of the company responsible for the billing process. Police said they do not believe the group ever successfully had a transplant carried out. Police also arrested a wealthy Lebanese man who allegedly worked with the group in an attempt to secure a liver transplant.

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done under duress. It could have happened as a result of an explosion,” said Hishammuddin Hussein, Malaysia’s acting transport minister. A investigative source told Reuters inquiries were focusing more on the theory that someone who knew how to ly a plane deliberately diverted the light, with 239 people on board, hundreds of miles off its course from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. “What we can say is we are looking at sabotage, with hijack still on the cards,” said the source, a senior Malaysian police oficial. It is believed the plane was sending automated signals to a satellite system long after radar contact was lost. A satellite system operated by London-based telecommunications company Inmarsat received an automated signal from light MH370 at least ive hours after the plane was reported lost. the signal could only have been sent if the plane was intact and powered, and may explain why search teams have moved to the Indian Ocean. This would mean the jet could have flown more than 1600km beyond its last conirmed position. On Friday, US surveillance teams were sent to the Indian Ocean, much further west than the initial searches. the Indian navy has also been asked to search an area in the Bay of Bengal off India’s Chennai coast, Malaysian authorities said on Friday. thirteen nations are searching for the missing airliner and its 239 passengers which disappeared last Saturday. the search operation has been riddled with misinformation and false leads, with several potential sightings of debris ruled out by searchers. - PNC sources

the mystery of missing Malaysian airlines Flight 370 has taken a dark turn with the suggestion of ‘deliberate intervention’ and a possible hijacking now being seriously considered. AFP

No accord in Crimea talks LOnDOn – Russia and the US

have “no common vision” on the crisis in Ukraine, Russia’s foreign minister has said, after talks with his US counterpart. However Sergei Lavrov called his London meeting with John Kerry “constructive”. Kerry said the US was “deeply concerned” about russia sending troops to the Ukraine border and in Crimea. Lavrov said Moscow would respect the result of Sunday’s referendum in Crimea on whether

to join Russia but Kerry said the US would not recognise it. After six hours of talks between the two men, Lavrov told reporters that russia had no plans to invade south-eastern Ukraine. Russia would “respect the will of the people of Crimea”, he said. Crimeans are to vote on whether to leave Ukraine and become part of the russian Federation. Kerry, who described the talks

as “direct and candid”, said the US acknowledged Russia’s “legitimate interests” in Ukraine. He said that the US had not changed its position on the “illegitimate” referendum in Crimea and would not recognise its outcome. Russia’s military intervention in the Crimean peninsula – part of russia until 1954 and host to its Black Sea leet –followed the fall of Ukraine’s pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych on February 22. - BBC

Watches ‘taken’ from scene PretOrIA – A former South African police officer has said he was “furious” when two of Oscar Pistorius’ watches went missing from the crime scene. Schoombie van Rensburg told the murder trial he ordered his oficers to be body-searched for the “expensive” watches, but they were not found. He also said an officer had handled Pistorius’ gun without wearing gloves. Van Rensburg, who was

initially in charge of the crime scene, said that when he first saw the watches he ordered them to be photographed because they “looked expensive”. After returning to the main bedroom where a team of forensic experts was gathering evidence, he realised one watch, said to be worth as much as $10,000 was missing. After leaving the room again, another watch went missing, He described his stunned

reaction to the watches’ disappearance: “I said: ‘I can’t believe it. We were just there. How can this watch be gone?’” the admissions call into question the police’s handling of the crime scene, in a case that is likely to hinge on sensitive forensic evidence. Pistorius denies murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, saying he mistook her for an intruder on Valentine’s Day 2013. - BBC

Messages of hope

FRANCE – Lately, the city of Love has people short for breath, not overwhelmed with emotion but dirty, polluted air. In a hope that a few more Parisians will leave their cars at home – and not add to the smog that has choked the European capital for days – French oicials are ofering free public transportation in the country’s major cities. Pollution, unseasonably warm weather, cool nights and still, lazy air have combined to generate a blanket of smog across much of France – making for miserable breathing conditions and moving the European Environment Agency to issue a maximum alert for three-quarters of the country. Its the worst air pollution since 2007, oicials at the agency say.

fugitive caught after 37 years on run USA – A man who escaped a Kansas military prison in 1977 was arrested Thursday when he showed up to work in Florida. James Robert Jones, 59, was convicted of premeditated murder and aggravated assault in 1974, when he was a private in the US army. Three years later, he managed to escape imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth, where he was serving a 23-year sentence. Jones, who had lived in Florida under the alias Bruce Walter Keith since at least 2005, used a fake Florida driver’s license since 1981. Modern technology caught up with the fugitive of 37 years when the army found Jones by running his old prison picture through a facial recognition database. After all these years, the irst words out of his mouth were, ‘I knew this would catch up with me one day.’”

Today’s Daily Bread Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

7:21-29 read: read: PsalmMatthew 119:97-104

text: Matthew text:7:26 Verse 97

a Malaysia airlines employee writes a message expressing prayers and well-wishes for passengers of the missing Malaysia airlines light MH370 plane on a wall at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport mosque. AFP

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Cyclone leaves death in its trail three dead as search goes on for six missing beneath mud slide POrt VILA – Disaster oficials in Vanuatu say the death toll could rise as they establish the full extent of damage caused by tropical Cyclone Lusi. three people have been killed and one person has been seriously injured. A search is underway for six people, including three chil-

dren, who are listed as missing following a landslide on Santo island. Shadrack Welegtabit, the director of Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office, said a search and rescue team had arrived on the island. “A search and rescue team was deployed and we are now wait-

paciic BRIEFS cHIEf JuSTIcE’S RESIGnATIon ‘wELcoMED’ NAURU – Nauru’s government has welcomed the resignation of chief justice Geofrey Eames this week and has announced a series of reforms that will create a more efective and transparent judiciary. Justice Minister David Adeang says despite continual comments within the Australian and New Zealand media about Nauru neglecting the rule of law, the country was in fact supporting and advancing the rule of law with the new reforms. He says the decisions they are making are about improving the legal process in the country. He says the resignation will now allow the government to fast-track the reforms which includes the appointment of more Supreme Court justices, a maximum contract period for judges and magistrates, and a separate registrar of the court.

PInK EYE ouTBREAK woRRIES SAMoA SAMOA – At least eighty people in Samoa, living around the Apia area, have sought medical help from the national hospital for pink eye disease over the past two months, prompting a public awareness campaign to prevent a bigger outbreak. Eye specialist, Dr Mau Imo, says the advice for the public is to seek medical help and to stop children and adults from going to school and work if they are infected. She says some victims of pink eye disease have come in for treatment with serious conditions after being treated at home with breast milk. Dr Imo has advised the public not to use breast milk or traditional medicines but instead report to the hospital for antibiotic eye drops. There are reports workers and students being forced to stay home because of pink eye.

EScAPED PRISonERS GIvEn uLTIMATuM PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea police superintendent, Andy Bawa, says he is giving 72 hours to the three men who escaped from custody at the Waigani Court House last Tuesday to surrender, before he issues orders for a man hunt. The three wanted man were rescued by armed associates who drove into the restricted area of the court buildings. The three, who are wanted for a string of ofences and considered dangerous, had been scheduled to appear for mention when they led. Superintendent Bawa says he wants to make it easy for the three men to surrender themselves before he issues orders for a manhunt to take place. The escapees are believed to be in Port Moresby. Bawa says the general public must be vigilant.

cYcLonE cuRTAILS PoLYnESIAn fESTIvAL NEW ZEALAND – High winds brought by a tropical cyclone have forced the organisers of Auckland’s Polyfest to postpone the last day of the annual cultural competition. Festival director Theresa Howard said about 50 high school groups had been due to to perform on the Paciic stages on Saturday. Howard said weather conditions were too dangerous to allow the event to go ahead on Saturday and the inal day of the festival would take place on Tuesday instead. Nearly 10,000 performers from 62 schools are taking part in this year’s festival, which started on Wednesday. Polyfest chairman Steve Bovaird said on Friday that the inal day provides the biggest gate takings of an estimated $100,000, and if it had to be cancelled the trust that runs the festival wouldn’t be able to cover the losses.

YounG woMEn wAnT SAY In DEMocRAcY FIJI– Young women from all over Fiji are meeting in Suva for the next three days to discuss how women can be involved in the country’s political transition into a sustainable democracy. The second Young Women’s Forum aims to encourage young women leaders to actively participate in the country’s September elections. A Forum organiser from the Fiji Women’s Right’s movement, Tavai Bale, says sessions will focus on the importance of participation in the election to ensure women’s needs are met.

woMEn nEEDED To coMBAT PovERTY SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Solomon Islands National Council of Women says more women in power following the election will lead to better anti-poverty policies being put in place there. A World Bank report has found almost 23 per cent of households in Solomon Islands are living in hardship, unable to meet their basic needs of food, housing, clothing, fuel and medicine. The general secretary, Lorio Sisiolo, says to turn the situation around, more government efort needs to go into rural development projects. She says people lood to urban centres, where they can’t ind work and are forced to live in squatter settlements. And she says politicians need to think more about women and children in their decision making.

ing to hear from them,” he said. “they are supposed to be on site and conirm to us where and how the people went missing.” Disaster officials have been conducting aerial surveillance in remote parts of the country to assess the damage. Welegtabit said some people from an area of the Central Islands are sheltering in an evacuation centre. He said disaster oficials will also determine what assistance those affected by the cyclone will need and whether water supply is a problem. Welegtabit said almost half of Vanuatu’s population has been affected across ive provinces including Efate, where the capital Port Vila is located. He said communication with some remote areas is proving difficult, but telecommunication infrastructure is still large-

ly working. He said there has been some damage to infrastructure including housing, but most of it has been to food crops. The UN Ofice for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs also reports the cyclone has caused widespread looding and damaged crops. The chief executive of the Red Cross in Vanuatu, Jacqueline De Gaillande, said the organisation is helping people in the countries’ north but not on a large scale. Jacqueline De Gaillande says she doesn’t know the number of residents displaced by the cyclone, but believes it is small. Local media in Vanuatu report there are six people missing following tropical cyclone Lusi, in addition to the three conirmed dead. Vanuatu’s Daily Post newspa-

per says the cyclone destroyed a tiny village of 60 people in Santo leaving three mothers and three children missing as well as four men seriously injured. Police from Luganville have been sent to help in the search for the missing villagers. Marae village in Shefa province was split in half by landslides and raging waves, leaving behind a waterway four metres across and three metres deep. the authorities fear the death toll could rise as they build a better understanding of the damage in remote areas. Cyclone Lusi has since travelled south and was losing intensity on Saturday as it hit the top of New Zealand. It was expected to be downgraded to a severe storm early Saturday but New Zealand authorities were still warning some residents to prepare for

strong winds, heavy rains and possible looding. Police said many roads in the north were scattered with debris and caution was needed. northland regional council civil defence manager Graeme MacDonald said it was a fairly quiet night, with some trees coming down onto power lines, causing some minor outages affecting very few people. MetService said parts of northland had received 40 to 60 millimetres of rain overnight, with winds gusting up to 120kmh in Cape Reinga but there was still more to come. The weather has also hit Auckland, with eastern areas getting wind gusts of up to 100kmh this morning. Lusi was expected to cross the South Island during Sunday, then move away to the east. - PNC sources

Commonwealth eases Fiji ban LOn DOn – the 43rd Com-

monwealth Ministerial Action Group meeting in London has announced that Fiji’s full suspension from the Commonwealth can now be changed to suspension from the councils of the Commonwealth. The move means Fiji can once again participate in a range of Commonwealth activities, including the Commonwealth Games. CMAG says the decision was

in recognition of progress made in Fiji towards holding national elections by September. The group welcomed the promulgation of a new constitution, the enrolment of more than 540,000 voters; the establishment of an independent electoral Commission; and the commencement of a dialogue between the Commission and political stakeholders. CMAG also looked forward to the early appointment of a

Supervisor of Elections and the issuance of an elections Decree and the legal framework for elections. the group also stressed the importance of continuing improvements to human rights, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms, including of the media, expression, association and assembly. It also encouraged Fiji to invite international observation of the election.

The Group also welcomed the relinquishment by Frank Bainimarama of his role as Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group further reafirmed its commitment to Fiji’s full reinstatement as a member of the Commonwealth, through the restoration of constitutional civilian democracy following credible elections later this year. - ABC

Machete used in double murder APIA – A veteran Samoan police

oficial said the injuries inlicted on the two victims of a double murder earlier this week are the worst he has ever seen. Acting Police Commissioner Fauono talalelei tapu said a 43-year-old man now charged with double murder is suspected to have mental problems. the accused is alleged to have killed two males with a machete while they were sleeping.

“They were arguing over land while they were inland gathering coconuts the day before the incident,” Fauno said, A medical assessment provided this week said the accused was mentally ill. The man’s name is withheld and he is still under police custody. “He is charged with two counts of murder,” said Fauono. the murders happened in the

village of Ulutogia on the south eastern tip of Upolo. Both the deceased and accused are from Ulutogia. the accused is related to the wife of one of the deceased. Police says there had been an argument over land between the accused and the deceased the day before. the double murder happened between 3 and 4am last tuesday morning.

Fauono said the injuries from the killing are the worst he had seen in his 30 year career as a police oficer. Fauono had also applied to the coroner for an early release of the bodies for burial due to the severity of the injuries. the deceased are a 41-yearold married man with three children and a 27-year-old, also married with a young daughter. - Talamua/PNC

Consortium to sponsor Fiji rugby SUVA – The Fiji Rugby Union

has oficially announced a consortium sponsorship worth $40 million. Vodafone Fiji, Telecom Fiji Limited, Home Finance Company Bank, CJ Patel Paciic and Fiji Airways are the ive companies that make up the consortium. Vodafone will sponsor the

Fiji Sevens team and the Flying Fijians while Telecom has taken the naming rights of the Fiji Warriors team for the Paciic Rugby Cup and will also sponsor women’s and island zone rugby. Vodafone ended its sole 10year association of the Paciic nation’s major sport in December.

HFC bank will sponsor the Sulliven Farebrother Challenge Cup and CJ Patel Pacific will sponsor the domestic provincial national championship which will be known as the Skipper Tuna Cup. Fiji Airways is the oficial airline of Fiji Rugby. FRU chair Filimone Waqabaca said the sponsorship of

FrU by the dynamic group of companies will take the sport to another level in the country. He said through the sponsorship, FRU will get the real value for its products and the national icons of the sport and their families will be well protected. the sponsorship is for five years. - Fijilive

Biometric voter registration underway HOnIArA – the chief electoral oficer in Solomon Islands has defended the country’s new biometric voter registration system. Polycarp Haununu says any technical problems with the system, which was launched on

Monday, have now been ixed. It is hoped that biometric identifiers will speed up the voter identiication process and minimise electoral fraud. More than 800 registration centres have been established throughout Solomon Islands for

the registration exercise. Haununu said he believes the task of registering all eligible voters in this year’s national election will be completed on time. “The registration will continue up to April 8,” he said.

“the period is enough for people to go to the registration centres to be registered. ” Parliament is expected to be dissolved by October and a new prime minister must be elected within three months. - ABC

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Oficial recovers on the job MULtIPLe lights of stairs lead-

development Manager tai nooapii with MFeM’s development Coordination division. 14031108

ing to the top-loor ofices of the Finance Ministry hasn’t stopped Tai Nooapii – who’s recovering from a serious motorbike injury – from recently taking up a job offer with the government. After suffering injuries sustained in a motorbike accident last year, nooapii spent four months at the Spinal Rehabilitation Unit in Auckland, thinking he was going to be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He has since taken on the job of Development Manager with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s, where he began working with the Development Coordination Division (DCD) in late December. At DCD, he is taking the lead in rolling out a government programme that provides assistance to households around rarotonga to repair plumbing issues such as leaky pipes.

the programme - part of the Te Mato Vai project - aims to play a part in improving water efficiency. $1 million has been set aside by government for funding, coming from New Zealand’s $15 million contribution towards TMV. the pilot programme has Nooapii working alongside DCD manager Peter tierney, and their office will soon be providing a concept note on the project to the TMV steering committee. Although tierney and fellow DCD staff are located on the third floor of M FEM’s Avarua offices, Nooapii – who currently uses mobility aids to help move around – has been given a ground loor ofice at the Ministry of Culture building in tupapa. DCD meetings are also held at the culture ministry, which allow him to fully participate. “They’ve given me a year and a half for the spinal cord to

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Year of headache for Govt

Dear editor, Grey Power is one-year-old this month – March. this is how we became. Without Ri-

chard Neves, there would be no back tax, without back tax there would be no Grey Power, Without Grey Power the Gov-

Letters to the Editor Readers are welcome to write in with their views and opinions, but letters may be edited for reasons of space or clarity. Writers are encouraged to stick to a 300 limit word count or less. Real names will be kept conidential if requested but anonymous letters will not be accepted for publication. Write to: The Editor, Cook Islands News, PO Box 15, Rarotonga. or fax to (682 ) 25303. Email: editor@cookislandsnews.com

ernment would not have had a one-year-long headache! Grey Power came into being to ight against an unfair three-years packaged back tax against each one of us. Why couldn’t this troubled Government remove the cause of their pain and Grey Power’s nemesis? We’ve been treble-taxed and robbed by this Government within a space of one year, they posted a $4.7million surplus the other day; splashed millions of surplus the other day; splashed millions of dollars on local pensions the week before,

but could not care less about reimbursing $30,000 they illegally removed from six Grey Power mamas’ and papas’ bank accounts. After three months the Prime Minister’s public announcement to reimburse all money sounds more hollow by the day because this Cook Islands Party Government have no conscience (Akava-ngakau) of the moral wrong they have committed. te Akaroa ia matou Dennis tunui turangi

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manager with WATSAN - the water and sanitation division of Infrastructure Cook Islands – where he said he had a good working experience. - ES

Minister explains why he has three Govt vehicles AGrICULtUre Minister Kiriau

Turepu has explained why he currently has three Government cars in his possession. Earlier this week, a CI News letter writer claimed Turepu, Member of Parliament for Matavera, has three cars parked in front of his Matavera home – a “rundown” Ford single cab pickup, a brand new Mazda pick up, and a ive-door sedan which has since been identiied as a Honda Accord. turepu said the Ford pickup was originally bought in 2001 and was inherited when he became Associate Minister of Agriculture in 2011. As did the letter writer, he also described the vehicle as “rundown” and at one point paid $2000 to fix it despite his mechanic telling him the chassis was rotten. The Minister said he was hoping to tender out the vehicle, but the Ministry of Finance and economic Management changed its policies on liquidating assets, which means the vehicle would now be auctioned. The Honda Accord ive-door sedan was also an inheritance, the Minister said, and came into his possession after the appointment of Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters – who’s office space was taken up by Turepu when the QR moved to Government House in titikaveka.

He said the vehicle currently has no book value after being fully depreciated and would also like to see it auctioned as soon as possible – all which leads to the Mazda pick up. The truck was acquired last month under his oficial Ministerial entitlement, he said. In justifying the truck’s ‘four-wheel drive, double cab’ features, he said it wasn’t an absolute requirement and acknowledged a single-cab is more economical. However, the truck allows him to transport at least three officials or visiting dignitaries – when needed – to various agricultural sites around Rarotonga which are sometimes located “off-road”. Instead of being kept at his Avarua office, turepu said all three vehicle are being parked at his Matavera home on the advice of his inance manager, who said the vehicles would be safer there and not susceptible to vandalism or tampering. According to Government rules, special purpose vehicles such as utility trucks can be purchased for use by Minister up to a cost of $40,000. Ministries must provide valid justiication to have their vehicles replaced, which usually occurs after ive years or 100,000 kilometres, whichever comes irst. - ES

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tereora College students getting ready to bake as part of their practical work in the hospitality academies programme. 14031429

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dents have taken the chance to add some less traditional classes to their schedule. Tereora College’s academies programme sees some students spend part of their week – usually 10 hours – working on building practical skills while also helping them achieve nCeA standards. Principal Bali Haque said the programme has been in the pipeline for a few years, but the school has expanded the classes considerably for 2014. “this has been a long process for us. We’ve been looking at widening the curriculum and to use some of the flexibilities of nCeA,” he said. “It’s a huge initiative from our point of view, and this year we’ve gone much bigger.” the academies cover a range of subjects including building and construction, trades, hospitality, business, sports and horticulture. Some of these classes are conducted in partnership with the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, which Haque said, was approached by tereora College to help “break down the walls of the school”. The programme allows students to clock up nCeA

credits while learning realworld skills, and can mean they come out with a qualiication – such as a national certiicate in horticulture – as well as their NCEA. Haque said the students in the Academies programme are from across the whole ability spectrum. “the classes have both practical and theory work – a lot of the students enjoy both sides of it,” he said. “We’re getting good feedback from students. They’re getting the flexibility that is really good education for them.” He said the academies are chosen by students as part of their normal class selection process, and are especially suited to those who do not intend to go to university. “If they’re thinking about going to university they will probably need to do a more traditional course,” said Haque. While some of the classes are based at the tertiary institute, Haque said the assessment is still done through tereora College. “these are standards that are on the NCEA framework and they are internationally recognised. They’re going to come out with NCEA, and we need to provide the nCeA.” - Briar Douglas

Blustery weather expected to last past the weekend STRONG winds buffeting Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group will keep blowing throughout the weekend, if not longer. Large swells are also expected to start pounding the island in the next few days. Cook Islands Meteorological Service Director Arona Ngari said the rough weather is being caused by an intense ridge of high pressure sitting to the south-west. “Unfortunately, it’s positioned

in its favourable position meaning it will stay there for days. It’s not budging.” Ngari said the 20 to 25 knot and gusty southeast winds will continue for three to ive days. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lusi, which is bearing down on New Zealand, is not helping the situation, he said. “As Lusi moves towards the south, crossing the isobars of the anticyclone only strengthens the ridge that is pushing on the Southern Cook Islands. the energy gained in this

crossing will only contribute to the ridging towards the northeast of the anticyclone.” The bad weather is being added to by a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and showers, which is lying over the Southern Cooks and gradually moving eastward. The Southern Cooks can expect cloudy periods with occasional showers over the weekend. Moderate to fresh northerly winds, occasional showers and a few thunderstorms are predicted

for the northern Group. According to popular weather forecasting website WindGuru, rarotonga is set to be hit by massive southeast swells over the coming days. It predicts 4.1 metre swells for the east side on Sunday morning, building to a huge 7.5 metres by Wednesday morning. the Cook Islands Meteorological Service is predicting a similar forecast, with 3.5-4.5 metre swells from the south and southeast for the next three days. - BCS

More positive cases of zika A tOtAL of 35 cases of zika have

been confirmed in rarotonga since the outbreak started in early February, says the Ministry of Health. Another batch of blood test results came back from tahiti on Thursday, conirming the island is facing its irst ever encounter with the virus. the Ministry of Health has now received a total of 46 results from Tahiti - where the blood samples are being assessed –

showing 35 positive for zika, 10 negative and one uncertain. none of the samples have tested positive for the more severe dengue virus. Director of Community Health Services Dr Rangi Fariu said the laboratory in tahiti wants to carry on running tests. “It’s zika but they still want more samples. I think they want to ind out whether it’s similar to the tahitian strain.” Fariu said the laboratory is

having trouble testing all the Cook Islands samples because they also have their own local samples to deal with. Another ive people reported to the hospital late this week showing symptoms of zika. Total reported cases now stand at 193, including 10 from Aitutaki, but none from the other outer islands. Many of those people are still waiting for their blood test results to come back.

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the virus outbreak in rarotonga was initially thought to be dengue but has since been conirmed as zika. Its victims have typically suffered from a skin rash, loss of appetite, fever, headaches, and pain in the muscles, joints, and behind the eyes. Most people have taken less than a week to recover and nobody has been hospitalised by the illness yet - Ben Chapman-Smith

- Merita Wi-Kaitaia

How do you think we should grow our agriculture industry?

George Ngapare

Ephraim Anselmo Tuaine Tuakana

Get our people back into We need proper irrigaplanting and put money tion for planters to supinto what is necessary for ply water when it’s dry. our people.

Edwin Rei

Government should help Government should planting programmes in work with companies to our schools. give tax exemptions to local growers, to encourage them to grow their own products.

Mike Tavioni

Rau Nga

Maara Teina

Danny Mataroa

there should be no-loan interest in agriculture funding. Equipment for growing should be guaranteed to be supplied the next day, not in a month or two.

Government must actively support our growers, we need water, labour and fertilisers.

Government should create projects to grow a variety of fruit and vegetables. Maybe different vegetables in different districts so we have an all-year supply.

Agriculture needs to be a priority. We need funding for agriculture not for agriculture consultants.

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Was the Long-tailed Cuckoo an ancient navigators’ guide? By Gerald McCormack, Natural Heritage Trust The Long-tailed Cuckoo (Karavia) winters in tropical Polynesia and migrates to new Zealand in october and november to breed by duping other birds to incubate its eggs and raise its young. Part 1 last week discussed its behaviour in the Cook Islands and in new Zealand and the long time it took to prove it was migrated long distances over the ocean. this part discusses its Polynesian names, the likelihood that its migration helped ancient Polynesians discover aotearoa, and alternative bird omens of new Zealand.

Polynesian names The initial Polynesian culture developed in the Fiji, Samoa and Tonga area starting about 3,000 years ago (1000 BC). After 2000 years, around 1000 AD, they began to explore eastward to find and settle the Society Islands; continuing eastward, they soon settled the Tuamotu, Marquesas, Pitcairn and Rapanui. Around 1200 AD they probed north from the Marquesas to discover Hawai‘i. At a similar time, from the Societies and Rarotonga, they persisted to the southwest into difficult winds and cold seas to discover New Zealand. As each new community formed, their inherited language and culture changed by varying degrees. Sometimes known plants and animals were given new names, but more commonly earlier names were maintained with a new pronunciation which was later preserved in the written language. Such words are called cognates; a good example is Cook Islands rupe (Pacific Pigeon), a cognate of Samoa Lupe, with R replacing L. Linguistic research shows that the ancient name for our cuckoo was Kāleva; this name survives unaltered in Tonga, Tokelau and Pukapuka. The name survives as cognates throughout most of Polynesia: ‘ Āleva in Samoa with glottal for K; Kā‘eva‘eva in Marquesas with glottal for L; Kārevareva in Tuamotu with R for L; and in Tahiti ‘Ārevareva,

with glottal for K and R for L. See illustration. In the Cook Islands, except for Pukapuka, the traditional Polynesian name has been replaced by new names: Karavia (Rarotonga and Aitutaki), ‘ Aravi‘i (Ātiu), Pātangaroa (Mangaia), ‘Ātangaroa (Ma‘uke), Koekoeā (Penrhyn) and Kokorove (Manihiki, Rakahanga and Palmerston). It is not known when or why there was a widespread development of new names in the Cook Islands. With the Cook Islands as an ancient stepping stone, the situation in New Zealand is interesting. The Māori arrived with the traditional cuckoo name, Kāleva , as the cognate Kārewarewa from tropical Eastern Polynesia, but they applied it to the New Zealand Falcon, which is superficially similar to the Long-tailed Cuckoo. For the cuckoo, the most used Māori name is Koekoeā , probably a cognate of the now forgotten ‘Ō‘ōea, a name for the cuckoo in the 1851 Davies' Tahitian dictionary. Tongareva probably got its Koekoeā from the same source. Other New Zealand Māori names include Kawekaweā , Kaweau , Kawekaweau and Kōhoperoa. The name Kaweau is also the name of the Tuatara Lizard and the three related names might be derived from the ancient belief that the cuckoo turned into a lizard during the winter. The name Kōhoperoa might have been obtained from an unrecorded

The Polynesian names for the cuckoo relect the migration and settlement patterns of Polynesia in ancient times. The basic sequence was from Samoa to the French Polynesia and inally to the extremities Hawai‘i and New Zealand. 14030603 Tahitian name hope-roa meaning "long-tail", combined with the Tahitian prefix kō.

The navigators guide to Aotearoa? One of the best known "traditions" of the discovery of Aotearoa was published in 1913 with a translation by Percy Smith in the "The Lore of the Whare-wananga, Part 2, Chapter 3" which was recorded in about 1865 from the traditional teacher Te Matorohunga. It recounts that a Tahiti chief, Kupe, discovered Aotearoa in his waka Matahorua, accompanied by his friend Ngake in a second waka. They were chasing a troublesome giant octopus belonging to an uncooperative man, Muturangi. It led them to the North Cape of Aotearoa and down the eastern coast until they killed it near the South Island. They explored both islands and returned to Ra‘iatea and Tahiti. There is no known

The strongly directional lyways of petrels and shearwaters across Polynesia to New Zealand could have been the omens used by ancient navigators to discover aotearoa from the Societies and Cook Islands. 14030602

Māori or other Polynesian oral tradition suggesting that the Long-tailed Cuckoo was migratory, or implicated in the original discovery of Aotearoa. This hypothesis was first suggested by Percy Smith in 1907 commenting as the editor of the Journal of the Polynesian Society on an article by Taylor White, which suggested in general terms that navigators at sea would sometimes notice migrating birds and could easily sail in the same direction. Smith commented: "We think there is a great deal of probability in Mr. Taylor White's theory, and would suggest that it was the flight of the kohoperoa, or long-tailed cuckoo, that first induced the Polynesian voyagers to come as far South as New Zealand. The kohoperoa winters in the Islands from Samoa to Tahiti." (JPS 16:92) In 1913 when he translated the well-known Kupe story, Smith wrote in his preamble: "the probable inducement to Kupe to undertake the long voyage from Tahiti to New Zealand, was the flight of the Kohoperoa, or long-tailed Cuckoo, which an observant people like the Maoris on seeing this bird coming year after year from the South West, and well knowing that it was a land bird, would immediately conclude that land of considerable size lay in that direction." In his famous 1972 book "We, the Navigators" navigator David Lewis concluded that Polynesian navigators could have converted observed landbird flight paths into directions on their star compass, but cautioned: "I want to stress that the hypotheses about following migratory bird paths remain entirely speculative." The Pacific Golden-Plover (Tōrea) is a conspicuous tropical island landbird on the shore and open areas. In April their

departure northward to Alaska is very conspicuous: the birds gather into groups at staging areas and then depart northward in large groups; afterwards there is a dramatic decrease in the number of plovers. It is widely accepted that the plover's northward migration inspired the early Marquesas navigators to persist northward until they found the islands of Hawai'i. In contrast to the departure of the plover, the OctoberNovember departure of the Long-tailed Cuckoo is very inconspicuous; they leave alone or in small groups without any fanfare, and there is no apparent dramatic decrease in their numbers. Furthermore, the recent evidence showing that many Eastern Polynesia cuckoos drift westward after June and go to Aotearoa from around Tonga, means there are much fewer birds flying direct from the Cooks and Societies to New Zealand than previously thought. In contrast to Smith's idea that they were commonly seen returning to the tropics from the southwest, their return is even more inconspicuous than their departure. I conclude that the use of the flight path of the Long-tailed Cuckoo to find Aotearoa is very unlikely, but not impossible.

Other guides to Aotearoa Although the direction of migrating cuckoos would have been difficult to detect, there are other birds migrating across tropical Polynesia to New Zealand around November that were more easily observed because of their great numbers. In November 1985 I was on the Ravakai from Penrhyn to Rarotonga when for more than a day small petrels, similar to Cook's Petrel, were flying past on a somewhat similar course. There is no petrel nesting in large numbers in the Southern

Group, so it seemed likely they were heading to New Zealand. In recent years, mainly using electronic tracking, the circum-Pacific migratory paths of Sooty Shearwater ( Titi, Muttonbird) and Cook's Petrel (Titi) have been mapped in detail. These birds and other related birds undertake indirect loop paths from New Zealand to their favourite feeding grounds off Peru, Southern California, Alaska and Japan. However, when they fly back to New Zealand in October and November they fly along remarkably straight flyways across Polynesia. The flyway from Peru used by Cook's Petrel is probably too far south of tropical Polynesia to have alerted navigators of land to the southwest. The flyway from Hawai‘i is used by an immense numbers of Sooty Shearwaters, Cook's Petrels and other birds. This popular flyway is west of the Cook Islands, past Samoa and Tonga to New Zealand. Despite the immense number of birds using this flyway, it might not have been known to navigators in the Southern Cooks and Societies. The flyway from California used by the Sooty Shearwater, which passes through the Cook Islands, has distinct possibilities of being a signpost to New Zealand for ancient navigators. Even today, many thousands of birds use this route. In the ancient past, before petrels and shearwaters were decimated by people and introduced predators, the number of birds using this pathway would have been immense and they would have been a convincing omen of lands to the southwest. As Lewis pointed out, the navigator could interpret the direction into his star map and navigate in that direction when conditions were favourable.

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Tinomana Tokerau Ariki (centre), Nono Rangi (left) and Angeline Tuara (right) sing a traditional hymn during a formal event to launch 3G and 03B at Telecom’s Aroa Station. 14031407

Tinomana Tokerau Ariki (right) and Angeline Tuara cut the rauti at the entrance to Telecom’s Aroa Station, in an event to bless the site. 14031410

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One of the irst aerobics classes on the island was run by top Shape and held at the national auditorium in 1994. 14031420

Top Shape marks its 25th birthday TOPSHAPE Complex in Taputa-

puatea celebrates 25 years of being in business today. That’s 25 years of keeping Cook Islanders fit at the topshape Health and Fitness Gym, looking sharp and stylish at the Top Shape Hairdresser and watered and fuelled at the Staircase restaurant. the gym and hair studio opened in 1989 and, prior to the Staircase Restaurant opening in 1993 – the Yankee Café opened in 1992. To celebrate 25 years of creating beautiful bodies, hair and magical dining experiences – an evening of walking down memory lane, with a little bit of eating and dancing, will be the order of the day at Staircase tonight. All past members of the gym, which since 1989 has been the home to local bodybuilders, Les

Mills aerobic exercises, Radical Fitness classes, Zumba sessions and now the latest exercise craze Ura fitness, are invited to head along to Staircase for a night of reminiscing and prizes. Some of the fitness instructors of the various exercise programmes will be on hand including Sue Curruthers, Selina Napa, Donna Smith, Paulina Beddoes, Alana Short, Shannon Harworth, Anita Piti, Francis Brown-Toa, Avera Hunter, Sisi Short and visiting international teachers. It won’t all be about fitness though as there will be hair styling demonstrations tonight, cake plus lots of singing and dancing. the restaurant opens for dinner at 6.30pm and all are welcome to celebrate the Top Shape complex’s 25th birthday this evening. - Matariki Wilson

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above: top Shape Gym took out the Constitution Celebration loat parade in 1990 after winning it in 1989. Mann and Sisi Short’s daughters Alana (second from left) and Avera (third from left) have been an important part of the family business.

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Top Shape gym was a regular venue for body building events with (from left) Toru Miri, John Whitta and Casper Mateariki strutting their stuf circa 1995. 14031417

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‘Intruder alert, the speakers said’ The Dream Last night I had a dream about my brother and me. We were outside until a portal appeared. We went through it and we were in the Justice League watch tower in space. We were shocked to see Superman, Batman, red tornado and all sorts of super heroes walking around. All of a sudden an alarm went off. Intruder alert, the speakers said. Green Lantern put handcuffs on us but we said, “No, we are not intruders. We got t e l e p o r t e d h e r e b y…” m y brother said nothing after that because we had no idea who teleported us here. But in my dream, I wasn’t 11 years old. I was 17 and my brother was about 20 years old. I had no idea that we had powers. I had sorcery and magic powers.

avatea School students have been reading up a storm after thousands of reading books were donated to the school from a number of sources. the new Zealand community pulled together to gather pre-loved books and donations to the school while the New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers presented the school with standard reading books to get kids at the school back on the reading track. Families and other communities groups have also made book donations to avatea School which is still rebuilding its book collection after the school’s library was destroyed in a ire last October. all the new reading books have no doubt inspired the school’s students to put pen to paper and show of their writing skills. today we share stories and creative writings by senior students of avatea Primary School. My brother had super strength and bullet-proof skin. Green Lantern let us go and took us to the watch tower’s command centre. Martian Man Hunter was standing there and he said, “Who are you and do you have any powers?” I said, “Yes” and demonstrated a blast of sorcery at this big box. My brother in-

troduced himself by lifting up the big heavy box that I blasted. We said that his name was Lucharge and I said that my name was Doctore Fate. He asked if we would want to be recruited in the Justice League. “Yes, but because I have a family on Earth, I need to stay with them and protect them,” I said.

So Martian Man Hunter teleported us back home and we went inside. All of a sudden I woke up and didn’t superheroes power anymore but I think I know how I got to have this dream. I was watching Justice League before I went to sleep. By Joshua Williams

Deep Blue Sea Whenever I go in the sea I get excited because I love the sea. I like it when the waves crash on to me. I like it when my toes dig into the sand and I get all sandy and then I wash it all off and do the same thing again. When I go in the water I see fish and eels. When fish come around me I stand still. I make a sudden movement and they swim away. I also like to go fishing on our old uncle’s boat and we catch fish and fry

it up in the evening. I really like it when we have picnic in the shore in the shade of a tree. We take food, drink, mats and towels. When it gets hot we just take a few steps from our picnic area and jump in the sea. I like to chase the waves and the waves chase me. It is salty and I always swallow it. In NZ I like to go to the beach there as well because the ocean goes out deep. So me and my mum always go out to the deep past the waves to where the waves are just swells. So we go up and down as the swells go passed us. I also go body boarding and I carved the waves as I go really swiftly through the waves. I am also interested in fantasy sea animals like sea dragons. the movies of them are so fascinating. I really like mermaids. they have really nice tails and match their hair and eyes. I also like writing notes in bottles and sending them out to sea. By Abigail Barrett

What I want for myself I want to learn and be a smart student. I want to win a prize – ninety nine dollars money prize. I want to achieve something and I want to write nice so I can make our teacher and my parents proud. By Shedrack Chand

What I want for myself

avatea School students with some of the donated books to the school to help them get their reading back on track.

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I want to learn things at school and college. I want to make more friends at different places. I want to behave myself and be smart. I want to be a pilot so I can travel the world. I want to go to Australia to see my dad. I want to be a school teacher. By Valmein Vakapora

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Honesty Tu Ti’ama “Beautify your tongues, O people, with truthfulness and adorn your souls with the ornament of honesty. Beware, O people, that ye deal not treacherously with anyone.” Writings of Baha’u’llah, p. 517 Being honest is being sincere, open, trustworthy and truthful. When people are honest, they can be relied on not to cheat, steal or lie. Honesty is telling the truth no matter what. It is admitting mistakes even when you know someone might be angry or disappointed. Being honest means that you don’t make false promises – you do what you said you would do. Your actions match your words. I am practicing honesty when I… • Say what I mean and mean what I say • Make promises I can keep • Admit my mistakes • Refuse to cheat, steal or lie • Tell the truth tactfully • Am true to myself and do what I know is right. I am honest. I keep my word. I tell the truth kindly and tactfully. I have no need to impress others or follow the crowd. I do what I know is right. virtuescookislands@gmail.com

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The Cook islands Netball Team Fundraiser. Quiz Night on Thursday 20th of March at the CI Game Fishing Club. 6 players per team at $120. There are Great Prizes to be won. Tasty food will be selling on the night. All proceeds will go towards the preparations for Team Cook Islands to the Paciic Netball Series here in Rarotonga on the 2nd to the 7th of June 2014. Contact Tupe on 50081 or Inano 54243 to register your team or otherwise email: admin@netball.co.ck We welcome everyone to come and enjoy the night with us for a fun-illed evening.

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PUBLiC NOTiCE REGARDiNG VAT PRiCE iMPACTS on 1 April 2014 the VAT will increase from 12.5% to 15%. this may cause the prices of some goods and services to rise. Most Cook Islanders will have received a personal income tax cut, minimum wage increase, or increase in social welfare payments on or before 1 April. on 1 April 2014 the import levies on pork, eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and ice cream will be eliminated. these reductions are larger than the increase in the Vat – prices of these goods are expected to decline. In regards to VAT, retailers are advised that the maximum price change they can attribute to the Vat change is 2.2% of the previous retail price. An example using a $10 purchase is illustrated below: In 2013

From 1 April 2014

$8.89

$1.11

$1.33

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$10.22

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Web site development and maintenance – Expression of interest te Mato Vai is the name given to one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the Cook Islands, a Cook Islands water partnership with the People’s Republic of China and the Government of new Zealand. the goal of this unique and innovative partnership is to reliably deliver clean water to the boundary of all buildings connected to the existing water network in Rarotonga by 2016. As with all public fund expenditure, this must be done in an afordable and eicient manner. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced IT professionals to assist us to establish a website and maintain it on a regular basis, as well as initiate email addresses associated with the website domains. More information can be obtained by phoning 55486, or email jaewynn@wovenpaciic.com where expressions of interest may also be sent, by Friday 21st March 2014 76720

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NOTiCE TO ALL NONO GROWERS PAST AND PRESENT: Cook islands Noni Marketing is presently buying noni fruit, 50 cents/kilo. Please contact Junior, 23088 if you need drums to be delivered.

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Bahai on Air? Curious? Watch Bahai on Air this Sunday at 5pm. Jess Jacobs NZ Artist or join us for devotions, 10am at the Bahai Centre, Muri. This weeks theme: Honesty. Next week: Love. 77599 /36948 /1651

TUaTUa aKaKiTe E patianga teia kia tatou te kopu no roto mai ia Ema Manavaroa Marama kia tae mai ki tetai Uipaanga Ki roto it e are Uipaanga O Avana Nui a te Monite ra 17 o Mati ite ora 6 ite aiai. Tumu Manako Maata, to tatou Taoanga Koropuaka Rangatira. Tinirau Tamarua (Komono) 77567 /36921 /1931

TeNderS Cook islands Motor Centre Tenders are invited for item listed below, as is where is. 2012 Daelim Citiace REGO: AAQ180 Please see Allister Webb, Sales Manager. 77498 /36942 /1916

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TO ALL MARKET VENDORS – iNTRODUCiNG THE BTiB BUSiNESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME • • • • • •

understand basic book-keeping for your small business understand accounting and how it works using a simple tool (computer/Basic excel) understand business and personal banking services Basic computing Basic Business planning Types of taxes and how these afect your business accountant support/service

The “BTIB Business Support Program for Market Vendors” will provide services through workshops and skills training programmes and assist market vendors to better understand how to manage their business inance and tax obligations. To take part please contact the BTIB oice for a registration form or contact the Business development team. Business development division Business Trade Investment Board Ph 24296 Fax 24298 email btib@cookislands.gov.ck Registration closes at 4pm on Monday 24 March 2014.

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Cook islands Samoan Community incorporated AGM Annual General Meeting to be held at Robert & Mousie’s residence, Nikao on Monday 31 March 2014 at 5.30pm. 1. Opening prayer 2. Apologies 3. Adoption of Minutes of the last AGM 4. President’s report 5. Treasurer’s report 6. Election of Oice Bearers President Vice - president Treasurer Secretary Subcommittees. 7. General business 8. Closing prayer. All members/new members and friends of Samoa are welcome to attend. Fa’afetai Lava President.

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Retailers may choose to not pass on the full cost of the VAT change, and some retailers may have already increased their prices in anticipation of 1 April, so their prices may not change. other retailers may increase prices by more than 2.2%, but any increase above 2.2% is at their own discretion and is above and beyond the expected impact of the VAT change. the Vat is a value added tax and does not accumulate from one vendor to the next. Vendors registered for VAT can claim Vat on expenses as credits, and hence, do not incur Vat if they are purchasing goods from other Vat registered businesses. Still unsure about how much VAT will impact on prices? A simple spreadsheet has been made available at www. mfem.gov.ck/tax for consumers to estimate what price changes may be due to the Vat, and for suppliers/ retailers to estimate the impact on their revenues if they choose to absorb some of the rate change.

Casual ads must be prepaid. Cancellation fee $6.40 incl. VAT. Quotations on request.

Notice to all landowners of Teao Katu Section 191F2. The owners of the above land title are asked to please attend a meeting of owners to be held on Wednesday 19 March 2014 at Takuvaine Meeting House at 6pm to consider a request by Joe Uriarau Rongotaua to partition out his family’s share of this land. If any questions please phone 50004. 77606 /36952 /1931

Refreshments will be provided. all Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to attend.

RATES Minimum $5.80 incl. VAT for 1-15 words.

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TENDER Westpac Banking Corporation invites written tenders for the purchase of the bank owned motor vehicle described below:

Suzuki Swift, Automatic Red, Mileage - 90k The vehicle will be sold on an “as is where is” basis. For inspection please call Mii Joseph on telephone 22 014 ext4205. Tenders close at 4.00pm Friday 21st March 2014 and must be accompanied by a bank cheque of $50.00 deposit, which will be returned to the unsuccessful tenders. Tenders received without a deposit will not be considered and the highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. tenders in a sealed envelope should be marked “TENDER MOTOR VEHiCLE” addressed to: The Manager Operations Westpac Banking Corporation PO Box 42, Avarua Or Hand delivered to Westpac Banking Corporation, Main Road, Avarua no later than 4.00pm Friday 21st March 2014 Westpac Banking Corporation ABn 33 007 457 141 The liability of its members is limited. 77577

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Pigs for sale, $100-$200. Phone 50270 or 56870.

SHOP MANAGER 3-5 yrs work exp.in retail business to oversee the full operation of the shop but not limited to shopkeeping, cashiering, banking & stock inventory. Important qualities: reliable, trustworthy, polite, honest, customerfriendly, non-smoker and nondrinker. Please email your CV to ciral09@yahoo.com and application closes 17 March 2014.

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paciic resort hotel group A Great Place to Work... We are currently seeking the following: -Senior Landscape Gardener -Groundkeeper -carpenter -Handyman -chefs and cooks -Waitstaf - experienced -Barperson - experienced -Team Leaders & Supervisors To apply email: work@paciicresort.com or contact Ani Thompson on 53731

March Madness! Maori Dictionary 1/2 price sale at Library & Museum opp. USP at Taputapuatea. Ph 26468. 77491 /36936 /1966

Lost from Esther Honey Tuesday morning, small mama dog, black and brown, Bubbles maybe trying to get home, behind Takamoa Library call Elmah, 28370, 52459. 77625 /36974 /1931

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11 month old pigs for sale Price $200 Call phone 75661. 77523 / /1931

Taro pa’i, all varieties @ $100/25kg bag. Phone 55441. 77547 /77547 /2442

Brand new life jackets for all water sports activities. Size large and x-large. Call 22275.

1x bench, 2x dumbells, 1x V bar, 120kg’s of weights, pull down bar, $250. Concrete mixer, $400. Phone 52144.

La Casita & Rickshaw. Muri Positions available: Supervisor with Bar skills, POS skills & Front of House experience Friendly, Well-spoken and welldressed essential. Waiters & Waitresses - experience preferred, training can be given Kitchen Hands - experience preferred Please phone: 26487 between 9am - 2pm Ask for Komera, Sue or Julie. Email refrences to tamarind@ oyster.net.ck

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Sunday 16 March ‘Before the Spirit of God can bring peace of mind He has to clear out the rubbish, and before He can do that He has to give us an idea of what rubbish there is’. 8.30am - Church updating news with Intern Tangaroa Uea on Radio Matariki 10.00am - Sunday School for all ages ‘Peter’s Report’ Acts 2:31 11.00am - Worship - Preacher: Elder Tinirau Tupa - fellowship luncheon - Alive for Jesus radio ministry with Minister Nane Vainepoto 2.30pm - fellowship with Jesus’ friends 4.00pm - Nothing but the Truth TV Ministry ‘The Awakening’ Bishop Ellis 7.00pm - Evening Service by the Brotherhood 30 - 59yrs. Aere mai te katoatoa rava! Everyone most welcome! Contact: Mother Pere 23778/55177 Dial-A-Prayer 26777 Email: tpere@oyster.net.ck 77610 / /1632

ServiCeS Self Storage Raro U Store it!! -Secure & Private -Short or Long term -For oice, Shop or Home Storage. Phone 22188 or 26189. Email beach@moanasands. co.ck 73696 /36871 /1744

Pool Doctor * Water testing * chlorine * P.H down * Bufer Discounted rates FREE DELIVERY Phone Tony 56599. 77328 /36888 /1708

FOr reNT Comfortable old family home in Atupa. 3-4 bedrooms, partly furnished. Good location. Phone 27300 or 55300. 77615 /36967 /1931

Modern apartment in the KAKERA complex Ngatangiia. Available now. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. email kakera@ hotmail.co.nz for full details. 77619 / /1636

1 bedroom unit Arorangi, close to main road & shops. Phone 21444 or 73530. 77438 /36922 /2419

Oice or Shop space for rent peaceful and tidy surroundings - $150 per week - 3 available. Located Manu Manor near town - please phone Tina Iro on 79368 to view. 77060 /36638 /2046

FOr SaLe Wooden pallets, 1.2m2, solid construction, $5 each. Phone 22999. 77622 / /2171

‘’ Pigs For Sale’’ Prices $120 and $150. Weigh up to 20 kilos. Contact 23876 or 73586. 77488 /36784 /1931

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Cooked banana, frozen, ready for poke. Phone 51143. 77571 / /2643

2 girls pink single beds. Urgent sale. In good condition, $400 for both. comes with wardrobe for free (may need some repairs). Only interested parties. Phone/text 76424. 77592 / /2535

Steel drum, 200ltr, $50. Phone 22999. 77623 / /2171

40 stacking chairs (black), $400 the lot. Phone 23597.

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Are you an experienced Restaurant Supervisor and enjoy working in busy restaurants & bars? If this is you, we need to hear from you soon. On the job training provided. Great pay & beneits. Do you wake up early in the mornings, have a great attitude & personality & love looking after people in busy restaurants (Breakfast Service Team) If this is you, we need to hear from you soon. On the job training provided. Great pay & beneits. Please text Mii on 78112 to setup an interview or email your resume to oceans@crownbeach.com 77594 / /1969

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1x Tiger Smart motor bike (Blue) only 8 months old, going out price $1600. Phone 78191. 77564 /36906 /1931

GaraGe SaLe All must go today, everything, any ofer accepted on tools. Back Rd, Tupapa, next to Bakery. Phone 20037. 77604 /36953 /1931

Girls + boys newborn clothes, up to 1 years. Girls clothes + dresses, Girls teen clothing, Girls shoes, Set 2x Amp + speaker for cars @ $800 ono & many more...Located @ Sunny Pureau, backroad Nikao opposite Fisher’s Road. Look for balloons to green 2 story house. 77628 /36957 /1931

SiTUaTiONS vaCaNT Groundsman part time. Phone 51143. 77572 / /2643

Handyman, $10/hr, 9-3. General help, house renovations, lawn mowing, reliable, sober habits, own transport. Phone or text 70489.

conident and motivated Vehicle Groomer WANTED! are you self-motivated and hard working with a keen eye for detail? We are currently looking for Vehicle Groomers to join our dynamic team! to succeed in this role, you’ll need to have: • A friendly and outgoing personality • A can-do attitude • At least 2 years proven work experience • A ‘team player’ work ethic It is also important to have a clean current driver’s license with experience in driving a range of manual & automatic vehicles and motorbikes. You must also be available to work in the weekends. If you think you have the skills and experience to join our team, apply now by contacting Phillip at avis Cook Islands. Phone 22833. 77588

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Male Baker, preferably with at least 5 yrs work exp.in the same ield that specialises in baking, pastry, and cake. Hardworking, honest, team player and goal oriented person. Please email your CV to ciral09@yahoo.com and the application closes 17 March 2014. 77241 /36842 /1933

Mike Rennie Builders Ltd is seeking an experienced carpenter to join our team on a full time basis. Please ring 21375 to arrange interview. 77534 / /2371

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due to an internal promotion we now have the position of Finance Oicer available in our professional oice. this role will suit an experienced person able to maintain general ledger to trial balance. key responsibilities in receivables. Multi-currency and excel skills to advanced level an advantage. all applications must be sent by email with a cover letter and CV to ofshore@southpac.co.ck no later than 9am on Monday 17 March 2014.

Full time or part time cook & Kitchen hand. Phone 76017 or 74345

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Toyota Vitz for sale. As is. Good runner. $9,000. Call 22904 for genuine enquiries

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rarotonga’s newest luxury resort is currently under development in Muri and is due to open in 2014. As the irst stage of this development, the resort’s exclusive beachfront restaurant & bar will be opening in March, and we are now inviting applications for the following positions. • Food and Beverage Wait Staf • Sous Chef • Chef de Partie • Commis Chef • kitchen Hands • Security Staf • Part – Time Receptionist • General Maintenance If you would like the opportunity to join a team of hospitality professionals and have a rewarding career with great working conditions at rarotonga’s new premier resort, please email erika on gm@ nautilusresortrarotonga.com or call phone 22779. Further information regarding above positions available upon request. 76183

Employment opportunity Sailing Club Coach Location: Rarotonga The Rarotonga Sailing Club (inc), as a community club, is considering options for a new sailing coach as our incredible Coach Junior Charlie is soon leaving us for nZ. Coaching duties may include teaching school children to sail all the way up to coaching and preparing our top sailors to represent us at national and overseas competitions. training and organising local volunteer coaches and boat maintenance may be included in your duties too. a permanent smile and proven sailing and/or coaching experience are requirements and if you can speak Cook Islands Maori then you have an advantage. You will have the support and training where necessary, from a dedicated community of sailors, parents and volunteer coaches. to apply or discuss, please phone or text the Club Captain, Tony Heays at 56599 or go to http://www.cookislandsjobs.com/select. php?jobid=j1065 77544

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Human Resources Review Applications are invited from suitably qualiied and experienced individuals to undertake a comprehensive Human Resources (HR) review of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) on a short-term contract basis. the review would include: 1. The establishment of a HR and organisational development Strategy 2. A review, updating and rewriting of the FSC’s current Personnel Policy 3. the preparation of individual job descriptions for all FSC staf 4. The speciication of key Performance Indicator’s for all FSC staf 5. the establishment of a suitable annual Performance appraisal system 6. the preparation of a comprehensive training and development plan for each member of staf 7. the preparation of a succession plan to assist in staf retention and development of key staf; and 8. To provide training/guidance to the Senior Management team on the implementation of the above. Background information regarding the Commission can be viewed at www.fsc.gov.ck Remuneration will depend on the inal terms of reference and conditions agreed with the successful candidate. Interested parties are requested to submit their CVs with a covering letter to: The Commissioner, Financial Supervisory Commission, Po Box 594, Avarua, Rarotonga; or send by email to paul. heckles@fsc.gov.ck by 4pm, Friday 28 March 2014. 77570

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Students from the Cook Islands early childhood centre, the taokotai’anga Punanga reo o akarana, made a special guest appearance on the Cook Islands Polyfest stage. 14031401

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WHILE STORMY weather conditions generated by Cyclone Lusi has forced the postponement of the last day of cultural performances at the annual Polyfest – three days of Paciic colour and sound brightened up the Manukau Sports Bowl. The ASB Polyfest is the largest gathering of Paciic youth and is

oficially the Auckland secondary schools Maori and Paciic Islands cultural festival. The theme for the ASB Polyfest 2014, provided by Western Springs College was, “Care for our seas and our lands, so that the safety of our homes, both present and past endures forever”. With 223 groups entered from

62 schools the ASB Polyfest was another action packed and eventful festival! Big crowds were once again on hand to cheer on the schools as they performed cultural dances and songs on the main stages, being the Cook Islands, Samoa, Niue, Tonga and New Zealand Maori.

Cook Islands personality in Auckland, Bernard tairea, has been enjoying the cultural peformances on the Cook Islands stage and shared these images. Meitaki maata to Bernard and congratulations to the New Zealand Secondary Schools that presented dance and songs from the Cook Islands. - MW

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It’s time to ‘talk da walk’

IN THIS inal season of my life, I have the sweet time to relect. For that I am deeply grateful. One of the things I am noticing lately is the power of the words we speak to each other. One of my best friends from high school, who has known me well for most of my life, recently acknowledged me for something that until that moment I had completely taken for granted – my ability to enjoy whatever is right in front of me. Her words about joy echoed in my awareness for days and I began to appreciate and probably deepen that quality more than ever. I have heard from a number of island friends lately that they rarely share their personal lives or worries, even with family, for fear of starting a string of rumours which may distort the truth. We know from the

world’s Sacred Texts that “A gentle answer turns away wrath but a grievous word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1) We are told in Doctrine and Covenants of Latter Day Saints “thou shalt not speak evil of thy neighbour: D&C 42:27 and Cease to find fault one with another: D&C 88:124 These sacred sources all mention the power of the tongue to ravage like fire or soothe with gentleness. I think that sometimes when people warn you about someone, their intent is to protect you. However, I recently asked a new friend to let me make up my own mind when she started illing me in on the down side of island life. To my awe and delight, she started praising people openly for the virtues she noticed in them. Her company became much more enjoyable.

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CHEF WANTED castaway Resort is looking for a chef to join our friendly team to work evenings. Must be experienced, honest, reliable, team player, customer friendly and polite. A top hourly rate will be paid. E-mail: pash@oyster.net.ck or ph: Paul Ash 74-393. 77502 /36945 /1873

All AROUND BEAUTiCiAN- at least 5 yrs work exp.in a salon, reliable, hardworking, honest, customer-friendly and able to work with minimum supervision. Please email your CV at korana@oyster.net.ck Application closes 17 March 2014. 77216 /36830 /1933

linda kavelin-Popov is co-founder of The virtues Project and best-selling author of The family virtues guide, a Pace of grace, graceful endings and other books on virtues.

And I even heard from another friend who was surprised by words of encouragement from this same person. So, I’m thinking of starting a new club – Backkissers Anonymous. Especially with our closest family and friends, and our children, our words are weighty so we need to weigh our words! One negative or critical word about an intimate is like a grain of sand in their eye. One encouraging word, such as a virtues acknowledgment, is a balm to their souls. We were created for love, not hate, and we have SO little time in this swiftly vanishing life to learn that most vital lesson.

Every time we speak ill of another, whether or not it is true, we divide, we separate, we pit friend against friend. I was once in the unlikely position of witnessing a small miracle during a Zumba class. An uber-it man was bouncing and leaping, one could say excessively, certainly more intensely than any of our three instructors, and kept turning around to those of us behind him, urging us to do the same. Well, as the oldest mama in my Zumba group, I don’t jump – for anyone. I thought to myself, “Ooh, he’s in trouble. People will talk about him” scolding myself for the stray thought, “Who died

and made you king?” But instead of eye rolling and growls, he got an ovation and shouts for him to take the stage, which our instructors gladly encouraged. Ironically it had a calming effect, perhaps humbling him. to me, that was a sweet solution, one that obviated the gossip gremlin. that little community of dancers chose love over pettiness, kindness over rejection. This was a humbling teachable moment for me. When someone starts gossiping to you, what can you do? To participate passively is to condone the act. So, just being silent may not be enough. Sometimes it will require you to say, “I’d rather not talk about

this, please.” Medieval Muslim poet, Sad’i (Saadi Shirazi) says, “Use a sweet tongue, courtesy and gentleness and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.” replace the esteem you get from gossiping with the purifying sense of self-discipline and the honour you will feel by calling yourself to a higher standard. the virtues of humility and forgiveness are helpful as well. Who are we to cast the first stone? Start practicing “back kissing”, sharing encouraging, positive words about others rather than negative ones. Be a mentor, not a tormentor, a spreader of seeds of peace. talk da walk! Get your news delivered to your home or business daily.

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Assistant Sales person needed at The Dive Shop. Female at least 25yrs old, honest and reliable, customer friendly, must know how to sell surf clothing, indent ordering, Please send CV to PO Box 418. Applications closes 17 March 2014.

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n loving memory of our dearest beloved mum, grandmother and great-grandmother and mother-in-law. Although you left us ive years ago in New Zealand, wonderful memories of you remain. Those special and wonderful moments we shared together and your glowing smile will continue to live in our hearts forever. From your beloved husband Papa Ioane Kaitara and everyone in New Zealand and Australia. And special one

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WaNTed TO BUy We will BUY your old or broken gold jewellery. FISHERS BLACK PEARL JEWELLERY. 77583 / /1889

Base for queensize bed only, must be in good condition, willing to buy. Phone 76424. 77593 / /2535

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Sales Assistant Honest, team player, computer literate, reliable. Phone 25537 or 74552.

Wanting to rent 2 bedroom house plus. Please call 56189,75451,22254.

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LABOURER/PLANTiNG/ CLEANER Job involves digging, planting, cleaning. Must be reliable, lexible and hardworking. Call me, phone 55041. 77432 /36850 /1931

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CHiEF EXECUTiVE OFFiCER nCI is responsible for provision of netball services in the Cook Islands. We require a well organised, self-motivated and efective communicator for the above position (the position is for a short term contract of 3months with the main objective being to manage the PnS event in June). responsibilities include • Maintaining and enhancing further development strategies and policies for all levels of netball, • Working with our netball Centres and stakeholders to promote our sport and the ‘national netball’ brand • creating opportunities for inancial growth through sponsorship, funding agencies and fundraising. • event Management of the Paciic netball Series (PnS) from 2-7 June. this position requires one who is willing to operate on the frontline when required. experience in the sports industry is an added advantage. experience managing inances and people is expected. Salary Range: to be negotiated Please email admin@netball.co.ck Ceo application form or for any further enquiries. The completed form should be returned with any supporting documentation Applications close: 25 March 2014. 77422

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are you an ambitious accountant who has been working for 1 - 2 years and is looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a successful 22 room resort operating on the beautiful island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands? We are looking for a Financial Controller for our resort who will: • Be a Qualiied Accountant. excel and QuickBooks skills an advantage. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, credibility and keen commercial acumen • Be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the entire Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&l and Cash low) • ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and consistently applied in order to achieve the most cost-efective control of hotel’s assets and proits are in place • Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Cook Island commercial law and interface with external audits • Manage and help deliver the budget/forecast strategic plans. Be able to interpret inancial data, draw inSights, provide recommendations and support the execution of those plans to deliver the necessary solutions in order to maximise the resort’s inancial performance • Have a hands on approach to the receipt, delivery and storage of all hotel stock items and ensure tight cost control • Be able to properly prepare hotel, sales tax, and annual tax documents a competitive salary and accommodation package is available to the successful candidate, as well as the rare opportunity to live and work in Paradise. Interested candidates should email their CV to tamanubeachinancialcontroller@gmail.com 77433

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Kitesurfers gear up for Manureva AS LOCAL residents baton down the hatches against predicted high winds over the weekend – local kitesurfers will be airing out their kites and polishing up their boards for loads of fun. Local kitesurfers are sure to revel in the high winds as they put in more hard training ahead of this year’s Manureva Kitesurfing and Aquafest competition scheduled to be held on Aitutaki from September 1-5.

rarotonga kitesurfers have been improving their skills and the word is host island Aitutaki will also ield a number of riders who have signiicantly improved their riding skills since last year. Former two-time world kitesuring champion and inaugural winner of the irst Manureva comp in 2011 Jesse Richmond, who won the world crown for Red Bull’s “King of the Air

2013” is set to bring his talents back to the island festival. Kitesuring Association president Paka Worthington is excited at the prospect of the classy rider heading to the islands. “He does triple backlips off the beach to start his kite sessions – something you have to see before you can believe it,” says Worthington. He is also planning on bringing the naish team (a big kite

manufacturer from Hawaii) with him and having the Tahitian and Australian naish teams meet him here. Last year’s event on Aitutaki also saw the irst Aquafest run on the island with much success. the event includes short 50 metre races on stand up paddle boards, vaka and fun freestyle swimming. this event is open to every-

one and all are encouraged to bring their ‘A game’. the event also introduces the sport to the community through a kite-making competition for school kids as well as an island-wide night market at the conclusion of the five-day festival. Rarotonga riders to watch out for will be the island’s top riders including Pauro Arnold, eva Koteka, Ina nooroa and

Gordon Heather to name a few; while Titi Katangi is sure to be one of the standout riders from Araura along with the rising local riders on the Pa enua. Event organisers would like to say a big meitaki atupaka to event sponsors including the Edgewater Resort, Telecom Cook Islands, tourism Cook Islands, Cook Islands Yacht Squadron and Air Rarotonga. - Matariki Wilson

No clear cricket front runner THE COOK ISLANDS Domestic League cricket enters its third week of competition today with rarotonga looking to go to top of the table with a win over the World XI. Rarotonga will have their work cut out for them as the World XI is unbeaten from two matches, having disposed of Aitutaki and Pukapuka. Pukapuka have lost one, won one and sit third on the table with four points. They will look to extend that out to eight points if they can get over their national women opponents. At the midway point of the competition there is still no clear front runner but today’s results could see all three of rarotonga, World and Pukapuka

go top of the table with eight points. A win for the Worlds today would have them go four points clear of all other contenders. Both matches are scheduled for the Turangi Oval with Pukapuka taking on the Cook Islands women at 11am followed by rarotonga against the World XI at 3pm. Points: 1st Place the World XI (8 Points, 2 wins from 2 matches, NRR +2.425), 2nd Place Rarotonga (4 Points, 1 win from 1, nrr +11.600), 3rd Place Pukapuka (4 Points, 1 win from 2, NRR +1.113), 4th Place Aitutaki (4 Points, 1 win from 3, nrr +0.416) and 5th Place Cook Islands women (0 points, 0 wins from 2, NRR -13.140). - CIC

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League legends tourney looming LeAGUe legends will gather

together next month to stretch their legs in the Cook Islands Masters rugby League mini tournament. More than 120 players and oficials are expected to take part in the mini tournament aimed at nurturing fun, fraternity and friendship among stars of the game from yesteryears. the tournament, scheduled to be held from April 3-14, will include two legs with games to be played on rarotonga and in Aitutaki. Five local league masters clubs are brushing up their skills ahead of the tournament with teams to be ielded by the takuvaine (papa kaura vai), tupapa, ngatangiia, Avatiu (papa eels) and of course the papa Sharks club of Aitutaki. From Aotearoa, the Otara Scorpions are headed for the

islands to add sting to the masters’ rugby league competition with plenty of healthy rivalry to be had both on and off the ield. Organisers of the mini tournament expect games to be played right across the rugby ields on Rarotonga. The event will open in the traditional Cook Islands way with a feast and close with another feast and, of course, the prizegiving. Oficials from the islands are all internationally qualiied to control games that have its own set of rules, which takes the age of the players into consideration. If you are a papa over 35 and would like to take part in the tournament, you can join a local club or join individually and registration fees are $100 per player. And if you would like to

bring your mama with you to the opening and closing events – tickets are just $70 per person. For more information on the event – contact Johnny Hosking or any members of the Cook Islands Masters rugby League Association. Information on the tournament can also be found on Cook Islands Masters rugby League Association Facebook page and website. Packages for players to join the competition and fun on the Aitutaki leg are also available – check out the association’s Facebook page for more information. the tournament is set to be a fun-filled affair and former rugby league players are encouraged to dust off their boots and get their bodies moving. - Matariki Wilson

Arorangi, Tupapa for league action ArOrAnGI and tupapa fields are the places to be this afternoon for local rugby league action. At the Arorangi ield the iredup Bears will square off against the Warriors where the Bears will be looking for a second win after their first-up win of the season against the Panthers last weekend. the Warriors, on the other hand, are still searching for their irst win of the season and may find the Bears slumbering although this is highly unlikely as the Bears have the taste of victory now and will want some more. It will be a tough ask for the Warriors but as every club knows – never underestimate the Warriors. Meanwhile, at the Tupapa ield, the Panthers will want to restore the faith of their support-

ers after losing to the Bears last week in what has been a horror few weeks for the club. The club’s premier men’s team know they have a tough road ahead of them to earn points and return to the top end of the table and will need to defeat the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles today to start earning points. However, they will face a frustrated Sea Eagles side that have been left scratching their heads after putting in the hard yards but missing out on the victory as they did against the Bulldogs last weekend. this should be a bruising game for both teams and one that both supporters camp will need to be at to cheer on their lads. - MW

Saturday 15 Arorangi Bears vs Takuvaine Warriors Arorangi Field – 1.20pm Under

19, refs : tutai taurarii, touch Judges : Dawn Crummer/Tavake Manuel, 2.40pm Snr Reserve, refs: tangi taomia, touch Judges : Jeffery Murray/Tavake Manuel, 4.30pm Premier, refs : nga takaiti, touch Judges : Tangi Taomia/Tutai Taurarii (Sub Oficial: Taua Benioni).

Saturday 15 Tupapa Panthers vs Ngatangiia Sea Eagles Tupapa Field – 12.20pm Under 16, Refs: Puis Mitchell, TJ’s S. Teiotu / Poto Ngaroi - Tupapa Panthers vs Avatiu Nikao Eels, 1.25pm Under 19, refs: Arthur emile, TJ’s S. Teiotu / Poto Ngaroi - Tupapa Panthers vs Avatiu nikao Eels, 2.45pm Snr Reserve, Refs: Bishop Bishop, touch Judges: Simiona Teiotu / Poto Ngaroi, 4.30pm Premier, Refs: Sean Willis, touch Judges: Arthur emile / Tua Ngaputa, (Sub Official: Simiona Teiotu).

Listen to radio for the women’s tri update DUe tO predictions of adverse weather this weekend – teams preparing to take part in today’s scheduled Women’s Triathlon are asked to keep an ear out for updates on the events status on the radio. the event could be postponed due to the weather as organisers understand that the popular women’s triathlon event is one that attracts many newcomers

who may not be comfortable competing in tough weather conditions. Organisers also want all competitors to have a safe and fun time and it won’t be too much fun swimming in white capped seas and gale force winds! Organisers will wait until this morning to make a final decision as things can change rapidly when it comes to Mother

League masters player Sonny “Bill” Pureau in action at the league masters tournament on the Gold Coast with more action to unfold on local rugby ields at next month’s Cook Islands Masters Rugby League mini tournament. 14031433

Top golf pairs found FOr 10 weeks from November

2013 through to February the rarotonga Golf Course hosted a pairs competition where club members paired up to determine the top ladies and men’s pair. There were various categories ranging from a main Cup challenge down to a teabag competition for the men and the ladies taking a more subtle approach with pink balls to vases and cutlery and a touch of roses for their prizes. In the men’s final playoff match, Aukino tairea and Henry R. Henry defeated Stuart Henry and Edwin Pittman 7/6. In golfing terms this was a thrashing considering the recent outstanding form of both Pittman and Stuart. Congratulations to team Pee

Weez (Au & HRH) who were the lowest qualifying team that came through and caused this major upset. rumour has it that Aukino used his Grey Power magic to pressurise Pittman, who had no response whatsoever. The ladies’ match was more competitive with Rowena Newbigging and young Katey K. Karati defeating Maara, who subbed for Kurai Foster and Lee Heronymous on the second to last hole. This was an awesome effort by Maara and Lee and both are steadily improving since joining the club last year. the highest points tally for the men was Steve Graham and Joe Browne. The main prizes of two re-

turn airfares to Aitutaki and three nights’ accommodation was kindly sponsored by golf club patron Ewan Smith for Air rarotonga and Jenny and Stuart Henry for Are Tamanu. the golf club and members take this opportunity to thank the above sponsors and all members for supporting this off season event. It was a good finale and already some members are pairing themselves up ready for the next challenge starting November 2014. Meanwhile the 2014 Rarotonga Golf club season officially opens this Saturday at midday followed by a shotgun start at 1pm. - Caddie

nature. All teams are encouraged and urged to tune into 88FM this morning and the island’s very only top female triathlete and radio announcer DJ nemo (Vanessa Woodger) will announce the decision on the triathlon. the association apologises for the uncertainty but safety of all competitors is paramount. - Matariki Wilson

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Katey Karati and Rowena Newbigging beat Lee and Maara at the Rarotonga Golf Club pairs classic. 14031405