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Some more photos from Mauke of the Mauke School upgrade by Project Twilight - amazing stuff. And the last group photo is...
30/09/2025

Some more photos from Mauke of the Mauke School upgrade by Project Twilight - amazing stuff. And the last group photo is at the site where they are boring for water.

Photos by Radio Cook Islands staff

Photos from Mauke where a team have left to observe the work being done by Project Twilight. More later….Photos by Radio...
29/09/2025

Photos from Mauke where a team have left to observe the work being done by Project Twilight. More later….

Photos by Radio Cook Islands staff

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.2025 Air New Zealand Cook Isl...
28/09/2025

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.

2025 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 🌺✈️
Held on World Tourism Day, this year’s awards recognised outstanding businesses and individuals across three main categories — with 8 Special Awards, 10 Business Awards and 3 Major Awards presented.

✨ Presentation of Special Awards
• Vodafone Emerging Tourism Leader Award – Jacobo and Kura, Ariimoana Walkabout
• Elijah Communications Family Friendly Award – Edgewater Resort and Spa
• Cook Islands Sun Social Media Guru Award – Koka Lagoon Cruises
• Cook Islands News Business Sustainability Award – Motu Beachfront Art Villas
• Ministry of Cultural Development Outstanding Kia Orana Spirit Award – Pacific Resort Rarotonga
• Air New Zealand Business Person of the Year – Betsy Eisler
• Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council Pa Enua Emerging Tourism Business Award – Resort Tavae
• Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council Pa Enua Established Business Award – Pacific Resort Aitutaki

🏝 Presentation of Business Category Awards
• CITC Culture Award – Highland Paradise
• CITC Environment Award – Motu Beachfront Art Villas
• BSP Business Excellence Award under $2mil – Motu Beachfront Art Villas
• BSP Business Excellence Award over $2mil – Lagoon Breeze
• Bank of the Cook Islands Adventure/Eco-Tourism Award – Ariki Adventures
• Bank of the Cook Islands Customer Care Award – Little Polynesian
• Air New Zealand Visitor Experience Award – Kitesup
• Vodafone Employer of the Year Award – Pacific Resort Rarotonga
• Cook Islands Tourism Community Development Award – Edgewater Resort and Spa
• Cook Islands Tourism Marketing Award – Escape Magazine

🌟 Presentation of Special Individual Awards
• Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award – Liana Scott
• Lifetime Achievement in Tourism Award – Pai Chambers

🏆 Presentation of Supreme Award
• Air New Zealand Supreme Award – Motu Beachfront Art Villas

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Congratulations to the winners of the Cook Islands Tourism People’s Choice Awards held today. Here are some photos we to...
26/09/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Cook Islands Tourism People’s Choice Awards held today. Here are some photos we took today.

Kia Orana Champions 🌺✨
Individual Awards

1️⃣ Hospitality Hero Finalists
• Aisake Katonivere
• Akuilla Cagica
• Moa Finau 🏆
• Peter Pokipoki
• Roz Rua

2️⃣ Mana Tiaki Guardian Finalists
• Alanna Smith
• Hinano Macquarie 🏆
• Louisa Castledine
• Mike Lee
• Ngametua Mamanu

3️⃣ Pa Enua Ambassador Finalists
• George Mateariki
• Jacqueline Matakino
• Maria Henry
• Nane Purea 🏆
• Ted Tavai

4️⃣ Rising Star Finalists
• Calvin Maarametua
• Jlo Vaikai
• Metua Douglas 🏆
• Temaruata Strickland
• Teokotai Foster

5️⃣ Tour Guide of the Year Finalists
• Bruce Goldsworthy 🏆
• Kali McMahon
• Kato Tuara
• Kura Happ
• Temaruata Tearaitoa

⸻

Meitaki Business 🌴💼
Business Awards

6️⃣ Local Vendor Finalists
• Aunty Poko’s Hut
• Baby Pancakes 🏆
• Cajun Kai
• Kota’a Design Studio
• Matakeu Robati

7️⃣ Small Business (5–19 employees) Finalists
• Go Local Cook Islands 🏆
• Rarotonga Turtle Tour
• The Manea Spa
• Tiare Views
• Tumutoa Tours

8️⃣ Medium Business (20–49 employees) Finalists
• Koka Lagoon Cruises
• Progressive Dining Tour
• Sunset Resort
• Te Vara Nui Village
• The Vaka Cruise 🏆

9️⃣ Large Business (50+ employees) Finalists
• Club Raro Resort
• The Edgewater Resort & Spa
• Pacific Resort Rarotonga 🏆
• Turama Pacific Travel Group

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

The Office of the Ombudsman celebrate their 41st anniversary today, 26 September. The Office of the Ombudsman invited se...
26/09/2025

The Office of the Ombudsman celebrate their 41st anniversary today, 26 September. The Office of the Ombudsman invited senior students to a small celebratory event today, to hear about the work they do at the Ombudsman’s Office. It is part of their wider plan to raise awareness of the role of the Office of the Ombudsman and interest the youth in this area of work. Minister Vaine Mak Mokoroa shared some wise words to the students encouraging them to pursue the different careers available here, such as roles within the Office of the Ombudsman if they weren’t planning on going to University. Investigation Lead Metua Taurarii then presented a power point session to the students outlining the work they do, and the importance of it.

Congratulations to our graduates!Today, history was made with our first cohort who received their awards after three yea...
25/09/2025

Congratulations to our graduates!
Today, history was made with our first cohort who received their awards after three years of dedicated study in Cook Islands Māori Performing Arts, achieving diplomas and bachelor’s degrees with Te Vananga Are Tapere o Takitumu.

NZ Diploma in Ngā Toi – Toi Ururoa
Cook Islands Māori Performing Arts – Level 6

NZ Diploma in Ngā Toi – Toi Ihorei
Cook Islands Māori Performing Arts – Level 7

✨ Posthumous Award
• Rangiteina Rangatira Iriti Maoate

• Tupe Ariki Rangatira Tamuera Peyroux – NAPA

🎓 Bachelor of Cook Islands Māori Performing Arts Degree
• Teipotemarama Denny
• Kauono o Rautea Rangatira Amanda Pauka
• Sareni Pekepo Poila
• Renall Vogel

Intake for the 2nd cohort to start in 2026 has started with Renall Vogel taking up the leadership role. The youth are being encouraged to take up this opportunity with the program available across both New Zealand and here.

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

Happy birthday and Happy 35th Anniversary Pa Marie Ariki. Congratulations on being recognized and inducted into the Te W...
24/09/2025

Happy birthday and Happy 35th Anniversary Pa Marie Ariki. Congratulations on being recognized and inducted into the Te Whare Pukenga for your lifelong contribution to Te Vaka o Takitumu.

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

Opening of the newly re-equipped High Performance Gym at the National Sports Arena.Photos by Radio Cook Islands
23/09/2025

Opening of the newly re-equipped High Performance Gym at the National Sports Arena.

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

Today the Chamber of Commerce had a soft launch of the Cook Islands Migrant Hub website which is a single point for all ...
23/09/2025

Today the Chamber of Commerce had a soft launch of the Cook Islands Migrant Hub website which is a single point for all kinds of information that migrant workers need to know before moving here or even while they are here. The website is available in several languages. So if you are planning to bring in workers, point them to this page cookislandsmigranthub.com

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COOK ISLANDS IN TO TOP 8 PLAYOFFS At the Netball World Youth Cup Championships in Gibraltar, the Cook Islands wrapped up...
22/09/2025

COOK ISLANDS IN TO TOP 8 PLAYOFFS
At the Netball World Youth Cup Championships in Gibraltar, the Cook Islands wrapped up their pool play this morning with a 66–44 win over Malaysia.

Yesterday, our girls faced top-ranked New Zealand, going down 74–47, while in their opening match on Friday they defeated host nation Gibraltar 73–29.

Their final pool match against Zambia, scheduled for tomorrow, has been cancelled after both Zambia and Sri Lanka were disqualified due to a no-show. The reason is understood to be visa issues.

The Cook Islands now sit in second place in Pool A. As 2nd in Pool A, we will now compete in the Top 8 and will play the 1st place team of Pool D — which as of the current standings is South Africa - there are still 2 more days of pool play for the other teams.

Netball Cook Islands President Ngere Puia, who is with the team in Gibraltar, said: “Yes, we are top 8. We are so proud of our team — this was our goal, and anything after this is a bonus. We are overwhelmed with the amount of messages of support for the team. Management is now awaiting updates on playoffs.”

For now lets celebrate our weekend’s achievements- Congratulations Team Cook Islands! 🎉🇨🇰🏐

All matches are available on Netball Pass and YouTube.

48th RRRR: Congratulations Kit Edwards who was first home in the 31km in a time of 1.58.43. Kit is also our 2023 Champio...
20/09/2025

48th RRRR: Congratulations Kit Edwards who was first home in the 31km in a time of 1.58.43. Kit is also our 2023 Champion. He did compete last year but did not finish due to prior injuries impacting his race. So this year made up for that disappointment last year.

Congratulations and happy 31st birthday to the Punanga Turuturu Itivaine — 31 years of empowering women, promoting equal...
20/09/2025

Congratulations and happy 31st birthday to the Punanga Turuturu Itivaine — 31 years of empowering women, promoting equality and fairness, advancing health and wellbeing, and working to end gender-based violence.

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