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SUPP: Cook islands Herald 30 April 2014 Opinion 2 Brown kicks off campaign with the green bottles context of Cook Islands culture and traditions those in attendance applauded his explanation. In an effort to rid politics of the years of border line petition decisions regarding allegations of treating and bribery (in the name of culture), some members of the public and party officials are now a lot more vigilant in their scrutiny of campaigning candidate’s attempts to lure voters to their fold. Though the consequences of being found guilty of bribery in an Electoral Petition are very serious and can result in a criminal conviction and imprisonment, no one has been prosecuted or is considered by candidates as a deterrent judging by current electioneering practises. Incidentally a well known Takuvaine CIP Candidate Mark Brown Takuvaine local took exception he CIP heavy weight anonymously instead of him positioned regarding treating to Brown’s presence at the Club candidate for Takuvaine doing so openly. and bribery. House that he verbally sprayed Mark Brown is either Before polling day a good Having no regard for the him with abusive accusations T of all talk and no action causing ignorant or arrogant when it two months away Brown’s gift rules of the Cook Islands Party comes to the contents of the of alcohol is subject for an constitution, Brown takes no Brown to make a swift exit into Electoral Act. Last Friday 25 electoral petition should he caution to the wind regarding the night. April after the visiting Aitutaki win the Takuvaine seat on the Sir Williams’ implications in his To cap off a week of Shark’s thrashed the Takuvaine 9 July. Under section 89 of the summing up of the Murienua disrespect for rules, Brown Warriors rugby league team in Electoral Act 2004 Brown can petition. If Sir Williams was and his CIP Committee held a clash at the Takuvaine field be petitioned for treating. signalling a message of their political meeting in the Brown cashed in on the after If the Demos registered a interpretation and caution Takuvaine meeting house, a match refreshments with a candidate then did absolutely to future candidates, Brown no go zone for such meetings. contribution of several cartons no campaigning they have more certainly missed it by a country The total disregard for this long of beer. certainty of toppling Brown in mile or he considers himself standing Pa Metua rule has sent Several witnesses and players Court for treating than at the bullet proof. a ripple of concern through the were surprised at Brown’s polls. This would be the most One candidate, George constituency; then again Brown unusual generosity as this was cost effective victory of all time Maggie certainly read has already established a track a first for the season which in the history of Cook Islands between the lines and got record of examples of his low is drawing to a close. Not politics. the message and has advised tolerance for the elderly and surprised were other observers In the recent Murienua by his supporters of the high their values. Political meetings who considered Brown’s election petition lodged by risk of even providing a light are tolerated on the veranda gesture a vote buying exercise. the losing Cook Islands Party supper after or in conjunction of the meeting house but not If Brown was genuine in candidate Kaota Tuariki against with a political meeting. inside it. As it happened, only contributing to the Aitutakians James Beer, the presiding When Maggie explained the 10 people showed up and some as guests of Takuvaine he Judge Sir Hugh Williams sent judiciary’s eroding tolerance left before the meeting ended. should have donated the beer a clear message where he is of the Electoral Act in the - George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 news 3 Diversion of sports funds by Minister hurting sports codes By Charles Pitt Funding committee, under the I appreciate and understand Another comment made inister for Sport Mark Chair of Senior Vice President the frustrations of our members, inferred the Minister had Brown’s actions George Paniani met last Wed 16 I ask for your patience. misappropriated funds Min approving the April and have considered and With the recommendations intended for all sports not just allocation of $78,000 from the approved those outstanding that we will be suggesting to two sports. Some 26 national Allsports Fund intended for applications on the condition the Minister and Internal Affairs, sports federations are part CISNOC for distribution to the that funds would be released who manage these funds, we are of CISNOC and this funding sports codes, has left sports to those successful applicants hoping that once government shortfall severely hampers their codes wondering just when once the $78,000 had been paid appropriates the Allsports development programmes they will receive funding for into CISNOC Account.” Funding that these funds are paid and other prospects. Also sports programmes such as The Herald understands in total into the CISNOC account, the Minister approved the development programmes. national sports federations have this way there will be no chance allocation to two sports without In the 2013/2014 Budget, been waiting over 6 months for for government to otherwise any apparent discussion with government appropriated funding. The allocation of funds interfere with this process. The CISNOC. Any approval should $120,000 for CISNOC’s Allsports by CISNOC to the sports codes Minister is receptive to these have included an approval from fund. Of this amount, $30,000 is is done according to clearly recommendations.” CISNOC itself. for CISNOC Administration and established criteria based on One comment received by the Note: The Minister was $90,000 to be distributed to applications made by national Herald was that It was a clear case contacted by email on 23 April CISNOC members. Shortly after federations and the process is of the Minister of Sport “picking 2014 regarding this matter but he had approved the funding, transparent. favourites” and it is noted that at time of going to print, is yet the Minister advised CISNOC After queries by national the Minister travelled to the to respond with a comment he had approved allocating to sports federations in recent UK to watch the Rugby League to the issues raised, let alone CI Rugby League ($60,000 and months as to why there have World Cup. A fair question is how acknowledge receipt of the CI Netball $18,000 – total of been no allocations of funds, it was his trip funded? concerns expressed. $78,000. was disclosed at CISNOC’s recent Recently, the Herald was AGM Government instead advised that some sports are of passing the allocation to SWITCH ON WITH unable to fund development CISNOC to distribute to national programmes because their federations, paid $78,000 directly Te Aponga Uira funding has not come through. to rugby league and netball after Turn out the lights Boxing is awaiting $5,000. these sports approached the The Herald has received word Minister directly. that some sports codes are Hugh Graham: “The very upset that the funds were 2013/2014 Allsports Funds diverted to just two sports codes appropriation was $120,000. alleging favoritism on the part of Of this amount, $30,000 is the Minister. for CISNOC Administration On 23 April 2014 the Herald and $90,000 to be distributed asked CISNOC President Hugh to CISNOC members. I was Graham to comment on the advised by the Minister situation. His responses are set shortly after he had approved out below. There is concern that the funding to both CI Rugby as parliament has been dissolved League ($60,000 and CI Netball there will be delays in the codes $18,000 – total of $78,000) receiving their funding. and that we would expect the Hugh Graham: “When CISNOC repayment into the Allsports heard that parliament had been Funding appropriation dissolved, I texted the Minister during the 2014 March/April This energy saving tip is simple but effective – and asked him to clarify for Supplementary Budget. remember to switch off the lights when you leave us how the $78,000 would I have been advocating for the room. be repaid into the All sports these funds to be put back into Take it one step further by replacing standard allocation now that since the the Allsports Funds Allocation so light bulbs with energy saving CFL models. CFL bulbs Supplementary budget was not that we can give to sports. The are so efficient they use up to 75% less energy than going to be presented. The Minister has been open with me standard light bulbs. And they produce the same Minister assured me that under in my communications with him, amount of light as incandescents. With the average the CI Constitution and under and whilst some of our member household having over 10 light bulbs, the savings will a caretaker govt, he will be sporting codes may not agree soon add up. able to release funds… he has with me, the Minister has yet Don’t be put off by the cost of energy saving bulbs. assured me that the $78,000 to go against his word in terms They will last for 6-8 years, up to 10 times longer than will be repaid to the Allsports of CISNOC issues since I was a normal light bulb, making them a really bright idea! funds in the next week or two. elected President of CISNOC To this effect, the Allsports almost 2 years ago. www.teaponga.com Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 Health and nutrition 4 No eateries specializing in healthy meals Chelsea Hunter reports the Cook Islands has symbols available for them from nutritious stop for your here are no eating on their menu to inform the time to time. With locals customers, stop into the places on Rarotonga customers if it is healthy or now changing their eating Public Health Department T that are 100% devoted unhealthy. The owner of a and dietary habits to fit in and get some expert help and to providing healthy and restaurant labels their food a much more healthier and advice from the professionals. nutritious meals. With NCDs, from their menus. “ nutritious life style, locals are Again Karen says, “It depends diabetes and obesity a major “The Cook Islands has laws/ encouraged to take advantage on what they (vendors) feel problem how can customers regulations in the Cook Islands of the services provided by the needs are”, so there is who want a healthy meal that we don’t know, how do the Public Health Division not set criteria as to what a because they are on a diet or we know this? In the Food that can aid business owners vendor or business can follow. health conscious, be assured Regulations of 2014 it states in providing healthier choices Public Health have also been the meals they order at eating that you cannot sell nutritious for the public. working, in collaboration places are low in calories, food unless you can prove that The public health sector with the Business, Trade and low in sugar content, low in it is nutritious.” can offer generic information Investment Board (BTIB), to fat content and low in salt to owners who are looking to help market vendors improve content? provide healthier products, the ranges of food products Last Thursday morning the Public and can also advise them on that are currently on sale. Herald spoke to the owner the dos and don’ts of Health Another initiative that the of a local restaurant on how and Nutrition. Looking for Public Health sector will be owners can prove/show Health substitutes and alternatives to looking into is starting up customers that their food is salt, sugar and high fat content a catering module with the healthy and nutritious. can make a huge difference Cook Islands Tertiary Institute, His comments were; can assist in ones day-to-day eating (CITI) where local food “It’s the owner’s job to habits or can be as simple as businesses can send staff in, make sure that the food on eateries giving customers options on along with students, to train their menu tastes good, looks Nadia George reports whether or not they would and be educated along the presentable (the presentation ocal businesses such like to add as much seasoning lines of creating and adapting of the meal) and the as eateries and market to their meals or not. to healthier food choices. combination of the meal. The vendors, who are Well, how would the public The Public Health owner doesn’t really look at L know if the food their eating is department can neither insist aiming at providing healthier the calorie count of the food. food choices, are encouraged healthy or not, you might ask? nor demand that businesses It’s more the costumer’s job by Public Health Division’s That all depends on how much be more in tuned with a to ask what is in the food Health Promotion Officer, information the merchant healthier and nutritious before they order. What is Karen Tairea, to provide is willing to disclose to the standard. The best they common is that a lot of people customers with a wide variety individual. This is because can do is to encourage the have allergies to food, so to of options for their daily most companies do not wish to vendors and businesses to make sure that the dish they meals. share their secrets as to what provide their consumers with want does not have anything Although businesses sell make their food desirable. other alternative options to in that they can’t eat they to their desired target range, For more information on items whose ingredients taste should inquire about the dish. she advises that it is always what you can do to make incredibly good, but aren’t all I don’t think any restaurant in good to have other options your retail outlet a healthier, that healthy for the individual. Promoting Healthy Living Nadia George talks to Sue three restaurants she owns, all promote a healthier lifestyle in or preparing a meal; substituting Carruthers have healthy options to serve up the Cook Islands is to first start in things such as salt and sugar to ith healthier eating to their customers such as whole the home. Urgent action needs help limit chances of developing choices becoming meal, brown rice, salads etc. to be taken now. Parents should Non Communicable Diseases Wa hot topic among Fresh produce is one of the many start educating school children (NCD), which account for local businesses, the Herald things that Sue likes to promote on what foods are best to eat. about 70% of all deaths in the recently spoke to local culinary as a definite “do” in healthy food Starting from a younger age is Pacific region, yet many are entrepreneur, Sue Carruthers, choices. The key is to trying not to always best as it develops habits preventable. The 10 countries better known for operating use too much of processed foods within children, thus enabling in the world with the highest the Tamarind with her partner available to everyone, cutting them to make much healthier overweight and obesity rates Robbie, who takes pride in down the oil and fatty deep fried choices as they age on. It could be are in the Pacific so eating lots of promoting healthier choices at foods is what’s best in making a as simple as changing up a child’s fresh fruits and veges, which are her establishments. shift to a healthy lifestyle. Using a lunch from a packet of uncooked available to most families on the Sue says that it’s good to lot of fresh produce is not only a noodles, to say, a whole meal island, is always a good thing to always give customers a variety simplistic healthier option, but is peanut butter sandwich, or even add into your daily diet. of options, which is what also her way of supporting local just balancing out a meal with a Sue encourages locals to try she, aims to promote in the growers on the island. bit of salad or a banana. and eat as much natural food recently opened, Mexican styled Although healthy foods don’t Finding substitutes is also as possible. Healthier choices restaurant, La Casita. From appeal much to locals, Sue another option people should make for a healthier lifestyle and vegetarian to gluton free. In all believes that the best way to take into account when eating better living. PB

Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 NEWS 5 Tourism to aim for visitors who spend more By Norma Ngatamariki arriving (travel packages booked the country. During their stay, and are sorely disappointed n the 28th of April, online: hotel accommodation, the average visitor can spend when they see the state of our the Tourism Industry transport, activities etc.). Milne approx. $120 per day on each beaches.” However, Milne says Members Seminar was able to give an estimate on person, both child and adult, that this is the minority, not the O amounting to well over $1000 majority. was held at the Muri Beach how these visitors responded to Club Hotel. Professor Simon the survey: per week. Milne would like to place Milne of Auckland University • Over 90% of visitors However, there are still some emphasis on the benefits of Technology has visited our who were surveyed said that issues which Milne considers that tourism brings to the shores to shed some light they would return to the Cook that we should address, such Cook Islands and believes on the Cook Islands Online Islands as the maintaining of our that if tourism works for the International Survey. • Nearly 100% of them environment and managing the community, the community The survey was conducted would recommend the Cook dogs on roads. “People come would be willing work for in order to obtain relevant Islands as a holiday destination here for the tropical paradise tourism. and useful information on to other people the tourists who choose the • Majority of the Mauke Brass Band Cook Islands as their holiday responses were positive, with destination. “The survey is regards to the local experiences commemorate ANZAC Day ongoing and it is mainly a and shopping trips. decision-support system,” Information was also obtained says Milne. This will enable on how much money they spent the nation to plan and further on general necessities, such develop strategies in which as petrol, grocery shopping, they could attract a certain souvenirs etc. According to market. This survey in particular Milne, this data will allow the was conducted online. Visitors Cook Islands Tourism Industry to provide the airport with their focus on attracting a high yield email addresses and with that, market – a market which will the surveyors contact them. spend more during their stay. Around 30 – 40% responded to “We don’t have to necessarily the request and approximately increase the number of tourists 8000 surveys were conducted. coming in the country, as there “This is a robust number to will be challenges” he says. work with.” “We just need to focus on a We the People of Mauke had a New Uniform for the Brass They questions posed in the certain kind of visitor which is Band during the ANZAC Day Dawn Parade. ARAARA survey were aimed to attain relatively sustainable and get AKAMEITAKI: Te akameitaki iatu nei te iti tangata i more information about the more economical benefits out runga i te enua ko Akatokamanava no te ratou ngakau tae average visitor’s experience of everyone who arrives.” i te tauturu mai i te anau i teia mataiti i topa no te mati within the country and their The average visitor spends atu anga na roto i te enua i te kimi moni ei oko i to ratou expenditure on the duration approx. $2000 - $2200 on travel kakau. Tena ta kotou i kite. Na te Atua tatou e tauturu of their holiday and before packages before arriving in mai. Basilio Tutai Kaokao Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 NEWS 6 Our Frontpage model Leaders to consider Pacific Plan Review outcomes he Prime Minister Henry Puna will be welcoming Pacific Islands Forum leaders back to Rarotonga this weekend, ahead of a TSpecial Retreat to consider the outcomes of the 2013 Pacific Plan Review. The Review team was led by Sir Mekere Morauta, a former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, and its report was presented to Leaders last October. The Prime Minister said Leaders had agreed in Majuro in September 2013 that a special meeting was required to focus their attention on the broad range and number of recommendations that resulted from the region-wide review. Government offered to host the Retreat about three months ago and the Forum Leaders accepted the Cook Islands to be the venue for their discussions. The Review reached as widely and deeply as it could into the member countries’ views on the Pacific Plan and what it meant to the region. Leaders are now considering how the framework can be better improved to deepen regionalism and encourage greater levels of integration for the benefit of member countries that must contend with wide-ranging challenges and constraints. During his tenure as the Forum Chair in 2012/2013, the Prime Minister had called for review outcomes that would better suit the changing times and provide a more relevant and effective Plan to assist the member countries. His approach was built on promoting “a new sense of optimism” with a more “dynamic” Plan. “Our sense of regionalism must grow stronger and more acute with each passage of growth, and as each new demand for a shift in priorities takes hold. Over time, emerging issues do eventually become more entrenched and the efforts required for embracing Our frontpage model for Herald Issue 715 is Caelijah Enjoy. solutions in a collective and effective way, demand ongoing This beauty was born and raised in Rarotonga and attended adjustment, or adaptation. Regionalism itself is evolving and how Avatea Primary School. At the age of 7 she moved with her we inject it with fresh priority is where the Pacific Plan stands or family to Brisbane, Australia. She is currently dancing in 3 falls.” groups; cultural dancing, cheerleading and Bring it On!Check Leaders are presently confirming their attendance at the one-day out our website www.ciherald.co.ck. and facebook page: www. Retreat, which will take place on Monday 5 May. The hosting facebook.com/ciherald responsibility for the Retreat has a working budget of $35,000. PB Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 8 NEWS Business Report: Ride Rarotonga By Norma Ngatamariki usiness is most certainly booming for Ride BRarotonga, who made their humble beginnings during the previous year. Ride Rarotonga specializes in everything bicycle, from premium-quality bikes, suitable apparel for road biking, accessories and spare parts. People may also bring in their bicycles for fine-tuning and servicing. According to Jakub Postrzygacz, who provides technical support for the NZ Paracycling National Team and also manages the shop, sales have been gradually increasing since they first opened their doors to the public. “Comforter- bikes suitable for the road arrangements herein the shop exercise. It is also becoming style bikes are the most as well as children, Ride or you can also book online.” increasingly popular amongst popular,” he states. In fact, the Rarotonga also provides a Rented bikes also come with a local businesses. “People are demand for these particular Rental Fleet Program. They complimentary lock and safety more health-conscious these bicycles were higher than what deliver the bikes to your helmet. days, and they like doing activities they anticipated, so more bikes front door, completely free of People who are looking for within a group, for support and were ordered in. charge. They also provide a a fun and convenient way of motivation,” says Jakub. Besides selling top-notch number of accessories, such managing their weight are Ride Rarotonga offer great bicycles, which range from as baby carriers and trailers, turning to bicycle riding, as an deals for their bikes, so come on mountain bikes, fitness bikes, upon request. “You can make alternative to other forms of in and make a purchase today. PB

Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 9 NEWS Fear filled Demos ignore constitution and conference proud tradition of the all costs, many suspect to insure from George Hosking. their own rules, how can the Democratic Party has the current Executives and Party Prior to the meeting voters trust them to follow the A been trampled on and Leadership of Rasmussen and Rasmussen was on CITV local principles of good governance? discarded by a fear virus spread Heather are not challenged. news stating there would be no The similarities to the CIP are a by self interested Party officials. The DP constitution has been conference before the Elections disappointment to voters looking One of the traits of the Demos compromised drawing criticism and as there was no apparent for signs of distinct differences. that separated them from over the motives and integrity challenges to his leadership he The Democratic Party have the CIP was their openness of the leadership. would be leading the Party into set a precedent that will live to to robust debate that new At a Central Committee the Elections. haunt them for many years. It comers would often interpret meeting recently much Those aspiring to official opens a door for manipulation as argumentative and decisive attention by emotionally positions in the Party were and sets the platform for a has been dumped for fear of charged speakers cited division disappointed their democratic dictatorial leader and loyal division. as a reason not to have a and constitutional rights were executives to rule by whim and For the Demos the airing of Conference, such a nonsensical over ruled by those currently fancy without transparency or opinions and differences of approach on the eve of an holding positions. They claim accountability. views was the way forward for Election. The unelected Leader that’s why they have rules and Had there been elections it was it brought clarity to the issues Rasmussen had the chance a constitution, it’s to overrule a certainty all executive positions before them. Meetings have to cement his position by the very events of the meeting, including the Leadership ascended into hash words and conference endorsement but emotional out bursts that positions would have been shouting but that cathartic avoided that for fear of being divert attention and promote robustly contested, the very approach in many ways has Normanised. It was almost a contradictory actions. The fear of those postponing the been the salvation of the Party. rehearsed staged show led by rules are the protection of the conference. Rather than continue So why the sudden change ask Titikaveka MP Selena Napa organisation, they keep the focus one of the strengths of the Demo many Demo die hards? who emotionally pleaded with and due processes in tack from Party, that has been replaced with The Democratic Party has the delegates not to have a political tampering, otherwise the weakness of self interest, self fallen into the CIP line of conference followed by a similar why bother to have them. preservation and self enrichment. avoiding a Party Conference at disjointed just as emotional plea If they can’t obey or follow How bizarre. - George Pitt The healing power of leaves By Norma Ngatamariki bacteria within the body. that keep away cancer and no side effects of any kind. zekiel 47:12 says “Along “However, you must have faith cardiovascular disease, tannins Most recommend taking 10 the bank of the river, on in its healing powers,” he says. that boost the immune system, leaves, cutting them up and this side and that, will “Only then, will it truly work and betacarotene for immune boiling them in a 1/2 gallon water E because of its biblical principles.” enhancement and eye health. until it boils down to quart... then grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, Ngarima says that the Indigestion-Heartburn – let it cool. The tea will keep in the and their fruit will not fail. They testimonies of those who have Papaya (Paw paw) Leaves are frig for 2 days in a glass jar with a will bear fruit every month, tried the local remedies and great for getting rid of invading tight fitting lid... drink as much as because their water flows from medicines is proof that trust in bacteria that cause upset possible. the sanctuary. Their fruit will God goes hand-in-hand with the stomach problems because Increase Platelet Count be for food, and their leaves for traditional ways of our ancestors. they contain karpain which kills - Papaya Leaf Tea cures medicine.” “People should make use of bacteria. And it contains lots of thrombocytopenia or low platelet On Monday 28th, the Herald what’s around them. They should papain, protease enzyme, and counts which keeps a person from visited the home of Pastor know that there are alternatives amylase enzyme which help to clotting. There have been many Ngarima George who shared for medicine, besides visiting the breaks down proteins, carbs, and studies showing that Papaya Leaf his knowledge based on the Outpatient.” sooth the GI tract... and helps Tea can increase platelet counts medicinal properties of certain Some of the health benefits with acid reflux. in cases of vitamin deficiencies, leaves. According to Pastor Papaya (Paw paw) Leaf Cancer - Papaya Leaves have chemotherapy, dengue fever and Ngarima, there are a variety of contains lots of great nutrients a milky sap that’s great for more. leaves which, depending upon the such as B-Vitamins for vitality preventing and killing cancer cells Immune Booster - Papaya method of preparation, can cure and enhanced mood, Vitamins because it contains acetogenin. Leaves contains lots of powerful many ailments, such as prostate A and C which are powerful The University of Florida did antioxidants that boost your cancer, breast cancer, stomach antioxidants, calcium and studies showing that Papaya immune system and stave off ulcers, high blood pressure as Vitamin D which are important Leaves contain agents that kill cardiovascular disease, strokes, well as diabetes. When boiled for strong bones, Vitamin E cancer, especially cervix, prostate, and cancer. Papaya Leaves create and the juice extracted, pawpaw which is important for sexual and liver, breast, and lung cancer. The “Th1” a cytokines which boost leaves can be a very effective cardiovascular health. Flavonoids more concentrated the tea the the immune system and fights cleanser, which can de-toxify that are powerful antioxidants better the results... and there are cancer. Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 10 VIEWS Political opinion . . . “Expect the Unexpected to Continue” I went to the shop yesterday to purchase my So for the 14 outer island constituencies, the What an extraordinary week it has been on nd the political front. copy of the 2 most popular newspaper in the count for an election held tomorrow would Political “bomb-shell” after “bomb-shell” Cook Islands behind the Herald. look like this : has fallen to the extent I’m almost breathless To my great surprise I read on the front Demo’s : 5 MP’s. trying to keep up with all the news. page that Teina Bishop and George Maggie C.I.P. : 5 MP’s. Given all that has happened in the last 7 had been kicked-out of the Cook Islands Party. Independent : 4 MP’s. days, I am sure there are more “bomb-shells” “Gee-wizz” . . . Cook Islands politics is The end result of an election held tomorrow to come before we finally get an election really starting to hot-up. It’s getting “juicy!” would therefore rest fairly and squarely on the result on the evening of 9 July 2014. I then read that Teina is going to start a new shoulders of the “Rarotonga Voters” and their Leading up to that General Election is going Political Movement which I suspect will be a 10 constituencies. to be one of the most interesting election loose collection of Independent candidates If the Demo’s don’t split once again in campaigns the Cook Islands has ever had. standing in various constituencies. Ngatangiia and if the anti-C.I.P. factions in I might even call it . . . “quite exciting”? So it appears many voters could have a Avatiu can unite, then the Demo’s would take The reason for this is because between now choice of at least 4 different candidates both seats from the C.I.P.. and 10 July, “ANYTHING” could happen. standing for 4 different political identities. If the rest of the sitting members all held And I mean “ANYTHING” is possible Nothing wrong with that. The more choice their seats with George Maggie taking Tupapa within the current political climate. voters have, the better quality MP’s we will as an Independent, then the Rarotonga split Politics can be so unpredictable at times. I end up with . . . I hope! would be as follows : think there is going to be a few political During the Easter Holidays, I received a Demo’s : 6 MP’s. “twists and turns” over the next couple of number of “Political Intelligence Reports” C.I.P. : 3 MP’s. months that will be of a “bomb-shell” variety. from the islands in the Northern Group Independent : 1 MP. So be aware and expect the political suggesting the following would happen if If one was to add all these seats together, unexpected. Such developments could happen there was a General Election held tomorrow : our 24 seat Parliament would look like this : at any time. * Willie John would take the Penrhyn seat as Demo’s : 11 MP’s. We had the first taste of this last week with an Independent. C.I.P. : 8 MP’s. Parliament being dissolved and an early * Apii Piho would take Manihiki for the Independent : 5 MP’s. . . . 24 seats. election called. This move was completely Demo’s. We now have a “Hung Parliament”. “out of the blue” and totally unexpected. * Pukapuka would elect an Independent That above situation is what I see if we had The reasons Government gave for this candidate because the people there have had a General Election tomorrow. initiative were vague and hopelessly enough of both the C.I.P. and the Demo’s. But of course we don’t. Much will change inadequate. To dissolve Parliament with so * Rakahanga would go C.I.P.. on the political landscape over the next couple many important pieces of legislation left So for the 4 Northern Group constituencies, of months. hanging in the balance clearly suggests “panic the result would be as follows : So : “Expect the Unexpected to Continue”. stations” had set in within the Government. Demo’s : 1 MP. In particular, I will be looking at the Then there was the resignation of Teina C.I.P. : 1 MP. Independent candidates standing and what Bishop from cabinet later that same day. This Independent : 2 MP’s. potential impact they were making. development came as a “bomb-shell” straight Such a result would throw the entire More than 2 Independent candidates out of left field. political situation in the rest of the country standing in the same constituency will The next “little surprise” came with the into turmoil. probably end up cutting each others throats. news of a new Independent Party being Could it be possible that both the C.I.P. and Only time will tell. formed to contest the election. Demo’s have their respective leaders defeated On the other hand, we saw what happened Many of us would have seen their ads on at the polls on 9 July? in Ngatangiia and Avatiu last election where TV over the last few days. At the time of You bet it’s possible. very strong Independent candidates did writing this article, no names had been linked So to avoid this, both men have a lot of enough to split the vote sufficiently to to this party. So it is difficult to work out if work to do on their respective islands if they determine the end result. they are likely to get much political traction or want to retain their seats in Parliament. I wouldn’t be surprised if a similar situation not. But this will happen shortly along with With regard to the other island didn’t happen in quite a few constituencies various reasons why voters should support constituencies of the Southern Group, I don’t this election. their candidates at election time. think there would be any change if an election There will be a few surprises of “political Just because a candidate stands as an was held tomorrow. twists and turns” as the campaign period Independent, will that mean this person has to All present sitting MP’s would be returned progresses. be a financial member, and a supporter, of the with Teina Bishop being elected for his I expect a number of political surprises will Independent Party? Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara seat on Aitutaki fall completely “out of the blue” that could Answer : No . . . but only if they want to. as an Independent. drastically affect a number of results in So it is more than likely we will end up in However, this could quite easily change in several constituencies. some constituencies with Independent the coming weeks depending upon the quality What an interesting and “exciting” candidates standing as being Independent and and popularity of opposition candidates and campaign period we are going to have over completely separate from the Independent what sort of political impact they are able to the next couple of months. Political Party. make in their respective constituencies. If I were to make a long term prediction as I see a recipe for voter confusion rising out So for the Southern Group seats, the result to which party or political group would win of all of this. of an election tomorrow would be : the General Election on 9 July it would be Never mind. Demo’s : 4 MP’s. this : “Victory will go to those who are least “Let the coconuts fall” on this one and wait C.I.P. : 4 MP’s. expected to win”. to see what happens. Independent : 2 MP’s. That is what happened in 1965. Howard Henry PB

Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 11 EXCLUSIVE>>> Telecom scandal good reason to dump CIP Neves’ dishonesty over TCI secret agenda exposed Buy back right deceptively concealed from public hether it has for the employees who have deficient, Brown and Neves Telecommunications Advisory been by purpose, devoted their careers to are desperate to conceal Board are all sworn to secrecy W incompetence or the making TCI a commercially the true nature of country’s so the lack of transparency inability to comprehend the attractive proposition. economy. The sale of 50% of continues to raise questions simplicity of the opportunities Neves is quick to preach Cook Island shares to Digicel of the integrity of the ongoing or options concerning the fear and every distorted for $7 million will only provide due process that is attracting sale or purchase of Telecom reason why the Cook Islands a short term fiscal bridging till public resistance. Cook Islands, the Financial are far better off disposing of a new down scaled budget Within the 120 work force Secretary Richard neneva one of the fundamental pillars could be appropriated. at TCI there is a growing Neves has maliciously mislead of our fragile economy but The Public Service restlessness about the the government and people along with Brown he cannot Commissioner Russell security of their future of the Cook Islands. For this summon one single reason Thomas has no option but to employment under a Digicel grave deception Neves should take over. Three months have his contract terminated Within the 120 work force ago during a meeting with immediately and fraudulent senior staff the Digicel team charges laid against him along at TCI there is a growing conducting due diligence with the associated Crown advised the TCI workers there Law advisor, Neves is simply a restlessness about the would be a shedding of up disgrace. to 25% of jobs due to their Neves along with his security of their future business model. Minister Mark Brown have employment under Recently in Parliament premeditatedly failed to TCI Minister Brown was disclose all the facts and a Digicel take over. asked a question about TCI options available to the public, in relation to Digicel and in fact they have mislead the why it should be retained, suspend Neves and conduct he categorically said there owners (the people of the such are these intellectual an immediate inquiry into his will be no loss of jobs. Last Cook Islands) of 40% of the Siamese twins seriously handling of the controversial week Neves addressed the TCI shares promoting only the void of vision and economic TCI shambles. Whether Brown Democratic Party caucus on option of their choice. creativity, both losers and has surveyed all the options Finance matters including TCI The CIP government’s undeserving of their obese and agrees with Neves or he and clearly stated Digicel will callous push to sell a gilt salaries. is just too dumb to know any be reducing the staff by up to edge national asset and force With the status of the difference remains to be seen. 33%. An innocent difference an embrace of Digicel is a national finances bordering on Current Chairman of TCI or was Brown deliberately declaration there is no respect insolvency and seriously cash Temu Okotai and Brown’s Continued next page Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 12 NEWS

Richard Neves a disgrace and should be suspended immediately by Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas lying to the House and to the to continue will the profitable proceed, but as the Cook interest in Telecom? whole Country in the live Radio Te Aponga be the next Islands having sold its 20% It will disappear and so will Cook Islands Parliamentary government business to be shares for $3 million to TCNZ the value of the rest of the broadcast? Digicel have never sold if an interested buy rocks back in 1997, the Cook Islands shares held by Telecom NZ. publically denied there will up? What about the Airport? can acquire these shares as a By that time its value will be job losses if they take over While Government owns matter of right. be worth much less and the TCI, their answers to that these businesses they To regain controlling shares people could then be given question are vague or fudged. are successful because it is not necessary to buy all the option to purchase these Neves’ continued dribble Government doesn’t run of TCNZ’s shares (60%) for shares. the Government shouldn’t them, appointed Board of $23m, we can and should There are several options be in business is becoming Directors do. Maybe Neves buy back just the 20% sold for the Cook Islands or Cook tiresome and irritating, his and Brown should take a leaf in 1997 therefore increasing Islanders to acquire the 20% lack of business acumen TCNZ shares. If Mike Tavioni’s becomes more obvious every That 20% option has never scheme works he will need time he propagates that 7,000 subscribing $1,000 mantra. He may have fooled been suggested by Neves each, currently he has up Brown with that, but anyone to 750 people registering with a pinch of commercial (Hence the accusation of their interest. Aitutaki MP intelligence knows there is a deception and secrecy) Teina Bishop is proposing difference in owing a business a consortium of interested and operating it. should be exercised and partners and has opened a Understandably Brown bank account to deposit funds falls short in comprehending acquiring it would cost less under a similar scheme. the difference with his If government can’t see track record in business, than $7million. the benefits of being the two novices can hardly be out of their books and adopt our total shares to 60% and controlling share holder expected to grasp any more some of these State Owned having the controlling interest and lodge notice six months than they do. Enterprise’s practices and in Telecom. beforehand the intention TCI has successfully adopt them for their Ministry That 20% option has never under the “Buyback Right” operated profitably with the to make the economy better been suggested by Neves provision in the Joint Venture government being an owner than it dismally is. (Hence the accusation of Agreement,” then that for many years; somehow As reported in this deception and secrecy) option should be transferred Neves and Brown have a newspaper several weeks ago, should be exercised and in house to Cook Islanders cognitive deficiency not I made the very important acquiring it would cost less individually or groups. There to understand that. If this point that the sale of Telecom than $7million. One can guess is also provision to use 10% of attitude of Neves is allowed NZ Shares to Digicel could what will happen to Digicel’s the CI National Super Funds PB

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Minister Mark Brown easily deceived due to his depency on Neves. for local investment. undertake an in-depth due transactions are not accepted, Why hasn’t Richard Neves diligence on Digicel leaving no so Neves jump up and down By making and the law trust of the Crown stone unturned independent all you like, if the Board stands seen this or even mentioned of interference from Neves as by their convictions and such public this in its public statements? he has tried in the past. Issues can repulse Minister Kiriau pronouncements it One can only speculatively the landowners have been Turepu’s compulsive political wonder? Neves has promoted legally embroiled in with TCI interference, nothing will would appear that the idea that our only option should also be given priority happen until after the July 9 is we would have to buy the attention and resolved Elections. the FINSEC has entire block of shares at $23m before any Foreign Enterprise By making such public scared the weak and Crown Law has promoted Registration is approved to pronouncements it would that if we don’t purchase the the likes of Digicel. appear that the FINSEC has CIP led Government shares or if we do nothing Most certainly Neves and scared the weak CIP led into accepting the about it, the sale will proceed his cohorts from Crown Government into accepting and that will be the end of the Law will immediately start the sale to go through without sale to go through matter. doing his jumping up and our option being exercised. without our option There is something that can down drumming up fears of But it gets worse! Not only be done about it and that rests consequences and litigations. have they advocated a do being exercised. with the Business Trade and Neves and co should be nothing approach the FINSEC Investment Board (BTIB). They totally ignored if he hasn’t has also not come clean on our But it gets worse! can exercise their legislated already been suspended by current 40% stake. According Not only have they powers to defer any sale or the PSC. Let Digicel litigate to the agreement if our share transfer of TCNZ shares to then discover they have been capital reduces by any more advocated a do Digicel until a full investigation mislead by Neves and Brown. than 20% there will not be nothing approach has been done. Included in No Judge will rule in favor of any buy back option left to us. this process a Social Impact Digicel while there is a care That position would leave us the FINSEC has also Assessment and an Economic taker government. Added to exposed and the balance of Impact Assessment should be that the due process for a our share value completely not come clean on undertaken with submissions Cook Islands business for sale worthless. our current from the public. was not done in accordance Where is Mark Brown in all of BTIB are required to with BTIB rules. Retrospective this? First he did the we aren’t 40% stake. Cook islands Herald NEWS Neves kicks Framhein out of Telecom briefing for Demo Caucus ast Thursday 24 April, broadcaster William LFramhein was surprised to be evicted from a meeting he was invited to attend. Leader for the Democratic Party Wilkie Rasmussen requested Framhein to attend a caucus meeting on his behalf to write a report in regards to an update of Digicel’s proposed takeover of TCNZ’s 60% shares in TCI which was to be presented by Richard Neves. Framhein arrived at the midday meeting while Neves and a legal representative from Crown Law were preparing for their presentation. On entering the meeting room the response to Framhein’s “Kia Orana” greeting to Neves selling our 40% back flip, then Democratic Party last week Neves Puna and Mark Brown have was an abrupt instruction to he claimed it was for the best if made it very clear Digicel wanted under the law of Neves cruelly leave the meeting. When asked the government completely got to buy the Cook Islands 40% treated our elderly mothers and why? Neves’ reply was because Framhein had made an offer to out of TCI, then Brown tried to shares in TCI and he advocated fathers for the last year, it’s no buy the TCNZ shares in TCI and hood wink the country by saying that proposal. One thing is wonder these CIP rouges have that constituted a clear conflict that there will be no job losses, becoming clearer every time no concerns about their fellow of interest. in fact the Government has Neves and Brown speak about Cook Islanders. They robbed the Framhein disputed he had gone on record pensioners, now made an offer to buy TCNZ’s as saying in One cannot express enough they shamelessly shares in TCI and secondly he Parliament that and willing rob was asked by Wilkie Rasmussen Digicel’s view sympathy for the 120 staff that work the food off to attend the meeting. on the staff of the table of 30 Neves reluctantly conceded TCI are some of at TCI, it saddens the heart when workers and their Framhein had not made an the best in the families about offer to buy the TCNZ shares but he cited an imaginary conflict Pacific, they one stands outside the TCI building to be sacked of interest for the reason he are well trained asking the question which of the 30 (something did not want Framhein in the and have a high both Brown and meeting. Neves also stated skill set. By Cook Islanders inside that building is Neves will soon his presentation would cover making such experience), some commercially sensitive statements going to lose their jobs? What about without dignity, information which he did not the public can not because want Framhein to see but be excused for their families? they weren’t also said he would probably thinking that performing but get some of the information the jobs of Cook Islanders in TCI TCI when the other isn’t present because of Neves and Brown’s from those who attended the are safe. is they are not on the same page. greedy appetite for fast money meeting. Framhein then left the After repeatly stating the One cannot express enough and they expect to be re elected, meeting. Without his government wasn’t interested sympathy for the 120 staff that how bizarre? presence, Neves was able to in retaining any ownership of work at TCI, it saddens the Cook Islanders should gobble talk at liberty without TCI, later in the Cook Islands heart when one stands outside demonstrate their disgust for being embarrassed with News, Brown conveniently the TCI building asking the this disgraceful CIP government questions or challenged by forgetting what he previously question which of the 30 Cook and vote for either the new the telecommunications savvy said claimed the opposite Islanders inside that building is One Cook Islands Movement Framhein who was invited to stating the Cook Islands 40% going to lose their jobs? What or the Democratic Party who attend because he most likely share holding was definitely about their families? both claim the TCI buy back knew more about the topic then not for sale to Digicel. Then again after everyone has option will be a priority policy. the rest combined. So much for Then at a meeting with the seen the heartless way Henry - George Pitt transparency, how bizarre. - GP PB

Cook islands Herald NEWS NTV Fun Run By Nadia George “spange” (spare change), I could he hustling continues for squeeze out of all the cars piled team Ngakau Toa as they behind us, then realized that I Tfundraise their hearts out would have to run a fare amount WINDOWS XP to gather up enough funds for of distance before I would reach their trip to Sydney, Australia, the rest that had sadly left me where to now? to be able to compete in the behind! After the first half hour Trans-Tasman Junior Regatta or so, everyone had warmed up The end-of-support announcement has put some users into a Sprints, Gubbi-Gubbi. Saturday to it and started to gain speed. panic, as it sounds ominous if you don’t delve into the de- morning saw a continuation of By the time Matavera had come tails. We’ve encountered users who think that XP will simp- the team’s hard efforts as the along, runners and drivers had ly stop working, users who thought they’ll be “forced” to junior members did their much gotten everything down to a fine upgrade, and users who believe troubleshooting XP will be awaited, Run-a-Thon. With their art. Pick up a few slow movers virtually impossible after April 8. buckets at the ready, the Ngakau here, run until you see the back Toa members ran, around of the truck then chill out. The discontinuation of security patches is the most damaging The team’s spirits were at an Rarotonga starting from the part of terminating support for XP. intersection at Nukutere College. all time high as they received New attacks are constantly developed, but XP computers It was an early start for all, as donations from mainly locals, will no longer be receiving patches to counteract exploits. they began their run at 7AM, with but was stiffened a bit as they drummers, bike horns and the met up with another team who The operating system’s security will degrade over time. MC’s voice blaring through the PA had been doing their very own system on board the truck, trying fun run who were also in blue There’s nothing you can directly do about this, but you can their best to entice passer-byers, *exasperated sigh. All in all, the take security seriously. Make you’re your Antivirus software to donate generously to the team’s efforts were fantastic to is up to dates. Make sure your browser, as well as any rele- youngsters running that morning. see. Not even their blistering vant plug-ins (like Java), are constantly updated to their lat- Myself, and two others, feet could dull everyone spirits. A est versions, and make sure you’ve backed up your data. followed behind the truck on lot of poorly rehearsed dancing, motorbikes, to pick up those the loud shouting of Tehere’s In truth, nothing will immediately change. End-of-support who may fall behind. By the time Maori slogan and the smiles and does not negatively impact existing XP installations in any the truck had gotten to Super sweat stained shirts of everyone way. No features will be disabled, no upgrades will be Brown, I had, had enough of the made for a very enjoyable day of forced, and even technical support will still be relatively “hum-drumness” of driving, so I fundraising. easy to come across. Literally millions of articles have been made the quick change over and In total the team had made a published about tweaking or fixing XP, and they won’t dis- was hitting the pavement with grand total of $2,500 from their appear overnight. everyone else. fun run as well as their pancake The run started off a bit slow, and sausage sizzle store that with a large amount of traffic they have every Saturday at the being caught up behind the truck Punanga Nui Market. Our COMPUTERS and runners, which provided me A big Meitaki maata to all with the perfect opportunity to those who donated and helped make the best of a bad situation. support the junior paddlers of With everyone running towards Ngakau Toa Vaka, and also to ACER E1-532 the traffic, I had taken the those who had taken extra care time to double back through on the roads, with our juniors the crowd and gather as much run on Saturday. Intel Celeron 2955U, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard drive, DVD Writer, 15.6” LED The lost Chooks Screen, Wifi-HDMI-Webcam, Just who is reaping the benefits from the horrendous prices being charged for some Windows 8 64 Bit items? How are these prices justified? One small item for an electronic appliance costs over $80 locally but can be purchased in NZ for just $8. Another small item for an electronic device cost just under $70 in NZ but here costs nearly $170. Not only that, but the cost for labour to insert this device is around $80. Pushing the cost of this HP PROBOOK 450 small item well beyond $200! And MFEM says inflation is below 3%. Phooey! People in Intel i5-4200U 2.5GHz, MFEM need to stop fantasizing, get out of their seats and look around the real world. 8GB RAM, 750GB Hard The price mark up in this country on some goods is just unbelievable and unjustified. Drive, DVD Writer, USB3, In any other country people would be rioting in the streets. Wifi-HDMI-Webcam, 15.6” LED Screen, Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit The Te Mato Vai gravy train just keeps attracting more and more layabouts wanting to put their noses in the millions of dollars trough. A new job has been created as another layer of management. Simply put the Project Steering Committee (PSG) plays a governance role not a management role! Management of the project is PMU - Kew And much more! Consultants. With now a go between PSG and PMU, this will make three management teams. After the overpaid finger in many pies, McCully’s spy Jaewynn McKay got dumped All prices are Inclusive of V.A.T. Price valid 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2014 E.O.E. by TIS don’t be surprised to see her Fox get the new position. Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 SPORTS 16 Week 14 Fantasy Odds on Unofficial Points who will Win and Margin Week 13 Tables after wk 13 April 26 12 Under 13 + Draw Prems Points Reserves Points Warriors $1.50 $5 $30 Eels 20 Sea Eagles 24 Sharks $1.60 $20 $30 Bulldogs 16 Eels 18 Bulldogs $2 $15 $30 Bears 10 Bears 14 Sea Eagles $1.70 $5 $30 Sea Eagles 9 Bulldogs 12 Panthers $1.50 $10 $30 Panthers 8 Panthers 4 Bears $1.20 $30 $10 Sharks 6 Eels BYE BYE BYE ew fantasy odds on who will WIN and by what MARGIN of Warriors 3 UNDER 12 or 13 +. This will give tipsters and fanatical league Nfollowers more options when going to a LOCAL league game. Follow your teams’ fortunes every week on the Fantasy Odds score board. The Fantasy Odds column is a hypothetical scenario based on the Navy Epati writers opinion. This is NOT real.

RUGBY LEAGUE.. IS IT TRUE? Memorial Trophy IS IT TRUE The Panthers will beat the Eels in the Rugby League Results Grand Final. Under 14 Eels 54 Bears 5 IS IT TRUE Under 16 Bears 26 Eels 10 The Eels are sending their U19 team to Aitutaki to Under 19 Bears 36 Panthers 28 represent them against the Sharks this week Reserves Sea Eagles 52 Bulldogs 22 IS IT TRUE Premiers Eels 68 Bulldogs 8 Team Campbell 8/12 successful attempts at goal is better than Team Tyson 6/6 attempts. IS IT TRUE Scores Last Week (Game 13) Arorangi’s OTC mechanic, Alex Kermode will offer his Legal services for FREE to those naughty boys FRI 25TH APRIL at court on Thursdays. Warriors 22 Sharks 42 IS IT TRUE SAT 26TH APRIL Tom Vaeu’s cheerleading group has written to Bulldogs 23 Sea Eagles 16 Tupapa Rugby League requesting a refund because Panthers 32 Bears 18 Tom’s debut at Victoria Park was short lived…… BYE – Eels Only 1 sip of wine. IS IT TRUE Draw Wk 14 Black board Special outside Avatiu business:” Sand Shark Fillets for Sale. Easy to beat because Fri 2nd May they have NO Teeth”!!! . Sea Eagles v Panthers IS IT TRUE Nukupure Park, 4.30pm (TV) Doughnuts with holes taste better than doughnuts without? Try taste test at Hartel shop in Tupapa. Sharks v Eels IS IT TRUE Arutanga Park, 4.30pm That people love Raro Fried Chicken” so much that SAT 3RD MAY they are prepared to break the law to get it? Ask Warrior’s v Bears Avatiu league player who when caught by police for Happy Valley, 4pm breaching his probation says he was just going to get some “Raro Fried Chicken” BYE – Bulldogs PB

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Simple Simon says.... Week 14 Who they picked! Panthers Claw the Bears… 1. Andy Kapi – Eels, Bears, Panthers 2. Nat says Happy Bday- Eels, Bears, Panthers ith the reintroduction of Noel Emile (holidaying) 3. Daniel R - Sharks, Warriors, Panthers at lock the Tupapa Panthers subdued the visiting 4. King Gee – Eels, Bears, Panthers Arorangi Bears at Victoria park over the weekend. 5. Rupe the Sparky – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles W 6. Jeff the Ref – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles The 3 imported Fijian players again showed their worth as 7. A.W.R – Eels, Bears, Panthers much of the back play revolted around their incredible skills. 8. Maxine DBM – Eels , Bears, Panthers From launching backline moves to fielding high balls the # 7 9. Phillip Strickland – Eels , Bears, Panthers Joe Vedaukula excelled throughout the game. Adding value 10. Roma Club Raro – Eels, Warriors, Sea Eagles and expertise, returning for his second term # 3 Seruli Ralulu 11. 3T3I2U2A+1R – Eels, Bears, Panthers hammered the opposition with aggressive but legal hard tackles. 12. Rereo Heather – Eels, Bears, Panthers The remaining Fijian, playing at full back, # 1 Amenayasi Aroi, 13. Lydia the Barwomen- Shark, Bears, Sea Eagles covered the rear well and injected himself into a backline that 14. Naked Chef – Eels, Bears, Panthers flowed on attack. Stalwart Tururi Matutu, a former Panther 15. Noo – Eels, Bears, Panthers now a Bear, appeared to be injured early on in the half but 16. Miss M– Jaws, Big Ted, Big Bird stubbornly soldiered on and was reward with a try for his new 17. Rob Matapo – Eels, Bears, Panthers Bears team. Fellow former Panther statesman Alex “the Lawyer” 18. Frankie Zumba - Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles Kermode also now a Bear, was guilty of losing the ball on several 19. Kane Killer of Able – Eels, Care Bears, Panties 20. Sean Willis – Shark, Bears, Sea Eagles occasion but on closer tv video examination this was helped out 21. Wayne Robati - Eels, Warriors, Panthers by aggressive BALL TARGETING tackles made by none other than 22. Antonio Poa – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles the Fijian trio. The Bears produced a couple of exciting front 23. Graham Whitfield– Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles rowers Mathew Tepai #10 who had a energetic 2nd quarter and 24. Henry Hoff – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles #15 James Samson truly testing any defence. Standout player for 25. Raro Rentals Ruth – Sharks, Bears, Panthers the Bears must go to the “Junior Beast” Andre Iro, son of Kevin, 26. Tangee on the Road – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles who will carve his own niche in any sport he commits to as the 27. The General – Eels, Bears, Panthers support and natural skill is strong in the Iro family. 28. The Corporal – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles . The Panthers game against the Sea Eagles on Friday at Muri, 29. The Sargent – Eels, Warriors, Panthers will determine who gets the 4th spot in the competition. 30. The Cook – Eels, Warriors, Sea Eagles How do you beat the Panthers??….. 31. League Fan – Sharks, Bears, Panthers STOP the Fijian trio, HOPE the “H”Factor doesn’t turn up and 32. Coach Rick – Eels, Warriors, Sea Eagles 33. Ed Framhiem – Eels, Bears, Sea Eagles POD standoff Tyson Ooariki, has a bad day with his kicking. 34. Pam Brider – Eels, Bears, Panthers So says Simon ………..Simon the Perenise Fan 35. Ake Tangapiri - Eels, Bears, Panthers 36. Salsa Chef Terry – Eels, Bears, Mighty Panthers, Who Played Well 37. Staircase– Sharks, Sea Eagles, Bears Panthers –, Seruli Ralulu, Joe V, A Aroi, Noel Emile Rueben Ooariki 38. Anthony Brown – Sharks, Sea Eagles, Panthers Bears – Andre Iro, Mathew Tepai, Turori Matutu 39. Mum & Dad Tou – Eels, Bears, Panthers, Half time – Panthers 18 Bears 0 40. Fungs Takeaway – Eels, Bears, Panthers Full time Score – Panthers 32 Bears18 Sin Bin -Knickers ‘n a Twist Naughty Seat - No players PRIZE - 1 x FREE t-shirt,1 x Karaoke hire & 1 x Meat pack Txt Winners Wk # 11 for person who correctly picks 3 winners from this weeks draw. Rangi Luke - T-shirt Conditions apply - If more than 1 winner – draw from a hat. Ake Tangapiri - Karaoke Hire How to Enter – Txt your picks for next weeks games to Kikau Broom Maker - Meat Pack Matman - PH 55 921 before Tue 4pm GAME REPLAY OF THE 5PM SUN ON WEEK CITV VS

Nukupure Park, 4.30pm Friday 02 May watch on: www.youtube.com/brianthematman Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 FEATURE 18 New research begins on pearl quality anihiki pearl farmers stressful on the oyster. The trial stand to benefit from has found that shells can be left Ma shell cleaning trial for up to two months and still be conducted by the Ministry of cleaned well with a wire brush. Marine Resources’ Pearl Support Pearl oysters must be cleaned of Division. the fouling organisms that grow A six month trial of a new on their shells so they can get cleaning method, which so enough food and oxygen to grow. far shows shells grow larger Weier says if oysters are covered the more frequently they are in barnacles and other growth cleaned, is being undertaken by for too long, they are effectively MMR Pearl Biologist Tina Weier. being smothered. One oyster The MMR team in Manihiki filters 624 litres of water every started the trial five months day to get food and oxygen. ago as part of ongoing research If the water quality is low The graph above shows the initial results of the shell aimed at improving the pearl because of fouling and crowding, cleaning trial after just four months on the oysters farming industry. the more water they have to cleaned at two week, four week, and eight week intervals Weier says trials on virgin filter to get enough food, the against the control group which was not cleaned. shells began to investigate more energy they are wasting the possibility of a stress-free and the less they have left for cleaning regime for pearl oysters. growing and producing nacre. The shells are cleaned in- MMR is working with about water, on the lines, by a SCUBA 25 farmers to carry out other diver using a wire brush. trials and are encouraging them For the trial they took three to share their findings with each groups of oyster shells, and other. cleaned them at 8 week, 4 Farmers are being encouraged week and two week intervals to to trial new techniques at compare against a control group seeding and harvesting times. that has been left uncleaned. The riskier trials that have been After four months, the shells proposed will be carried out on cleaned at two week intervals the MMR farm. Currently 1500 are 7 per cent larger than the shells are being conditioned on uncleaned shells. the MMR farm for new seeding Weier says larger shells contain trials, some of which will look at larger gonads, so can produce pearl quality in younger oysters. larger pearls. Weier says they are now “The healthier the oyster the conditioning 1500 shells on the more nacre it produces – this is MMR farm for new seeding trials. what gives the pearl its colour One of these trials will look at and sheen.” the quality of pearls produced Typically oyster shells are set on from younger shells. lines for 12 to 18 months before MMR will present the final they are cleaned and seeded. results of the cleaning trial to Farmers use hammers and chisels industry members later this to clean shells, which can be year. PB

Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 RELIGION 19 Serving for the Music is my freedom of others saviour!

By Norma Ngatamariki .O.L.O! It’s the very last week of the school By Senior Pastor John Tangi the Good Shepherd, and the holidays, people, so n respect and honour of the thief is none other than Satan Y make the most of it! I had a sacrifices made by many of or the devil. Because mankind stress-free, work-free week. I our forefathers and their has been and will continue to I loved sleeping in until 10am in comrades from New Zealand, live life through challenges Australia and other allied and problems caused by the the morning, eating whatever nations during the First and powers of darkness to stop us I liked, visiting my friends. Second World Wars, including from accessing and enjoying Short version, I did absolutely all other similar campaigns the blessings of Gods real nothing productive with my that followed such as the and true freedom and peace, time (besides cleaning the Korean War where many Cook and also from having ‘eternal house, which was a must). Islanders and other nations life’, God send His Son Jesus I’m a slob when it comes to were also involved, the Christ to reconcile us back to holidays and I’m not ashamed Vietnam War, and so on, God the Father through His to admit it. But eventually, including the involvement (Jesus) finished work for all reality was going to bite me of our Cook Islands Police of mankind on the Cross on Officers in the Regional Calvary. The blood Jesus shed in the butt. Alas, here I am in Peace Keeping Mission in the on that cross cleanses us of my little cubicle, once again Solomon Islands in recent all unrighteousness and from reporting for the Herald. times up to now, we as a all of our sins. By us receiving So I was trying to think nation still commemorate the Jesus Christ as Lord and about an interesting topic to gallantry efforts of our people Saviour of our lives, we can write about. I thought about and those involved in putting access real and true freedom it for a very long time (four their lives at immeasurable and eternal peace in spite of hours to be exact). While I risk “for the freedom and the difficulties and challenges was thinking about it, I was peace of others”. we face in life. Jesus said in listening to the music on my Last Friday 25th April 2014, John 14v.6 “I am the way, the phone. It felt so soothing and Yeiya! through the ANZAC Day truth, and the life. No one services held at the cenotaph comes to the Father except it prevents me from taking out We’ve even got some local at the Ministry of Justice through Me.” I John 5v.12 read my frustrations on the walls. potential here in the Cook ground we commemorated “He who has the Son has life; Then it struck me: Teens love Islands. Tereora College the historical feats of these he who does not have the Son music! This is an undeniable is finally expanding its men and women of valour. So of God does not have life.” fact of life and everywhere curriculum so that performing much blood has been poured We thank God for the I go, there is always at least arts also has a role to play out and so many loved ones services and sacrifices made one teen listening to his jams in the education of your killed “for the freedom and by those gallantry men and on his phone. child. The student leaders peace of so many”. Although women of valour for the sake Everybody is different, so try and make an effort to get these events took place of “freedom and peace” for everybody loves listening someone on stage who can decades ago, except for the us here in the Cook Islands to different kinds of music. sing. It’s great entertainment Solomon Islands campaign and for all of mankind. By the which is on-going so far, same token we thank God for Whether its hip hop, R&B, and the kids love it. It’s also a we still commemorate the sending His Son Jesus Christ reggae, rock or country even, great means of exposure and resounding bravery of these to fulfill His (Gods) plans of all genres of music appeal experience for the singers. men and women today. This reconciliation of mankind to teenagers. We listen to I really admire the Samoan article is a tribute to all of back to Him through Jesus music when we want to block singers who can play a mean them, and above all, for our crucifixion, death, burial and out the world (especially tune on the guitar and carry Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. resurrection, that you and I, when someone is getting on a great tone. I can already tell Jesus Christ the Lord and and all of mankind might have your nerves). We use it as that you guys have a future in Saviour of the whole world real and true “freedom and a distraction, a way to cope the music industry! said in John 10v.10-11 “The peace” and above all ‘Eternal with the dramas happening Music makes the world go thief comes only in order to Life’ through Jesus Christ. in our lives or to express our round. It’s a common saying steal, kill, and destroy. I have Jesus said in John 14v.27 come in order that you might “Peace is what I leave with feelings to the world. It is a that preaches the truth. I like have life – life in all its fullness. you; it is My own peace that I powerful tool for adolescents. surfing the Net searching for I am the good shepherd, who give you. I do not give it as the In Tereora, all you hear are the latest songs to download. is willing to die for the sheep.” world does. Do not be worried portable speakers, blasting I plug in my earphones when I According to the Bible we are and upset; do not be afraid.” out music at their loudest, want to ignore the world. And the ‘sheep’ and Jesus Christ is May God bless you! playing the latest sounds. it works! Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 NEWS 20 Ian Karika Invested as Kamoe Mataiapo

By Nadia George Kamoe line, although it is too aturday 26th April 2014 soon to select who will be next marked the investiture of in line for the Mataiapo title. SIan Karika as the Kamoe Since the investiture, Ian Mataipo of Ngati Kamoe. Since has now become the eighth 1996, Ian had been the kauono generation to hold this title of the Kamoe title, whilst his within the Kamoe family line. mother and previous titleholder, In 1968, Rareka George Karika Rakera Karika, had been residing Kamoe had been invested in as in New Zealand due to health the Kamoe Mataipo, holding reasons. Since then, the Ngapoko the title till 2009. Having family previously met to discuss been invested by Makea Nui the plans for a title change over Teremoana with the Potikitaua from Rakera to Ian. Mataiapo, Nono Manarangi. Although the investiture of Ian Today the Kamoe Mataipo, Ian Karika as the Kamoe Mataiapo, Karika, was invested by the now has brought up objections from Potikitaua of Ngati Makea, Anau the Ngati Pi branch, over who is Manarangi, at the Are Marama the rightful Kamoe Mataiapo of grounds in Tupapa, which is the family, sister of Ian Karika, connected to the Arai Te Tonga Helen Tatuava, tells the Herald Marae through the Are Roa land that for eight generations the owned by Kamoe and Te Puretu. title of Mataiapo has never The title of the Kamoe Mataipo shifted from their line and has had long-standing ties with so she is unsure of why the Ngati Makea, which comes disruptions are occurring. For under Makea Ariki, the Mataiapo eight generations, the Kamoe to Makea Nui. Mataiapo title had moved The duties and responsibilities Rakera Karika - Previous Kamoe Mataiapo title holder through the descendants of of the Kamoe Mataiapo is to be matakeinanga. his ambitions. For years Ian Kamoe Manava, through to Te the voice of his or her Ngati, to The families of Ngati Kamoe Karika has been an outgoing Arikitakatakairangi, Kamoe, be headstrong in their role and believe that Ian Karika is the member in the community and Te Upoko, Rakera, Ngapoko ensure that peace through any rightful person of the title, is in many ways tethered to the Kamoe, and Rakera Karika then family deliberations or issues Kamoe Mataiapo. The fact cultural respects and ways of to current titleholder, Ian Karika. that may occur within the Ngati that Ian has been the Kauono our ancestors before us. The genealogy recorded of all will be found. Meeting with and of the title since 2009 gives Helen Tatuava believes that her Kamoe Mataipo titleholders was making decisions based on the the family all the more reason brother will in many ways carry extracted from the official court interests of his or her Ngati is to invest Ian as the Mataiapo. out his duty as Kamoe Mataiapo, documents on Rarotonga. From also another duty that comes Within the community, he with dignity, respect and honor. Ian Karika, the title of Kamoe with the Mataiapo title, insuring is recognized as a respectful The family of Ngapoko Kamoe Mataiapo will then move on to that he or she protects the individual who puts his island believes Ian will do an excellent a descendant of the Ngapoko interest of their tribe, family and and culture at the heart of job with the Mataiapo title. PB

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Cook islands Herald 30 APril 2014 FEATURE 23 Chinese eating habits This column is written by individual rice bowls. At first I Tangaroa & Lavi Vakalalabure, was taken aback by this practice Cook Island residents who are in (that there is no big spoon in Jiangsu, China the communal plate to be used We have experienced and instead of each person using adopted Chinese influenced their own chopsticks to get dishes everywhere in the food from the communal plate world including back at home. to my own bowl). However an The two most popular “quick Australian colleague of mine turnaround” chefs on the island (who is married to a local that I remember are my brother girl) jokingly said, “They use “ Funji” and my friend “Niu” at their own chops sticks at the Punaga Nui. I remember my communal plate to strengthen friend Niu’s kitchen opposite communal living and enhance Raro cars. I usually enjoy his family bonding”. Well, I guess dishes and on most occasions that is true. Another common I catch up with Mr Haupini at practice (which is a sign of the spot. We would hold court endearment) is that the host or on how to improve amateur a senior member of the dinner boxing on the island, while party can get food from the waiting for our food. But now communal plate and put it in that I am in the heartland of your bowl to encourage you to Chinese cuisine, I can say with eat the delicious food that is certainty that Niu’s menus are being served. This is normally all hybrid and are more Cook done with the host or senior Island style than Chinese. I now person’s own chop sticks  think that Niu has gone local Unlike the western world, without even realizing it! Chinese tend to eat noodles This week, I will share my or rice and some cooked dish experiences with Chinese for breakfast. However, the cuisine. The Chinese really do younger generations now opt eat everything that is grown for soya milk, a boiled egg and or that can move. I have made steamed buns (baozi), which it my goal, to eat everything copies the western breakfast. Eating scorpions; Eating the delicacies of Gunagdong that we don’t usually eat back Chopsticks play the most of China and is well known as tasty because of the different at home. I can say that the important role in Chinese an earthquake prone province. spices that are sprinkled on the experience is always worth the cuisine culture. Like the west, Zhenjiang (where the food whilst on the open fire grill. risk. But then again, sometimes where there is a particular way University is) is famous for its You will sure see a road side the challenge just blows my to hold the knife and fork, there vinegar (which is eaten with barbeque (within our city) after mind away. Coming to think of is also a proper way of holding everything – the same way we every 100 to 200 metres. The it, the Chinese will definitely the chop sticks – which I did eat moinatai) while the current vendors in our city do not finish think the same with our “ika not master until after some city that we live in now is selling till well into the night. mata”, though this comparison months! Whilst the Chinese famous for its fried rice! China We have a few vendors on our is mild compared to what I have have a rich culture, many of is also famous for its street driveway to our apartment experienced so far. these stem out from traditional vendors, selling different types (apart from the 6 different Like all cultures, eating is an myths and beliefs. It is taboo of food from pastries, grilled restaurants all housed at the important social event in China, for you to put your chopsticks meat (pork, chicken, duck, ground floor of our apartment and no celebration is complete standing in your rice bowl beef, lamb and the like), rotis/ building) our favourite vendor without an accompanying because it looks like a funeral naan bread, tofu (cooked in is a husband and wife team that feast. I use the word “feast” ritual of incense burning for different ways), burger, fried make barbeque till about 3 am. because even at a standard the dead. Before I forget, rice noodles (we call “chow mein” We enjoy their barbequed fish family dinner, there would be at at restaurants are free and you outside of China: in fact this and mushroom. least 3 different dishes for the can get as many bowls as you is a borrowed word from the Roasted duck is also a delicacy family to share. There would want. Chinese “chao mian”. I also sold by restaurants and street be at least some soup, a dish Like other countries, there know that they sell Camels’ vendors despite the fact that that is made from just meat are certain foods that are balls in Beijing and monkey Beijingers (locals of Beijing) say and one that is made from just staple food for certain areas. meat in Guangdong (near Hong that it is only a Beijing delicacy. vegetables. Alcoholic drinks The people from north of China Kong), they are tasty! There are also different types are normally served at meal tend to have bread (steamed Another famous food in China of crabs /lobsters that I have times too, be it just 1 bottle of or baked) with their meals is the barbeque. However, enjoyed and cooked in varying beer or 3 bottles of wine. while the people in the south this is very different from the ways. They are very pricey For everyday meal time, all tend to enjoy more rice with barbeques we have at home. however I have not been able dishes are usually brought to their meals. Sichuan province The Chinese also barbeque to taste a coconut crab that the table at the same time and is known for tasty hot food. fish and vegetables and this tastes divine like the coconut we use chopsticks to transfer Chilies are part of the cuisine is “grilled” over the fire. All crabs from Mauke. food from the bigger plates for the people in Sichuan. the food that is grilled is put Till the next time, healthy (“communal plate”) to our own Sichuan is in the south central through skewers and is very wishes from us Cook islands Herald 02 APril 2014 CLASSIFIEDS 24