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SUPP: Herald 11 December 2013 news 2 Ultimate choice lies with the people ook Islands Party and putting it in the hands of the President Rau Nga says people. Settling matters in court Che respects and supports in the hands of lawyers can be a the decision by Kaota Tuariki to bitter win-lose situation, and in relinquish the Muri-enua seat he this case, the greater interests won and stand again in a fresh of the people of Muri-enua may by-election. not have been served. Tuariki “We support the decision simply put those interests first, because ultimately, the choice of the President said. representative is by the people “There is no doubt Kaota of Muri-enua,” Nga said. has the best intentions for “That is the ultimate choice all the people of Muri-enua and test, and we believe Kaota and we support the approach has made a noble decision.” of clearing the air for him to The CIP President says the start afresh and run again in decision was about taking the another by-election.” arguments out of the court room - CIP Media release CIP President Rau Nga Christmas Box back By Norma Ngatamariki ome people are most certainly getting into the Sfestive spirit of giving this Christmas. The Christmas Box initiative is on yet again, with both participants and contributors fully intent on making a positive impact in the community. The idea of Christmas box was originally initiated by Life Church, based in New Zealand. The concept of sincerely giving back to the community was then adopted by the Assembly of God Church (AOG) here in Rarotonga during the previous year, from which it has branched out into a successful movement. With the assistance of local businesses, ANZ, Bank of the Cook Islands and Westpac, the Christmas Box Cook Islands scheme is continuing to make a difference in the lives of families returned from Auckland, as she Box.” Another positive change to be running smoothly. There all over and has received positive wished to oversee the packaging that has come about is that are 500 Christmas Boxes to be feedback from the community. of the container herself. Boxes will now be distributed to distributed in total and Vaiana “It’s all about sharing the love “Being considerate and quality five of our sister islands, giving hopes to see these Boxes go a to people in the community and presentation are just some of you a clear indication of how long way, especially with the making sure that no one goes the many factors that we try and much popularity the Initiative families that will receive them. without,” says co-ordinator of incorporate when packing the has gained throughout the year. Vaiana would like to Christmas Box, Vaiana George. Boxes,” she states. The official In order to make this possible, acknowledge the community Like all large-scale projects, packaging day for Rarotonga will Christmas Box has partnered with for their involvement, the there are certain responsibilities take place on Saturday 14th. the Ministry of Internal Affairs local businesses that have that come along with them. Last year’s experience with and will be allocate 50 boxes to contributed or made donations Receiving sponsorship from Christmas Box has taught them the outer islands. Vaiana has also and the members of the AOG businesses, liaising with the Life that there is always room worked alongside the Westpac Church for their assistance. Church, organizing packaging for improvement, with the Christmas Tree Initiative, where If you would like to make a and the purchasing of goods are packaging of the Boxes here on each name will be a recipient donation towards the Christmas just some of the tasks included, the island being an example. “In of a Box. Other than the costs Box initiative, there are donation but Vaiana has made all of it this way, we can actually see what associated with shipping and boxes located in stores all over seem effortless. She has recently is packed inside each and every freighting, the Initiative seems Rarotonga. PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 Political View 3 Back to the polls for By , Leader of albeit reduced in the context of argued personally to me that, the Opposition total CIP support in that area. that cannot be done because It is indeed strange how the But his election was unclean the margin was too large. A fortunes of those in precarious and tainted by bribery and lawyer colleague replied on situations change so suddenly. corruption. That’s probably that to me the other day that, One minute, one is sitting the worst indictment for any that margin was corrupted. on top of the world and next winning MP, to be accused of He does have a point, perhaps thing; one is down in the dirty play. A petition was then that is why Tuariki resigned dumps. That is essentially lodged by James Beer and on from the seat, to avoid or the case with my mate Kaota the weight of the submissions reduce any possibility of Tuariki, elected to represent by the Demo lawyer and the him being substituted by Murienua in Parliament but number of affidavits filed on James Beer. In a sense the never got to do so. behalf of the petitioners, I was Demo candidate is the most Clearly, this former of the view that the case was a unlucky person here. He Democratic Party stalwart foregone conclusion. No judge stuck his neck out to petition who turned his back on his was ever going to agree with the seat, won but also lost. party and ran for the rival Cook the Respondents and hence My sympathies are with him Islands Party in the recently the humiliating concession. and that of the Demo Party. held by-election there, must This situation reminded Imagine if that had happened, be wondering what on earth of another CIP who won an Demo’s 10 (possibly 11) and a respectable number in the had happened. He claims in election and on the day he was CIP 14 (possibly 13). In the Opposition now. What more the media to have made an to be sworn in at Parliament, big picture, the Demo has can a Leader ask for? I am unhindered decision; one that the House was dissolved. So clawed its way back to being indeed very happy with the he says would be in the best he lost his seat but he is now very competitive with the CIP. Demo march forward and interest of the community. an MP. There was however From a thumping in 2010 to upward. That is, it is in the best interest no foul play in the situation. of the community for the In this current one Mr Tuariki, electoral petition not to was alleged to have committed SWITCH ON WITH proceed. That perplexes me breaches against the Electoral but this capricious behaviour Act and never got to see the Te Aponga Uira of my mate points me and inside of Parliament as an MP. most likely other people Well, here we are, all back Be prepared to conclude that a sudden to square one. In the very realisation had dawned on near future we will hear and Mr Tuariki. Well, we all know read about two prospectives what it is; it was clear that he vying to have the honour of was going to lose the battle; representing Murienua. Both court is therefore not a viable candidates may likely rerun for him. again and face each other Mr Tuariki stood for the or there may be some new Democratic Party some years players. Soon we will hear ago and very nearly beat again what they will do for the the incumbent Member people and the country and if of Parliament of that is James and Kaota, both will constituency, none other be much the wiser after both than , now the had missed on two occasions Queen’s Representative. From respectively, previously. But then on Mr Tuariki was touted have they, well, we wait and We are in a typical cyclone precautions. as the next Demo MP for the see what will unfold. season, which means on Cut down trees that may fall average 11 tropical cyclones down in a cyclone and smash electorate but he was lured The Democratic Party can be expected to occur your house. Store canned and across, I understand by the had hoped that once Mr somewhere in the eastern other nonperishable foods, very man he nearly ousted. Tuariki was found guilty Pacific between 1 November as well as canned pet food. and 30 April. Store a battery-powered radio Indeed, on election night Mr of the charges laid against Will one of them come near and several torches, along Tuariki won the contest against him, James Beer will be Rarotonga? Who knows? with batteries. Keep a first-aid James Beer of the Democratic substituted as the new MP for But it’s sensible to take kit on hand. Party by a modest margin, Murieuna. Some people have www.teaponga.com Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 Political Commentary 4 Resignation a disgraceful admission of petition allegations

Patrick Arioka Kaota Tuariki urienua’s by-election defeat in a gathering after the poll being introduced through an treatment of the electoral process winner Kaota Tuariki, count Beer refused to lie down amendment. is going to needlessly cost the tax Mthe and surrender, the tenacious Beer What is obvious to the discerning payer another $30,000, money candidate’s resignation last week driven petition may now reap public is Tuariki didn’t want to face that could be better used for more manifests the CIPs extreme and beneficial results for the DP. the Judge. Had Tuariki been found urgent projects. Some of the outer desperate efforts to hold onto Last week when Beer was offered to have breached the Electoral Act islands are being confronted with the seat. Tuariki’ media spin on a compromise by the CIP that most 2004, section 92, he would then serious water shortages. Their his resignation is without honor petitioners would have gratefully be facing a criminal conviction and cries for help to Rarotonga for and is as sloppy and amateurish accepted he stood his ground and up to five years imprisonment. It water tanks have the echoing as his campaign teams Election insisted his petition be heard. is understood Tuariki took his cue words of no money. What about Day antics. In the build up to the Tuariki’s illogical response was, to resign from the Prime Minister the lack of medical supplies in the election Tuariki avoided media “Obviously Mr. Beer did not want . Northern Group? $30,000 could publicity as it were his enemy, to face the voters and another Another by-election loss by the charter a plane from Samoa and gone is the reticence, now he’s defeat…” what the public and the CIP would have put Puna’s hold filled with medicines and health embracing it like a long lost friend Judge of the High Court will never of the CIP leadership on slippery supplies then dispatched for to deliver the CIP brand of justified know is what is the compelling ground. After winning the 2010 delivery. rationale. evidence that Beer compiled General elections the CIP had Even the dumbest brain could Continuing a campaign practice against Tuariki prompting him to majority of eight, it now has a suggest a better way to spend that had been repeated many resign. shaky one of three, hardly an $30,000 than a forced by-election. times over, this time the brazen In the same media release endorsement of the frequent flyer These are tough testing times for CIP flaunted their arrogance Arioka claimed “there was no merit Puna or his CIP government. Losing the commercial sector and when by holding their free breakfast in those allegations.” Both men the Murienua seal would reduce struggling businesses and their on Election Day at a main road appear destined to become the the government’s majority to a owners see the prudent disregard property highly visible to motor local version of Dumb and Dumber. vulnerable two. the CIP government has, blood traffic. After the results were How can anyone take their political Tuariki’s ill advised resignation begins to boil. The next General posted, in the campaign manager ambitions seriously? If there was sets a precedent for any future elections can’t come fast enough is ’s celebratory speech, no merit, why did Tuariki resign to election winning candidate who becoming the people’s mantra. he boastfully gave the most self avoid the petition being heard? is under petitioned threat. There Its little wonder many long time incriminating interview on Cook Beer has a constitutional right is nothing legally clever about CIP members and supporters are Islands Television. Whatever was to justice, he and his team ran a the CIPs back door exit; it exploits walking away from the party and won on the playing field was been clean campaign and the voter’s a deficiency in the Electoral Act the sad aspect for the faithful disgracefully lost in the court room integrity is being abused by the that should be rectified before remmnant is none of this is of decency before a disbelieving TV grubby tactics of the destined to the next General Elections. This attracting new replacements. Who audience. be one term CIP. For once, just incident only serves to amplify the is going to buy the raffle tickets. The big difference this time once, wining at all costs might indecency and political immorality Someone with the authority to around was the CIP had confronted be overcome by integrity and that has permeated the CIP, sadly do so should just announce James a never say die candidate in the honesty. This shameless act of the with the endorsement from the Beer the elected MP for Murienua Democratic Party’s James Beer. CIP may become the catalyst for leader. and save the Country the $30,000, Even when the DP general secretary a review of the Electoral Act with The CIP’s shameless self end of story. Eddie Drollet verbally conceded explicit descriptions of offences preservation cat and mouse - George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 news 5 Legislative changes to improve disclosure in the financial services industry he Cook Islands identify customers, particularly removal of Section 17.2.b which Historically the Cook Islands Parliament recently in relation to beneficiaries of allows the records of a company Government has sought to enter Tpassed a number of bills International Trusts, accounts which has been wound up and into a Tax Information Exchange related to the financial services to be kept and the retention dissolved to be destroyed before Agreement with the United industry which will assist of various entity records. the general five year retention States of America. The Cook companies in the industry Amendments to the following period required by the Income Islands has now entered into to meet the requirements legislation will improve the Tax Act. negotiations with the US ona of the United States of ability to identify beneficiaries TIEA with the United States TIEA. - MFEM Release America Foreign Account Tax of trusts and foundations and Compliance and the OECD ensure the retention of various Global Forum on Transparency entity records and accounts. News Briefs and Exchange of Information • Financial Transactions for Tax Purposes. Reporting Amendment Act 2013; Audit report reveals off-site Provision of Customer • Foundations Amendment Information Bill Act 2013; location of key documents The Provision of Customer • International Companies The Herald has previously raised the need for Audit reports, Information Act 2013 removes Amendment Act 2013; which are available to the public, not to make public matters where legislative barriers which • International Partnership security may be an issue. In a previous report Audit had made public currently prevent Banks and Amendment Act 2013; the location of MFEM safes, the names of the persons having the Trust Companies operating • International Trusts entry codes and the amounts kept in the safes. This issue was later in the Cook Islands from Amendment Act 2013; and raised in parliament. providing to the tax authorities • Limited Liability Companies In the Audit report for the fourth quarter, 1 April 2013 to 30 June of other countries information Amendment Act 2013. 2013, tabled in parliament last week, the report for the Financial relating to their citizens. The The Cook Islands is scheduled Services Development Authority, makes public where spare copies legislation will only apply in to have its Global Forum Phase of the agency’s key documents and files are stored. The report then respect of those countries 2 Peer Review in the first part of goes on to mention that a more secure location is being explored. prescribed by legislation. It is 2014 where these amendments It is most unsatisfactory for any information that places important the Government’s intention will demonstrate that the Cook records and also staff at risk, be made public. - Charles Pitt immediately to identify the Islands will demonstrate forward United States of America and movement by the country in Concerted effort to bring Australia as countries to which the area of transparency and this legislation applies and so exchange of information. In Crown accounts up to date enable disclosure by banks drafting the suite of legislation The Audit Office received additional funding from the Cook Islands and trust companies to the the Government consulted with Technical Assistance Fund to enable it to recruit two extra staff as Inland Revenue Service (IRS) both the Bankers Association part of a catch up project to bring the Crown’s accounts up to date. in the United States and the and the Trust Companies The Audit Office report for the fourth quarter, 1 April 2013 to 30 Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Association. The Bill will come June 2013, tabled in parliament last week, reports that the Crown’s in Australia. into force on the day on which accounts for year ended 2010 were completed on 25 June 2013 and Changes to Accommodate the it is assented to by the Queen’s presented to Finance Minister Mark Brown on the same day. OECD Global Forum Representative. The accounts covered 17 Ministries, 10 Island Administrations, 4 In the Global Forum’s Phase 1 Changes to the Income Tax Offices of parliament, 15 Public Authorities and companies and 13 Peer Review of the Cook Islands Act in Relation to Wound Up other entities. offshore financial environment Companies During this latest quarter, the Audit Office managed to complete some deficiencies were Upcoming changes in the audits of 29 entities for the 30 June 2011 year and 29 entities for the identified around the ability to Income Tax Act will also see the 2012 year. - Charles Pitt Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 6 Our Frontpage model Cook Islands bid to close the high seas pocket to fishing resisted by distant water fishing nations he Cook Islands where we have not”. delegation has The eastern high seas pocket Twithdrawn a watered is surrounded by the Cook down response to its proposal Islands, Kiribati and French at the annual meeting of Polynesia. It lies in the middle the Western Central Pacific of an important albacore Fisheries Commission fishing ground. Because the (WCPFC) to ban longline pocket is outside of national fishing in the eastern high jurisdiction all members of seas pocket. the WCPFC are entitled to fish The proposal is significant in these waters. because it would create the The eastern pocket has long first area to be closed to been considered a haven for longlining on the high seas. illegal fishing practices. Distant water fishing Since the pocket nations worry that this would was declared a special impinge on their rights to fish management area in 2010 in these waters. there has been an increase Adoption of the WCPFC rules in fishing effort and poor requires consensus amongst compliance with the its members or a vote with a measure such as providing three quarters majority in the a live satellite feed of vessel Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) movements and reporting of chamber and the non-FFA tuna catches. chamber. The Cook Islands bears Many of the powerful fishing a disproportionate cost to nations whom comprise the conduct sea patrols in the non-FFA members resisted zone and albacore tuna fished the Cook Islands proposal in the pocket deprives them and recommended other of catches and economic alternatives. benefits. According to the Secretary “We are also becoming for the Ministry of Marine concerned about the increasing Resources, Ben Ponia the sum level of lots of encroachment result of the response to their by albacore fishing boats in proposal was only a small the high seas surrounding our improvement on the existing zone” says Ponia. Our frontpage model this week is 25 year old Tanya Tiare, a measure which the Cook In 2012 the Pacific Islands Cook Islander living in Australia. Tanya has spent 2 and a half Islands sponsored in 2010 Forum leaders called for the years travelling but always comes back to Raro for a break. to designate the pocket as a pocket to be closed to fishing. She is back in Raro for her family reunion and xmas beak and will be here for a month. She is also the Tuavera triplets special management area. Ponia said that the Cook older sister. Check out our website www.ciherald.co.ck. and Addressing the plenary Islands will continue to facebook page: www.facebook.com/ciherald Ponia said that adopting the advocate for a closure and modified proposal would will return to the WCPFC to Cook Islands “send the wrong message seek hard limits on fishing. Herald goes QR that we have made progress - Media Release The Cook Islands Herald now has a QR (Quick Response) code. Simply scan this code into your Iphone or Smartphone and it will automatically take you to the Herald Website in your phone’s internet browser. PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 news 7 Teachers receive awards for efforts By Norma Ngatamariki presentation was held at the Ministry Of AEducation on Monday 9th, to honour the teachers who received awards for their effort throughout the year. Secretary of Education, Sharyn Paio and Minister of Education, Hon. Teina Bishop were present along with other prestigious guests. For the many recipients, it was a day of celebration and relief. Human Resources Manager, Terry Utanga, had the privilege of presenting the first lot of awards to teachers who undertook courses in the Fast Track Teaching program. Utunga emphasized the importance of the course as it is not only beneficial for the recipients themselves, but serves as a stepping stone for the school students of the Cook Islands. The training was consolidated with fellow schools, principals and mentors in order to provide the best learning opportunities. Utunga also acknowledged the financial funding provided by NZAid and how it enabled them to make improvements to the program. Teachers were also nominated in recognition for their effort and contribution towards their respective areas, which was described as a “simultaneously innovative process”, as the decisions were not easy. Recipient of the Excellence & Most Outstanding Teacher Award went to Uriao George for producing high quality work and sound results. Gaylyn Lockington received the Leadership Award attitude and leadership skills. School was the recipient of the resilient with regards to the for her “high-maintenance” Nga Charlie, Principal of Avatea Principal’s Award for remaining recent fire incident. Future leaders attend workshop By Norma Ngatamariki Kou, Ikurangi, Te Manga and “electric fence” was used as can incorporate that into the n Tuesday 8th, a Maungaroa. The selection a prop and participants were future leadership system. Leaders Training of leaders will be assessed forced to think outside the “Adaptability to change is O Workshop took place on how well they contribute box and invent new ways one quality that is expected at Tereora College with to the discussions and to overcome the obstacle in a leader, amongst others,” the purpose of challenging participation of activities. at hand. “Hopefully, this states Wynne. “A leader and exchanging ideas on “Being a leader requires a lot will make them realise the searches for an opportunity leadership, what it entails of dedication on your part,” importance of teamwork and, to serve and not to be and the qualities that are says Dean Tangata, one of the without a support group, it served.” usually seen in a leader. leader nominees for Ikurangi. will be a difficult journey The expected outcome of Thomas Wynne, alongside The workshop consisted of ahead,” says Teinangaro. The this workshop is that the Nga Teinangaro, co-ordinated two practical activities, both activities were followed by participants of the workshop the workshop, on the of which involved interaction an intense discussion on the will see this as a learning lookout for potential Tereora with peers and teamwork participant’s personal views curve and it will become College Anau Leaders: Te being the central idea. An of leadership and how they useful to them in later years. Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 8 NEWS

On Monday 9th of December, both Nukutere College and Avatea School received a kind donation of $1618.00 in aid of the recent fires which devastated both learning facilities. This was the courtesy of Kikau Hut Restaurant owners, Cathy Pearman and Kevin Simkin. The couple held a function, which included a three-course meal and spot prizes, in a bid to raise the funds. Cathy and Kevin would like to acknowledge CITC Liquor, CTIC Building Centre and CITC Supermarket, The Bond and Marlin Queen for donating the spot prizes. - Norma Ngatamariki PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 9 OPINION Letter to the Editor Teremoana responds to Terry Rangi ear Editor to disclose anything to the BTI ‘Paolo’ is a permanent resident discussion, and that is because Mr Rangi – I read with Board? Is it because there is a and a film maker. Under the a ‘takeaway bar’ selling kumara Dsome amusement your ‘conflict of interest’? terms of the Investment Code, chips, is not listed as an area response to my letter to the Mr Rangi – you failed to he is entitled to operate in the reserved for Cook Islanders! editor which appeared in the answer a number of questions area reserved for Cook Island Are you getting it? Surely, CINews, Saturday, Dec 07. in my letter. Does Mr Hill have film makers. Your Mr Hill is not. when you were employed as I too am a Cook Islander – a work permit? Let’s assume, Mr Rangi, you may be a Cook CEO of BTIB, it was because you NO - I am not the pen name NO – the CEO of BTIB is now on Islander with a 70% share in a displayed some basic acumen? for ‘Paolo’ as you have stated record as confirming that Mr local film making company but What you have done Mr in your letter. You have also Hill has ‘worked with numerous you have advised that Mr Hill is Rangi, is not only objectionable, stated that “The suggestion Cook Islanders’ without a work the film maker in your business. it is highly offensive. You are made by your letter writer that permit. And while you have You are promoting the services not a filmmaker and yet you I have a conflict of interest is mentioned that some of his of a non-Cook Islander, who have knowingly engaged a non- silly”. Let’s seek to define the work was voluntary, would you does not have permanent Cook Islander to ‘work’ in this term - care to advise of the work that residence and presumably no area of expertise. The current Conflict of Interest was non-voluntary? Can you work permit, in an area that is CEO of BTIB, is openly exploiting A term used to describe the confirm that Mr Hill received reserved for Cook Island Film an area of expertise that is situation in which a public no benefit/gift/equipment/ Makers. reserved for Cook Islanders. official who, contrary to the reward, or other? And if Mr Hill Mr Rangi, if you and Mr Hill I am more than happy to obligation and absolute duty did receive monetary payment had decided to open a takeaway confirm with ‘Paolo’s’ legal to act for the benefit of the – has he paid tax on those bar that specialised in hangi team as to the identity of the public, exploits the relationship monies? But then, if he had and kumara chips and then author of this and my last letter for personal benefit, typically no work permit, why would he called your business enterprise -should ‘Paolo’ choose to look pecuniary. need to? ‘Ngapuhi Kai Ltd’ – then we at either a libel or defamation We are all aware that if As to naming ‘Paolo’ – the would not be having this as a cause of action. Mr Hill presented himself as ‘disgruntled and overpriced a foreign enterprise, in an expat film maker or wannabe area that is reserved for Cook film maker ……..’ Can you Islanders, he would have been advise if you have made subject to the scrutiny of the these comments based on BTI Board. Mr Hill did not do experience? Did you, Mr Rangi, this. Mr Hill and his ‘good advertise for a filmmaker, friend – Terry Rangi’ (who just but ‘Paolo’ was overpriced? happens to be the CEO of BTIB) Did you determine he was a formed a ‘local’ film company. ‘wannabe’ film maker because You have advised that your he has no qualifications/or has ‘involvement in this matter never made any film? You also was fully disclosed to the BTIB mention ‘Paolo’s’ ex-pat status. Board’ – why would you need It is my understanding that First Ever ANZ U19 Finals Showdown This coming Saturday morning Rarotonga will showcase the best of its Under 19 talent when both the ANZ Boys and ANZ Girls Under 19 Round Robin champions are decided. Starting early in the morning the Te Ava Rau girls will take on Turangi. Their last encounter was a hard fought battle so a win could go either way. The Matavera boys haven’t lost a game this season and they face off against a talented Tupapa team which includes national representatives Pokelea Yeutu, Anka Atiau and Mataora Toru. Despite which teams take home the trophies it will be an historic moment for all the players to have played in the first ever Rarotonga Under 19 ANZ Round Robin Cup. All finals matches are being played at neutral venue Turangi with neutral umpires. The ANZ U19 Girls start at 9am and the boys at 10:30am. Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 10 NEWS Pacific Youth and Sports Conference PB

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PYASC wraps on a high-note ost country New other’s differences and leave and intellectual disability. The of Isabelle Austin of UNICEF, Caledonia were the big everyone with a strong feeling project will be launched in Sophie Beauvais of ASOP and Hwinners this evening, of inclusion. Dunedin, New Zealand. Viliami Puloka of the SPC, with taking home four of the eight Noumea was represented by Two UNICEF Awards were voting assessed by Edward prizes up for grabs on the final the Association Kaledoaction, handed out, with Samoa and Bernard of the ILO. day of the Pacific Youth and which based its project on the Solomon Islands taking the The official closing of the Sport Conference. conference theme of Education. honours. Pacific Youth and Sports Thirteen of the countries The proposal will see youth Samoa’s “Silence” project Conference 2013 followed the attending the conference had invited to take part in a number will launch a sport event in the awards ceremony and was the opportunity earlier this of different workshops such as next 12 months to raise public a chance for the organising afternoon to spend ten minutes graffiti art, dance and slam in an awareness of mental illness and committee to thank each and presenting the projects they effort to inspire them to learn, build resilience. every one of the people who have developed and refined while having fun. The well- Solomon Islands developed helped to make the conference over the past five days. organised presentation was a Youth Substance Striker – a success. The eight different prizes had crowd favourite. Kicking the Habit by Kicking “New Caledonia, thanks for certain criteria attached with The two New Caledonia Goals. It aims to reduce the making this happen in your the Prix du gouvernement de Government prizes, which were number of people abusing country,” SPC Director General la Nouvelle-Caledonie being open to all countries, were drugs and alcohol which is a Jimmie Rogers said. available only to New Caledonia eventually awarded to two well major problem throughout the “To the Minister, Heads of projects, the SPC Award available thought through prizes from the country, but in the capital of Delegations of all the Pacific only to Non-Communicable local delegations of Paita and Honiara, where the project will Islands countries and territories, Diseases projects from any Province Nord. be piloted, especially. it’s wonderful to have you here. country, excluding Australia and Both projects addressed The final prize of the evening, “Our young people here New Zealand while the PYASC social inclusion with the group the SPC Award, was presented behind and all around you – you Award and New Caledonia from the north focusing on to Tahiti for their Health themed should be proud of. Awards could go to a Sport for people with disabilities through programme No te Ora, ‘a Ha’uti “Because for the past week Development project from any their Handicappable idea which ‘Ana’e, or For our Life, Let’s they’ve transformed not only country. aims to chance the way people Play. The programme will tackle themselves into instruments The two major New Caledonia look at people with disabilities Non-Communicable Diseases of change, but they have the prizes, in which only the host – to look further than what you – a major issue affecting the potential to transform their countries projects were eligible, see at first sight. Paita’s project majority of the island nation’s communities, their countries went to the cities of Noumea is aimed at integrating young population in one way or and our region into one. and Mont Dore. people into society and giving another. “To the youth here tonight, The Mont Dore Beach Games them a sense of worth. All of the award winners you are our future. Shape our will run over four weeks of the The PYASC Award went to the received $3,000 in prize countries, be instruments of summer holidays, three days delegation from New Zealand money that will go towards change, because that is what a week. The initiative aims to who focused on the theme of further development and we’re here for this week and I’m bring together all of the young social inclusion. The objective implementation of the projects very happy that the Ministers people in the wider suburb. is to raise and develop empathy that were presented at PYASC. are here to witness it.” The goal is to accept each and awareness of physical The jury was comprised - Media release Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 12 OPINION - TE MATO VAI PART 3 Does Minister Heather have an unfair contractual advantage? eing the Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Band the owner of T & M Heather Ltd the country’s biggest public works contractor will not exclude Teariki Heather from tendering for spin off sub project contractual opportunities from the $60 million Te Mato Vai. Just what and how much local contractors can expect to be offered to bid for is still closely protected information that Heather has privileged access to. What if any, will be broken down to just under the $30,000 mark in order to escape the contestable tendering process giving the Management discretionary rights to award the contract to a company of their choosing? Will this dubious practice be used to feed the Minister contracts as has alleged to have happened in the past. With Heather having access to the Master Plan draft that details the estimate costs for the nearly 70 different sub projects Minister Teariki Heather - Soon to be smiling all the way to the Bank? within TMV currently totaling access to privileged information Accounts Committee hearing stagnating economy, Porter $72 million. For example project resulting in the unfair practice being conducted in secrecy. The is able to without reservation number 3 is the Avatiu Storage of insider trading is seen net result of the PAC session flaunt his ostentatious life style. Reservoirs under the category as business smartness and will be a likely recommendation What other business in the of water storage, cost $NZ astuteness over competitors as of an independent Commission country can continue to rapidly 593,000. Project number 21 the loop holes in the law are the of Inquiry, a strongly suggested expand (A new cycle shop Turangi storage reservoirs cost is order of the day. scenario veteran MP Norman about to open in Avatiu) and $3,672,000. In Parliament on Tuesday 3 George has been advocating. be government guaranteed to While the Peoples Republic December Minister Mark Brown Geoff Stoddard’s the former at least break even or remain of China company China Civil assertively stated the politicians Inland Revenue collector’s close solvent for the next six years? Engineering Construction had separated themselves “from tag team working association It’s not the first time Porter Corporation (CCECC) will account the rewarding” of TMV. He also with Clarke has now surfaced in has sponged and enjoyed the for half the project’s budget stated “The work should not be the Court of Appeal and exposed financial backing at individual that still leaves $30 million to overseen by politicians.” as anything but appropriate in investors and the tax payer’s be dispersed among competing Let’s hope Minister Heather a tax assessment appeal case expense. The Marthalina saga is contractors. hears every one of those words by Rarotongan Beach and Spa a seedy story of its own. Will all potential bidders be because it is obvious he is directly Resort owner Tata Crocombe, a It’s no secret Heather has back provided with the detailed involved in the overseeing competitor of Clark. tax issues with the Tax collector financial estimates Heather has process. Heather traveled to TOA Petroleum’s owner Brett and TMV is an opportunity to had the privileged access to for China recently to check the pipes Porter enjoys a significant receive substantial contracted many months? Already there met the specifications, what is commercial advantage over all work to make amends with are murmurings among some that called? If not overseeing, other businesses in the Cook MFEM and catch up on the years members of the TMV Steering then what? Islands due to an in house deal of fiscal famine. A pool of $60 Committee who question how Arranged deals that give the struck up between himself million is a lot to spread around they are going to raise this more business savvy are not and a former Secretary of among all the local contractors so concern with Minister Heather. unusual, currently the country’s the Ministry of Finance and let’s hope the Project Managers Does having this information biggest businessman Trevor Clark Economic Management. (MFEM) KEW Consult Ltd take the moral give Minister Heather a owner of CITC and the Colagate Porter effortlessly collects over high ground and ensure Minister distinctly unfair advantage over allegations of unprecedented $100,000 a month courtesy of the Heather’s access to privileged other building supplies and commercial advantage and a tax payer for eight years. While information is not schemed into construction competitors? The massive multimillion dollar tax many businesses are currently a covertly unfair commercial Cook Islands is a country where wrought are before a Public struggling to stay solvent in a Continued bottom of next page PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 13 About those cracks in the wharf and spin doctoring

Neves - No worries mate those cracks are only this big Neves - Sorry mate I told you a furfy, they are this big fter reading Government’s 100% hog wash! Of all the seven raised in the House why didn’t Or was Heather so embarrassed response to the media experienced concrete workers the experienced concrete about what was happening Apublicity about the cracks who gave an opinion of the manufacturer Minister of under the CIP Government’s in the new multimillion dollar Avatiu wharf cracks, none said Planning and Infrastructure watch that he was smart enough Avatiu wharf development one the cracks were normal. In fact Teariki Heather make the reply? dodge the bullet and expediently can only come to the conclusion everyone said the contrary. Instead it was the articulate kept his mouth shut and let a the Ports Authority CEO Bim Next door, the locally built Minister of Finance Mark fellow contender for the Deputy Tou’s spin doctoring efforts are Avatiu harbor extension after Brown whose comments only Prime Ministership put his foot comical. nearly ten years strangely is served to demonstrate he was in his mouth and make a fool of Even the Minister of Finance minus any of those normal talking eloquently beyond his himself. Mark Brown commented in shrinkage cracks that are getting comprehension of the facts. Donor funding no longer Parliament’s question time worse after every unloading on Come on Heather how about has to be boomeranged, it’s the cracks were normal and the multimillion dollar foreign demonstrating some integrity about time our political masters due to shrinkage. Hello, any built wharf. Both are concrete and tell the house Brown’s understood that and imposed experienced concrete worker surfaces, the crack free one was answer was so far removed from that understanding on the donor will tell you shrinkage cracks are built by locals and that’s a lesson reality as the moon is from the agencies, otherwise drop the one directional, structural failure this Government still ignores, earth and come clean, the Avatiu go local mantra and say local go cracks are multi directional just that is we have the local expertise wharf’s concrete deterioration because your skills aren’t needed like the photo evidence reveals. and skills to do the work. is a serious problem that needs as much as an Australian mine. Normal? What a load of pure When the question was immediate remedial attention. - George Pitt From previous page imbalance of the $30 million Minister Heather can be made an advance payment advantage over his competitors. worth of sub project contracts over assertive when public of $60,000 to T&M Heather Will the fiscal rewards in expected to be contestable works projects require private to purchase gravel; these the offering drive Heather’s through tenders. With enough sector collaboration; rumor funds were used by Minister motivation to sway the resistant to deal with on their political has it the former longtime Heather while in transit during factions during the public plate Cook Island Party insiders and experienced Water Works his recent China to purchase consultations to embrace TMV? consciously want to avoid Director Ben Parokoti is lost to equipment in New Zealand. As the Minister most closely political fallout over allegations MOIP due to Minister Heather Proactively anticipating he will linked with TMV Heather is not or litigation over the perception wanting more than his share of be contractually involved in in an enviable position and all that Minister Heather has the crushed metal supply for the lucrative TMV project this credit to him if he can sustain received preferential or T&M Heather Ltd. equipment is was a preparatory transparency and his credibility favorable treatment because of Competing contractors have purchase for that purpose. because if any indiscretions are insider trading. also indicated it is a foregone While it is expected the TMV perceived they will be unearthed Whatever Financial Secretary conclusion they have an uphill project management contractor and dealt with if there is a change Richard Neves feels Minister battle to be awarded contracts Kupa Engineering and Water in Government. Heather has got away with in while Minister Heather Consult Ltd (KEW) will be part of Already there are concerns in the past will not be repeated, has access to confidential the tendering process no details the bowels of MFEM that TMV he is adamant the reins are information and holds a principal are currently known to the contracts are not perceived to kept tight from now on knowing position in TMV. public as to how the 65 plus sub be handed to T&M Heather he has the support from It has been suggested MOIP projects and contracting bids will on a plate or they receive an P r i m e M i n i s t e r H e n r y P u n a . secretary Mac Mokoroa has be processed. - George Pitt Cook islands Herald NEWS Teens these days... By Norma Ngatamariki Hello peeps! The official school holidays are almost upon us, so, for the juniors Android ‐ Getting Started who are still struggling through their last week I am hoping this post will at least cover enough to get most users from of school, hang in there! their first power on to first post easily. Anyway, as you may have So you have bought your Android Tablet or received it as a gift, or picked up from the title of the however you acquired your little toy. Now what? I am not going to go article, I’m going to talk about into the history of Android, or talk about specific OS versions, but I will teens. Basically, I’m going to hopefully provide a primer that will get you going in the right direction. give you an insight on what makes them tick, why they Day One – Unboxing Let’s assume that you are like the majority of people and you are NOT do the things they do and going to read the documentation. Don’t worry, a lot of tablets don’t even how to handle them. As a come with anything, and a lot of those that do the docs are not teenager myself, I know quite particularly good. Here are the basics of what you need (I hope). a few things about teens that would surprise you, but I’m POWER UP not going to shock you with 1. Plug it in to the wall to charge it up. Assume that it was at least partially charged at the factory, but you really do want to let it charge up the details. all the way. At the time of writing this almost every single Android Tablet First off, the most likely has a small LED on the front that will glow red while charging, and way you’ll get to know a teen change to green when it is full. Be sure to charge it all the way the first is through their Facebook time. profile. Social networking This may not be surprising, but we teens also love new There is also a lot of debate and discussion about battery use and life, is becoming more common etc., so if you want more info then do a search in the forum or Google. these days and websites experiences. We like to Either way, my experience is you will get the best long-term use if you such as Facebook, Instagram, experiment with what’s out let it run all the way down and charge it full for several cycles when you Twitter and MySpace are there and discovering for are starting to use the tablet. popular with the teens. Why ourselves what’s right and meet someone face-to-face what’s wrong. This could be 2. Power up your tablet. Let it boot completely up, since this may or may stuff like sex, establishing not be the first time it has ever been started it can take several minutes when it’s more convenient to to boot all the way up. Many of the manufacturers are now customizing look up their profile online? new friendships or even the Home Page, so this can look different depending on your tablet, but Seriously, the state of these alcohol. Whatever the case, a again I have found that almost always if you look at the pictures on the people. Call me old-fashioned, teenager’s curiosity is a force box there is at least one that looks like your Home Page. but I prefer meeting someone to be reckoned with. If we’re in person before I actually not satisfied with the advice add them as a friend on my our parents give us, then we’ll FB page, just to stay on the just go ahead and find out on safe side. You never know, our own. Trying out new or you might have added a serial trending fashions is one of killer and all because you our many traits. thought his profile sounded Physical exercise is another cool. (Just saying) thing for teenagers to tackle. Nowadays, teens are more It’s all about body image into their electronics than these days. If your body ever! If you own any of the doesn’t match the “ideal” following: A Samsung S4, an physical appearance that’s iPhone 5, an iPad 3 (the list seen in magazines, then there goes on forever, then you is something wrong with are the shizz) People seem to you. Quite frankly, I disagree 50% off any Micro SD card with the purchase of a tablet or phone judge other people by what with this. Big time. Beauty kind of phone they have. is in the eye of the beholder Main Road, Avarua Electronics also enables teens and you should always feel Police Cooks CITC Corner to access the Internet and comfortable in your own skin.  to music, which is our main If you aren’t, then change it. source of entertainment. Teens are pressured to look Moss Road Bowling CITV What would we do without “fabulously skinny” (which Club is defined as losing weight JosephSt our jams? Get bored to death, Evil Empire that’s what. I am a classic until you can see your ribs) Vakatini Road example of a teen that relies and keep up with the latest All prices are Inclusive of V.A.T. Price valid 01/11/2013 - 31/12/2013 E.O.E. on music to get through my fashion. Your body image is Not on our Specials email List ? Email us at [email protected] day. what you make of it. Or Log-in @ www.thecomputerman.co.ck PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 15 The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Hon. Crossword Henry Puna MP has launched the search for a uniquely Cook Islands name with which to brand the Cook Islands Marine Park. Earlier this year a logo competition produced this incredibly unique logo designed by June Hosking and now we need an equally unique name to complement this logo. At this stage, the Marine Park will encompass approximately 1.1 million square kilometres of the southern Cook Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone. The design of the marine park is still in progress and it is hoped that it will be fully legally designated and zoned by the end of 2015. “With the full support of my government, traditional leaders and local communities, as well as the past contributions by the present Opposition, the Marine Park will provide the necessary framework to promote sustainable development by balancing economic growth interests such as tourism, fishing and deep-sea mining, with conserving core biodiversity and natural assets, in the ocean, reefs and islands”, he said at the time. With these words in mind, the challenge now is to come Across 2. Norse god of thunder 1. See (7) (4) up with a uniquely Cook Islands NAME for our marine 5. Rime (4) 3. Curtain calls (7) park – one of the largest in the world! 8. Paving substance (7) 4. Slope (5) The competition is open to everyone resident in the Cook 9. Spear-like missile (7) 5. Hippopotamus (5) Islands and to all Cook Islanders living elsewhere. 10. Couple (7) 6. South American boa 12. Expensive (6) (8) The competition will close at 5pm Friday 17th January 15. Defiles (5) 7. Speak (5) 2014 and by the end of the following week, the Prime 18. Unarm (6) 11. Bring into complete Minister will have chosen the winning name – in 20. Not either (7) union (4) consultation with his Cabinet colleagues and the 23. Public sale (7) 13. Cosy (8) President of the House of Ariki. The designer of the 25. Notice (7) 14. Symbol of slavery winning name will receive NZ$250. 26. Repudiate (4) (4) 27. Supervise (7) 16. Genuine (7) The winning name, together with the logo, will be used 17. Mournful sound (5) extensively on products, printed material, clothing, media 19. Excrement used as releases, websites, pretty much everything associated fertilizer (6) with the Marine Park. 21. Full of hills (5) Down A name to go with the logo! How hard can that be? 22. Rate (5) Pretty hard is our answer! There is no limit to the number 1. Clean dishes (4,2) 24. Evils (4) of entries so get those creative brain cells ticking over and start entering! Please send your suggestions to: Communications Coordinator, CI Marine Park, PO Box 649, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; TIS Office (half way between Tamarind House and the Fishing Club); email Jaewynn@ wovenpacific.com; any queries to Jaewynn McKay on

WANTED: A UNIQUE COOK ISLANDS NAME FOR OUR MARINE PARK WANTED: phone 21 144; cell 55 486; or to the above email address.

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Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 1 7 Karate youngster wins CIMAA award “Martial arts helps me to face life, to understand our society, to relate to people, to compete in tournaments, to feel confident to walk on the street, to help people, to forgive.” Brazil Jiu Jitsu master Rickson Gracie

oco Putt at Aroa, Arorangi, venue Dojo is like home, I enjoy the martial arts for the Cook Islands Martial Arts feel, the friendship, discipline, and mostly, CAcademy [CIMAA] Awards 2013 was learning to become a better Cook Islander buzzing as parents, supporters & students in the near future.” witnessed and celebrated Adoni Rairoa, 12 Academy Chief Instructor Shihan Dan yrs, from Rangiatea [Matavera], recipient Turua explains: “He is the youngest student of the CIMAA Student of the Year Award for to receive this award, donated by the master Overall Excellence. carvers Michael and Henry Tavioni in 2000. Adoni is Head boy at Avatea Primary Teumere Koteka was the first recipient in School. In 2006 at age 5, he enrolled into that year. Other holders are Mark Anderson, the Academy and has continually over the Issac Tutai, Angela Makikiriti, Tania Apera, years, persevered to attain his goals in life Justine Vano and John Lowry.” thru martial arts. “I’m so humbled to have been Adoni’s An all-round sports enthusiast, an mentor/teacher for the past 8 yrs, God Avatiu Eels soccer player, and a rising star willing, this talented kid will endeavor in the world of Bowls at the Tutakimoa to walk the walk, hopefully, achieve his greens. Blackbelt in 2015,” Turua added. When interviewed Adoni said: “Shogun - Shogun Media CIMAA DISCIPLINE COOK ISLANDS MARTIAL EXECELLENCE AWARD 2013 ARTS ACADEMY 2013 JUDO - LITTLE DRAGONS: Maiata Newnham ASSESSMENT & GRADING RESULTS JUNIORS : Zsaleya Sword Tua LITTLE DRAGONS: Maiata Newnham - YELLOW INTERMEDIATES : Epi Mana Antony Apera - YELLOW Estelle Short - YELLOW SENIORS : Dane Newnham JUNIORS : Zsaleya Sword Tua - GREEN KATA - LITTLE DRAGONS : Estelle Short Riley Firmstone - GREEN Asia Areora - GREEN JUNIORS : Arikitoa Allsworth Mana Wakelin - PURPLE Arikitoa Allsworth - PURPLE INTERMEDIATES : Khan Metuarau Memory Mana - PURPLE Robert Ruaporo - -PURPLE SENIORS : Maea Richmond Luke Areai - PURPLE Rouruina Porio - PURPLE KUMITE - LITTLE DRAGONS : Antony Apera INTERMEDIATES : JUNIORS : Luke Areai Siana Short - PURPLE Maka Ponia - PURPLE INTERMEDIATES : Khan Metuarau Khan Metuarau - BROWN Epi Mana - BROWN 3rd kyu SENIORS : Adoni Rairoa SENIORS : Maea Richmond - BROWN CIMAA MOST OUTSTANDING OVERALL AWARDS Dane Newnham - BROWN Naomi Mana - BROWN 3rd kyu Kristian Young - BROWN 3rd kyu LITTLE DRAGONS : Antony Apera Adoni Rairoa - BROWN 2rd kyu JUNIORS : Luke Areai INTERMEDIATES : Khan Metuarau SENIORS : Adoni Rairoa

CIMAA STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: ADONI RAIROA Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 18 Cricket Briefs Muri Emerge as Edgewater East Meets West In This Round Robin Cup Champions Saturday’s Final The Matavera women were favourites to end The Edgewater aving gone the season unbeaten the Tupapa mens cricket Round Robin Cup as winners last weekend however a surprise loss team were crowned The Computer Man Round robin cup to Takuvaine opened the gates for the Arorangi Red Hot Chicks and Hchampions and with it direct entry into the Champion Muri. Both Arorangi and Muri collected four points with wins over of Champions final. However Tupapa still have plenty of work opponents Te Ava Rau and Nikao respectively. to do when they meet western conference winners Titans in this The wins meant both Muri and Arorangi ended the season on weekend’s East vs. West final. equal points with the winner needing to be decided by Section A The Titans are one of only two teams that have pushed Tupapa of the Rarotonga Playing Conditions ‘by who beat who’ during their close this season so the match is sure to throw up plenty of nerves round robin play. That honour went to Muri and with it the title of for Tupapa and provide Titans with confidence. The Edgewater Resort and Spa Round Robin Cup and a direct spot Tupapa, having already gained entry into the Champion of through to The Edgewater Resort and Spa Champion of Champions. Champions due to winning the round robin cup, understand Arorangi get their chance for revenge however as Muri and that if they can beat the Titans this Saturday not only will Arorangi are coincidently both in this weekend’s Edgewater East vs. they have claimed the round robin cup title, the East vs. West West Conference Cup final. If Arorangi win they will head through to title but they will also automatically collect the Champion of the Champion of Champions final (Muri have automatic qualification Champions title. as Round Robin winners), however if Muri win on Saturday they will Should Tupapa lose to the Titans, Titikaveka will advance through automatically collect the Champion of Champions title. to the Champion of Champions final the week after, where the two All finals matches are being played at neutral venue Turangi with teams will meet again. neutral umpires. The Edgewater Resort and Spa women’s match All finals matches are being played at neutral venue Turangi with starts at 12:30pm. neutral umpires. The Computer Man men’s match starts at 3:15pm. The Edgewater Round Robin Cup final standings: Winners Muri, The Computer Man Round Robin Cup final standings: Winners 2nd Arorangi, 3rd Matavera, 4th Takuvaine, 5th Avana, 6th Tupapa, Tupapa, 2nd Titans, 3rd Matavera, 4th Turangi, 5th Muri, 6th 7th Turangi, 8th Nikao and 9th Te Ava Rau. Arorangi, 7th Takuvaine, 8th Nikao, 9th Davana and 10th Tupapa 2.

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Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 RELIGIOUS VIEWS 19 How to earn the respect of others part 1 By Senior Pastor John Tangi he purpose of this message is to encourage Tus with our attitude and behaviour before we move into the New Year 2014. Some people in the community are not getting France said “Promise anything, the respect they should get from but deliver nothing!” Proverbs others simply because of their 10v.9 (GN) reads “The man of attitude or behaviour. Yet they integrity walks securely.” In other wanted people to respect them. words “Reliability” produces Let us look at what the Bible say “Stability”. Let us evaluate on ‘How to Earn the Respect of ourselves on Integrity!. “How Others’. Proverbs 22v.1 reads honest am I with my wife?” “How “A good name is to be chosen honest am I with my husband?” rather than great riches, loving “How about children with their favour rather than silver and parents?” “How about us with gold.” It is in our nature to want God?” Proverbs 27v.21 reads to be respected by others, to be “The person’s reputation can be valued as important by others, to tested.” Test yourself on Integrity! have a good reputation! The key Lesson 2 SERVE WITH INTENSITY to good reputation is character! This means having the desire Reputation is what people say to help others, be interested in about you. Character is what serving others, be enthusiastic you really are in the inside! The about doing good, and in serving Bible says that ‘man looks at the God. Proverbs 14v.22 (GN) reads outward appearance of a person, “You will earn the trust and but God looks at the heart!’ Our respect of others if you work for character produces respect. The good.” If you do good you will gain question is “What Character or the respect of others. Jesus said Behaviour, produces respect?” “If you want to be great, learn to The Book of Proverbs says… be the servant of others!” Jesus Speak with Integrity / Honesty; said “I come to serve and not Serve with Intensity; Share with to be served!” Mother Theresa Generosity; Succeed in Humility. (in India) once said that “It’s not If we manage to do the first 3, what you do that matters, but then we will be able to succeed how much love we put in it!” The with the last one. Let us look Apostle Paul said in Colossians at Lesson 1 SPEAKING WITH 3v.23 “And whatever you do, do it INTEGRITY / HONESTY Integrity heartily, as to the Lord and not to means “If you say Yes! it means men.” I believe that wherever we Yes!” “No! means No!” Proverbs are, whatever we do, God put us 17v.7 (GN) reads “Respected there for His purposes. And that is people do not tell lies.” People why Paul said “...whatever you do, of integrity don’t lie. Jesus said do it heartily, as to the Lord and that “He is the Way, the Truth, not to men.” (Colossians 3v.23) – and the Life”. God does not lie. serving with INTENSITY! Proverbs Remember also that Satan is the 11v.27 (GN) reads “If your goals ‘father of lies’! Proverbs 25v.15 are good, you will be respected.” I (GN) reads “Like clouds and also believe that there is no such wind without rain is a man who thing as ‘great people’, they’re boasts of gifts he does not give.” just ‘ordinary people’ committed Are you a person who promises to ‘great purposes!’ It is my something and doesn’t keep it? prayer that you will find this Let us look at some illustrations! article of Encouragement helpful “Don’t worry, I’ll return it as soon and useful in your life forthwith. as I’m finish with it!” “I’ll pay you May you have an enjoyable; back next fortnight!” “When I get useful and a God blessed festive my raise in salary I’ll start tithing!” period and beyond. Te Atua te The great Napoleon Bonaparte of aroa. Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 VIEWS 20 Youth conference highlights

By Hareta Tiraa Passfield other commitments. After as Samoa, PNG, Vanuatu, day full of seminars and ast week I attended months of fundraising we Tonga attended (more than making new friends. Each the second youth and finally got the money to 15 different counties sent seminar was different. I L sport conference in make the trip possible. flag delegations). learnt so many new and New Caledonia. It was by On the 30th of November a After the opening we interesting things that I far the most rewarding group of 13 people boarded broke off into smaller can’t wait to share with experience. I made friends a plane to New Zealand, the groups where we attended everyone here. We tackled from all over the Pacific team consisted of 10 young workshops where we leant some big issues, like social and I got experience all the people from all over the Cook about how to face the issues inclusion and disability cultures of the Pacific. Islands and 3 delegation that we as teenagers face. inclusion. That night was How I got involved in leaders. It took almost a full On the first night the New when all the other counties this conference was pretty day to get to New Caledonia Caledonian team put on a had to put on their cultural much like any other. I got a but it was all worth it. The show for everyone and it show. The Cook Islands form, I filled it in and then first of seminars we got was most amazing display of team did a haka, a short waited. A few weeks later I to listen to some amazing talent I’d ever seen. It was fast beat and a longer slow had been told that I would people. They spoke about all something out of a movie. beat which got the crowd be going to New Caledonia the things that the youth of There were young boys cheering. I was so thankful in November. The following today is facing for example, around the age of 10 that to have some amazing week (after I got accepted) teenage pregnancy, Non were doing back flips and all dancers on the Cook island we got to meet all the communicable diseases, sorts of stunts. There were team. I was so proud to people that would be going sexually transmitted diseases woman doing ballet and be part of the team. I’ll with us, the group started and many issues. Over gymnastics. And the there continue this article on out really big then slowly 500 people attended the were men break dancing. next week running out of people dropped out due to conference, countries such The next day was a busy space. PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 CHOOKS 21 But I’ve already ordered COCONUT ROUNDTABLE FAT CATS the doughnuts! Number 2, Rumour Cabinet direct that no more money has it, Government has be spent until further notice! no money left so MPs cannot fly Phantom anywhere! Planes will be fliers! Ghosts empty! who walk!

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Talk about hypocrites, while Jacko and his fellow restaurateurs are up in arms over the Muri night Market not having toilet facilities, what about the Vaka Eva breakup party hosted by Traders? With over 800 people reveling it up many couldn’t get near a toilet so both men and women were unashamedly empting their lot against the side of the buildings and not a public health inspector insight. in the ground to service the agricultural out of the Murienua petition hearing, the country. It’s high time government Just like the liquor rules, there’s one rule sector so they have their own separate on the advice of the Leader we hear. supported winners-not losers! Watch now for some and another one for the others. system which does not interfere with the To try and force another by-election? as all the social climbing politicians try to domestic system! Just fix the leaks. Will This is utter crap says one chook who leap onto the Miss CI bandwagon! someone in government start using their points out it costs the tax payer some Livelihood of local fishermen affected brains says one outraged chook. $30,000 to stage a by-election and now Whooops chooks! Chinese funded by cheap Chinese drop offs? C’mon Don we are possibly facing another one! This grader in Mitiaro has ended up submerged Don, you can’t include game fishing Oh dear chooks! National Standards nonsense of forcing a by-election simply in the mud! Solution? Government has had charters among this lot. Game fishing for the water project? Has the Public because the result doesn’t go your way to hire a machine from T&M Heather to go charters make their prime income from Service gone stark raving mad? Minister! is nuts and the Court must knock it by barge to pull the grader out! charters not the fish. The reason why Restore some sanity-please! You can’t just on the head! If the Beer fellow ran a those game fish did not sell was because decide one minute to develop national clean campaign he should be declared Oh dear chooks! Whispers on CNN- the restaurants were already oversupplied standards at the drop of a hat. Where’s the winner! It’s like a game of rugby. If Coconut Network News, that the Chief Law with game fish! The Chinese don’t drop the legislation that allows you to do that? one team defaults, the other side gets Scribe and the Guardian of the dosh box off “game fish” Don Don, you know that! You can’t just borrow bits and pieces the win and the points. The defaulting have advised the Lord High Mandarins of other countries standards without team cannot say let’s play the game that to change the tax laws to quell the their permission. Will our standards again next week. grey hairs revolt, would be frowned upon Chook asks, what’s the point of a multi- be recognized internationally? A cut by our foreign, tax like minded, friends! million dollar water treatment system to and paste job will have no credibility. How much dosh did government put Their fear is that this bureaucrat ridden feed households with drinking water if Where is our national standards body in to help Miss Cook Islands get to heaven would lose its credibility! But what the same households are going to collect responsible for registering and reviewing the Solomons for the Miss South Pacific say ye “Alex” a top constitutional lawyer potentially bird and rat poop infected and formulating national standards? Oh pageant? Whisper is when Miss CI won the in NZ? Art thou in the frame? Surely rain water from their rusty roofs? How dear! Looks like we’ll need to call on float parade, the banner was not put on thine Lord High Mandarins should have will that water be treated for harmful more overseas consultants! the float! Cook Islands girls consistently consulted more widely! As one outspoken metals and bacteria? win this pageant and so deserve to have bearded Rabbi-like developer of note has So the CIP chappie, knowing his full government support. These girls oft been heard to advise, “Grow some Don’t pull out the old pipes! Leave them chances are already down the toilet, pulls are great, intelligent, ambassadors for Kosher balls!” Cook Islands CITV Building Moss Road Editor: Charles L. Pitt Parekura, Rarotonga Columnist: HERALD PO Box 126 Rarotonga Norma Ngatamariki Tel: (682) 29 460 Graphic Artist:Nga Glassie Fax: (682) 21 907 Accounts/Deliveries: E mail: [email protected] Te Riu Woonton www.ciherald.co.ck Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEW 22 The point of no return By Charles Pitt At present government has the importance in Polynesia of forgotten that his mentor, ery soon, government’s allowed its vision to become the “extended family.” The NZ former Finance Minister Sir aspirations of winning clouded by assurances from pension is not just spent by the Geoffrey Henry resisted taxing Vthe next election in order outsiders (non-Polynesians) that elderly on themselves, it is also the NZ pension. The PM, a strong to advance its ambitious work it is “on track.” distributed through the rest of promoter of the Polynesian programme, will reach a point of Unless government wakes up the family. It assists with the Leaders Group, also seems to “no return.” and soon, somewhere up ahead upkeep of the whole family. have forgotten how important That point will be when on the “tracks” the government This was the wisdom of earlier it is in Polynesia, to include it becomes crystal clear to is going to become de-railed. governments when for more the elderly. The actions of this government that it will not win Government has lost an than 15 years, they decided not government have the effect unless the matter of back taxing important sense of value in to apply tax although the law of shutting them out. If the the NZ pension is resolved. But it that by preferring the advice was clear. elderly turn their back on this may already be too late. of outsiders it has forgotten The PM seems to have government, then it is finished. Pacific Youth and Sports Conference

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When: Friday 20th December 2013 Venue: Lagoon Side of the Avarua CBD, Opposite Foodland Response to latest Limited to the school pupils/students of the Cook Islands letter from Teremoana 5 to a team plus 1 parent!

Criteria and Registration Forms available. re: Conflict of interest Registrations close Friday 13th December, 3pm. hank you for entertaining us with your verbal diarrhea and Contact: Trade and Marketing Staff, Taimata Allsworth or Te providing Ngapuhi Filmworks with free publicity. Please read Tuhi Kelly. Tmy response again as it states my position. I will not be Phone: 24-296 or Email: [email protected] providing further comment, the public deserve better reading than for further information. this. Terry Rangi PB

Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 23 PUBLIC NOTICES VACANCY

POSITIONS VACANT 1) Teller TE APONGA UIRA FESTIVE SEASON TRADING HOURS 2) Customer Service Te Aponga Uira will close for the Christmas/New Year holidays from Representative 1pm Tuesday 24th December 2013 and will re-open for normal operations at 8am on Monday 6th January 2014. To be the best you need to mix with the right company! At Westpac, we pride ourselves on; Customers seeking new power connections before Christmas will need • Providing exceptional customer service, to have completed administration work (application, inspections, etc) • Providing products and services, by 4.30pm Monday 23 December 2013. to help our customers achieve their financial aspirations. As a Teller or Customer Service Representative, you would During the holidays, the following services will be available: play a key customer facing role in our branch network. 1. 24 hour fault services remain available 7 days a week throughout the festive period. Call 25 257 for this service. The goals of a Teller or Customer Service Representative is 2. Receipting of electricity payments only on your accounts will to; be available at the Tutakimoa Office on the 27th, 30th and 31st • Provide a great experience for our customers, December 2013 and 3rd January 2014 between the hours of 9am • Contribute to our overall mission in becoming the number and 12 noon. one service organization, • Ensure customers’ immediate service needs are met. “We wish you a Happy Xmas and wonderful New Year” – The Board As part of our team, you’ll be sharing our commitment to and staff of TAU. being one of the Pacific’s most responsible companies - TENDER responsible to our customers, to the communities in which we operate and to our environment. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, submit your application along with your CV to: John P Wilson Branch Manager MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE PO Box 42, RAROTONGA AND PLANNING Or email: [email protected] Expression of Interest Applications will close on 20 December 2013.

CLEARING OF VEGETATION, SORTING PUBLIC NOTICE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, PROCESS AND SHIP TO NEW ZEALAND CONTRACT No. C13/16 The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning seeks registration of interest from Contractors for the TROPICAL XMAS IN RARO NITE MARKET in Association with the Takuvaine Tutakimoa Committee Clearing of Vegetation, Sorting out of Recyclable and the Avarua Business CBD Materials from the old Turangi Dump Site, Process and ship to New Zealand reputable recyclable STALL SPACES AVAILABLE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING partners of your choice. When: Thursday 19th December 2013 Registration of Interest will close at 3pm on Friday, Venue: Opposite Banana Court, Maire Nui Drive 2oth December 2013, and must be submitted to Time: 5pm – 9pm the MOIP Office in Arorangi and addressed to: Limited space available for Food & Beverage and Arts & Crafts Vendors. Contact: Fred Hosking Reserve a stall now! Project Officer Ministry of Infrastructure Criteria and Registration Forms available. and Planning Registrations close Friday 13th December, 3pm. Contact: Trade and Marketing Staff, Taimata Allsworth or Te P.O.Box 24321 Tuhi Kelly. Email: [email protected] Phone: 24-296 or Email: [email protected] Phone: +682 20321 for further information. Cook islands Herald 11 December 2013 NEWS 24 French Ambassador visits the Cook Islands is Excellency Laurent Contini, the French decade of friendly relations. France has provided invaluable Ambassador Designate to the Cook Islands will visit maritime surveillance assistance to the Cook Islands including Hthe Cook Islands from 10 to 19 December 2013 interception of foreign vessels in Cook Islands waters illegally. to present his credentials to the Queen’s Representative Maritime Surveillance assistance has also been rendered via as the Ambassador for the Republic of France to the Cook French air force flights in Cook Islands airspace. Islands. The Ambassador’s visit also coincides with the arrival of the The Ambassador is based in Wellington and is concurrently French Navy Vessel Le Prairial, on its routine visit to the Cook accredited to New Zealand, Niue and Samoa. Ambassador Islands. Contini replaces his predecessor His Excellency Francis Etienne The French Government has also appointed an Honorary as the French Ambassador. Consul for the Cook Islands, Mrs. Nathalie Rossette-Cazel The Cook Islands and the Republic of France established Tierney. diplomatic relations in 2000 and have enjoyed over a Kua rau-maire ia ete Parai Minita ote Kuki Airani ko Henry Puna tetai kimikimianga ingoa tuke uake rai ei akairo note Marine Park ote Kuki Airani. I teia mua-mataiti kua rauka mai tetai tutu-akairo note Marine Park i anga ia e June Hosking e i teianei ka anoano ia tetai ingoa tuke uake rai ei tapiri atu kite pae ite tutu-akairo. I teianei, kote maata ote Marine Park mei tetai 1.1 mirioni kuea kiromita ote Tuanga Moana ote Pae Apa-tonga ote Kuki Airani nei. Te rave ia mai nei rai te akanoonoo anga papu ote marine park ete akakena anga, e kua irinaki ia e ka oti mai i nga tuatau openga ote mataiti 2015. “Kapiti mai te turu pakari a toku kavamani, te aronga mana ete katoatoaanga ote iti-tangata, e pera te turu ate Tua-Akatanotano, ka riro te Marine Park ei akamaroiroi kia rauka ua rai te akatupu puapinga mei to roto ite tuanga ote pae ote turoto, te tautai e tote takere-moana mate kore e tamanamanata ite au meitaki natura, i roto ite moana, te au akau e to runga ite au enua”, i akakite ei te Parai Minita. Kia vai ua rai tana i tuatua, kote akakoroanga maata i teianei koia, kia rauka mai tetai INGOA no to tatou marine park – ko tetai mea maatamaata rava atu i roto i teianei ao! Ko teia tarere, nate katoato e noo ana kite Kuki Airani nei e pera te iti-tangata Kuki Airani e noo ana ki tetai atu au enua ke mai i vao ake. Ka topiri te tarere ite ora 5 Varaire ra 17 Tianuare 2014 e i mua ake ite openga ote epetoma a muri ake, kua rauka ite Parai Minita ite iki mai ite ingoa i iki ia – mate uriuri kapiti atu kite Ruru Minita ete Peretitani ote Are Ariki. Kote tangata nana te ingoa i re mai, ka oronga ia atu ki iaia e $250 moni Nu Tireni. Kote ingoa i iki ia kapiti atu kite tutu-akairo ka taangaanga putuputu ia ki runga ite au apinga, te au mea nenei ia, te kakau, te au akakitekiteanga tuatua, te au akakitekiteanga i runga ite roro uira, e vaitata rai e ki runga pouroa ite au mea ka piri atu kite Marine Park. Ina! Tetai ingoa kia kapiti atu kite tutu-akairo! Peea atu ei? Ka manga pakari rai, ko ta matou ia! Kare e akakotinga ia te maata ote au ingoa taau ka inangaro ite tuku mai no reira kimikimi pakari e kia o atu koe ki roto ite tareanga! Te pati ia atu nei kia tuku mai i ta kotou au tamanakoanga kite: Communications Coordinator, Cook Islands Marine Park, PO Box 649, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; TIS Office (i rotopu i te Tamarind House e te Fishing Club); email [email protected]; me e au uianga taau kia ringi atu ia - Jaewynn McKay numero 21 144;

KA INANGARO MAATA IA: TETAI INGOA KUKI AIRANI TUKE UAKE RAI NO TE MARINE PARK IA: TETAI KA INANGARO MAATA cell 55 486; mekore te email i runga nei.