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SUPP: Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 news 2 PM discusses China funded projects with Ambassador he Prime Minister The meeting with the PRC Henry Puna has sought was an opportunity for the Tthe cooperation of Prime Minister to confirm the Chinese Government in with the Ambassador, the engaging local companies in Cook Islands Strategy to aid development projects. utilize Chinese grant funding In the first of a series for the next 3 years. The of bilateral discussions Strategy sets out the priority in Wellington, the Prime projects to be funded under Minister met with the this envelope: Ambassador of the People’s • Pearl farming Republic of China Mr Xi equipment to help stimulate Jiangou to discuss areas of pearl farm production; mutual interest. • agriculture In their Sunday evening equipment to revitalize machinery to assist the Goodwin for his service and meeting, Puna highlighted agriculture production Island Administrations to welcomed the former Deputy to the Ambassador the to reduce importation of undertake various projects to Prime Minister, Tom Marsters importance of involving produce and increase self- support economic, social and to the post. locally-based businesses and reliance; infrastructure. The Ambassador also contractors and sought the • Northern Group The Prime Minister said commended the Prime support of the Ambassador roofing to enable the islands limited local capacity was a Minister on his excellent to ensure their participation to capture roof water; constraint to moving quickly stewardship of the Forum in moving the China-funded upgrade of airport in Atiu to to get these projects off the Leaders Group and felt that projects forward. The Prime facilitate the expansion of ground and he envisaged the the Prime Minister had Minister informed the tourism industry to the outer Infrastructure Committee initiated many important Ambassador that the local islands; would help facilitate this activities in the region. private sector community • building repairs to process. The Prime Minister are familiar with the working some public office blocks; and The Ambassador extended to the Chinese environment and so would be the took the opportunity to Ambassador, the Cook best suited to deliver some of • purchase of congratulate exiting Queen’s Islands’ appreciation for the these services. suitable Outer Islands heavy Representative Sir Frederick generous support. PM’s attendance at Asia Plus meeting the highlight he Prime Minister Wellington. Normally, the Islands High Commissioner the opportunities that retuned on Tuesday event hosted on a monthly Tiki Matapo and the partnerships with these Tfollowing a successful basis, attracts only a small Dean of the Diplomatic countries bring to the appearance at the Asia number of dignitaries Corps the Canadian High Cook Islands as well as Plus Luncheon at Te Papa given their extremely tight Commissioner Caroline to the region. The Cook Museum, attendance at the schedules. However, with Chretien, were absolutely Islands, he said, has Cook Islands Constitution the knowledge of the excited with the attendance enjoyed long associations Celebrations in Wellington, attendance of the Cook of the Prime Minister, with of historic ties with many and several bilateral Islands Prime Minister, many of the dignitaries of the countries present meetings with a number of there was great interest in commenting on the high – politically and culturally diplomatic representatives securing an invitation to standard set by the Cook – and share a genuine in the New Zealand capital. attend the private affair. Islands High Commission. interest in preserving and The Asia Plus event Organized by the Cook In his speech to the strengthening relations built attracted a high number Islands High Commission diplomatic corps, the on trust, friendship, and of the diplomatic corps in in Wellington, the Cook Prime Minister highlighted close cooperation. PB

Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 Political Views 3 Murienua : a key victory for the Democratic Party By Wilkie Rasmussen, Leader of The Democratic Party believes the Opposition that winning Murienua is going have just returned from a visit to be a key victory for it and will to my electoral constituency be a step closer towards throwing Tongareva and was planning this rather insensitive and non- I caring Government out. James to cast each and every one of you under the spell of that beautiful Beer is of Rarotonga, Mangaia and un-spoilt island but that has ancestry apart from being the son to wait. Much more immediate is of staunch Democratic supporter the contest for the Murienua seat James Beer Snr. In the heydays recently vacated. The Cook Islands of Democratic Party founder Party hopes for a candidate with Papa Sir Tom Davis, James Beer Demo colours painted all over Snr and many others fought for him, namely Kaota Tuariki and the installation of Democratic the Democratic Party charge is principles and human rights for all the entrepreneur extraordinaire Cook Islanders during the reign of James Beer, a multi talented Cook an earlier CIP Government. Young Islander. It appears that the stage James to a sense is carrying on his has been set and by September father’s wishes and beliefs. 19th (exactly 36 days from today), As the Leader of the one of these two is going to be Democratic Party and Opposition the new Member of Parliament in Parliament, I stand strongly for Murienua. behind James and believe that Being an MP is a very serious he will make a good MP. That’s matter especially in these days because he has a vision and a of greater accountability and proven track record of building transparency. Every politician his business empire from nothing is under the ever watchful eye into an economic might. He SWITCH ON WITH of the public and that scrutiny also has promise to engage in begins the moment they debates about lawmaking in Te Aponga Uira accept nomination to stand Parliament and he has a track for whichever side. The CIP record of advocating for political candidate does not fare well in and economic reform – things that respect. He is after all in that this country of ours needs to the brutal language of politics a grasp hold of. “turn coat”, a man who deserted Certainly James has, as First come, first served his party, betrayed his colleagues compared to days of youthful and friends for the enemy. exuberance, grown wiser and In these days of anti-“vaka” much more caring of the people hopping in which the Democratic of his constituency. He has been Party truly upholds after the now with his committee for two rounds of electoral battle. passing of the 2008 Electoral One Span Amendment Act, Kaota may well Remember James was a valiant be the “Alamain Kopu” of Cook runner up in a close battle in Islands politics. Alamain Kopu the 2010 general elections. was a New Zealand politician That shows that there is trust that vanished out of profile and faith that has developed when she swapped political between them and which allegiances, a fate dealt to her by continues to grow. If any lessons the ever watchful and adjudging about people, humility, caring, public. sensitivity, respect has been Well, Kaota hopes to win the learned James will have done seat for the CIP. Gosh, excuse so and that makes him a better all round politician and person. me mate, you ain’t gonna get Building a new house? What extra upfront costs. anywhere when you had bolted Murienua will be three by- does it take to connect to the The good news is that from from your stables for short term elections in a row if the Demos electric network? The short July this year, TAU is funding a selfish gains. And certainly it’s win it and I have my fingers answer is that it all depends on full span for the first customers going to be difficult to justify when crossed. Only after the Demo the augmentation or extension. saving them at least $2,000 one begins in a flip flop manner. victory will I tell you all the Here’s the way it works. If each. This is strictly first come, You see, loyalty is important and beautiful stories of Tongareva. it’s more than the cost of half first served until the money set so is trust. I don’t think many Remember a vote for James a span, the customer pays the aside runs out. will trust him according to track Beer is a step closer for a new www.teaponga.com record thus far. Democratic Party Government. Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 news 4 Bishop out of the pan into the fire Drops a $30,000 bomb on Cabinet

Matson’s second ship MV Liloa announced to service the Cook Islands in tandem with MV Olomana. candal ridden Teina A soon to be released media Questions were being asked Rarotonga mid September. Bishop’s name is becoming statement by two shipping three weeks prior to the Framhein claims EXCIL Ssynonymous with the stakeholders is expected to notification issued to Cook Islands Shipping, Trevor Clark and Brett controversy now coined as divert public attention from the customers, Matariki FM owner Porter are linked with the new Bishopgate. This time he surfaces CIP Government’s corruption of William Framhein had read an Matson service. as the possible culprit concerning the Ministry of Transport’s best online media release through the While the newly licensed the secretive approval of a new practises and lawful protocols. Samoa Observer and another on shipping service is more likely shipping service involving a close For the last three weeks Facebook on Monday 15th July to negatively affect the Sword’s relative. stakeholders in the shipping 2013 but was unable to have family shipping business which Ministry of Transport now industry have been asking the news confirmed by those he operates the MV Tiare Moana being overseen by the Prime the hard questions on the asked including three cabinet they are yet to make a public Minister Henry Puna is in full, Matson Shipping Company’s ministers. comment apart from take up red alert, retrospective, damage announcement of an additional Framhein questions why the issue with their Member control. Highly embarrassed by ship servicing Rarotonga. Matson the three week delay in the of Parliament Mark Brown. unconfirmed irregular activity issued a public notice on 5th announcement was first made in Framhein said he had raised the in the Ministry, no public August to the industry stating Samoa? matter with Brown three times announcements are forth coming they would be providing another Even the Secretary of Transport since he first became aware of the until some semblance of order ship the MV Liloa to operate in Ned Howard has pleaded online press release by Matson. is hastily manufactured behind tandem with the MV Olomana ignorant. Further inquires He said Brown was unaware of closed doors. effective immediately. indicated the MV Liloa will arrive Matson receiving another license PB

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Hopefully controversial Minister Bishop is getting good advice from Dr Joe while no one wants to sit near him. which would potentially create a Bishop’s connection to Matson’s CIP members Vaine and Arama is he will stand in ARN and Bishop monopoly. new licence. Matson’s $30,000 Wichman? will shift to the Vaipeka Vaipae On his weekly Matariki FM sponsorship of Aitutaki’s Maire The group led by Bond Store’s Tautu constituency at the expense radio programme Norman Nui celebration negotiated by Richard Barton have expressed of existing CIP MP Mona Ioane. George also raised the issue of the Bishop is likely to be questioned their interest in receiving a Politics is self serving, so how latest misadventures of Bishop by the public as being treating. shipping licence and were denied PM Puna handles Bishop’s latest and sponsorship received from Senior Cook Islands Party in the past, so why weren’t embarrassing activities will be Matson. George was questioning members are at a loss at they advised a new licence was observed with interest. Right now the link between the shipping the antics of Bishop and the available? Why was Cabinet kept Puna personally needs a plan A licence and possible exchange for continued damage he is doing to out of the loop? These are the and a plan B, how he deals with the sponsorship. George claimed the CIP brand. $30,000 questions Bishop needs Bishop will be a reflection of how it smelt like a repeat of the Bounty Government had allocated to come clean on. crucial plan B is to his political scandal where money changed $15,000 for Aitutaki’s Maire Prime Minister Henry Puna’s future. hands for a fishing licence. Nui celebrations. Air Raro was inability to curb Bishop’s continued Bishop has openly spoken of It is known Matson’s Strategic also a sponsor and by the way damage to the CIP is shrouded pursuing a different political Development Manager Michael emcee Bishop was handing out with suspicion the rumours he agenda to the CIP Government if Jones had been turned down the cash prizes in the name his and Bishop have struck a deal he is short changed when the PM by the then Transport Minister different businesses was also over a constituency shift for both. has a portfolio reshuffle. Bishop’s Tom Marsters for the additional a sizeable sponsor. Questions Needing a guaranteed safe seat demands include the Ministry licence several times since June. of who received Matson’s for the next general elections, of Finance and the removal of Cabinet is to yet to confirm sponsorship cheque needs to be there is no certainty Manihiki a current Board chairman. A Associate Minister of Transport clarified and made transparent will return Puna to parliament Democratic Party win in the Teina Bishop issued the license as it is suspected some of their without the long awaited harbour Murienua bye election will trigger until the Prime Minister has sponsorship money was declared development to at least being Bishop’s political disclosure. spoken to him. as being from Bishop’s companies. started. Bishop’s parasitic business Ned Howard’s claim of not Shipping stakeholders are Bishop’s Aitutaki constituency associates have their remote knowing who directed the Matson unhappy the newly issued the CIP strong hold Arutanga control claws so imbedded into license to be issued is questionable licence was issued to a current Reureu Nikaupara (ARN) was him Bishop’s obligations require seeing he processes the license. In shipper and not made known to previously held for a lengthy him to be in a position of political addition to that, Howard’s wife a third party to prevent a possible period by Henry Puna’s brother manipulation even if it requires Rita is Bishop’s CEO. monopoly. What has happened Ngairetaina Puna. An option for jumping the CIP ship. Cabinet’s concern goes beyond to the shipping licence issued to Henry at the next general elections - by George Pitt Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 NEWS 6 Bribery investigation a concern to Chinese government?

By Charles Pitt ill the Police investigation into Wallegations of bribery against Marine Minister Teina Bishop have the potential to place the various Chinese funded projects at risk? It is not known what consideration was given this possibility when the complaint was laid with Police. The Herald understands the matter was not raised when PM Henry Puna met the Chinese Ambassador in Wellington recently. Given the level of Chinese government investment and funding in their fishing industry, the allegations would be a very serious concern to the Chinese government hierarchy. That’s because any allegations of Chinese Businessman Sam Chou unlawful activities would reflect plug on the project to set up a to about $90 million which is not Chinese government itself, it’s very badly on the Chinese fish trans-shipment facility on enough to pay public servants practices and policies. Any failure government, internationally. Rarotonga which promised 60 and infrastructure/renewable to deliver such an assurance The mere hint or perception much needed jobs for locals and energy projects let alone the could result in a very serious of untoward activity may compel millions of much needed dollars interest on the loans we have outcome-a loss of face on the the Chinese government itself in tax revenues for government. taken out. part of the Chinese. to take some pro-active action It may even cease the offloading Only one country has been The PM will also be concerned in respect of Luen Thai Fishing of its by-catch to local retailers prepared to put up the really big that nothing jeopardizes Ventures Ltd. If the Chinese for sale, sending local prices for money and assistance we need to his upcoming trip to China government concludes that the fish beyond $10 a kilo. improve our economy and living to meet the new Chinese company’s actions have caused For the Cook Islands, foreign standards and that is China. President and officials and the some disrespect or mistrust, investment which builds our Government realizes the opportunities that will avail they may censure or reprimand economy and creates jobs, is importance of China’s assistance themselves, especially under the company’s management. important because with our to our development hence the the One China Policy document If the Chinese government goes falling population, we cannot PM should be making strenuous signed in 1997, to hold fruitful so far as to end the company’s generate sufficient tax revenues efforts to assure the Chinese bilateral discussions on future subsidies, the company may to grow our economy. At best, government the investigation joint projects and funding have no option but to pull the our tax revenues only amount is not an investigation of the arrangements. PB

Woman of the Month Congratulations to Mrs. Amiria Davey rganization- AitutakiCongratulationsTina Kauvai Disability Council O Our Woman for participating in tennis, their life together starting this month, nominated by the swimming and netball their family. Aitutaki Disability Council is Mrs where Kauvai was elected as In 1978 Tina moved Amiria Davey, better known as one of the members of the back to her homeland, Aunty Amiria. Amiria is married first netball team to travel Rarotonga, where she to Noumea in 1966 bringing has dutifully remained in to Richard Davey from Aitutaki home gold. and has 12 beautiful children. the same dental clinic till With a desperate need to present. Remembering her She is a loving sister to 6 brothers escape to the bright lights careers beginnings Tina and 8 sisters and was born and and bustling rat race of explains that the early days bred in Aitutaki. New Zealand Kauvai made were tough going, “we During her childhood the definitive decision to didn’t have the modern education, Amiria attended become a dental nurse, as gadgets that we have now, Aitutaki Primary School. From she was convinced that was when I started we had pedal 1959 to 1961, Amiria attended her fail proof ticket to the operated gear, ohh gosh,” land of the long white cloud. she jokes, “My legs were so Tereora College, from 1962 to Once finished her schooling fit!” 1964, she attended the Teachers Kauvai enrolled moving to At one point her dental Training College, she taught at Wellington in the winter of chair blew up on her mid Atiu Junior High School for 4 1969 to train as a School practice, smoke tendrils years from 1965 to 1969 and she Dental Nurse, “I was so filling the small room. also taught at the Aitutaki Junior happy,” says Kauvai fondly Since the last incident the of her humble beginnings, clinic has seen a welcomed High School; Araura College from “my dream had finally come 1970 to 1988. 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According to MMR the funding for the consultations are from a mixed bag of project and programmed activities. Ben Ponia, Augustine Mobiha, Jo Akroyd The bulk of funds are change resilience through will be seeking to get an Ponia and MMR directors Mr provided under the ACP environmental monitoring updated overview of the Kori Raumea and Ms Dorothy Fish II Programme funded and sustainable fisheries for coastal fishery sector in order Solomona, MMR GCCA by the European Union. The the future. to develop a national coastal project manager Mr Teariki purpose of the ACP project MMR scientists will also fisheries policy. The team Rongo and ACP consultant Ms is to support sustainable use remain behind to conduct hope to get an update on Jo Akroyd. of resource by developing resource surveys including the priority areas for coastal The team is scheduled fisheries plans and regulations a harvest quota for sea fisheries development both to visit Aitutaki, Pukapuka, for the sea cucumber and cucumber on Pukapuka and inshore and deep sea and Manihiki, Rakahanga, trochus fisheries. Penrhyn. The consultations will be Penrhyn, Mangia and Aitu In many countries around To wrap up the Ministry led by the secretary, Mr Ben starting this week. the world the sea cucumber fisheries have been overexploited and stocks have declined to the point where there is no longer a viable fishery in these countries. Importers, who drive the demand for these resources, particularly in China where demand and prices are high, are now turning a lot of attention to the Cook Islands as a new source. The visit will also cover inception phase for the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) project funded by European Union and SPC. Stakeholder views Some of the Youth who served up free breakfast on Wednesday morning in the park will be sought to build climate opposite the Banana Court to raise funds. Photo by Maria Tanner PB

Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 9 NEWS Empire Theatre upgrades cinema to 2D and 3D After two years in the from 35 mm system to the planning, Rarotonga is going new DCP system has been 2D and 3D full DCP ( digital a major challenging project compliance projector) system and involved bringing two at the Empire Cinema starting DCP system technicians from Wanted Thursday 16th August 2013. New Zealand to oversee the A unique Cook Islands logo for the The Empire Cinema have conversion, installation and now joined the Global shift to upgrading of the Empire enhancing audience cinema Cinema equipment. CookCook IslandsIslands MarineMarine ParkPark experience by moving from During the installation and the 35 mm cinematography trialling period, everyone that Here’s your chance to design a unique logo for film experience to the latest have experienced the new our Cook Islands Marine Park. The competition and new digital platform, DCP system now at the Empire DCP. Additionally, a brand Cinema are very excited about is open to everyone resident in the Cook Islands and to all new Xtreme Silver screen, the new experience including Cook Islanders living elsewhere. measuring 15 metre wide x 7 the Xtreme silver screen. Time is tight! Entries need to be received by metre high sourced from the We would like to USA has also been installed. acknowledge the support 5pm Friday 16th August. The brand new equipment of Morrie Morrison (our The winning logo will be used extensively on products, have all been sourced from technician and long time printed material, clothing, media releases, websites, pretty the USA, Italy, Belgium, friend) the very professional much everything associated with the Cook Islands Marine Australia, Hong Kong and support from Richard Harris of New Zealand through Edge Edge Digital Technology, our Park. So, the design needs to be easily applied to fabric, Digital Technology. local contractor and builder, paper, and on-line. Apart from that requirement, your DCP is accessed online via the versatile and amazing “Cook Islands Marine Park ocean canvas” is wide open! the internet and downloaded Nuku Rangi and his gang, the The designer of the winning logo into a server. This has been a efficient and professional T & huge investment particularly M Heather and our local bank will receive NZ$500. with the chronic ongoing BCI and everyone involved Entries, in a high resolution format and containing a movie piracy problem here on that has been involved since descriptor, need to include a contact name, address and Rarotonga. the concept of going 2D and phone number and can be hand delivered, emailed, or Empire Cinema will be 3D full digital was first floated. screening movies through Rarotonga now has a choice posted (or 2 of the 3) to: the digital DCP equipment of either experiencing the Communications Coordinator, Cook Islands Marine Park, which has recently been movie experience in 2D digital PO Box 649, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; TIS Office installed this week, initially or 3D digital, with the first (half way between Tamarind House and the Fishing with 3 screenings per day screening to the public on and increasing to 5 or more Thursday 16th August 2013 at Club); email [email protected]; any queries to later in the year. With the 4:15pm, 6:15pm and 8:30pm. Jaewynn McKay on phone 21 144; cell 55 486; investment in the DCP system, Check out our latest or to the above email address. the prices will naturally have movie release, Pacific Rim to be increased to cover the – An action packed, must investment and costs involved see movie. A war between however it is still much lower humankind and monstrous than New Zealand movie sea creatures. See this movie ticket prices. The conversion in either 2D or 3D. PB

Bringing controls into the age of automaton art of the challenge of dealing with the Prenewable energy jig-saw puzzle is getting from point A to point B. Point A is where we are today. Point B is the place we are trying to get to. We can frame our situation this way. We have a number of generators for producing power that are aging, sturdy

Cook Islands Renewable Energy and weighty. This is point A. During the old days when we were reliant on heavy sulphur laden fossil fuel, those generators provided us with herculean, trusty service in helping to keep the lights on and the wheels of industry churning in Rarotonga. However, it’s also Inside the control room of the Avatiu Power Station true that if you were planning a and responses to variability is very of switching from driving a vehicle planning and design stage for a few renewable energy operation they helpful – even if the savings is only that has manual gears to another months but now we will retrofit would not be your first choice of in the form of a few seconds. This one which is automatic drive. The four of the station’s generators of machine. They’re more like slow is where even partially automated transition to a renewable energy different ages and types so they workhorses rather than speedy controls can be a blessing. future feels a bit like that. can demonstrate improvements stallions. The recently published But for now we are simply in their responsive capability. This So in a sense we are dealing Hawaii Solar Integration Study embarking on early transitional means installing them with the with two different situations highlighted the importance of steps, heading out from point A following upgrades: governors, where the tools that worked really responding to the variability of PV along the path that will sometime automatic voltage regulators, and well in one situation may not work on the electric grid. It found that in the future land us at point B. auto synchronisers. so good in the other. adding governor controls to the It’s a matter of one step at a time. While the generators won’t be Renewable energy flows have central-station PV plants on Oahu While we can’t hope to emulate fully automated, the project is greater variability than flows from would enable them to respond to the plants on Oahu because our nevertheless crucial to upgrading fossil fuels. We know the sun’s loss-of-load events. This is Point current machines are mostly the operations of the Avatiu energy does not stream in a constant B that we talked about in the old and a little bit clunky, it does Power Station. fashion – it can fluctuate all over the opening paragraph. explain why TAU is taking this time It will also play a vital role in place and go from zero to intense Another metaphor that to partially automate the controls future in responding to the effects in a moment of time. So anything comes to mind in describing the at the Avatiu Power Station. of variability due to renewable that you can do to speed signals transition we are seeking is that This project has been in the energy flow on the electric grid.

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Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 11 NEWS Havana good time in Cuba

By Charles Pitt tudying for seven years to become a Doctor is hard Senough but to do it in another country and another language is a big ask. For 20 yr old Cook Islander from Tupapa Norman Tangi, learning to speak, read and understand Spanish turned out to be quite straight forward. Along with other foreign students from around the world, Norman is in his 10th month of a 7 year medical school course at Elam University in Havana, Cuba, to become a general practitioner. Norman is back in Rarotonga on a summer vacation and the Herald caught up with him at his parent’s home in Tupapa on Tuesday evening. Norman is the son of former Tupapa MP and New Hope Church Senior Pastor John Tangi. Norman Tangi Norman is on a course from home via the internet and sponsored by the government says broadband in Cuba is about of Cuba and attends the Havana as fast as it is on Rarotonga. The campus which has up to 3,000 media, newspapers and TV are medical students. In all says all in Spanish. Norman, there are around While in Rarotonga, Norman 20,000 other medical students is working in the Pharmacy at attending courses in other Rarotonga Hospital. provinces. Academically, Norman, now • Full Eye Examination Norman and the other foreign fluent in the Spanish language, -Free for School Age Children students are housed on campus attained a B grade for Chemistry and apart from everything being and three A grades in Maths, • Stylish Spectacles in Spanish, life is fairly normal -Std Prescription made one hour service Physics and Biology. The papers in most respects. He is at the were all done in Spanish. campus with another Cook • New Sunglasses What motivated Norman to Islander, Tutai Vakalalabure. -To suit any budget with/without prescription take up medicine was a work Students from other Pacific experience stint during one nations are also there. • Contact lenses+Solution school holidays at the Ministry As a city, Havana says -Free aftercare consultation service of Health while at Tereora Norman is probably about the College. • Onsite repair service size of Rarotonga in area. The Norman says it is not until people are friendly and treat you have been somewhere like foreigners well. Tourism is on Cuba that you really appreciate • Laybys available the increase and life in general the life you have in the Cook is quite cheap compared to Islands in terms of the peace, Rarotonga. Taxis and buses are tranquility, lifestyle and the main form of transport and opportunity. Opportunity says a typical taxi ride would cost Norman because young Cook For Quality care + Professional Service at aff ordable prices. the equivalent of 10 cents. The Islanders have good prospects Talk to Staff an your TRUSTED local OPTOMETRIST. main sport is baseball however, of scholarships and pathways to on campus a variety of sports “YOUR EYES WILL THANK YOU FOR IT!” higher learning. are played including Soccer, Norman returns to Cuba at Located: CITC Complex next to Cafe Salsa Volleyball and Rugby. the end of the month by way of Ph. 266 05 AH: 71532 E: [email protected] Norman keeps up with news LA and Panama. Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 12 NEWS Scenes from Penrhyn Te Maeva Nui Photos courtesy of MP Wilkie Rasmussen PB

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Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 NEWS 15 Asia Plus Luncheon Te Papa Museum, Wellington, 12 August 2013 Keynote Address by Hon. Henry Puna, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands alutations, Excellencies some insights as a Polynesian despite a deeply-rooted land and management. High Commissioner of Leader, and as the outgoing Chair tenure system based on family To help address these SCanada Caroline Chretien, of the Pacific Islands Forum. In entitlement, and our best efforts imbalances adequately – across Dean of the Diplomatic Corps some respects, this will be a as politicians and governments the social spectrum of gender Cook Islands High warm-up to my handing over of to build a more prosperous and equity, health and education Commissioner to New Zealand, the key position to my colleague opportunity-accessible nation. services, infrastructure Tiki Matapo in the Marshall Islands, President In more recent decades, investment, and economic Distinguished Ambassadors Loeak, early next month. depopulation has exacerbated opportunity – we need the help and High Commissioners of the For today, I’d like to touch population drift – a trend that of close partners, who appreciate Asia Plus Group primarily on the Cook Islands. reflects and presents additional these constraints as they apply Special Guest Heads of Present you with some current pressures and constraints as a to our respective unique and Missions from the broader perspectives. result of an internal imbalance specific environments. Diplomatic Corps And describe some of the in the distribution of wealth, Our small Outer Islands Kia Orana and Greetings from challenges we face: from the resources, and opportunity. communities need this help, the Cook Islands national level through to the To outsiders, including especially since the fight against On behalf of the Government Regional level of politics – and our closest partners, the Climate Change, and the need for and the people of the Cook what that means for one of the concentrated growth and timely financing for adaptation, Islands, I’d like to begin by Smallest of the Smaller Islands development on Rarotonga is a has an unyielding urgency. extending my thanks to the Asia Developing States in the Pacific, picture of perfection – a model Small Islands Developing Plus Group for the kind invitation and in the world. of investment and maturity States in the Pacific in general, to address you here today, and As you may already be indicative of a high standard of need a greater depth of for including the representation aware, seven of the Pacific living and an egalitarian society assessment and understanding of some of our friends from Islands Forum members have of consumers, who have the – not necessarily in quantity but outside of the Group here in populations of less than 100,000 best of all worlds within their with quality: Quality of attention Wellington, to join us on this people. The Cook Islands, reach. Yes, to many, Rarotonga and application, to enable and special occasion. with an approximate 13,000 is a thriving business centre of implement change, for the The last occasion in which residential population, is the economic potential and relative better. I was so deeply embedded fourth least populous of these prosperity. Above all, we need friends and among Ambassadors and SIDS – ahead of Tuvalu, Nauru, For those of you who have partners who are going to be Representatives was in and Niue. And perhaps similarly had the experience of a visit there for us. Washington DC in June. That with Niue, we have experienced to Rarotonga – for business or Our most important friend and event was of course, Pacific a creeping increase of pressures pleasure – you might be forgiven partner, who has been there for Day, an annual celebration and constraints brought on by for believing that the Cook more than a century is, of course, by our Pacific peoples in the depopulation to New Zealand Islands is in a good place. A been New Zealand. The Cook United States to showcase and Australia. very good place. Economically. Islands and New Zealand have the rich diversity of cultural At the time we attained our Socially. Politically. a special bond that is captured heritage and the challenges we constitutional status of self- However – I do hate to ‘burst under our Constitution, shaped face as a Region – especially in government in 1965, Cook the bubble’ for Rarotongans – and measured by convention, terms of the preservation and Islanders resident in New but Rarotonga is not the Cook and an evolving relationship of advancement of our respective Zealand were estimated at about Islands. shared values, as New Zealand livelihoods and futures – as 14,000. Today, that number is Yes, Rarotonga accommodates citizens. Islanders. well in excess of 60,000 with about 73% of the national The relationship is special, While Washington DC many more thousands expanding population; produces 95% of our unique, and even mystifying represents a significant political across Australia – thanks to tax revenues; generates 90% of to some. It can be argued for nerve centre, Wellington too, an economic boom and easy the national electricity output; instance that the Cook Islands has a dynamic heartbeat of its access for New Zealand citizens and carries nearly all the 11,000 enjoys a status of ‘Independence own – the pulse of which we – including Cook Islanders. In registered vehicles on an island Plus’ – a condition or state of feel throughout the Pacific as a fact, New Zealand it self has of about 9,000 residents. sovereignty with something result of the strong diplomatic been losing more than 50,000 But it does not represent the added rather than something representation among you all, people a year across the Tasman 12 inhabited islands; the two taken away. here today. for similar reasons. world-renown sea-bird breeding I agree with that and can see I know that with many of For Cook Islanders, the islands Suwarrow or Takutea, or how some of our partners might you, the Cook Islands has right of free access to New the long-disused copra base of question how and why the Cook enjoyed long associations of Zealand planted the seeds for Manuae, which make up the 15 Islands should even think about historic ties – politically and depopulation as expatriate islands of the Cook Islands. joining the United Nations when culturally – and share a genuine communities overseas began to Concentrated wealth and we already have accessibility to interest in preserving and flourish in the post-war boom development is both a blessing what the world has to offer us, strengthening relations built years. Many of our men and and a curse. And a challenge and conversely, what we can on trust, friendship, and close women were packed off to that many Pacific Islands face, contribute to global community cooperation. work as well as study as scholar- under growing pressures on affairs. So I’m very happy to be here to shippers. the sustainability of assets and No other country in the world speak to a captive, international Nearly 50 years later, the resources, and the need for for example, has managed to audience, and to share with you non-returnees continue to build sound development planning engage the People’s Republic of Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 NEWS 16 China in a tripartite aid project of islands, which have sovereign close relationships between action by the global community. that is equivalent to the Three command over a significant area maritime neighbours has In May this year, the Cook Gorges Dam development in of the globe, and its natural allowed such a collegial and Islands hosted the first in a series scale. resources – including tuna equitable negotiation of of five regional consultations on That milestone was launched fisheries, and seabed mineral sovereign boundaries in a spirit the Nansen Initiative – a world- last year and is progressing well deposits. of shared mutual progression wide promotion of a protection in its development stages with The tendency to portray the and trust. agenda for those displaced China, New Zealand, and the Pacific – at least historically – as The signing of these eight by natural disasters, including Cook Islands, working closely small islands with little to offer in treaties was a definitive step Climate Change. together on a $60 million water the way of resources or ideas is towards better defining the The global discussion on the transformation of Rarotonga well behind us now. management frameworks for displacement of people across – our largest, most ambitious With collective ocean our ocean areas. It stands as an borders because of this threat development project to date. territories three times the size of important message to the world to survival is expected to gain The conduct of our relations the United States and nearly two about regional collaboration, momentum over the course of over the years has been the times the size of Russia – you can unity and the importance of the next two years but already, subject of internal discussions imagine why it is important for ocean resources to the Pacific the prospect of losing one’s for some time, as the Cook us to focus on the ways in which Islands. home – and country – as a Islands looks ahead to how its we can redefine ourselves, on These are initiatives of which result of Climate Change, is near international identity may evolve our own terms. the Pacific can be proud. The the surface of concerns with a further in future years. Now, more than ever before, oceans’ resources – particularly number of Pacific nations. This is a discussion that carries Pacific Island engagement in the our fisheries – are our livelihood Human mobility, as I have a high degree of sensitivity and management of ocean resources and it’s important that we already described in the case demands considerable courage has increased the urgency for continue to build on the positive of the Cook Islands, has been and commitment on our part, sound management stewardship progress in working with our an increasingly critical factor in and the part of New Zealand, to regimes in our ocean spaces. bigger partners like the United the development and economic speak to each other as equals As the traditional custodians States and our Multi-lateral progress of the Pacific. – equals who separately, have of the Pacific, we have made Fisheries Treaty. We need to retain our people. their own speed of evolving concerted efforts to ensure that While we anticipate Without our greatest asset – the values and ideas but together the use, enjoyment and access of substantial benefits from our people of the Pacific – greater must talk about how change benefits derived from our ocean collaborative efforts in the command over our future will impacts upon the other. will be equitable for present and sustainable management of remain at risk. Skills-building This is the heart of a real future generations. our oceans resources, we are and empowerment will become partnership. For years, we have exercised mindful of the increasingly hollow objectives, and the And as I mentioned to notable our sovereign rights over the damaging impacts upon our land gains we have made across the policy thinkers in Washington management of our ocean and marine environment as a region to promote and institute DC recently, partnerships in the through treaties like the United result of Climate Change. principles of good governance Pacific –– begin with presence: Nations Convention on the Law of The adversity of Climate and more inclusive systems that being there to recognise and the Sea; cooperative agreements Change, extreme weather advance the status of women as meet the needs and cries for governing the dumping and including cyclones, sea surges, well as youth in our communities, help from our Region. After transhipment of hazardous droughts and salinization, coral will be severely eroded. all, the Pacific is not interested waste; and the submission of degradation and acidification, I am particularly pleased that in providing an arena for Continental Shelf claims, which is presenting us with our most over the past year, the gains of competitive political influence underpin our continued interest daunting challenge: the need for which I have mentioned, have between superpowers. We’re and exploration into seabed adaptation and the security of established clear and meaningful simply interested in developing mining. financing to cope with massive steps toward improving gender close working ties with partners, We are building on aspirations and widespread loss. equity in the Pacific. who share our interests, support to maximise economic returns We are at the losing end of Last August in Rarotonga, the our priorities, and assist our from our ocean resources, Climate Change in more ways Forum Leaders endorsed the goals. especially fisheries and seabed than one. And coping with loss Pacific Leaders Gender Equality While we value and regard minerals, in accordance with the is an experience we all share. Declaration, recognising the partnerships built on mutual precautionary approach of Rio We all understand the meaning need to continue to support trust, understanding and Principle 15. of disaster, the extremities and and encourage concerted reciprocity in our relations, the A decade ago the Cook Islands patterns of change and the efforts to effectively address the Cook Islands and other Pacific also declared its 2 million absolute need for resilience: entrenched disadvantages that States are also taking a stronger square kilometre EEZ as a Whale in preparedness for what will many women face in education, command of setting targets and Sanctuary and as recently as this come, and an enduring spirit to economic development, achieving objectives. year, a Shark Sanctuary. bounce back from ruin. social advancement, and Last year for example, as This step came soon after a The global conversation on representation at the political hosts of the Pacific Islands 2012 declaration to establish Climate Change has been a level. Forum Meeting, I encouraged a 1 million square kilometre difficult path for the Pacific’s Small Much more remains to be a strengthened perspective of Marine Park Reserve in the Islands Developing States. The done to instill ‘zero tolerance’ outward thinking, and a renewed Southern half of our territory, agenda for negotiations under for violence against women and projection of our identity to the as well as a historic signing in the United Nations Framework girls in our respective societies rest of the world – the Pacific as Rarotonga where seven Pacific Convention on Climate Change, but the steps we have taken now Large Ocean Islands States. Islands nations formalised eight and its processes, is a crowded are a tremendous move forward. Maritime Boundary Agreements one but one in which the Pacific Last October, I was also As Forum Chair, I have had less – simultaneously – the first stands with other SIDS under the privileged to help launch a interest in ‘playing the victim’ time this has been conducted Alliance of Small Islands States. Regional Action Plan on Women and more drive to promote anywhere in the world. We are committed to the work Peace and Security – a new ourselves for what we are and There is no other region on and progress of talks as AOSIS framework that recognises the what we have: an oceanscape Earth where the kinship and continues to uphold a priority for role that women can and do play PB

Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 NEWS 1 7 in conflict resolution and peace Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Regionalism and how we want Samoa in 2011 and advanced processes. Caledonia – we are all making to – and should – address our in the Cook Islands last year We must value these gains to cease our dependency needs does provoke a degree with eight founding members contributions and ensure that on fossil fuels. of uncertainty, especially in the committed to the promotion the recognition of groups and For the Cook Islands, our wake of emerging sub-regional of cultural traditions, language individual women are part of our target to be 100% driven by priorities, and the accompanying preservation, and economic and search for truth and sustained renewable energy by 2020 will debate over whether we are social well-being. peace. be the driving, economic centre- seeing the erosion of broader American Samoa, French As further building of our piece of our global promotions cooperative frameworks. Polynesia, Cook Islands, Niue, capacity to work collectively as a clean and green destination. My preference is to promote Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, and inclusively is strengthened, Energy partnerships and the virtues of sub-regionalism – Tokelau, and Tuvalu are those Pacific Leaders are now looking investment have already begun not the negative connotations. eight members, which now want forward to discussing in Majuro to yield results in our Region. Rather than undermining to explore how the reach of the outcomes of a major review The Pacific Plan is helping by our broader Pacific voice, Polynesia can be given renewed of the Pacific Plan – the Region’s providing the development the motivation to formalise meaning with the Maori Iwi of blueprint and master strategy framework in which to prioritise commonality among fewer Aotearoa New Zealand, and the for cooperation and integration aid assistance to the Region. entities is a natural inclination Native Hawaiians in the North of on issues of priority for member Aid flows to the Pacific and the – and a sound step toward our triangular ocean space. states of the Forum. steady growth of partnerships hardening the building blocks for Polynesians of course, have a This review is our forward- with major powers, such a higher purpose. deep, spiritual link to the ocean looking analysis of how we can as the People’s Republic of That’s where we need to focus – establishing voyaging lanes unify our efforts to confront the China, as well as the European our sights: the higher goals of across the Pacific over many challenges we face as a region. Union, has stimulated deeper embracing all Pacific peoples centuries as navigators of the The future relevance and analyses, and calls for a greater irrespective of ethnicity or the vast sea known to us as Moana appropriateness of our brand understanding of aid application imperfect fit of governance Nui O Kiva. of regionalism is at the heart of and effectiveness. models, which can curb our Our respect for the ocean and this self-examination, which we The role of aid and its impact desire to weave a richer fabric of the life it supports begins here expect will provide considerable on the Pacific will continue to meaningful ties among nations. – sharing a rich heritage among food for thought in the coming present complex questions In this regard, I’d like to make our Polynesian peoples – and months. over sustainable development special mention of the Polynesian with you all – our friends from Among the policy challenges and our ability to meet those Leaders Group – a fledgling around the world. Thank you we are facing in our Region challenges on our own. organisation established in very much and Kia Manuia. are those that impact upon our ability to uphold the four pillars of priority: for continued Demos back on air economic growth; sustainable development; good governance; and security. We have a newly-emerging priority in Energy Security and the need to transform our consumption, and break our dependency on fossil fuels. The Pacific is acting as one in this regard, and earlier this year marked the new priority with a Leaders’ Summit in Tonga, and Auckland, to reinforce a collective approach to the development of National Strategies and implementation of Renewable Energy projects. Political will at the highest levels is driving this collective vision – both as a necessary foundation and an effective tool in attracting the investment and partnerships we need to achieve our ambitious goals. Our renewable energy targets are ambitious. I would be the first to admit it. But stepping forward with courage and conviction is a sound beginning and I am pleased to say that with a self-determined effort to succeed, we have established clear roadmaps. We have set the policy paths. And we have The Democratic Party opposition resumed its Political Broadcast on Radio Cook embarked upon firm projects. Islands at 11am Wednesday morning. The show was kicked off by Leader of the Tokelau, the Kingdom of Opposition and Smiley Heather. The show will be broadcast every Wednesday morning. Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 FEATURE 18 Like a Moko drinking By Carmel Beattie set BUT wow, do most people n the land of my birth, I know work incredibly hard we have an expression and deserve that end of the I– flat out, like a lizard day chill out! drinking – which means that I am always in awe of you are incredibly busy. I families who all go out to have modified it for the local work during the day and at vernacular although I must night or on the weekend, say I haven’t seen too many work to tend their land and Mokos drinking but they animals or work to produce are certainly flat out when goods, food, art to sell at the attached to my ceiling! markets every weekend and I was thinking of this sometimes during the week. expression today as I was I know that here in the Cook totting up all the jobs/things Islands, very few people get that I have to do, should do, high wages and therefore it is haven’t done and want to do necessary to supplement your while feeling my heart rate income to give yourself and increase and myself starting your family the advantages to hyperventilate. How is of life – better home, better it that we live in a tropical educational opportunities paradise, surrounded by etc. However, I never fail to sparkling blue ocean (well, be impressed by the sacrifice most days it is blue) and that Cook Islanders make to palm fringed beaches and the do so. majority of us are too busy to Then there are those who enjoy it? work incredibly hard not for When talking to visitors money but to help others in here or friends when I am out the community or to ensure of the country, I usually have that their children understand to disabuse them of the idea the importance and beauty of that we spend our carefree their culture. Nothing could days frolicking on the beach, be more obvious than the gathering shells for our extraordinary dedication and necklaces and flowers for our hard work that went into the hair. I can understand why delivery of Te Maeve Nui. they think that and must take For those of us who were a lot of responsibility because lucky enough to enjoy the precious and meaningful to the full. Being ‘flat out’ is our images for Tourism all performances, I wonder if it to me and I continue to be not a bad thing and in fact, it portray that side of life and my is with the understanding of staggered by the talent, the ensures the vibrancy of life Facebook photos are certainly the long hours that go into stamina, the dedication, the here because our version of part of my guerrilla marketing not just the development humour and the beauty of flat out is not just work but campaign for the Cooks so of the performances but everyone who takes part. It also community, family and only show gorgeous sunsets, also the costumes and the isn’t just the exquisite young playtime and that makes for smiling happy people and lots themes. For me, it has only girls gliding across the stage a place for a home which is of cheers from various social been in the last year or so or the scrumptious warriors always rich with opportunity. events. when I have known friends (well, they are!) but also the I’ll stop hyperventilating OF course, we do have this who were performing that ‘seniors’ who sing, train and and take one ‘job’ at a time side of our lives and that I realised the extent of the guide them and the helpers and then plan to make sure is why we love it here – to sleepless nights and the lost who cook and sew and that my life reflects this me there is nothing better weekends that went into provide for them. vibrancy and diversity and the to cleanse the cares of a the months of preparation SO – I guess that a good big question for me? I wonder stressful or busy day than for 5 minutes on stage. life here is not about having if I’ll get the opportunity to be sinking into the lagoon in the Knowing that has made the to make a just about having part of the Takitumu UTE next evening and watching the sun performances even more fun in the sun but living life year?? PB

Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 RELIGIOUS VIEWS 19 Honouring God in your job

- a missionary opportunity Part 2 By Senior Pastor John Tangi In Part 1 of this article last week I noted that if you do a good job, you will always have a job. Perhaps this might not be true in every case. Nevertheless, in Acts 1v.8 Jesus in our job by being DILIGENT. said, “You shall be witnesses to In the Old Testament of the me in Jerusalem and in all Judea Bible in Daniel 6v.1-5, we will and Samaria and to the end see that Daniel is an excellent of the earth.” Every Christian example of how we can honour who is in a workplace is given God in our job. Daniel worked the opportunity to witness hard. He left nothing undone for the Lord Jesus Christ and as he carried out his duties the power of that witness will as a public servant. Diligent is spiritually impact others. The ‘striving for the best quality of Bible commends hard work and work we are capable of doing!’ condemns laziness. The Book One of the nature of many of Proverbs curses laziness in Southeast Asian workers is that work Proverbs 18v.9 (GN) reads they desire to perform better “A lazy person is as bad as at their job often as a mark of someone who is destructive.” respect and gratitude to their Galatians 6v.7 says “Whatever employer for the privilege of a man sows, this he will also a job. In their spare time they reap.” Jesus said in Matthew will enroll in courses for self 5v.16 “Let your light so shine improvement in their field of before men, that they may see employment because they your good works and glorify want to give their very best for your Father in heaven.” God the company. If the company want us to use our place of prospers, they too will prosper! work, as ‘lamp-stands!’ “We They create the guarantee of are the light of the world!” said continued employment by their Jesus in Matthew 5v.14! God Diligence! Although Daniel see you and I as ‘Children of was in Babylon, a corrupt and God without fault in the midst ungodly society, Daniel did not of a crooked and perverse compromise his Honesty and generation, amongst whom Diligence! you shine as lights in the world.’ Lesson 3, we honour (Philip. 2v.15). Our jobs are God in our job by being more than for the purpose of TRUSTWORTHY Daniel’s earning a living. It is an avenue critics concluded that he was for revealing Jesus Christ in us! Trustworthy! As Christians, we Not just what we say (verbal should be people worthy of the not to man.” If we honour ask for time-off if you need to witness), but rather what we do confidence and trust of others! God in our jobs, we will be go and do something urgent. (visible witness). As Christians, The test of our trustworthiness better witnesses, we will have Be DILIGENT in your work, we are called to do all things to in our workplace is when the job security, we will receive ask God to inspire you and the glory of God! boss is not there. Can your promotion, and more pay, and I cause you to be creative. Seek Lesson 1, we honour God in boss trust you? Do your job believe we will receive greater self improvement by doing our job by being HONEST. Our as though you’re working for job satisfaction! The whole some courses or training. true nature can be revealed God! Promotion is often a purpose of relating well to our Be TRUSTWORTHY on your through our work. As a person result of recognized trust in a work is not only for personal job! Bring honour to God in of integrity, a Christian should worker. We need to lift up our gain and happiness, but also your job, it is a powerful way not take advantage of their standards in our workplace, for our effective witness for of witnessing and winning employer or employees and raise the quality of our the Lord Jesus Christ! people to the Lord Jesus because they represent God in work. Paul said in Colossians Don’t take anymore sick Christ! May you and your their job! 3v.23 “Whatever you do, do leave when you are not sick, be family have a God blessed Lesson 2,, we honour God it heartily, as to the Lord and HONEST with your employer, week – te Atua te aroa. Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 VIEWS 20 Random Stuff By Norma Ngatamariki had goals or resolutions at the fast, so make the most of it! Creations stall. Fantastic stuff, ahoo! We are in the first beginning of the year, saying Okay, let’s back away from guys!) week of Term Three for how you were going to lose a the serious stuff. Seeing as Another change of topic. Did Yschool and, to be honest, couple pounds or do better the Constitution was two you apply for the ‘Keep Smilin’ it’s already starting to suck. in school. Or, to simply be weeks ago, what was your video for Tourism Cook Islands? Senior students (the ones doing better in all aspects of your honest opinion on it? Did According to my “sources” NCEA) are feeling the pressure, life, whether it be academic, the performances shock you (who are really my friends worrying about whether or not sports, social or cultural. So, off your seat or could you who did work experience over they have enough credits to here’s the big question. Have suggest some improvements? at Tourism) said that there get through the year. Nobody you achieved the goals you’ve Even though this year’s Te were over three hundred wants to repeat a level and get set up for yourself? Hopefully, Maeva Nui only lasted for, applicants! However, only a left behind, so we better step you have had some progress. like, three days, they were few people made the effort to up our game. Oh, and to top it If not, don’t stress! There’s still packed with entertainment actually complete the video off, our NCEA fees are due in by four months to go and you’d be and fun! Well done to all and submit their final product the end of this month, so some amazed at how much people those who participated and or “masterpieces”. Anticipation of us have some serious saving can do within that small amount good on Vaka Takitumu for runs high as people wait for the to do (The fees came down of time. My opinion is that, if a fantastic comeback. We all panels’ decision. The first prize from $76.60 to $67.00. Nice!) your heart is dead set on it and expected great things from in an iPad Mini and the second But enough with the gloomy you put in the effort, anything you and you didn’t disappoint prize is a day trip to Aitutaki. stuff. What have YOU been up is possible really. However, for us in the slightest. The Trade Good luck to all those who to, dear reader? Now that the the school things, keep in mind Days were a different story entered! holidays are over, reality has that there are only eight weeks though, as the outer islands As you may have gathered, kicked in. It’s almost the end in Term Three and four weeks didn’t make an appearance this I have written about some of the year, people! Let’s take in Term Four (with a measly year. Despite the emptiness, totally random stuff because I a moment to reflect all we have one week holiday in between) the food was great (especially wanted to share with you all of done up until now. You probably All of that time can whizz by those cupcakes from the Island these things. We can change! By Hareta Tiraa Passfield or not you’re a bully, and as are just some of the things around. She was emailed hate, Well I don’t know about much as I hate to admit it I’m that I’ve been called. It made such has slut, skank and slag. you but I have had the best a bully. Every time you call me think that I actually am Those words caused her to kill holidays ever! I was kinda someone a mean name or you those things. I hated it, but herself. Those people did not bummed to miss Te Maeva insult someone it’s bullying, it because I overcame all those just bully her, they caused her Nui. But I’m over it now. I had doesn’t matter if you say it to hurtful things it has made to kill herself. the best time over in New their face or behind their back. me a stronger person today. That is just one of the many Zealand. I got like a whole new Did you know that New Zealand There are those that have it so stories I have heard about wardrobe plus I got to see all has the second highest rate of bad that they can’t overcome people committing suicide my sisters, cousins and my school bullying in the world. it. They end up hurting because of bullying. I’m writing adorable nephew. We can’t compare to them but themselves or committing this so next time you are about Anyway back to the serious even if you don’t notice it, it’s suicide. I know of one story to say something mean to stuff, today in English class still a big problem here and you may or may not have someone, think about what we’re given a new assessment around the Pacific heard about. A girl had this could happen. Because it may and that was to write and Bullying is so much more boyfriend and she thought she just come back to bite you. present a speech. There were than just mean words and loved him, he asked for some Don’t judge people unless you a number of topics I could getting physically hurt. Every photos of her without her are perfect yourself. And you have chosen but I decided to time someone says something top and bra on. Because she are not! Your words could end come up with my own and do mean to me, it really hurts thought she was in love and up hurting an innocent person. bullying. I know you are all me deep down. Certain things he’d never show anyone, she Think before you act and don’t thinking “how un-original” but that people have said have obliged and sent them to him. say something that you are it’s something I feel strongly changed the way I think. Being Later when they broke up, he going to end up regretting for about. Whether you know it called ugly and worthless shared those same photos the rest of your life. can Do Your Part

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Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 CHOOKS 21 Is that the date the Commission of COCONUT ROUNDTABLE Random Stuff FAT CATS Inquiry into corruption starts? Number 2, Cabinet wants no more family Rumour has it, Government is to stop When will After members apponted to positions in the Public this start? all relatives Service after August 31st! relatives om getting cushy , high are safely paying jobs in government! employed!

Mozzie

Big Red has been rubbing his big crystal balls extra hard this week and the vision which has appeared is of the Bishop conceding to the lesser experienced Brownie becoming the top dog’s Aide de Comp provided the Bishop takes the reins of a Finance horse galloping wildly through the makatea. The Bishop claims superiority in business matters at a higher level than encountered by Brownie the and researched over many years is he gets the DPM with Finance. Watch cushions from out under the ex-pat brigade chippie. about to be dumped on this upstart who Bobcat Heather lobbying for clemency warming seats among the moolah! How does depends on political patronage who’s days for Bishop in Cabinet. the Bishop get his paws on the money bag? Neneva Neves’ feeble dribble in of throwing his weight around political In exchange for the Brown one getting the response to his heartless treatment circles is about to be fully exposed Whisper chooks is some business assistant’s jobbie-that’s how! of a critically sick Cook Islander without fear or favour. types are very worried the new BTIB isn’t an isolated incident. Recently members may take a gander at some Whisper chooks is that fairly soon a 77 year old business woman who Wonder what major advertiser of the old files. Worried but they Mike “Elephant Man” Henry will be owed tax had great difficulty leaving and revenue earner for the daily are not going public about it. Why? running the CIIC at which time we will for urgent medical treatment after dribble Murienua Demo candidate Because only a person or persons with see the dredging of the Aitutaki harbour suffering a stroke. Another 70 plus Jimco thought when he saw his CIP something to hide from the public and channel fast tracked! Fast tracked year old woman was refused departure opponent being promoted and given would be worried. so that his sail boat the Tiare thing-a- to NZ for a medical till she paid her a free, sizeable colour photo and me can get right up to the wharf! It is deceased husband’s overdue tax. And campaign launch story on the front The Great Vaile of the Valley’s gunning testimony to his ability as a businessman that’s not all Neves, crawl back into page. Talk about biting the hand that for motorists to shun Toa Petroleum and that he would invest in a sail boat your wombat nest and stop bullying feeds you. buy their fuel from Triad but is that the that did not have the capability to get people. wrong option if you want the tax payer to right into port and tie up alongside the TOA boss the self serving Porter on stop forking out for Toa under the Toagate wharf! The cost to dredge the harbour Heard about the politician who the receiving end of a monthly top plan? If more money is spent at the Toa and the channel has been estimated at likes to exert his crumbling power up business bonus of $120,000 from pumps, it means the tax payer will pay less $4 million. by making malicious phone calls the tax payer has no shame about to Toa for its losses! And where is gunner whenever it’s a new moon and flaunting his new $65,000 pickup and Vaile at the moment? Not buying fuel from One public service bossman has been he’s been drinking too much? Talk continued lavish lifestyle let alone his Toa that’s for sure! coming to work early in order to catch about small fish trying to make a new business start ups. latecomers! If only a few other bosses splash in a big pond. What about Count on a swift end and hard crash did the same, this chappie wouldn’t be his parasitic short man syndrome Rumour quietly doing the inner landing for the tenure of some high flying alone! PSC-a medal for this bloke! Such mate who wants government to pay Puaikura circles is that Bishop has ex-pats in Finance if the Bishop gets to devotion to duty, a throw back to the his $100,000 personal bill, a lot of pledged to support Bobcat Heather be the new Finance Minister! The Bishop old days, is most heartening! The tax bad news meticulously catalogued for PM in a leadership challenge if is about to cull the flock by whipping the payer dollar is in good hands!

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PM Puna, CE Ministry of Pacific Islands Affairs, Pauline Winter and Reno Paotonu a senior policy analyst at MPIA. during the closing ceremony of the Cook Islands Language Week in New Zealand held at the Cook Islands Hall, Cannons Creek in Porirua. Photos courtesy of Jaewyn Mckay PB

Cook islands Herald 14 August 2013 CLASSIFIEDS 23 VACANCY Crossword

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

The Ports Authority invites suitably qualified persons with experience in undertaking Environment Impact Assessments to complete a report for the Orongo Project on the island of Aitutaki.

The Orongo Project will entail

- The rebuilding and development of the wharf frontage area together with ancillary buildings, - The widening and deepening of the existing Aitutaki Passage, - The development of a small boat Marina Basin (in front of the Fishing Club Building.)

A Terms of Reference (TOR) document, for the completion of the EIA together with some scheme plans showing the works required to be considered within the project area are available from Across Down the office of the Ports Authority, Avatiu upon the registration 1. Head rest (6) of your credentials with the Authority. Or you may e-mail your 4. Atomize (5) 1. Small stones (7) credentials to [email protected] who will respond accordingly. 8. Capital of Switzerland (4) 2. Taller and thinner (7) 9. Town in NE Scotland (8) 3. Less strong (6) The EIA report for the Orongo Project is required to be completed 10. Confined within limits (7) 5. Share (7) within four months of acceptance of a successful tenderer and 12. Pond scum (5) 6. Exacted retribution (7) such tenderer must be available and become involved in public 13. Eurasian crow (4) 14. Apportion (5) 7. Poker stake (4) consultations and transparency during the reports preparation. 17. Senior (5) 11. Distrust (5) 20. Person in authority (4) 15. Give life to (7) During this time the successful tenderer will be required to 22. Existence (5) 16. Country of the work with the Project Co-ordinator on all matters pertaining 23. Strong liquor from Mexico (7) United Kingdom (7) to the successful completion of the EIA through to the reports 24. Legible (8) 18. Person that acceptance by the National Environment Service. 25. Amusement (4) lounges (7) 26. Eats (5) 19. Hindmost part (4,3) Submissions of interest with details of experience together with 27. Run aground (6) 21. Cuts off (6) tendered amount to complete the EIA must be delivered to the 22. Relieve gas (4) address below at or before 3.00 PM on the 4th September 2013.

The Ports Authority will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by tenderers in connection with the preparation or delivery of tenders.

ADDRESS DETAILS Bim Tou General Manager Cook Islands Ports Authority Ara Tapu Avatiu Rarotonga Tel No.: +682 21921 Fax No.: +682 21191 E-mail: [email protected]