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SUPP: Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 news 2 Heartless Richard Neves terorises sick man Pay up or die attitude angers MP and family

Finance Secretary Richard Neves will be sucking more than his finger when the PM gets to hear about his meaness t’s a wonder Peckham Maoate, Since then Peckham has been When Bishop finally got to and Secretary Liz Iro who son of the late Sir Dr Terepai unable to return to the Cook speak to someone at the Ministry authorised and processed a IMaoate didn’t suffer a stress Islands and being unemployed of Finance he was advised medical referral for Peckham. induced heart seizure and drop in New Zealand did not make Financial Secretary Richard Neves The Health Ministry have the dead before he could return to any further payments to the had not granted an approval for legal power to defy the heartless New Zealand for dialysis treatment. Ministry of Finance. Resigned to Peckham to leave Rarotonga. Ministry of Finance. Suffering from kidney failure the fact he would be detained Bishop was advised Peckham had In the mean time the grieving New Zealand admitted Aitutakian in Rarotonga if he returned for to pay the owed tax before he Peckham was being burdened businessman Peckham had his father’s unveiling Peckham’s could leave. with the unnecessary stress of a very limited window to fly fare was paid for by Aitutaki MP An infuriated Bishop had the tax burden demands of the back to Rarotonga to attend Teina Bishop with the assurance difficulty contacting anyone compassionless Richard Neves. his father’s unveiling. Peckham Bishop would take the matter up with authority to make the The amount Neves and his timed his flight to follow a dialysis with Mark Brown the Minister approval because everyone was Treasury were willing the sick treatment, to arrive Rarotonga of Finance. Bishop sought a unavailable after hours. With Peckham to die for, a ridiculous on 13 July and fly out on the 15 non restraining provision on the heartless Finance Ministry $8,000. If Grey Power think they July then straight to the hospital compassionate grounds as well not budging and Minister Brown are hard done by, don’t get sick if to get onto the dialysis machine. as for medical reasons. unable to shift the heartless you owe Neves and his crazy mob About to go to New Zealand Receiving assurances from Ministry bosses, the now some back taxes, you’ll have to pay for medical reasons Peckham Brown, a relieved Bishop picked desperate Bishop contacted a up before you can get on the plane. was detained by the Ministry up Peckham from the airport and lawyer for advice. How expat Richard Neves can of Finance for unpaid taxes. transported him to the family A fuming Bishop could not be allowed to get away with such Peckham paid an amount with home in Ngatangiia to prepare for believe the Ministry of Finance heartless disregard for a dialysis the commitment to make the occasion. Just to have peace decision makers were adamant treatment dependent Cook further payments on his return. of mind Peckham would not be the dialysis dependent, cashless Islander should not be tolerated. Unbeknown to him Peckham’s detained, Bishop checked with Peckham had to pay up before he Show some leadership Prime medical examination revealed the Ministry of Finance on the could return to NZ. Minister Henry Puna and support a very serious kidney condition Friday but was concerned when Driven by the legal advice your people, put Neneva Neves requiring immediate life no reply to his enquiry had been Bishop took his problem to on the next fight out. sustaining treatment. received by 3.30pm. Minister of Health Nandi Glassie - By George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 News 3 Media industry looks to build capacity By Charles Pitt continued support of Cook Islands. PACMAS Programmes. Domenic uilding capacity was one Islands programmes. (The Cook The outer islands had been left spoke of the four areas PACMAS major concern arising Islands has the most PACMAS to their devices and there was was involved in which he called, Bfrom a regional media funded projects at 9). a need to re-balance priorities the four pillars. They were; workshop held on Tuesday. The Minister referred to the among the outer islands. This 1.Capacity building and It was also at the Pacific Media changing media environment included media. training. Assistance (PACMAS) one day and how the Cook Islands media The Minister said government 2.Technology required regional workshop on Tuesday was fully privatized. He said it expected journalists to demand for broadcasts, print and for media practitioners at the was an outstanding example fair treatment but said it was communication. Edgewater Resort, that new of freedom. There had been a two way street. Politicians 3.Funding for innovative, Minister for Agriculture Kiriau no government intervention in he said do not accept slanted quality ideas (small grants). Turepu delivered his first official 16 years. The media industry reporting and wanted to see 4.Policy and legislation keynote speech as Minister. was free and robust he said. balance. affecting media. The Minister even arrived at There were however gaps and He spoke of the need to better Participants then work- the venue half an hour early. weaknesses in the relationship understand each other’s role. shopped to identify and flesh out The speech was well received by between media and government. Those attending the workshop specific local issues and barriers those present. Firstly, depopulation he included journalists, reporters then refined this list to just six Kairangi Samuela of Punanga said had led to constraints on and broadcasters. Government key issues which were then Tauturu welcomed participants economic performance and and NGO personnel involved in further refined to just two main and introduced the various impacts on the media. Training preparing media releases also issues. These were; Capacity PACMAS members. Samuela said and targeting to strengthen attended. President of the House building and the cost of doing Punanga Tauturu had received capacity had become crucial. of Ariki, Travel Tou Ariki also business. funding from PACMAS for one of Secondly, there was an attended the morning session As a way forward, those their projects. imbalance in the distribution and representing the Koutu Nui present felt these issues could Workshop facilitator Jean- of resources and opportunity. was Itaata Rangatira, Noeline be further considered /explored Gabriel Manguy, PACMAS He said 15 years ago about Browne. and discussed within the Cook Project management Group half the population lived in the Director of the PACMAS Islands Media Association before member, spoke of the purpose outer islands but today some Programme, Domenic Friguglietti approaching PACMAS for specific and objectives of the workshop. 70 percent of the population then spoke about the various assistance. The Minister then spoke. He lived on Rarotonga. Because of bid the PACMAS delegation this shift, the concentration of welcome and wished them wealth and with 90 percent of SWITCH ON WITH an enjoyable stay. He thanked tax revenues, the perception was PACMAS and AusAid for their that Rarotonga was the Cook Te Aponga Uira BTIB Trade Days Switch off electronics at the wall

PCs should always be plug. switched off at the wall Similarly, laptop and phone overnight and at weekends. chargers should be switched off This is because the I.T. network at the plug when not charging. card in your PC continues to Some brands continue to draw consume energy even when power even when the phone or the PC has been fully shut laptop is not connected to the down, but remains on at the charger. www.teaponga.com Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 news 4 Bishop’s Bounty under investigation for Manuae raid o sooner does Minister of Marine Resources NTeina Bishop clear the air of allegations of impropriety regarding the sale of the fishing vessel the Bounty to his Chinese fisheries advisor Samuel Chou’s locally registered company Hua Nan Fisheries (Cook Islands) Ltd, he’s back in the headlines, this time over suspected illegal fishing and seafood harvesting at the uninhabited Manuae Island. Behind the Ministry of Marine Resource’s veil of secrecy an investigation is being passively conducted to the point of stalling. Rather than a priority and speedy procedure being under taken to clear their Minister’s name, it’s the usual Ben Ponia secret squirrel approach. If breaches are conclusive then Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia needs to stop dithering and act decisively in executing the recommended penalty immaterial of the offender’s status. Fishing vessels licensed to MMR Minister Bishop in happier times with his secretary Ben Ponia operate in the Cook Islands and prohibited shelled sea food. For the sake of Minister self inflicted, Bishop should be Exclusive Economic Zone are This was witnessed by recipients Bishop’s own integrity, political honest to himself and the Cook subject to satellite surveillance of the catch in Aitutaki. The redemption and his current Islands Party and surrender the which can be monitored from two big containers of paua transparency paradigm shift he Ministry of Marine Resources the Ministry’s office, the upset members of the Manuae should bring a speedy closure portfolio to the Prime Minister Maritime Surveillance Office at Committee who represent the to the Ministry’s investigation. Henry Puna for reallocation. the Avatiu wharf and Honiara in Manuae Island landowners. If irreparable damage has been - By George Pitt the Solomon Islands. Despite the Aitutaki Island Senior Fisheries Office Andrew Council having a standing order Jones who is responsible for the which forbids the harvesting of Ministry’s surveillance operations Manuae shell fish unless specific has been uncooperative with permission is granted, no action questions to clarify whispers the was taken against the Bounty Bounty is being investigated for even though the paua harvest is alleged illegal fishing in Manuae widely known on the Island. between late in June and early While those in authority are July 2013. severely affected by blindness It is understood the Bounty (didn’t see it first hand) they was under satellite surveillance fortunately have excellent as it was travelling in the hearing (yes we heard about the direction of Manuae but was paua). Cook Islands observed to become blank close While the Manuae Committee Herald goes QR to the 12 mile limit off Manuae. are demanding the Marine According to one of the crew, Ministry’s Aitutaki fisheries The Cook Islands Herald now the vessel’s monitoring system officers are more vigilant in has a QR (Quick Response) code. (VMS) was allegedly tampered monitoring fishing trips to Simply scan this code into your with by the Fijian captain (Eli) by Manuae they are frustrated Iphone or Smartphone and it will disconnecting a wire. that the Marine’s Minister is automatically take you to the The Bounty returned with an fellow Aitutakian Teina Bishop a Herald Website in your phone’s abundance of reef fish, crayfish perceived offender. Teina Bishop’s FV Bounty underinternet investigation browser. by Ponia PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 news 5 PACMAS workshop participants

Participants at the PACMAS workshop. Not in the photo are Karen Tairea, Nuks Pokura William Framhein and Terry Rangi. Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 NEWS 6 Our Cover Girl News Briefs By TeRiu Woonton he activity of selling food to retailers is reserved for permanent Cook Island residents only. Within T the Development Investment Act 1995/1996 Section 17/18 it says that foreigners (who may or may not) have a work permit are required to register and seek approval with the Business Trade and Investment Board before carrying out any activity that involves selling foods to retailers. Terry Rangi, CEO of BTIB says they monitor retail outlets to make sure that food being sold in shops is those of permanent Cook Islanders only. Cook Islands Herald also understands that although it is very unlikely that non-cook islanders will be approved to sell food to retailers, they are open to foreign investments in businesses as the selling of food to shop retailers will be a reserved activity for Cook Islanders only. Non-Cook Islanders taking part in selling of food to retailers may jeopardize their work permits and may be prosecuted and fined up to a maximum of $25,000.

ext month, starting on Weds the 21st of August, Rarotonga soccer season will be starting up. N There are 7 clubs made up of soccer players from Matavera, Tupapa, Takuvaine, Avatiu, Arorangi, Nikao and Titikaveka. There are 5 divisions, U17 men’s, U14 boys, U14 girls, and it is understood there will be a new division, the U11 mix team which is yet to be confirmed. Pauline Dean, media officer at Cook Islands Football Association encourages those who would like to participate in this year’s soccer season to get involved with your soccer club today

ook Island Youth Ambassadors will be holding a pancake breakfast next week Friday. This is in aid Cof their youth trip to the 2nd Youth and sports conference held in New Caledonia. The youth trip will talk about issues in their own country and how sport can Our front page girl this week Herald Issue 677 is Reihana be a tool to overcome the issues. This year’s theme is on Koteka-Wiki who was here in Rarotonga for a holiday and celebrate her 21st birthday. Check out our website www. education, social inclusion, and health. Pancake breakfast ciherald.co.ck. and facebook page: www.facebook.com/ tickets cost $8 and you can grab them off any of the CI youth ciherald ambassadors participants, or call Maria Tanner on 57643 PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 news 7 BCI donates to Are Pa Metua

On Wednesday the 31st of July, the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI) made a generous donation of $1911.55 to the Are Pa Metua in order to give financial assistance to the elderly. The money generated was from profits of sales for old number plates, which they (Are Pa Metua) were nominated to be the recipients of the funds. Members of the Board, Mousie Skews and Teresa Noovao as well as Chairperson of the Are Pa Metua Trust, Nga Teau Papatua and representative of BCI Rod Fox and colleagues were present to witness this event. The Are Pa Metua acknowledges the support they have received in order to improve the development of the facility and are truly grateful for it. - By Norma Ngatamariki BTIB Trade Days

Closes Friday 9 August 2013, 5pm Available Now Minimum $4.80 System 7 $8.40 Full card $14.40 Te Maeva Nui Celebrations kicked off today with BTIB Trade Days at the National Auditorium grounds. Tattslotto Shop p: 26991 e: [email protected] - By Norma Ngatamariki Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 8 NEWS Making an impact By Norma Ngatamariki foundation”, as it were. n Tuesday the 30th of July, They must also “demonstrate a the Herald interviewed proven track record in delivering OAngelina Tuara, Manager services aligned with the priority and Secretary of the Social areas.” These areas include Impact Fund (SIF) and its Gender Equality, Children implementation, which occurred and Youth, Elderly, Domestic last year. “There have been a few Violence, Disabilities and Mental hiccups along the way, but we Health. Organizations must have have managed to work things evidence of some sort, such as out,” says Tuara. The SIF aims the support of the community to “improve the wellbeing of or a report that demonstrates or vulnerable peoples and villages supports their cause. through the contribution of “Have sound operating Civil Society.” During previous policies and procedures in place years, financial assistance was that may include a volunteer allocated to various sections of policy, fundraising policy and/or Civil Society in the form of funds strategic plan.” You must present without proper monitoring but a Plan of Action to the Board Angelina Tuara the necessary improvements (who will make the final decision actions. Their background must Islands, Cook Islands Internet have been made in order to on whether or not they will also be known; as this will ease Action Group, Pan Pacific South better the entire procedure. receive the funding) and it has to the process of filing through East Asia Association, Puaikura “The applicants must be in strict be negotiable, not only to make suitable applicants. Tuara must Volunteer Fire Brigade, Oneroa compliance with the guidelines room for improvements but to also ensure that the applicants Youth Organization and Apostolic and regulations now,” Tuara ensure the quality of the plan. are committed to meeting the Church Support Group. states. “This will prevent the “Have strong financial standards by showing continual Programme funding runs for a funding from being misused.” management, monitoring, updates of action taken and time frame of three years and is Tuara would like the public to evaluating and reporting systems regular consultations. This will meant for the consistent delivery obtain a better understanding in place.” The reporting must show their dedication to their of services to the community by and stress the importance of the be done with in-depth detail, cause, which is the fastest way to the Civil Society Organizations. 5 requirements needed in order as general briefs will not be gain the approval of the Board. applications were approved out to be eligible to be a recipient accepted. A budget must have Board Members include of 11. They are as follows: Cook of the funds. This article offers a breakdown of all expenditure. Chairperson Danny Vakapora, Islands Child Welfare Association, a means of exposure to better Organizations must also be Lynnsay Rongokea Francis and Cook Islands National Disability meet this purpose. First and meticulously thorough with the Tuaine Tuara. Their efforts Council, Te Vaerua Rehabilitation foremost, applicants must “be cost allocation process, as the have paid off, with 11 out of 49 Centre, Te Kainga Mental Health registered as a Civil Society Board would like to know how successful applicants for the & Wellbeing Centre and Punanga Organization (formerly known as the funding is being put to use. Project Funding which runs for Tauturu Incorporated. Non-Government Organizations), “Organizations must have a period of one year, and is for Tuara would like to an Incorporated Society or Trust a history with us,” says Tuara. goals achieved on a smaller acknowledge NZAID Sean with the Ministry of Justice.” The This will ensure their credibility, scale: Are Pa Metua Trust, Buckley, DCD (Development Ministry of Justice must recognize as the Ministry is obliged Rotaianga Men’s Support Centre, Co-ordination Division) Peter their existence as an official to make certain that the Cook Islands Family Welfare Tierney and Director of Social organization (with records and organizations given funding Association, Cook Islands Red Welfare Ngatuaine Maui for documents) and that will “set the are fully accountable for their Cross Society, Virtues Cook sustaining the SIF initiative. PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 9 NEWS Letter to the Editor Arrest of alleged mutineers within our EEZ ear Editor, The front page report in the local daily newspaper Dabout ‘Mutiny, murder on the According to the report, the alleged crimes may have occurred in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of French Polynesia. Wanted If so, it is arguable under international law that the A unique Cook Islands logo for the investigation and prosecution ought to be by French Polynesia and not in Taiwan. The arrest of the alleged mutineers certainly took place in CookCook IslandsIslands MarineMarine ParkPark the EEZ of the Cook Islands and again means it was not in the high seas. Here’s your chance to design a unique logo for Since the arrest was in our EEZ, it is arguable under . The competition international law that the investigation and prosecution ought our Cook Islands Marine Park to be in the Cook Islands. is open to everyone resident in the Cook Islands and to all The question is why Marine Resources has allowed the Cook Islanders living elsewhere. Taiwanese authorities to tow the fishing boat to Taiwan Time is tight! Entries need to be received by instead of insisting they bring the ship into a Cook Islands port? 5pm Friday 16th August. What is the point of having jurisdiction under the law, only The winning logo will be used extensively on products, to abdicate responsibility to a distant-water fishing state? printed material, clothing, media releases, websites, pretty Concerned citizen much everything associated with the Cook Islands Marine Park. So, the design needs to be easily applied to fabric, paper, and on-line. Apart from that requirement, your “Cook Islands Marine Park ocean canvas” is wide open! The designer of the winning logo will receive NZ$500. deals Entries, in a high resolution format and containing a descriptor, need to include a contact name, address and for raro phone number and can be hand delivered, emailed, or posted (or 2 of the 3) to: flyers Communications Coordinator, Cook Islands Marine Park, PO Box 649, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; TIS Office

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Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 11 NEWS Cook Islands Bowls Carnival Tour

Bowls opening and BBQ Friday By Norma Ngatamariki The main aim of the trip is on their website (http://www. Australians and locals, which has team of friendly for the people to have fun and uplifttoursandtravel.com/ strengthened bonds between the Australians arrived on enjoy the experience to the cook-island-bowls-carnival- two. In this way, the Aussies can A our shores with hopes fullest, as they arrived with july-2013/). Since then, its truly appreciate the Cook Islands of enjoying the Cook Islands’ the intent of filling their days popularity had heightened culture and heritage, while breathtaking scenery and with entertainment and the to the point where the Bowls interacting with our people. receiving the warm hospitality of occasional game of Bowls. With Carnival was a complete seller! The group generally follows a our people, whilst participating that being said, it has taken It has prompted organizers set itinerary, which includes a in the local Bowls Tournament the “competitive edge” away. to make arrangements for Polynesian Island Night and Prize on Rarotonga. According to Although the group mostly another Bowls Carnival Tour giving (a Finale function), but Claire McErlane, the people on consists of “Over 50s’”, that is in 2014, which will run from alternative options have been our end have not disappointed. no barrier from keeping them the 26th of September to the offered so that everyone gets “It has simply been a marvelous playing to their full potential. 5th of October. The timing was their chance of having fun. “It experience,” says the travel “It’s a nice change of pace perfect, as the event coincided has been quite a journey,” Claire agent, who is a representative for us,” says Claire. “Very with this year’s Te Maeva Nui. says, “but worth it.” of Uplift Tours and Travel, laidback, which is different The Aussies were good sports, Claire would like to an agency which provides from the formalities they marching alongside our fellow acknowledge the efforts of both “unique and excellent have back home.” The Bowls districts, organizations and Tourism Cook Islands, Air customer service.” There are 66 Carnival is the first of its kind. ministries in the Float Parade New Zealand, Destination Australians in total mainly from Uplift Tours and Travel began and what a lovely spectacle. Management Cook Islands and Queensland, a combination of promoting the trip to the Cooks Another goal that has the Rarotonga Lawn Bowling both bowlers and non-bowlers last year, through constant been achieved with this trip Club for their unwavering alike. advertising, which can be seen is the social mingling of the support. Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 12 OPINION Bishop puts allegations to rest but raises more concerns

Hua Nan Rep Mr Komo hands over ownership of the FV Orongo to Aitutakian Fisherman. Controversial Minister of should have disclosed his could not accept for genuine had limitations concerning the Marine Resources Teina Bishop personal business dealings for reasons. Ian Karika the President type of work they would need a had to be pushed to the limit the record with his Cabinet of the Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) vessel for. before he transparently disclosed colleagues when he entered confirmed Bishop had offered Bishop was left with the the details of two fishing vessels, into a transaction with Hua Nan the Bounty free to TIS. Karika Bounty and the outstanding the Bounty and the Orongo and Fishery Co Ltd. Added to that he said TIS reluctantly had to turn loan for the Orongo. Bishop said his and their links to Chinese should have kept his Ministry down the offer as they did not he made a business decision company Hua Nan Fishery (Cook secretary Ben Ponia in the loop. have the resources or skills to to use the Bounty which has Islands) Co. Ltd. Bishop claimed there was own and operate it. a load capacity of six tons Setting the record straight on nothing sinister or underhand in An agreement between Hua commercially for charter and Wednesday 24 July at a meeting his disposal of the Bounty to Hua Nan and Bishop to offer the transportingcargo servicing in his Ministry Support Office Nan. smaller vessel Orongo instead of Rarotonga, Atiu and Aitutaki. the heavily scrutinised Bishop Bishop explained they the Bounty was settled. Bishop This is how the Orongo loan is chronically and in detail provided purchased the vessel Bounty said this was a win win decision being serviced disclosed Bishop the information his critics had for its fishing licence. Hua as the Orongo which was in his who provided documentation as been seeking disclosure on for Nan considered the Bounty possession by default due to proof the Chinese had not paid six months. unsuitable for their purposes. the owners Manuae Fishing Ltd off the loan as was incorrectly When and from whom To upgrade the vessel to their being unable to service the loan reported in this publication. Bishop purchased the vessel fishing requirements wasn’t to purchase it. As of the 1 July 2013 the bank the Bounty, his reasons and economically viable, therefore At the time of the exchange documents showed the loan for what price is his and the they asked if Bishop could there was a Bank loan of nearly balance was $43,883.72c. seller’s private business and not dispose of it in an appropriate $50,000 on the Orongo. The Industry operators have subject to public consumption manner. It was suggested it Orongo was publically gifted by verified Bishop could have sold even though he disclosed those could be donated to a non profit a representative of Hua Nan to the Bounty for much more than details with clarity and original organisation. a group of fishermen in Aitutaki. just under $27,000. The reason documentation. Bishop approached the Karika said TIS had chartered for that price correctly isn’t Being the Minister of Marine Mangaia Fishing Association the Orongo to the Northern subject to public consumption. Resources Bishop in hindsight who after considering the offer group previously but found it The legality of Hua Nan’s PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 OPINION 13 purchase of the Bounty is the subject of a review by Business Trade Investment Board. Well done Minister Bishop, but when his disclosure is laid beside all Reuben Tylor’s media statements and Ben Ponia’s ‘No red flags were raised’ letter to the CI News editor (19 July) which was a response to allegations and Tylor’s legal opinion of MMR procedures, several further questions and concerns cannot go unanswered. According to Ponia, Hua Nan did not need to purchase anything in order to receive an additional fishing licence. He wrote, “However since the MMR had not reached its licensing cap, in January 2013 it proceeded to issue a new licence to Luen Thai, regardless of whether the Bounty was decommissioned or not.” Ponia also claimed he was FV Orongo in dry dock unaware of the details of the fishing was no financial bonanza It seems Minister and unrepentant Bishop boasted purchase and subsequent so he makes another business businessman Bishop did very he would do it all over again in exchange of the Bounty for decision to get rid of the Bounty. well in the transaction of the exactly the same manner. Bishop the Orongo. “Because the Bishop then decided to pass the FV Bounty. He ended up paying exhibits a blind spot that has ministry never received formal ‘rust bucket’ as he calls it onto nothing for the Bounty. Wonder a serious disregard for moral notification of the change of Hua Nan with the leverage it will how Hua Nan feel about giving integrity. He gives the distinct ownership or of documents come with a fishing licence. Bishop $27,000 to get a fishing impression he considers himself evidencing the sale of the Bounty The CI News reported, license when according to Ponia above the principles of good to Hua Nan, the ministry’s “Knowing Luen Thai, Hua Nan’s they didn’t need to? governance or he has failed to records have continued to show parent company, was interested This whole saga raises the learn valuable lessons to give no TMN Ltd as the holder of the in adding to its thirteen fishing question of who gives foreign impression of evil. Bounty licence.” licenses and had applied for an fishing licenses the Minister His finger pointing and Ponia then stated, “However additional licence in November Bishop or MMR Secretary Ponia? inference of Tylor, Rasmussen with the information that 2012, (Could this be insider By Bishop’s own admissions and Norman George as being has now come to light, it is trading?) Bishop said he was in his CI News defence release guilty of sins of their own was my intention to suspend the going to engage the company by he has incriminated himself childish and a silly attempt fishing licence of the FV Bounty asking the entity to purchase the and failed to convince the to divert public attention off immediately,” Bounty, thus himself. Bishop’s nearly full page alleviating Bishop’s media response with photos him of the His finger pointing and inference of self righteous and a graphic representation boat and Tylor, Rasmussen and Norman George as proclamation, description in the CI News on his financial “If I’m guilty of 27 July explained Hua Nan burden from being guilty of sins of their own was helping Cook bought the Bounty off him to its purchase.” childish and a silly attempt to divert Islanders, so gain a fishing licence which is (Could this be it,” hardly a contradiction of Ben Ponia’s be personal public attention off himself. carries a speck explanation. benefit?) of credibility Bishop said he bought the If Bishop when all Bounty off David and Rakera was not the Minister of MMR or public Tylor’s legal opinions are is said and done Bishop Herman for $20,000 to help them without the authority to issue fabrications and that he has unquestionably was the biggest from their financial difficulty. foreign fishing licenses would acted morally and above board benefactor from the whole Then Bishop said another reason Hua Nan have succumbed to in the business dealings involving saga. If guilty of anything he’s for the purchase was to have a Bishop’s influence in purchasing the FV Bounty. guilty of helping himself which is go at long line fishing. Being a the Bounty then gift it back to The fact Bishop stated he nothing unusual for a politician businessman Bishop was offered him? financially benefited from the and businessmen. the Bounty at $40,000 but could Ben Ponia said Hua Nan Bounty transaction ($26,774) The manner in which the CI not resist it when they lowered did not have to purchase the must place his oversight of MMR News had to include a graphic the price to $20,000. Bounty to gain an extra license in serious jeopardy. How much representation to visually digest Rather than lead the public to but they appeared to do so at longer the Prime Minister Henry the complexity of Bishop’s believe he was doing a financially Bishop’s prompting.CI News Puna can condone his friend description of his dealings with stressed couple a good turn further stated, “By fulfilling the Bishop’s personal wheeling and Hua Nan has an asset laundering he took advantage of their conditions of the Bounty sale, dealing of MMR is a very real feel about it. desperation and made a business and if all MMR protocol on concern to the public. Until Bishop puts the horse to decision to commercialise his fishing licenses were met, Bishop Disregarding the political death by resigning as Minister purchase. said he would sign off on the new damage he has done to the of MMR, it will continue to be Bishop’s flirtation with long line foreign license for Hua Nan.” CIP brand and himself, an flogged. - By George Pitt Cook islands Herald NEWS School holidays Cricket for Juniors By Charles Pitt Best ever Android Apps

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Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 NEWS 15

PAVEMENT ART COMPETITION TE MAEVA NUI CELEBRATIONS 2013 Who: Open to those schools who entered the competition by 19 July 2013 When: Thursday 25th July 2013 Where: Lagoon boardwalk opposite Foodland Time: 9am-11am Theme: Taku Peu Maori Ka Ora (My Maori Culture Will Live) As a lead up to Te Maeva Nui celebrations we are running a free to participate pavement art competition for the schools of Rarotonga on the lagoon side of the CBD in Avarua on the Te Maire Nui Road. Teams of school pupils will be given a sponsor’s logo to copy onto the pavement in coloured chalk on the day of the competition. The best logo will win a prize and there will be consolation prizes and sponsor give-aways for those participating. In the event of rain, we will transfer to the BCI Stadium Grandstand. As an added safety feature on the day, we have asked the Police to safety cone off the lane nearest the lagoon side whilst we run the competition. Schools participating: Rutaki Primary School Arorangi Primary School, Nikao’ Maori School, Avatea Primary School,Nukutere College, Takitumu School,Titikaveka College For further information please contact Te Tuhi Kelly Trade and Marketing Manager Business Trade & Investment Board Email: [email protected]. ck Ph: 24-296

Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development Proudly Presents TE MAEVA NUI 2013 48th Constitution celebration 29th July - 5th August 2013

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MONDAY 5TH AUGUST MONDAY 29TH JULY THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 7:00pm Cultural Dance Performances 10am CONSTITUTION DAY CEREMONY 10:00am Float Parade National Auditorium National Auditorium Free Downtown Avarua (Free) 12.00pm AWARDS & CLOSING CEREMONY 12:00pm TMN Official Opening FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST National Auditorium Free (Panama to Avarua Harbour) 9am-2pm Cook Islands Trade Day National Auditorium TUESDAY 30TH JULY 7:00pm Cultural Dance Performances

Free Day National Auditorium TICKETS Cultural Dance Performance WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY $10, $15, $25 SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 9am-2pm Cook Islands Trade Day 6am-2pm Punanga Nui Market Day Available From: National Auditorium Punanga Nui Market Public Shelter Opposite the Police Station, 7:00pm Cultural Dance Performances Downtown ,Avarua – 9am to 3pm. National Auditorium SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST – Cook Islands National Library, CONSTITUTION AND NATIONAL DAY MoCD complex – 9 to 3pm. THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 10am Normal Church Services 9am-2pm Cook Islands Trade Day Cook Islands National Auditorium National Auditorium at the door 1 hour before the events. Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 NEWS 16 Te Maeva Nui Float Parade Photos by Norma Ngatamariki

Children of Mangaia making their debut for the float parade. Their theme for this year is Kaara, or Big Auau Enua (Mangaia) march towards the judges with Drum, which best represents the island for their warm winning smiles hospitality.

Cook Islands Police Force ensuring our communities Dancer of the Year participant Eteta Tuteru alongside her safety, even during the Float Parade. friend, Phillippa Smith.

Youth dancers from the village Tupapa Maraerenga The pretty girls from Enuamanu showing off their stuff.

The men from MOIP (Ministry of Infrastructure and The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning left a Planning) hoisting their maniota, taro and nu for the good impression on the judges, with their theme being Investiture. Investiture of the Ariki PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 NEWS 1 7 Te Maeva Nui Float Parade Photos by Norma Ngatamariki

Penrhyn pride takes the stage. Kai Natura no te Oraanga Meitaki is the message this year for Te Marae Ora.

People making good use of what Mother Nature has Latter Day Saints Youth Group having fun while serving provided them with. A truly beautiful sight. the community.

Te Aronga Mapu from the beautiful island of Nukuroa Ministry of Justice in preparation for the Float Parade.

The beautiful girls representing Akatokamanava (Mauke) Observers crowding around to see the much-anticipated make a grand entrance, with their Pu (Conch shells) Float Parade Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 NEWS 18 MAEVA NUI 2013 Akatu`era`anga

na Rutera Taripo

“Kaura, Kaura, Kaura te Tapu Vānangaa ...” I te ora 10 i te pōpōngi Monitē rā 29 o Tiurai, kua putuputu mai ki te uāpu i Avatiu te au terērra-ìriìri no te àkakoroànga o te àkamataànga o te Maeva Nui 2013. Kua ō atu tētaì au pitinīti ki roto i teia àkatuèraànga Maeva Nui `13 `ē pērā katoa te au pupu-ùra e 10 te kā piri atu ki roto i te tārērēànga ùra o tēia mataìti. Ko te tāpura tei àkanoòìa no te Maeva Nui o teia mataìti koia òki ko “TAKU PEU MAORI, KA ORA”. Kua rutu te pau, kua tangi te `īmene, te amu `ē te peè i te tereànga mai o te au terēra nā roto i te oire i Avarua, ma te tāòpenga atu no te `ākarakaraànga òpenga ki mua i te au àkavā i te uāpu i Avarua. Kua kī nga tua o te mataara i te ìti-tangata, kōpu-tangata, te au tūroto i te mātakitaki atu i te au terēra e tere mataorā ra na runga i te Ara Tapu. Ko tēia te mataìti 48 no te rave ìa ànga tēia àkakoroànga i riro mai ei to tātou basileia e na tātou rai e àkatere. `� te mataìti 2015 kua tae i reira ki te 50 ànga o te mataìti i tō tātou àkaepaepaànga ma te maevaànga i tō tātou tūrangaìti-tangata Kūki Àirani, `ē te ìrinaki ìa nei ko tēia te mataìti e kia auraka koe kia kore e tae mai no te Maeva Nui maàta `ē te purapura i te Kūki Àirani nei. Noatu ra te reira, te irinaki ìa nei e ko teia katoa tētaì mataìti ka mataora te Maeva Nui mei tei mātau ìa i te au mataìti kātoatoa. E àkakoroànga umuumuìa oki teia e tātou te ìti- tangata Kūki Àirani no te mou mai, tāmou i tā tātou peu Māori kia kore te reira e ngaro, kia vai mutukore no tātou `ē no te uki amuri mai. No reira kia tae atu tātou ki te Àre Karioi Nui no te turuturu `ē te àkaepaepaànga i tēia èpetoma puapinga no tātou `ē tō tātou basileia, àkamata a te pō Ruitoru 31o Tiurai- Varaire 2 o Àukute. Tātakitaki mai ana i to ìna ki te Àre Karioi ei kai-monomono no tōòu tuātau

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Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 RELIGIOUS VIEWS 19 How to achieve what you intend to do Part 1

By Senior Pastor John Tangi n Part 1 of this article I noted that God wanted His people Ito be “Super-Achievers” under the leading and guidance of His Holy Spirit. I was talking about Nehemiah, an ordinary person who trusted God and who First, the enemies tried to managed to achieve a major task DISTRACT Nehemiah, then they in such a short period of time. started SAYING BAD THINGS The Walls and the Gates of the ABOUT HIM!, and now they’re city of Jerusalem were destroyed trying to SCARE HIM! A man called and there was no protection Shemaiah who was a friend of and security for the people. The Nehemiah was used by Sanballat original construction work for the and Tobiah to trick Nehemiah Walls and Gates took many years to believe that there was an to complete, yet the rebuilding assassination attempt on his life, took only 52 days under the and for him to run and hide in the leadership of Nehemiah. There Temple. In v.11 Nehemiah said was interference by some people “..Should a man like me run into with evil intensions. However, the temple to save his life? I will through divine interventions this not go in!” Nehemiah felt that in ‘good project intended to benefit spite of the danger he would keep Gods people’ overcame the on working. He even said, “I’m in- disruptions of negative minded charge of this work! If I run and people. In the Book of Nehemiah hide, what would happen to the 6v.1–19 are three lessons to learn morale of the people! I’m not going from on How To Achieve What You to run away! People are watching Intend To Do. me!” Because Nehemiah and the LESSON 1 is in v.1-4 “KEEP people continued to work in spite WORKING IN SPITE OF of DISTRACTION; DEFAMATION; DISTRACTIONS”. and DANGER, they managed to In this story are two men finish rebuilding the Walls and the BTIB Trade Days who tried to distract Nehemiah. Gates in 52 days! (v.15). They were Sanballat and Tobiah. The question is “What do we Sanballat means “enemy in secret” need to have in order to overcome and Tobiah means “cunning fox”. Distraction; Defamation; and There will always be Sanballats Danger?” (1) Have a clear and Tobiahs around distracting Purpose! Have a clear Goal; and interfering people who are Vision; and Objective! “If you doing good works for God or even don’t stand for something, you doing things to benefit others. will fall for anything!” (2) Have There is a Leadership Law that a clear Perspective! [point of says “The main thing is to keep the view] Nehemiah had the ability main thing ‘the main thing’” to anticipate a trap. James 1v.5 LESSON 2 is found in v.5-9 “YOU reads “If any man lacks wisdom, KEEP WORKING IN SPITE OF ask God.” (3) Live a Prayerful life! DEFAMATION” [false accusation; Nehemiah has a prayerful life! insult; abuse; rudeness] Jesus said to His disciples “..that No matter what happens keep they should always pray and not on working and stay focus on what give up.” (Luke 18v.1) Jesus Christ God want to achieve through the most criticized and ridiculed you. “God will bless you when person in the Bible maintained His people insult you, mistreat you, clear PURPOSE of why He came and tell all kinds of evil lies about into this world; and He had a clear you because of me. Be happy PERSPECTIVE of everything during and excited! You will have a great His days here on earth; and He reward in heaven.” [Matthew lived a PRAYERFUL life! Remember 5v.11-12(a) CEV]. that TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST LESSON 3 is in v.10-14 “KEEP BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO! May you WORKING IN SPITE OF DANGER” have a God blessed week! Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 VIEWS 20 Careers Expo plus school holiday! By Norma Ngatamariki to take this opportunity and just made the decision to join stickers, and, my personal es! The school holidays figure out what they want to do the Year 13, even though I’m favorite, sweets! have finally arrived! with their lives (but, to tell you in Year 12. I really couldn’t Anyway, drastic change of Y After 12 full-on weeks the truth, we only go there for afford to sit around while all topic. What are YOU doing this of teachers, assignments and two things: freebies and to enter the freebies were being taken. holiday? Sleeping in, raking deadlines, kids are finally the competition in the hopes that Schools from all over, both rubbish, getting a job or… enjoying the momentary we might win something). My here and the outer islands revving up for this year’s Te freedom while it lasts. Well, buddies and I roamed the Arena, had come to see what was up Maeva Nui? The Float Parade good on them. Some of us in search of entertainment and, at the Expo. In my opinion, it was cool, as all the districts, actually have to go back to of course, prizes. We didn’t muck was a tad bit boring this year organizations, ministries and school and catch up on some around because we had limited (maybe it was because there outer islands put in the effort for things (like yours truly), which time and wanted to get all the wasn’t that much giveaways) a marvelous display. There were is a buzz kill in its own kind of freebies possible (that’s just how but I still managed to have a some pretty interesting themes way, but that’s what you get it works. First there, first served) good time. I probably entered too, like Akatokamanava’s when you haven’t tried as hard So, here’s how the schedule every single competition Maine Pageant, Ministry of to complete your work during was suppose to be. Year 13 there was at the Expo (I even Infrastructure and Planning’s the actual school term. Blah! students go in first, along entered the Cook Islands Ariki Investiture and the I’d like to get school work out with a couple of Year 9 and News comp twice). As the Ministry of Justice’s on-site car of my mind for a bit and focus 10 classes (which I reckoned supply of freebies decreased, crash. I know for a fact that a on the fun things in life. to be a bit unfair because in the competition increased lot of youth participate in this Yup, as you may know, the previous years, they were amongst the students. I was amazing event, so I look forward Careers Expo took place at always last. Everyone has feeling kind of edgy, because to seeing them on stage at the the Telecom Sports Arena on their turn) Because I sit with I just wanted to lay claim National Auditorium! Thursday. Students are suppose a Year 13 Accounting class, I on a free bag, water bottle, Dear Natalie By Hareta Tiraa Passfield memory without you in it. about it. I sometimes want have fun. When I was with t’s been 3 months since You made everything fun, it all to end. I contemplate you I couldn’t stop laughing. you died. Every time I you had the confidence to suicide but I know you’d be You could just look at me and I think I think about the do anything and everything. disappointed if I did. You give me one of your creepy accident I cry. It was my fault, I still remember back in would never forgive me. looks and I would laugh till I I let you get into the car with preschool you beat up the One of my favourite could feel my abs coming on. him. I didn’t even try stop school bully for calling me memories with you was Your family was like my you. You are my best friend names. From that moment the first day of high school. family. If I was ever having and I let you die. All the I knew we we’re going to be You could have ditched trouble at home I could always shrinks I’ve seen told me it’s best friends. me and hung out with cool count on you and your family. not my fault, but if it’s not When my parents split up crowd. You were so good at You were my best friend in mine then whose is it? There you were there, when Austin everything, you could have the whole world. You were my is always someone to blame. cheated on me you were hung out with whoever she light in the darkness; you were Everyone tried to tell me it there, when my gold fish died wanted. All the boys like my emotional compass and was the drivers fault, but he you were there. Then the one you, but still you didn’t just I don’t know how I’ll survive didn’t force you into the car. time you needed me to look ditch me. You could have had without you . I wish I could talk You were drunk, you didn’t after you, I wasn’t there. it all but because of me you to you just one last time, if I know what was even going I have spent the past 3 didn’t want it . You’d rather could I would say.. Natalie, I’m on. So it was my fault , I was months in my room. I’ve lost so spend your high school life so sorry for what I did. I should too busy with Troy to even much weight, I look sickly. My with a loser than with the have never let you in that car. care about anything. parents are worried i’m going “in” crowd. Even though it I am the reason you’re dead. You were my everything. I anorexic. There hasn’t been was just me and you most of I miss you so much. Please can’t remember one amazing a day that I haven’t thought the time we still knew how to come back to me. can Do Your Part

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Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 CHOOKS 21 Can FAT CATS they drive a tractor? COCONUT ROUNDTABLE Careers Expo plus school holiday! ey could help Number 2, Rumour has plant taro! we’ve had a request om Swaziland Give it, Government is considering zoo to quarantine several gorillas on Atiu for them PR! allowing some gorillas into Atiu 3 months! before they are shipped to an overseas zoo!

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Goodness chooks! Squabbly kerfuffle at the Maeva Nui with the big boss man clashing with an angry parent! Angry parent type because the big boss man was filming his daughter going through the movements and that, according to the parent, was intellectual property! Unfortunately for the parent, he was then ejected from the premises!

Seems any day now the Peter “T” will be project is completed and the workers fly filling in, he is not in country! Tom Tom will under threat?), elephants could have put confirmed in the chair of the holy one who out, government will have new premises to be attending but until he is promoted to the Cook Islands on the tourism map dishes out the foreign sourced moolah! The house a small army of pen pushers and full QR, he has to bide his time and twiddle thanks to a documentary that was to be big three, FinSec, Taxman and Aid man, will paper shufflers! his thumbs! made! With no other strategy seemingly then be all non natives! working well for tourism, elephants Reports coming in reveal that when the With the PM away in Manihiki for the self could have been a God’s send! Perhaps Bit of musical offices to see where new water pipes were connected up to the government celebrations, Minister Teariki elephants could also have assisted to new Minister Kiriau lands up residing! pipes leading to homes, water came out Heather is playing acting PM at the National market our black pearls-another area If Mr “T” gets the DPM throne, Kiriau with such force and power, it almost bowled Auditorium on Monday which begs the question, where sales are not doing too well. What will move to the Golf Course. If the a homeowner over! When the amazed do we really need a DPM? Ministers can just about elephant 7’s? “Sevens in Elephant Bishop gets the nod, Kiriau will move homeowner put the crucial question, “What take turns at being acting PM! Heaven!” to the Creek! If “Son of Moolah” gets happens if it does not rain?” She received the shoulder tap, he won’t be going the standard Water Division response, “I It’s a pity government has blocked If the elephants had come, Aitutaki’s anywhere because next to PM means don’t know!” the elephants from coming because lads could have sauntered down to the next to heaven. But where will that being highly intelligent mammals, Aitutaki Game Fishing Club, rubbed elbows leave Kiriau and what about the empty Senior public servants have been sent elephants could have turned out to be and indulged in a beer or two with Mike office behind Banana Land? Will the messages that they are expected to attend Aitutaki’s savior! In fact, in no time at Henry and his elephant pals! You would have good Dr have to vacate his chair? the official ceremony next Monday at the all, elephants might have been elected needed deep pockets and gumboots however, National Auditorium to mark self government to the Island Council (ousting Baxter), as elephants can put quite a bucketful away New Minister Kiriau has picked his but the reality is that most will probably filling positions on government Boards and are not fussy about where they deposit Support Office CEO and it’s that fella be sleeping off hangovers from the weekend. like the Ports Authority (ousting Mike), their doo dahs! Manuela. And his pay takes a handsome hike piloting our local aircraft (ousting Sean) to new heights! Kiriau has also picked his and conducting tours to One Foot Island Just as schools adopt overseas sports Finance Officer, tea lady and Field Officer. At the self government ceremony next (ending Teina’s monopoly). teams, schools could have adopted an Monday at the National Auditorium, because elephant! In fact, Tereora could have gone Chooks, look for a new building to rise Tom Tom is only holding the rank of QR As pointed out by Ports Authority one better and enrolled an elephant in class up on the cleared site at the old Kia Orana Elect, “God Save the Queen” will not be Chairman Mike “Elephant man” Henry, to sit NZ NCEA! An elephant could even have Foods factory, to house the Chinese workers played and the Union Jack not hoisted up who recently was also appointed to become Dux! Winning the Mike Henry Award coming to work on the roads. When the the flag pole! Although the Chief Justice is the Board of the CIIC (Dashwood’s job for Innovative Ideas!

Cook Islands CITV Building Editor: Charles L. Pitt Moss Road Feature writer: Maria Tanner Parekura, Rarotonga Te Reo Maori: Rutera Taripo HERALD PO Box 126 Rarotonga Columnist: Norma Ngatamariki Tel: (682) 29 460 Graphic Artist:Nga Glassie Advertising: Charlie Rani Fax: (682) 21 907 Accounts/Deliveries: E mail: [email protected] Te Riu Woonton www.ciherald.co.ck Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 CLASSIFIEDS 22 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM

The Ministry of Health in Association with Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation would like to advise the next Mammography Screening Program will be held from Monday 29th July to Friday 9th of August 2013 at Rarotonga Hospital. Criteria: 1. If you are 40 yrs and over and have not had a Breast Screen before, please contact Hospital Receptionist for an appointment Ph: 22664 2. If you are under 40 yrs and experiencing breast pain and complications, please contact Dr May for an appointment. Ph: 22664 ext 813 3. If you were seen in 2011 and advised for a 2 yearly screening and had not been contacted by any Rarotonga Hospital staff, please contact Hospital Receptionist for an appointment. Ph: 22 664 Meitaki maata

TUATUA AKAKITE. POROKARAMU NOTE IO ATU ITE U OTE VAINE

Ka rave te Marae Ora ete Putuputuanga Breast Cancer i tetai porokaramu note akara anga I te u o te au mama, a teia epetoma ki mua, akamata ite Monite ra 29 o Tiurai, e tae uatu kite Varaire ra 9 o Aukute mataiti 2013 kite Aremaki, Rarotonga. Akanooanga: 1. Me kua tae toou mataiti kite a ngauru tere atu (40 years plus) ta niuniu atu i te are maki numero 22664 no tetai taime (appointment) noou. 2. Kotou i raro ake I te a ngauru mataiti me te kite nei koe I te tukeke I toou u mama, e ta niuniu atu ia Dr May 22664 ext 813 no tetai au akamarama anga 3. Ka anoano ia kotou tei akara ia ite mataiti 2011 kia akara ia akaou i teia mataiti nei, no reira me kare e koe i ta niuniu iake e te are maki patianga kia ta niuniu mai koe no tetai taime (appointment) noou. Meitaki Maata VACANCY

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has a senior position open for a Business Development Officer. The ideal applicant must be hard working with a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, outstanding communication skills ideal for teaching and training with an ability to network with a broad cross section of people is. A background/experience in business appraisal and lending is a must. Job descriptions are available from the BTIB office. Written applications with a current CV may be sent in confidence to: Finance and Administration Manager, BTIB private Bag, Rarotonga or email [email protected] Applications close 4.00pm Friday 2nd August 2013 PB

Cook islands Herald 31 July 2013 CLASSIFIEDS 23 VACANCY

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING WATER, WASTE & SANITATION UNIT

The Government of the Cook Islands (CI Gov) is embarking on the successful delivery of the Te Mato Vai project. This includes a multimillion dollar upgrade of the water supply system on working with schools awareness programmes; writing press Rarotonga, with the goal of “delivering potable water, reliably, releases and news columns; managing social media; working to the boundaries of properties connected to the existing water with event’s organisers; overseeing the design and production supply network, by 2015”. of collateral; co ordinating community information events and In order to achieve its target, the CI Gov has formed ‘Te preparing briefing documents for senior politicians. Mato Vai’ – the Cook Islands Water Partnership – with the To lead these activities, we are seeking an experienced governments of the People’s Republic of China and New Communications Team Leader who has the energy, expertise Zealand. and skills to implement a comprehensive communications Funding for the water supply upgrade will be provided through strategy across a wide ranging programme of work, throughout a combination of Cook Islands budget funding, a Chinese Rarotonga. government loan and grant assistance from New The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a Zealand. track record of successful delivery of communications in multi The upgrade to be carried out on Rarotonga, will involve faceted programmes of work. rehabilitation of 12 water intakes, creation of additional storage For this position an interest in or understanding of the capacity, construction of treatment plants and replacement of all water sector and environment trunk mains, ring mains and local distribution to the boundaries would be a distinct advantage. Above all, the successful of all properties served by the current network. candidate must be passionate The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) in partnership about making a difference to the long term well being of the with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Cook Islands. (MFEM) invites applications for the posts of ‘Te Mato If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a Vai’ Communications Team Leader in its Water, Waste and letter of application with a current CV to: Sanitation (WATSAN) Unit. WATSAN seeks applications from appropriately qualified Tekao Herrmann and experienced individuals or firms, to provide leadership Acting WATSAN Manager of the Communications Work stream for ‘Te Mato Vai’. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning PO Box 102, Rarotonga Communications Team Leader will be appointed on a contract basis, for an initial period of one year, with the A copy of the TOR can be emailed to you upon request. possibility of extension to the full duration of ‘Te Mato Vai’. The ‘Te Mato Vai’ Communications Strategy to be implemented This is an exciting opportunity to work with a by the Communications Team Leader is in place, and available new team, tasked with making improvements in water for interested applicants. infrastructure, policy and practice that will contribute to the The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 August 2013. supply of reliable potable water to the boundaries of all For more information please contact Tangi Taoro by phone properties on Rarotonga. on 20 321 or by email at Te Mato Vai Communications Team Leader [email protected] Communication with our stakeholders is a critical component in

CROWN LAW OFFICE COOK ISLANDS COMMERCIAL/CIVIL LAWYER The Crown Law Office, Rarotonga is seeking to employ a Crown Counsel with 3-6 years PQE in Commercial/Civil Law. The work is varied, across a diverse range of issues including general contact/commercial insurance and employment. You must have the ability to negotiate and draft commercial contract and advise on a broad range of legal issues of commercial/civil significance. This is an opportunity to provide legal support to Government that is complex and challenging with lenty of potential through strengthening internal and external relationships. Expressions of interest together with a full CV are to be provided by Friday 9 August 2013 to Dorothy Ivaiti, Crown Law Office in an envelope marked “Counsel Vacancy”, P O Box 494, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands or by email to dorothy.ivaiti@ cookislands.gov.ck