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Prime Minister Henry Puna with Cabinet Ministers in Mauke By Prime Minister, Hon. Henry Puna The journey to the Outer was a very proud man on the the opening of the harbour y Government Islands, however, is a day. rehabilitation project at is continuing to rewarding one for us all. As The coming together of Taunganui Landing – the make history in I always say, the richness of the whole community is Cabinet will hold its weekly M our way of life – our culture something that is meeting at the normal time, the Outer Islands, combining achievements with new and people – can only be well known for, and is also but on Wednesday. And that initiatives that promote experienced by travelling to a reflection of how we have meeting in itself will make a more inclusive way of the Outer Islands and being conducted this trip into history with the first ever administration. I’m really amongst them. That, we are Ngaputoru territory. From such gathering in Mauke. pleased that this is evident in doing. And we’re enjoying the outset, we sought a The previous Outer Islands the way we have embarked on every bit of being amongst balanced assignment without Cabinet Meetings were in this week’s visit to Nukuroa the people and receiving politics, without point- Aitutaki and Atiu. and Akatokamanava – Mitiaro their hospitality and genuine scoring, and without the need The Cabinet will again and Mauke. warmth. for upstaging. We chose to do demonstrate our strong The Cabinet Ministers The opening of the that. support for inclusiveness by and I will spend three days Mitiaro Harbour project – After all, these harbour taking the principles of the promoting the completion Te Ao O Mutu – was held on projects, which were keenly governing process right to the of harbour projects and Tuesday morning with the supported and assisted by the people. The Mauke leaders in conducting our third only participation of the whole Government of New Zealand, Local Government will join us ministerial meeting outside island. I’m told two weeks involved the previous for the occasion and witness of Rarotonga, since becoming of preparations went into government. The Leader of part of the meeting and its government in 2010. beautifying the roadway the Opposition is part of our procedures of discussion and Unfortunately, this time we and surroundings and a tere party and is included in endorsement. are without our colleague tremendous amount of work the official ceremonies to As a Government that Minister Teariki Heather, who in gathering and cooking food mark this achievement for represents the will of the had to travel to New Zealand for the special occasion. our people. We have come people, it’s only right that the on a personal matter. We have The ceremonial programme to Mitiaro and Mauke to join people have opportunities to missed our Infrastructure was remarkable and inclusive the people in acknowledging see it at work – and how it Minister on this mission but of all the leaders in the the importance of these works for them. In Mauke, wish him our best. He was an community at all levels – the developments and to share we want to allow this spirit of instrumental player in driving Ui Ariki, the Religious Advisory with them the success of a inclusiveness to be a measure these projects and sadly, was Council, Mayor and Local national achievement. of how much of difference we not with the team to see them Government, Island officials, Before we make history in can make by standing by what officially opened. and MP Tangata Vavia, who Mauke on Thursday – with we say and do. PB

Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 Political 3 Official Opening of projects begun by Demo Party By , Leader of the Opposition write from the island of attention if the Democratic Party Akatokamanava, I am here wins the next election. I with the delegation of the It gives me a lot of food for Prime Minister to take part in thought to see firsthand the the Opening and the Blessing conditions and situation of the of the Mauke Harbour. The people of the southern group ceremony is to take place on islands. In Mitiaro yesterday, Thursday and it is a project an elderly man sat next to started by the Democratic Party me and commented that the and finished by the current promises by the Government government. The delegation to raise the pension has not consists of the Prime Minister been forthcoming. He said and his Cabinet, minus the further that, he worries about Minister of Infrastructure this proposal for taxation of low Hon. Teariki Heather. It also income workers and old age includes the New Zealand High pensioners from New Zealand. Commissioner John Carter On Mauke today another elderly hospitality of the people of “Tanu mia ra te au, te au ka and his deputy along several person said very much the same Akatokamanava and indeed over tupu, te au patoro, te au ia o te officials. As I write the Cabinet thing. the next few days to get to know tini nei. ” Ministers are meeting probably I get the feeling and am quietly what they really want. Kia Manuia! to discuss the final composition confident that it is true among of the 2013-14 Appropriation the people of these two islands Bill. There are other topics they that the performance of the will be discussing because this Government needs to improve SWITCH ON WITH is considered to be a normal dramatically if they are to stand Cabinet meeting day. a chance of re-election. There As Leader of the opposition, are a lot of issues on every Te Aponga Uira I am staying with the former day matters some regarding “How can you tell?” Speaker of the House and former water supply, shipping service, Democratic member Papa Mapu electricity supply, price of goods Taia. However, we began our for sale, etc… A combination of journey yesterday by stopping in these factors will help to shape Nukuroa, the island whose seat Demo policies for the next is held by the current Member election. of Parliament Tangata Vavia. We I am encouraged that my stopped in Mitiaro to open their Deputy Leader Smiley Heather harbour as well. It was indeed and one of the Democratic MPs a momentous occasion and the Taunga Toka will be joining me hospitality and warmth extended here in Mauke to boost and to to us was overwhelming give meanings to the efforts that and with due respect to the we will be putting into these government the Prime Minister islands in the future. In the acknowledged that this was a meantime, I am doing a tiki-tour project begun by the Democratic of the island before we launch Party and completed by the into the official programme of current government. the Opening Ceremony of the Both Mitiaro and Mauke are Mauke Harbour. islands affected by depopulation It was heartwarming yesterday although both islands show when both the Prime Minister promise for development if and the New Zealand High Government focuses on them. Commissioner acknowledged When your home is not or tripped circuit There is plenty of land especially the role of the Opposition and the properly wired for the demands breakers on Mauke for agricultural previous initiation of this project you are making on its electrical • Slow-heating development. While the other by the previous government. It system, you can tell by: appliances members of the delegation was also heartwarming to be • Shrinking television are busy in meetings with the received and acknowledged as picture If this is happening, have an local government, I have been Leader of the Opposition here • Frequent blown fuses electrician check your wiring. taken around the island and on both islands. www.teaponga.com shown aspects that need a lot of It is time to go and enjoy the Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 news 4 Cabinet Meeting in Mauke

PM and the Cabinet held a historic meeting in Mauke today (Wednesday), inviting the Mayor and Island Council to sit in on the discussions over a Cabinet Paper. The PM said Government supports a principle of bringing the governing process right to the people and removing the mystery from Cabinet meetings. The Outer Islands Cabinet Meetings have shown Local Government and Ui Ariki how government policy-decisions are made at the highest level while also putting a human touch to the proceedings by lifting the veil of mystique. Opinion >>> Transparency is choking on CIP smoke By George Pitt someone else. Or even better jobs while 60 MBA graduates obligations under the OIA. As overnments ought if you have the type of deputy wonder why they bothered to guardians of public information to be, and will be, leader, who says nothing and study. Onto such a great thing they conceal their self Gcommended for doing hopes someone else puts their these pushy expat spongers are indulgencies by withholding the right thing and improving foot in it. recommending their friends fill incriminating information and the country’s systems and Really though, the whole of the big bucks vacancies. judge it is in our best interests processes of governance. the Cabinet has to wear the It’s disturbing how Puna and to keep us uninformed. Accountability, in particular, feeble attempts of fooling Brown say they want to improve A case in point is the Ministry is a key area that demands around with important government accountability but of Marine Resources’ secretary constant attention and various governance institutions, and completely ignore government Ben Ponia and his Minister governments over the years then trying to justify blatant transparency in promoting the Teina Bishop. No provision have faced many challenges to job creation with principles principle. Perhaps the grease under the OIA prevents them get things right. of accountability. This has finally clogged up the deep from full disclosure of their So when a government is government is miles away from fryers this time. collaborated dealings with genuine in its efforts, they anything that even smells like The Official Information Act Chinese fishing investors. Both should be congratulated. But accountability. put the Cook Islands on the of them leave us pondering that’s not the case with this Where is the transparency fore front of good governance if they have compromised Cook Islands government. The that the Prime Minister Henry in the Pacific. Highly publicised themselves for self interests. current lot in charge are good Puna and his mates keep talking workshops for public servants If we ever stop choking on all at smoke screens. Good at about? Plenty of huffing and were conducted up and down the smoke that’s being blown in dressing mutton up as lamb. puffing over improving the the country promoting the Act our faces, we might get to hear And good at slap dash paint oversight of government but and its application. After the as an example, the government jobs on a car wreck. The new no oversight was ever applied international media’s accolades explain how it has revived a colour looks great but it’s still a here to a brand new role for had subsided the whole thing role that was made redundant car wreck. the ex-head of the Audit Office did a back flip with anything following the economic reforms The Secretary of Finance nor was lawyer Paul Lynch’s but transparency being the in the 1990s. Parliament’s is the fall-guy for the smoke over paid Commissioner’s job order of the day. Public Finance and Expenditure screens these days. Is the contra ever made contestable. This window dressing exercise Committee was rendered government doing this on The Finance Minister has rendered the OIA redundant, obsolete as a result of the PERCA purpose? Deliberately putting Mark Brown should also be once again protecting the Act – the review mechanism Richard Neves up to take the concerned about the job levels Government’s shoddy sovereign over public spending. knocks for woolly policy and in the Public Service and the management from the prying With so many cases of empty intentions? Good idea high salaries that go with senior eyes of the media. non-transparency, is the CIP if you have the type of leader, positions in the government Heads of Ministries shielded government really going to take whose primary concern is a agencies. Not to mention the by their Ministers and often us down the road of becoming clean, green image and you increasing number of expats instructed by them, have a welfare employer all over want the dirt to rub off on who are hogging high paying blatantly ignored their again? PB

Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 news 5 Mass Immigration an economic priority Part 1 By George Pitt private sector is serviced boast, drive and then sustain we knew the specifics of what ny debate and expressed by individuals who have an economic recovery. Our was needed, the workers can views on the country’s acquisition connections. economic scale is proportional be sourced from anywhere. A depopulation crisis is Government vacancies are to our work force platform. There are millions of people healthy and can only stimulate widely advertised here and The report unrealistically in the world who are qualified further thought or ideas that overseas targeting Cook advocated targeting Cook and unemployed; do we have contribute towards realistic Islanders. Islanders to return to our to limit ourselves from where solutions. The problem is Labour for hospitality and pool of workers. Other than we receive workers? multilayered and not solved by tourism related services are that, the report made no There are millions of one silver bullet. predominantly Fijian sourced. suggestions as to how Cook economic refugees who would The emigration of Cook This was convenient because Islanders could be enticed to immigrate, self funded, to the Islanders is economically Fiji has a Tourism training return. While it was pointed Cook Islands without enticing driven, rather than for institute that produces out what was needed the ETF incentives but simply for educational purposes. Money quality graduates plus there left it to the Government to the privilege of working and rather than a better life is the was a direct air link with come up with a road map raising a family in a conflict attraction, for there is no better Fiji. Fiji has an oversupply outlying the how and who. free and politically stable life than in the Cook Islands, of labour but limited Time has now elapsed for Christian Country. even in the outer islands if employment opportunities. continued discussions on what Maybe the Government one is prudent and lives within Base pay rates are a quarter we have to do. We have known can recall the ETF with one’s means. This is something of the minimal rate in the what needs to be done for the the mandate to focus a many Cook Islanders have Cook Islands. last decade. We have dulled brainstorming Forum on great difficulties with. What a job in the Australian and dallied around while our depopulation and immigration Emigration is a calculated and mining industry is to a Cook population has continued that is solution driven in the thoughtfully planed decision, Islander, our Tourism industry unhindered to nose dive. context of the economy. From not a spur of the moment job is to a Fijian. The estimated We have continuously such a gathering of synergised whim of one’s irrational fancy. number of Fijians employed is reminded ourselves and talked minds the ground work for a Many Cook Islanders who 1,100. about the problem for far too timely Population policy could leave for Australia are headed About 310 Philippine long, our immediate and urgent evolve. to a network of friends or nationals work in finance priority is to start encouraging Government should also family who have employment related employment, retailing, solution emphasised debates consider transferring the preordained for them. beauty and hairdressing and and opinions. Immigration Division from In general many Cook domestic duties. Imported If Cook Islanders fail to Foreign Affairs to a new Islanders have a prior Indonesian and Samoan be responsive to whatever Ministry for Employment familiarity with New Zealand workers are less than 50. methods are used to convince as labour market policy and Australia; they are travel The John Tierney led them to transplant their should be closely linked with savvy and have connections Economic Task Force’s 2011 talents, skills and work immigration policy. At present waiting for them. Report didn’t skirt around experience, then from where the Ministry for Internal Immigration is not natural the dwindling population and how do we get the needed Affairs handles employment but immigrants are recruited problem’s connection to the workers to up root themselves matters. If it is government’s from New Zealand, Fiji, economy. But it seems the lazy and immigrate to the Cook intention to amalgamate like- Phillipines, Australia, Indonesia brained CIP Government hasn’t Islands? ministries, then employment and in that order. made a prioritised response. Government is yet to compile and immigration should come While there is no national The ETF Report was clear the a comprehensive list of the under the one Super Ministry cohesive coordinating of Country needed an injection skills required to invigorate the and have strong policy employee recruitment, the of up to 5,000 job seekers to economy. In a global context if linkages. Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 6 Our Cover Girl News Briefs By Moana Vaevae Tetauru Three agencies unite to eradicate Oriental Fruit Fly A combined effort between the National Environment Service, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Public Health Department in combating the eradication of the evasive pest, the Oriental Fruit Fly. More traps will be laid in the upper Tupapa area, towards Takitumu, and from through to Arorangi. The community is also being asked to do their bit in the eradication program by collecting over ripe fruit and digging a hole deep enough so there is no chance of the pest getting out. Officers from the 3 departments have also been laying traps around people’s yards and people are asked to allow these staff members to enter their properties to lay these. The evasive species was discovered almost 3 weeks ago and is one of the most destructive pests known, and is thought to have entered our borders through luggage from Tahiti. The ministries involved are again asking people not to take fruit of any kind to any to any of the outer islands. Bulb eater hungry for your bulbs CITC has purchased a bulb eater earlier this year for the purpose of recycling fluorescent and CFL bulbs. Individuals are asked to dust their used and old bulbs first before dropping it off at the back of Foodland in town. The bulb eater is a drum with a specially designed machinery and carbon filter which safely extracts the mercury to the bottom of the drum; once this is full it’s then sealed and shipped overseas. Used bulbs can be dropped off from Monday’s – Friday’s between 8am – 4pm. People are asked not to crack or dispose of their used light bulbs as it contains a small amount of mercury and the safest way for it to be disposed of is to be disposed of by the bulb eater. Budget briefing for public The Minister of Finance is next week extending an invitation to members of the public to attend a breakfast presentation of the Budget at a cost of $15 per head. The presentation will be based on the 2013/2014 budget at the Edgewater Resort next Our cover girl for issue 668 is Cook Islander Lydia Simonis- Friday from 8.30am – 10am. Tariu. A student from Sydney who is a Champion Hula Dancer. Check out our website www.ciherald.co.ck. and facebook page: www.facebook.com/ciherald PBPB

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Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 9 NEWS PM Henry Puna pushes the nepotism button Blatant tampering with tender process exposed. By George Pitt project application and the reason given. This is absurd Cabinet. hen the Manihiki technicalities to the point of as the Hunter’s tender quote We need no reminder that pearl farmers paper work completion, Puna has been exposed to public Herman has stubbornly refused Wrequested their MP has intervened and instructed consumption. to respond to requests by and Prime Minister, Henry Puna the DCD to reconfigure the Not happy just to stack his donors as to where funds gifted to take up their grievances with process. The Manihiki Island offices with relatives who don’t for the Aitutaki cyclone recovery the Bank of the Cook Islands, Administration (MIA) had seem to do anything productive have been spent. Despite his after six months they inquired successful been awarded funds except breathe, Henry Puna is memory loss it is known that he how the discussions were to assist with an $80,000 project now pandering to pressure from travelled extensively during that proceeding only to have him to repair boats in Manihiki. his niece Repeta to give her out period. admit he had forgotten. The MIA’s nomination was to of work partner Tai Herman Where is the Minister of Top marks for telling the truth have the Hunter’s engineering access to aid funded projects. Finance Mark Brown? It’s about and another hundred percent company that lists boat and It is no secret that when time he had words with his Prime for being lazy and preoccupied ship repairs as one of their the PM is on the Aitutaki golf Minister to stop interfering and with feeding his travel addiction. specialities, as the contractors. course the Herman is his caddie. meddling with his portfolio. Now when it comes to family According to the MIA the Herman prefers to call himself Then again does the Ministry of requests, the Puna patriarch Hunters had done a scoping the Prime Minister’s swing Finance really belong to Brown? is punctual and demanding study and identified close to advisor. Puna has regularly publically to the point of being a heavy 100 boats needing repair. As Puna’s interference smells of over ridden him and pulled rank weight bully. Annoyed no one the contractors, Rarotonga nepotism in the first degree. Now as if Brown is only a cut out card seems to take our national Elvis Welding and Steel Construction on good terms with Herman, board Minister. impersonator seriously, Henry Ltd plan to send two employees all is forgiven that the former Brown ought to step in and Puna is beginning to relish in a to Manihiki for up to eight Aitutaki mayor was embedded do the right thing before the newly discovered power laced months to repair the boats in the Democratic Party camp in Hunter’s Takuvaine business in a raised verbal tongue lash. plus train others how to carry the 2010 elections. gives up in disgust and takes The PM doesn’t ask anymore, out the specialised wielding It is understood DCD are their skills to a welcoming he tells. technique. The Hunters would reluctant to participate in Australian mine. No sympathy for Richard leave the special equipment the tender process high We’ve seen this all before. Neves who was on the receiving behind for those trained to jacking as the MIA has already Remember when Papa Mama end of such a veracious verbal repair any further boats as communicated its preference Pokino was Sir Geoffrey’s surprise in Cabinet over the required. to the Hunters and any tender Claytons Minister of Finance? budget debacle. Before the MIA and the process is usually part is not Need we say anymore out of Latest in the Prime Minister’s Hunters could formalise the part of the India Grant Fund respect for the Sir’s family? verbal firing line is the project with a signed contract, process. The is not a Development Coordination Puna intervened to have the This is the second occasion family business and the sooner Division (DCD) in the Ministry tender process reopened so the PM has taken up the bat the power blinded Henry Puna of Finance and Economic Tai Herman from Aitutaki could for Herman. In 2011 Puna stuck can grasp that, the sooner the Management (MFEM). make a bid. The Hunters were his neck out and nominated country may have a chance of After more than a year of dispatched a letter informing Herman for a Board position surviving even if by the slimmest processing an India Grant Fund them of the change with no only to have it rejected by of margins. Home Loan % Talk to us about an ANZ Home Loan today. .99p.a 21750 Visit your nearest branch. 6Special One Year Fixed Rate

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The key to development There was a story over the weekend about a visiting woman diplomat from the United States Embassy in Wellington who had strong views on sustainability. She told a local news reporter that sustainability was the key to development in the Pacific in many things, including energy issues. What did she mean by this? She indicated a broad range of things. She said without sustainability you can’t make the economy soar. Sustainability

Cook Islands Renewable Energy has consequences for us so you have to root out anything that puts it at risk like for example an oriental fruit-fly in a pawpaw plantation. She noted the benefits to be had from sustainability in climate change, in fishing treaties, in migration, and even in China. The message she gave was one of sustainability providing a solid foundation for development over the long haul, like say your lifespan Solar Panel Installation at Oasis Energy, Nikao and that of your children and grandchildren. us to cut back on diesel fuel. TAU and it is always more and more. of at least $117 million between But our interest here is energy imports over 7 million litres of fuel That kind of arrangement is now and 2020. Some of that will be issues. a year just to fire up the generators hardly sustainable to your purse funded by TAU and some by donors Sustainability is worth thinking at the Avatiu Power Station and get or wallet. or banks. Because costs have to be intensely about. After all, we’re electricity flowing so that you and I So we look around for something recovered and loans repaid, it may about to step into the deep end with can turn our lights on at night. more sustainable. And that’s when take awhile for electricity prices to renewable energy in Rarotonga. Yes, we know that burning fuel the sun shines brighter and the really come down. TAU has three or four photovoltaic is bad for the health of the planet tropical breeze soothes, if only The lesson about sustainability projects; each budgeted at around but more to the point when fuel because you know the sun and here is that while it may be the wise $1million each, ready to leave the is expensive it can be bad for the wind is accessible, abundant, and, path as suggested by our visiting drawing board this year and venture health of your ATM account. The best of all, free. diplomat, it will also involve some out into the light of day. fact here is that desert sheiks and Unfortunately, the transition from sacrifice in the short run before we The obvious implication of oil barons will decide how much diesel to renewable generation will can enjoy the gains over the long renewable energy is that it will allow they want from us for their fuel not be easy. It will involve investment run.

www.TeAponga.com PB I would like to acknowledged again Hon. Prime Minister Henry Puna and The Government of the Cook Islands for supporting us on our Radiothon, also ThePeople of the Cook Islands here in lastly, to Jeanne Matenga and Pitt Media for your continuous support to our Community. We will continue to update you in regards to above Project in Samoa. Fa’afetai, Fa’afetai Tele Lava. Mousie Skews Tele Fa’afetai Fa’afetai, in Samoa. Project above to forand regards gettingRarotonga Tutangata the allin TamariiOuter our Islands goingTeao-Papatua andPledgers Papa for you Toyour individual Auntyon the day Ngadonations to update without on the break, day. a continue and will We Community. our to support continuous your for Media Pitt and Matenga Jeanne to lastly, Generated by CamScanner from intsig.com Northern Waters final inspections inistry of Infrastructure and MPlanning technical teams have visited the Northern Group to carry out final inspections of various infrastructure projects. The first island to be visited was Pukapuka where on-site assessments were carried out of the residential water tanks installed under the project. On-site inspections were to determine the condition of the roof catchments, quality of workmanship and to assess the remedial work, if any, to be carried out by the contractors. Contractors carrying out remedial adjustments on residential water tanks in Pukapuka The project is funded by the the second phase of the project The assessment team included Wichman from the Ministry and New Zealand Government and will commence to refurbish senior consultant engineer, Tere William from the Pukapuka dependent on a good report, the community water tanks. Tenga Mana and Simiona Island Government. Infrastructure Projects in Rakahanga and Manihiki he following week, a separate team was sent to Rakahanga and Manihiki to inspect the condition of community water tanks Tin order to gauge what is needed for stage2 of the Northern Waters programme aimed at refurbishing community water tanks there. Team members were Paul Maoate (engineer) and Wilson Rani and Pat Tangapiri from the Ministry survey team. They also inspected the Rakahanga residential water tanks (Manihiki was not part of the residential water scheme). A reassessment of the scope of work and costs to upgrade the Rakahanga harbour to ensure that budget allocation will be adequate to und the proposed project. Meetings with the respective Island Councils were held to brief them on the condition of all the infrastructure projects inspected and harbour project, in the case of Rakahanga. In addition the team carried out scoping for the renewable energy (REDD) solar panel projects on Manihiki and Rakahanga. Community water Tank in Rakahanga

Residential water Tank in Rakahanga wharf. Rakahanga PB

Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 NEWS 13 Scoping for Solar Panel Renewable Energy Project in Ngake village, Pukapuka coping for the renewable energy (REDD) solar panel Sproject was carried out on Pukapuka. Much of the work involved inspecting the land allocations to ensure the suitability and location and accessibility and so on. Pukapuka land is held under a customary land system and thus has never been surveyed and several sites within the general vicinity near the power station and a football field. An area of 100 x 82 metres is needed for the project and the team advise that once the site has been finalised by the landowners and Island Council, the land will be pegged to identify the exact location. In the case of Pukapuka, Ngateina Rani from REDD at the Office of the Prime Minister was also on the island with the survey team of Wilson and Tangi from Ministry of Infrastructure & Satelite image of Ngake Village in Pukapuka - Proposed site of REDD Solar project Planning. After the survey work was carried out, the team held a meeting with the Island Council and Konitara to advise them of what work had been carried out Pukapuka Cyclone Shelter

Inside the Pukapuka Cyclone Shelter n addition, the team carried to discuss the results of the out the final assessment assessments and to answer Iof remedial work carried any questions raised in the out on the Pukapuka Cyclone meeting. The shelter was Shelter by contractors from funded by the European Union Landholdings Ltd over a three and the assessment is the day period. responsibility of the Ministry The team also held a of Infrastructure and Planning meeting with the Mayor, and to be reported back to the Acting Executive Officer and Development Coordination Council Member from Nassau Division of MFEM. 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Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 NEWS 15 Rats routed By Hareta Tiraa Passfield hen you’re thinking about what kind of job Wyou want in the future, here’s one to consider that you may have never even known about. Steve Cranwell along with 4 other people arrived back to Rarotonga from Suwarrow on Tuesday afternoon. They spent 5 weeks on the island. The whole purpose of going to Suwarrow was to help the sea bird life to continue and grow. The main reason that the sea birds number have dropped is because of the rats, they eat the eggs and the babies. There are 14 different species of sea birds in Suwarrow and the rats affect all of those species. The rats weren’t only From left, Dan, Nick, Steve, Mia, Ian and Sia eating the sea birds they were National geographic was along show the world what the Cook on the Southern Cross and also eating reptiles, and turtle among the 5 people who went Islanders are trying to do. came back to Rarotonga on hatchlings to Suwarrow, said that one of There we’re only 3 motu’s the traditional sailing vaka These guys spent days the contributing factors to the that had rats on it, which were Marumaruatua, along with 10 clearing the vegetation so laying of the bait would be the Motu Tou and Motu Kena, and others from the Voyaging society. they could make tracks to put weather. The weather had to Anchorage You all are probably wondering down the rat bait, which would be dry in order to properly lay “Motu Tou and neighbouring why I chose to write about this, kill the rats. They had to put the bait. “The heavens have Motu Kena have been it seems like it doesn’t have down two lots of rat bait just opened, bringing rain to Motu successfully treated with their anything to do with us teenagers, to make sure that they killed Tou. After only one evening on first application of rat bait. There but it does. We are the future every last rat, they put the the ground, the rain has almost will be a second in seven day’s of the Cook Islands, we need to second lot down after about 7 certainty spoiled the rat bait” time. If we miss a single rat the protect our plants and animals, days later. After about 2 weeks he said. Hayward is making a whole operation and two years and we should be willing to do they managed to complete this documentary about his time is of careful planning could be anything to help our country. task Nick Hayward, a camera Suwarrow and the mission to wasted” said Hayward Suwarrow is famous for its bird man who has worked with save the sea birds. His plan is to They went up to Suwarrow life, and it is ours! Bowls Cook Islands, a day on the green By Ben Mose Membership to Bowls Cook owls Cook Islands (BCI), Islands is by application only Inc is the National and most importantly you B Authority of Lawn must be of ‘good standing’. I Bowls in the Cook Islands. believe this is new and I also As such, Bowls Cook Island’s believe this is the way to go to Constitution accommodated bring discipline back to sport several Objectives from World in today’s modern world of Bowls to remind us of our sport. There are 10 local clubs responsibilities. affiliated to BCI. • To frame, and from The Controlling Body of time to time alter and revise Bowls Cook Islands, Inc is a code of rules or laws of the elected by the Councilors from game generally in accordance each of the affiliated clubs. The with the World Bowling Board 2013/2014 Controlling Body is; rules, for the proper conduct Patron: Sir Fredrick, SecGen of all the games played under : Anna Kairua, President : the jurisdiction of Bowls Cook George Paniani, Treasurer : Islands. Tonina Browne, Vice President • To maintain : B. Mose, Asst : Lucia Mahia, membership of the World Committee members: Arama Bowling Board and to co- Tera, Dorothy Paniani, Nooroa operate with that body Pita & Daphne Maea and with other National Selectors : G.Paniani (Chair) Bowls , member of World Bowls, on their Associations in membership Vaine Henry, Pita Totoo, Bowling visit to the Rarotonga BC hosted by the Arorangi therewith and with kindred Dorothy Paniani and Philip Bowling Club 2012. bodies. Tangi. Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 SPORTS 16 Bulldogs will be back next year hungrier and stronger ugby league has for the village of their choice. claimed the matter was formally request the CIRL fine always been a strong Discussions with CIRL discussed and amended. the Bulldogs $20,000 and Rsporting code in the regarding this rule began The Bulldogs also argued remove them from the 2014 village of Titikaveka with the as early as the last week in a lengthy and well written season if the fine is not paid whole community involved of February and continued submission, that the rule is further punitive measures in supporting the players of to do so on a weekly basis. discriminated against non- on top of the CIRLs decision all age grades. The club has When these discussions Cook Islanders and their to remove the Bulldogs points always encouraged non- with the CIRL resulted in right to play sport. Although and an attempt to discourage Cook Islanders to play for the Bulldogs Premier team the Bulldogs believed they anyone from complaining the club and have benefited having its points stripped, had a strong case, Justice against the CIRL or taking from the talent and finesse the Bulldogs tried once more Potter ruled in favor of the them to court . Matapo said these players brought to the to correct what they believed CIRL, based on information it is the right of any club to game. From the flying Fijians was a serious mistake but provided by the CIRL. challenge the decisions of the to the strength and passion when this failed the Bulldogs Rob Matapo, President of CIRL, and clubs should not of the Samoans, Titikaveka decided to seek a declaratory the Titikaveka Rugby League be discouraged from doing has always embraced players judgment on the matter. said he was extremely so. He still hopes to see an from all cultures as brothers, The Bulldogs argued that disappointed with the ruling, amendment to the 12-month for a code they love to play. on the day of a Special not only for the players, residential rule and is pleased At the beginning of the General Meeting just prior coaches and managers, but to hear the rule will not apply 2013 season, Titikaveka to the season kicking off, for the whole Titikaveka to the lower grades. included 3 non-Cook when the CIRL claimed the community, who have always He sincerely thanks all Islanders that had played for rule was amended, the been the best supporters. He players and supporters for the village in 2012 in their minutes did not record any said the Executives agonized the season and is deeply 2013 line-up. When the CIRL discussion on 12-month over the decision to stand disappointed that the brought in a new rule for residential requirement up against the rule, knowing Bulldogs will not be able to the 2013 season, that stated and the amendment was how it might impact on the defend their premiership non-Cook Islanders were never formally put before club, and sought support title. On behalf of the required to reside in the the executives to properly on the decision from the Bulldogs, he wishes all teams Cook Islands for 12-months, consider or approve. A players themselves. He still in the finals the very best. The suddenly 2 out of the 5 non- Bulldogs representative, believes the decision was the Bulldogs will be back next Cook Island players that the present at the same meeting right one, not only for the year hungrier and stronger Bulldogs had registered, confirmed the matter was Titikaveka players but also than ever before and will were no longer eligible not discussed, evidenced by for non-Cook Islanders who now focus on supporting to play, even though they the fact it was not recorded move here in the future. their under 16’s in their bid were residing in Titikaveka in the minutes. Although Matapo argues that the for glory where it counts - and had been playing rugby other amendments for the Arorangi Bears decision to and that’s on the field! for the Titikaveka Village in 2013 season were recorded 2012. in the same minutes, the With the support of the Bulldogs argued that it did News Briefs By Moana Vaevae Tetauru Bulldog executives and team not make sense, that the members, the club decided most important amendment Amendment to Ariki Day to challenge the CIRL on the for the season was not on Parliament is set to resume its sitting on Tuesday, that’s basis the rule had not been the formal record, that it according to Clerk of Parliament, Puna Rakanui. He said today, introduced in accordance had not been amended in parliament is looking at tabling the Public Health Bill and a with the CIRL’s own rules accordance with the CIRL possibility of a further 3 Bills including that includes the Public Holiday’s Amendment Act making a change to the Ui Ariki Day. of due process and that it rules and therefore, the Initially, Ariki Day was set for the 6th July, and last year this discriminated against non- rule could not be applied. fell on a Friday, and this year it falls on a Saturday – so the Cook Islanders. The Bulldogs The person assigned to amendment will see this fall on the first Friday of July. There is were advised by the CIRL take minutes on the day some indication that the tabling of the 2013/2014 Appropriation the extra non-Cook Island confirmed the amendment Bill will be tabled next Wednesday. When questioned how long Parliament will sit, Rakanui says, at this say he cannot say but players could always play was not recorded, however the Standing Orders say, that the Appropriation Bill sit with the for another club - effectively he claimed it was a mistake. committee of supply for 10-days unless guillotined. removing their right to play Other executives also PB

Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 NEWS 1 7 Prime Minister’s Daughter-in-Law Shares Life and Love in New Book

uthor Helen Henry suddenly and unexpectedly publishes a riveting passed away. She was left to Amemoir, titled “My Kotuku continue her journey alone. Out of the South Seas” of the blue, Helen finds a second Helen Henry, daughter-in- love and marries John Hay, an law of the late Sir Albert Henry, environmental scientist and Cook Islands’ first prime minister Nobel Peace Prize winner. They after the country became self- share a love of traveling to exotic governing in 1965, publishes and exciting places around the her remarkable life story, in My world. However, most of all they Kotuku of the South Seas. enjoy relaxing on the verandah Helen’s memoir depicts a of their home in Rarotonga. simple life in a much simpler My Kotuku of the South Seas time. Helen’s memoir is rich in is one woman’s remarkably her descriptions of friendship, inspiring journey with strong harmony and love. She weaves threads of family, harmony and a simple tapestry of the life of unity. In all her trying times, her family as they follow their Helen finds constant solace in dreams and aspirations. the appearance of ‘The Kotuku’ Helen grew up in a sheltered the beautiful bird and happy home in a leafy suburb she loved as a child and which of Auckland, New Zealand. She she now recognizes as a symbol was only 15 years of age when of enduring comfort. she fell passionately in love with For more information on Hugh, a Pacific Island boy, at a this book, log on to www. time when multi race marriages helenhenryraro.com were frowned upon. Hugh’s father, Sir Albert Henry, advised Helen of the problems and disillusionment she might encounter, but she was not deterred. In fact they were both more than ever determined to continue their relationship. Their romance blossomed and in 1961 they married. Rarotonga, the capital island of the Cook Islands, was a tropical paradise for Helen, Hugh and their family of four sons and one daughter. The lifestyle was a far cry from the sheltered upbringing of Auckland, where family and friends were only a phone call away. They struggled to make ends meet, but every day was a new challenge and adventure. Together they created a home where their two cultures and traditions intertwined. Above all, their household resonated with love, laughter and chaotic carefree days, as they brought up five barefoot children. There were moments of drama when they were caught up in the political turmoil of a small nation forging its own destiny. Helen experienced deep sadness and despair when Hugh Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 TE REO MAORI 18 KAPA IPO 2 ...e ta`i toe

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I Rarotonga nei i ko rāi i te Staircase Restaurant & Bar, i te pō Ru`itoru 22 o Mē, kua rave`ia te tu`anga rua o te tārērē `ura ‘Kapa Ipo’. Kua ma`ata te au tangata tei tae atu no te mātakitaki `e pērā katoa kia kite i tēia tārērē`anga `ura-pātana. Kua tae katoa atu i te mātakitaki tēta`i au au mata rongonui, mei te pupu nene`i teata o te Raro Film nō Paratāne mai, nō Marike, nō Autirēria, tā tātou Mā`ine Kūki `Airani, Patifika a Joyanna Myer,`ē pērā `a Mere Taio te aito `ura Kūki `Airani o te National/International `13 `ē pērā katoa `oki a Lydia Tariu (no Atiu), te tamā`ine i Sydney tei ō atu ki roto i te tārē`anga o te au mata purotu o Sydney i te tu`anga koia e model . No reira ko te au taure`are`a tei ō atu ki roto i teia tārērē`anga no te Kapa Ipo, ko Vaineritua Koteka `ē tōna pātana ko TJ Masters, ko Mii Andrews `ē tōna pātana `ē ko to te Rautī pī ko Joyanna rāua ko Ricky. Kua riro te tu`anga no te mata-`akaariari ki te purotu kiā Mere Taio `ē tōna pātana `ē pērā katoa ki te mata-purotu o Sydney ko Lydia Tariu rāua ko Alex Nicholls. Ko te tu`anga `openga i reira o teia tārērē`anga ka rave`ia te reira a teia pō Ma`anākai e tū mai nei, rā 1 o Tiūnu ki ko rāi i te Staircase Restaurant & Bar. I reira ka kite `ia āi `e nā`ai e apai i te korona o te mata`iti 2013. Kia manuia `e te kātoatoa i roto i teia tārērē`anga KAPA IPO 2013 ā te rā 1 o Tiūnu.

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Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 RELIGIOUS VIEWS 19 How to live a positive life in a negative world

By Senior Pastor John Tangi The world we live in is negative in attitude, confessions and behaviour because that’s how many people live life. But God did not want us to be like this. I believe God wanted us to live as garbage, so that I may have a negative world spiritually a positive life in this negative Christ…” Paul was able to see impacting people around world! The Apostle Paul in the beyond his circumstances. If him. We need to be focusing New Testament encourages us we talk negatively about our upon the opportunities in to rise above the negative things circumstances, the worse our circumstances. We may of this world. In II Corinthians they become in our minds. not be able to change our 11v.24-31 (CEV) Paul recounts But if we focus our confession circumstances, but we can some of his hardships. Yet towards God concerning our change our focus. We don’t there is no where in the Bible circumstances, the smaller and have to live a negative life in a where Paul is seen complaining. insignificant these will be! We positive world! We don’t have Sometimes our circumstances begin to live a positive life in a to live under our circumstances are beyond our control, they are negative world by getting our unless we choose to! By unavoidable. The solution is not focus off the circumstances and altering our focus, positive to change the circumstances, on to Jesus Christ! attitudes will rise up within us but to learn how to live above Secondly, Paul has his Focus releasing positive emotions them. The question is “What Upon The Sovereignty Of God causing our spirit to lift above does Paul do, despite his And Not The Will Of Man. Man’s this negative world. Psalm negative circumstances?” will was to stop the Gospel 125v.1 reads “Those who First we see him Focusing being spread by restricting trust in the Lord are steady as On Jesus Christ And Not His Paul’s movement. It is God’s will Mount Zion unmoved by any Circumstances. It is no use that none should perish. So if circumstances.” May you have blaming others, or running one man is put down, God will a God blessed week! away, or moaning! In fact we raise up another. Man’s plan can make our circumstances to destroy Paul’s mission in life worse by being negative about PUBLIC NOTICE turned out to benefit God’s them. As for Paul, his confession kingdom. Paul said in v.12 of is on Jesus Christ and not Philippians 1 “But I want you his circumstances. Paul was to know, brethren, that the imprisoned; received 39 lashes things which happened to me of whip; beaten with a big stick; have actually turned out for stoned; shipwrecked 3 times; the furtherance of the gospel.” robbed by his own people; he We got to learn to see God at worked and struggled and spent work in the big picture of life. many sleepless nights; hungry Paul said in Romans 8v.28 “And and thirsty nothing to eat; he we know that all things work was cold because not enough together for good to those who clothes to keep him warm; and love God, to those who are the so on. But does he become called according to his purpose.” negative about all of these? In the context of the Sovereignty No! Paul said in II Corinthians of God, nothing happens to us 11v.28-29,v.31(CEV) “Besides unless God has permitted it! everything else, each day I God knows every part of our am burdened down, worrying lives. Sometimes God can only about all the churches. When achieve His purposes through others are weak, I am weak too. us when we go through negative When others are tricked into sin, circumstances. God will use this I get angry….God, the Father of negative world to engineer the our Lord Jesus, knows I am not fulfillment of His positive plans lying. And God is to be praised and purposes and He wants you for ever!” Paul in Philippians and I to be involved. 3v.7-8 (NLT) said, “I once Thirdly, Paul Focused Upon thought all these things were so The Positive Results And important, but now I consider Not The Personal Pains. God them worthless because of knows how to cause your what Christ has done. Yes, worst circumstance to make a everything else is worthless tremendous spiritual impact when compared with the upon others. Paul does not priceless gain of knowing Christ complain, he does not blame Jesus my Lord. I have discarded anyone for his circumstances! everything else, counting it all Paul lived a positive life in Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 VIEWS 20 The premiere for Film Raro! By Norma Ngatamariki among these celebrities (no doubt, To be honest, I wasn’t expecting a England and Hawaii). It was an It was a Saturday night that she’ll be writing all about her thirty huge turnout. But I was wrong on so awesome feeling, knowing that everyone was waiting for, even minutes of fame. Lolz) Heck, I many levels. I reckon almost half the your island was a movie hot spot, though the weather wasn’t too almost recognized every single island showed up at the auditorium, even for directors from Hollywood! promising. Five short films were character in those movies, which which shouldn’t have surprised me The five films were: Mou Piri, which shown on the big screen at the was so cool. My dad let me have at all (I mean, the tickets WERE two was almost like a documentary National Auditorium (the original the car for the night, so I was extra dollars for school students and four about our cultural elements (also venue was the BCI Stadium, but careful not to crash it into anything. dollars for adults). When we finally starring Hareta Passfield); Little since it was raining...). My friends When I pulled up onto the made it inside, I couldn’t believe Girl’s War Cry, which was based and I had already made plans Auditorium/Library road, it was it! All the seats in the Auditorium on domestic violence; The Seed, to attend this ‘grand event’, two chock-a-block! I tried looking for a were taken, so people started sitting which dealt with a young, troubled weeks before they started selling parking space near the Auditorium, on the floor! And even that was boy and his issues; Islands-this tickets. The tickets were distributed but it just wasn’t possible (not to starting to get full. Not long after we short film was interesting because out to schools, and the schools mention, the car was huge), so I got in, they started turning down it had no dialogue so it was really would receive half of the proceeds had to park really far away. I was people. Lucky us. up to the actors to give it that (thanks to the Film Raro crew!). I really peeved, because it meant Stan Wolfgram was the MC for ‘Wow’ factor (starring Heiarii got my good friend, Justin, to buy that I had to walk even further but the night (he’s a very talented Ioaba, former Miss Cook Islands) mine since it was only two dollars I had no choice. I was texting away person who works in various and Offshore Pirates, directed by (Meitaki maata, Kuzzin). (you know how it is when you go areas of the media industry, such the Hollywood duo (also starring There was a reason why out with friends. Everybody texts as producing, acting etc.) He another former Miss Cook Islands everyone was getting so worked anybody) trying to locate someone. introduced five different directors and Miss South Pacific, Joyanna up over it. We had some local The first thing I notice was Dean’s and crews hailing from all over the Meyer) Each and every one of them ‘celebrities’, making their debut panda ear muffs, so I head towards world, such as our neighbouring were spectacular in their own right. in some of the short films. My that direction. Sure enough, I find countries (New Zealand and It truly was a night worth waiting fabulous work buddy, Hareta, was them all huddled up in a group. Australia) and from afar (America, for. Students being taught to make ukuleles ver the next few weeks, Master Carver OMike Tavioni will be teaching a group of students from Nukutere College, how to make ukuleles. Working across the road from Mike’s Atupa workshop for about an hour each day, the students will make their Ukes, learn from Mike how to play them and then they will perform a concert at the College. There are 26 students involved. The area across the road from Mike’s workshop is the proposed site for his new Art Gallery and School for teaching various crafts such as screen printing, carving, painting and also language. Nukutere Students: Geomar, Johnathan, Reynold, Naboua,Dylan, Jade, Bobbie Joe learning to make a ukulele. can Do Your Part

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Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 CHOOKS 21 So he FAT CATS doesn’t stick out? COCONUT ROUNDTABLE The premiere for Film Raro! Solar Number Rumour flares? 2, the PM wants all HOMs to wear Climate sunglasses! has it, Government is to buy Change! sunglasses so all HOMs can follow the PMs lead!

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Why did the PM show up at the Nansen chin wag at the water’s edge last week, wearing big, dark sun glasses?

Film Raro went down well but the true test is whether the euphoria and initial efforts can be sustained. Who will take on the jobbie of keeping the interest up and encouraging further development? Tourism has no there will be a Cabinet meeting on in Rarotonga and what do you see? has iron guts and big, big, balls to money neither does Culture so what Mauke on Wednesday! The QR however Well if you come after 9am, nothing! invest BIG in their tourism industry, now? Remember how the Survivor has business elsewhere. No fish! Come earlier and you may unlike a small group of 15 islands Students being taught to make ukuleles programme was going to put the be able to fight off some tourists to the east of them run by a bunch country on the map? Didn’t happen! Man of the cloth has a solution to for a $5 plate of Maroro. Some days of timid, committee bound, ditherers. depopulation. Borrow $300 million there might be a sniff of some tuna In Samoa, a PNG Group is putting from China and raise the pay of around. Maybe later there will be up a 200 room, five star resort, a Speaking of Film Raro and the all public servants and pensioners! some mud-fish, tilapia. How hard is Chinese group is to build a 500 room, world premier in the Auditorium on When asked by a bewilded Minita O it for someone to arrange for fish, five star resort with Casino. Samoa’s Saturday, we all know every event Te Moni just how such a loan would shell-fish and crayfish to be flown in visitor numbers have soared to well in the Cookies begins and ends with be repaid, the reverently clothed from Atiu, Mauke and Mangaia? Too over 130,000. Unless that small group a prayer but that did not happen! one replied, give ten percent to the hard it seems! You hear some chatter of 15 islands to the east of Samoa But someone remembered to do so Church as a tithe! The Almighty, in about sustainability but that’s just wakes up, it will be left in Samoa’s on the Sunday! Also, with all the big keeping with his instructions to the a feeble excuse for avoiding a bit wake! wigs sitting there, where were the Old Testament prophet Malachi, will of hard work. This proves a long traditional leaders from Puaikura to open the windows of Heaven and held theory, that no-one in the Cook A new sport is to be registered support Wolfie? pour out his blessings. So much so, Islands wants to be a millionaire. with CISNOC, called “Air-point that not only will the big loan be In fact a Cook Islander will work Hunting.” No further details available Cabinet minus Teariki has gone repaid but the country will not need tremendously hard to avoid becoming until the spokesman is back from to Mitiaro and Mauke to open the to borrow again! rich. overseas. upgraded harbours. Did they arrange for the Patrol Boat to go to make the Go to the fish markets in Fiji, Do you think the fearless Samoan Here’s a question for you chooks! grand sail in and tie up? The Patrol , Samoa and Tahiti Nui and PM is a tad worried about keeping Will the wily wee Willy John stand for Boat is not in port so where is it? what do you see? Stall after stall of their loan repayments within one Penrhyn in the next election? It seems Does the Captain have secret, sealed different kinds of fish, shell-fish and third of GDP? Samoa’s debt is $1 wee Willy’s support base is returning! orders to be opened at sea? Word is sea food. All brought in from their billion. Do you see the Samoan PM With Australia’s economy cooling Mauke has a new sea side swimming outlying islands to sell at the big, waking up in the middle of the night down and jobs being harder to find, pool for the kids! Every man and his central fish markets in their main in a cold sweat? Samoa’s forging there’s reports up to 200 Penryhnites dog has gone for these events and towns. Visit the one stall fish market ahead. Why? Because their leadership may soon be heading home!

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 29 May 2013 CLASSIFIEDS 22 VACANCY TENDER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - CIPA

The Cook Islands Pearl Authority (CIPA) invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer. TENDER FOR CIPA is a Crown Agency responsible for promoting and RAROTONGA HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION encouraging the development of a sustainable and commercially BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS – C33/13 viable pearl industry in the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands Investment Corporation invites tenders for the In recent years, its main task has been focused on rejuvenating Refurbishment of the Rarotonga Hospital Administration Building the industry by developing and carrying out strategies aimed at exterior. reversing the decline in production and increasing exports. Tenders are sought on a Guaranteed Maximum Price basis CIPA is seeking a capable and experienced Chief Executive for the supply of all professional services, materials, labour, Officer (CEO) with a proven record who can manage CIPA’s machinery, plant and equipment to successfully achieve the organization and operations effectively and deliver its stated Project Goal (as described in the Tender Documents). outputs and outcomes in an efficient manner. Tender Documents are available for collection from the Cook The CEO will be responsible to a Board of Directors and will Islands Investment Corporation, MFEM Building, Avarua, provide sound advice, relevant management information, and Rarotonga. develop strategies for CIPA’s operational success as well as the pearl industry’s long term sustainability. For enquiries contact: Shona Tekorona The CEO will develop and build strong relationships with Property Officer industry stakeholders, monitor the industry, market and trends, Phone (682) 29391 and undertake development and marketing activities which will Email [email protected] rejuvenate the industry. Tenders close 3.00pm Thursday, 30th May 2013. This is a varied and challenging role which will require a person with outstanding leadership qualities, as well as interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Minimum of five years experience in a senior “GOVERNMENT PREMISES FOR LEASE management role AVARUA WHARF • Tertiary degree or qualification in a business The Government building colloquially known as the Raro Fried management or relevant technical area Chicken building and situated on the Avarua Wharf environs will • Proven record of successful commercial and/or be available for lease in the near future. organisational background Proposals are invited from anybody interested in leasing, short • Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, planning term, the said premises. and problem solving For further details including terms and conditions of lease please • Strong leadership, interpersonal & communications make enquiries to the Cook Islands investment Corporation, skills Attention Lloyd Miles. Tel 29 391 or e-mail Lloyd.miles@ • High level of business development and marketing skills cookislands.gov.ck” • High degree of commercial & business acumen, strong Proposals, in writing must be received on or before Tuesday understanding of financial management and budgetary 11th June 2013. controls • Excellent organisational skills, multi-tasking capability and literacy in Office and relevant ICT software • Have a sound knowledge of the pearl industry (local and international context)

Written applications with a CV are to be forwarded to: Chairperson, CIPA (Ref - CEO) C/- Brown Harvey & Associates P.C. PO Box 429, Rarotonga or emailed to: [email protected]

A job description is available from the CIPA Office or by emailing: [email protected]

Applications will close 4.00 pm on Thursday, 6 June 2013. PB

Cook islands Herald 29 May 2013 CLASSIFIEDS 23 VACANCY PUBLIC NOTICE

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING PUBLIC INVITATION BUDGET 2013-14 BREAKFAST PRESENTATION TENDER PURCHASE AND SUPPLY OF TIP-TRUCK PROJECT - The Minister of Finance and Economic Management, the Hon. AITUTAKI Mark Brown, is extending an invitation to the public for a CONTRACT No. C13/10 breakfast presentation on the Budget at the Edgewater Resort Conference Room on Friday 7 June 2013 at 9:00 am. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning seeks tender Date: 7 June 2013 proposals from Contractors for the purchase and supply of a Time: 08:30 am – 10:00 am Tip-truck. Venue: Edgewater Resort Conference Room A copy of the Tender Document including specifications can be Cost: $15.00pp collected during work hours from the MOIP office in Arorangi. Please contact Etuatina at MFEM on phone 22878 or etuatina. A non-refundable deposit of $100 will be required before the [email protected] for registration and payment as tender document is issued. space is limited. A designated MFEM official will be at the Tenders close at 3pm on Friday, 7th June 2013, and must be Edgewater Conference Room at 8:00 am on Friday 7 June to submitted to the MOIP Office in Arorangi and in accordance process late registration. with the requirements of the Tender Document. Tenders must be submitted in two sets hard copies inside a sealed envelope labeled “CONFIDENTIAL” and addressed to: The Acting Secretary Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning Arorangi PUBLIC NOTICE Rarotonga Cook Islands Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health Cook Islands wishes to advise and subsequent markings below to include the following: the following confirmed schedule of visits by Health Specialists Tenderers name, contact person, and contact details; Purchase for the period 20 – 31 May 2013. and Supply of Tip-truck Project - Aitutaki; Contract No. C13/10; and closing time and date being 3.00pm Friday 7th June 2013. Enquiries to: Tenga Mana Project Engineer Email: [email protected] Phone: +682 20321 If you are experiencing the following symptoms/diseases:

Orthopaedic • Fractures • Arthritis • Joint problems

Please come and see the General Outpatient Doctor at Rarotonga Hospital immediately, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. All patientswill be screened and prioritised for specialist appointment. Standard Protocol: To be seen by your General Practitioner, Outpatient Doctor and Clinic Doctor firstbefore referralto visiting specialist.

Please note that not everyone will be seen within the two week period. Further specialist visits will be in future. Meitaki maata