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SUPP: Herald 20 January 2016 NEWS 2 Is Mike Henry’s Tiare Taporo a death ship? Potential passengers on the Tiare Taporo are being warned not to risk their lives until the vessel has proven it is engine troubles are well and truly resolved

umours are rife the TT is not safe due to the Rextensive rust in its hull as well as the exterior. More worrying is the extent of rust within and the concern the hull in certain places is fatigued. The 52 year old vessel has a 52 year old engine that is plagued with mechanical problems further hampered by the scarcity of replacement parts. There is talk one of the departed disgruntled unpaid crew warned people the boat was a death risk for passengers, he is reported to have said the condition of the TT was not up to a safety level to carry more than the amount of passengers it was designed to. Another story doing the rounds is an overseas engineer responding to a job offer took one look at the Mike Henry at the crane controls while visiting Canada to check out the Tiare Taporo engine and the condition of the interior rust then immediately and it had to be turned off for Claims Mike Henry made Henry claimed the assistance declined the offer and flew back cooling. While the engine had about his dream boat the from government in the form of to New Zealand. to be turned off the TT was Tiare Taporo (TT) to score a a tailor crafted contract for PSL While it is still fresh in our vulnerable to drifting giving grave lucrative shipping contract was justified because most of memories is the unexpected concern it was at risk of ending up and a secret over generous the 23 people who invested $1.6 recent sinking of Malcolm on the reef. $200,000 advance from the million in this venture were Cook Sword’s barge off and The Ministry of Transport must government Islanders. the mechanical impairment due not risk people’s lives and give the four months before the contract Without the consideration of to fishing equipment getting TT a variation to carry any more commencement continues due diligence Government took entangled in the propeller of a passengers than the international to be shrouded in malicious Mike Henry’s claims in good Taio Shipping vessel up north approval till it has proven revelations that continue to cast faith and proceeded to pander that had to be towed back to reliability carrying just cargo. One criticism, allegations of high to his whims and fancies, even , inter island travel is a observer predicts the Mike Henry level corruption and scandalous the Prime Minister Henry Puna risky business. fantasy venture is a monumental embarrassment on his friends in who is Mike Henry’s wife’s uncle The repaired engine of the disaster waiting to happen, any government. heralded the news the outer Tiare Taporo was prematurely overloading of passengers will put It seems there is no end to the islands shipping woes were about celebrated last Friday, by Monday them at risk with a repeat of the compounding misinformation to be resolved. Unknown by the 1 January 2016 after being at Tonga ferry disaster that resulted that has become the focus of public at the time Puna’s the sea due to the pending cyclone in 74 passengers perishing at a criminal investigation by the announcement of a $1.5 million requiring ships to vacate the sea when the Princess Ashika Financial Investigation Unit (FIU) shipping subsidy was secretly Avatiu harbour the TT began to sunk on 19 August 2009. Six days who is being assisted by the Police intended for PSL. experience more engine trouble after later the Tongan Minister of and New Zealand fraud expertise. Mike Henry who was with water getting into the Shipping resigned and a resulting In September 2015 minor canvassing local investors used engine. A source said on Monday Court trial convicted five people shareholding Director of Pacific this confidential information to night the engine was overheating of manslaughter and jailed. Schooners Limited director Mike continued next page PB

Cook islands Herald 20 January 2016 NEWS 3 From page 2 being intentionally misleading to now a sceptical public who have here about the silly attempt to give weight to the new venture soften the sceptical public. smelt the rat and are annoyingly claim the critics are on the wrong and solicit funds. Even when “In her normal trading irritated and increasingly track, Tavioni and Smith are PSL was not event a legitimate configuration we expect we will intolerant of Mike Henry’s definitely not even on the track. company the Office of the Prime carry nine crew and 30 passengers politically supported antics. Any more public relations Minister’s CEO Liz Wright Koteka in bunks with the aft area air- For Tavioni to parrot Smith’s stunts by Mike Henry’s PSL must prematurely announced that PSL conditioned and the forward ‘Tere misleading technical clap trap be taken with a grain of salt, no were eligible to be recipients cabin’, naturally cooled. In special to justify the over abundance longer can the public take PSL of the subsidy, this sent a soft operations such as that required of rust that grows by the day is and Mike Henry in good faith, message even though PSL was for Te Maeva Nui, she can hideous and totally misleading he has yet to earn that privilege, unregistered and the TT had not accommodate up to 75 people in designed to gag the critics, sorry even the burnt former Finance been sighted in Cook Islands Secretary Richard Neves will waters the controversial Mike It seems not only has Mike adhere to that. Henry had the confidence of the Should the TT eventually be government. Henry duped government given the stamp of approval Despite the TT not being a by the Ministry of Transport to passenger carrying vessel Mike but also those who parted conduct a domestic shipping Henry convinced his government service all potential customers it was equipped to carry 130 with hard earned cash they must be warned to demand passengers which was a key invested in the TT. evidence or statutory proof they factor in PSL being awarded the are insured for full refunding in tailor made contract of $7,500 a bunks and has the deck space to Tavioni but you are making a fool the event cargo is lost at sea due day. According to Maritime Cook carry a considerable number of of yourself. Tavioni talks about to sinking. Islands Ltd who conducted the additional deck passengers safely a voyage last year when it hit a Without a single day of working survey of the vessel in Canada and in relative comfort. “ submerged iceberg at six knots history PSL must do the hard in June 2013 the Tiare Taporo is It seems not only has Mike that only caused a small dent. Yet yards as Taio Shipping has had approved to carry 12 passengers. Henry duped government but Broadbent wrote the TT had been to over more than 20 years in As it turns out the Ministry also those who parted with hard in dry dock for three years before shipping before they can earn the of Transport says that’s the earned cash they invested in the it sailed for Rarotonga. stamp of “in good faith.” international approval, domestic TT. No more space will be made - George Pitt shipping can have a different Looking like a rust bucket the approval. 52 year old TT’s appearance in Ever since the TT left Lunenburg, itself is a contradiction of the SWITCH ON WITH Canada on the 9 July 2014 it has lavish claims Mike Henry and been hampered and dogged with Broadbent have propagated. The engine troubles. Built in 1963 new captain Kim Smith recruited Te Aponga Uira in Canada it underwent a three the assistance of a gullible Mike Taking stock after Victor... year long refit before it set sail for Tavioni to conduct a public the Cook Islands. Director Garth relations promotion of the virtues Broadbent penned an article that of the TT on behalf of Mike Henry was published in the CI News and the owners. on Tuesday 14 July 2015 while In an all out effort to silence the he claimed the following, after Schoonergate critics they both sighting the TT in dock at Avatiu embarrassed themselves by the wharf one has to wonder if he was continuation of misinforming a An extract from the internet “Tiare Taporo” has been conceived to be the ideal supply / passenger ship for the Cook Islands; to establish the best and most practical elements to serve the particular requirements demanded to provide for our nation of islands. In addition the ship will provide a training ground for trainee seafarers, both Cook Islanders and those from abroad. Fortunately, Cyclone Victor sidestepped the Cook “Tiare Taporo” is, first of all, supremely seaworthy. Not an Islands except Palmerston. obsolete coasting vessel designed for simple freight service It is a timely reminder to us not to be complacent. in protected waters and canals. She starts with the strongest, In the past, February has spawned damaging most seaworthy hull - in lines and construction - developed in cyclones. Make sure you have the following items the last few generations anywhere in the world: that of a deep- on hand: sea ocean going trawler. Designed for the storm swept North • Torches and candles to see at night. Atlantic. Designed to take whatever nature hands out; winter • Battery operated radio to hear the and summer. Built and inspected to the exacting Standards of latest news. Canada Steamship Inspection. Now, with extensive regard to the • Food and water that you can store without business at hand, carefully and thoughtfully being configured refrigeration. to carry supplies safely and passengers comfortably, in reliable www.teaponga.com service, throughout the Cook Islands. Cook islands Herald 20 January 2016 NEWS 4 Maggie calls for Demo Unity The highest polling candidate (498) in the history of Cook Islands politics, One Cook Islands George Maggie is willing to mediate to bring unity to the self destructing fragmenting Democratic Party. Currently being torn apart by their very public squabbling through the media the Demo leader William Smiley Heather has characteristically retreated into his cone of silence as advised by his chief advisor and CEO Eddie Drollet. If there fails to be decisive intervention the Demos are destined to remain in political purgatory till kingdom comes. Tupapa’s action man MP Maggie calls upon the Demos to put an end to their infighting and crippling division and get on with opposing government. “The public is funding them to be an Opposition to the Cook Islands George Maggie calls upon the Demos to stop their fighting Party Government but instead want to go back to join them, the they are wasting the tax payer’s Bible tells us ‘a house divided money opposing themselves,” against itself will not stand.’” Cyclone Victor stated Maggie. Unity is crucial to unity Maggie strongly suggests the according to Maggie who said Demos need the OCI more than many Demos had approached aftermath Monday ever, “They thought they were him to stand as their candidate smart but pushing Teina and I for Tupapa in the next general aside, they never shared the elections, even he stand as an Opposition budget of $202,000 OCI/Demo candidate. If that is to with us but we do a lot of work ever happen he said they need to challenge to Government, in to sort out their differences. and out of parliament.” “Division brings defeat, so why Despite the lack of funds and would I want to bring defeat access to government resources upon myself?” Maggie said while Maggie has maintained his Smiley may be suited to being the commitment to serving leader of the Democratic Party practically in his constituency, the Leader of the Opposition is he says government’s budget a totally different ballgame, “It’s for the Opposition office needs as different as soccer and rugby.” to be split three ways. “There Maggie is making the bold are three political identities now suggestion that Teina Bishop so the money should be shared should be the Leader of the based upon a per member Opposition,” I don’t say this allocation.” disrespectfully but Teina is very Under the current allocation experienced and a good debater each MP in opposition would in parliament, he can unify the receive $18,363 for their Party; divisions and lead the team.” this would mean OCI would be Maggie also pointed out the allocated $36,727 with the rest Vaipae/Tautu by election in going to the Demo Party. Maggie Aitutaki was gifted to the CIP said he would be happy to be because of the infighting and provided with an office at the divisions in the Demo Party, Ruatonga building. “The public opinion of the Demo Maggie said “Now the Demos Party is down,” said Maggie want us to rejoin them but look as he pointed his right thumb Seen at Avarua showing the rock swashed up near Trader at them fighting, why would we downwards. - George Pitt Jacks. Photo by Poko Utia PB

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Open from 11am Monday to Saturday * Must$10 purchase a burger and chips to qualify Live music Friday Night Call 25 640 Cook islands Herald 20 January 2016 NEWS 6 Writ filed to compel government to release information on expenditure n Monday the Democratic Party filed an application Ofor a writ of mandamus with the High Court seeking to compel the Government to release information related to Unauthorised Expenditures. Arriving at the High Court were Democratic Party Leader William “Smiley” Heather, Deputy Leader Captain Tama MP for Ngatangiia, Selena Napa MP for Titikaveka and MP for . Captain Tama and James Beer spoke on behalf of the Party. Since 2011 up to the present day the Government has failed to report properly and fully to Parliament all Unauthorised Expenditures, even though such reporting is mandatory under the Constitution and has Arriving at the High Court, Leader Smiley Heather, Deputy Leader Tama Tuavera, James occurred. Beer and . photo by Poko Utia For the past 8 months responses mandamus has had to be issued to inform Parliament of this convert government charter to requests for information after Ombudsman’s ruling to expenditure. The Constitution flights for private use and make to the former Financial release this information has is very clear about this. This has large expenditure decisions days Secretary Mr Richard Neves been defied, which is a serious not occurred in the last 5 years out from a General Election and on Unauthorised Expenditures indictment on this Government and as Parliament rarely sits we never report this expenditure to have not been forthcoming. As when the Cook Islands has have been forced to use another Parliament. a result, an Official Information proudly claimed to have avenue of recourse and that is There is no good reason for Act (OIA) request regarding all pioneered this mechanism in the the High Court. As soon as the the Government to withhold this Unauthorised Expenditures region. We are adamant that the information becomes available information and the continued made pursuant to Article 70(3) law has been broken, not just we will be able to finalise our denial of this request only b for the 2014-2015 financial once, but multiple times. Judicial Reviews and establish fuels our concern that there is year was filed with Cabinet The non-disclosure to the extent of government something manifestly wrong Services and subsequently Parliament and the expenditure unauthorised expenditure, and that the Government was all another OIA request was made excesses beyond the limits whether the Government was along aware of exactly what they for Unauthorised Expenditures imposed by the Constitution authorised to spend outside of were doing and hoping that they for each financial year since is one area. It is a basic Parliament’s authority and also would not ever need to explain the Government has held office principle of our democracy to other issues as to whether it this to Parliament and to the beginning in 2011. Each of these that when you spend outside was qualified to transfer between public of the Cook Islands. requests to date have been of Parliamentary authority vote items, or make payments to - Democratic Party Press ignored. that you have an obligation individuals from public accounts, Release As a consequence, this application for a writ of Cyclone Victor aftermath Monday mandamus was filed in the High Court. The writ of mandamus is unprecedented in many ways it is the first time in the Cook Islands that a writ of mandamus application has been filed for expenditures made in Cabinet and Executive Council. It is understood that such an action is also unprecedented in the Commonwealth and in particular unheard of in New Zealand (where OIA and Freedom of Information Acts have been operating for years) that an application for a writ of Seen at Social Centre Nikao. Photo by Poko Utia PBPB TUTAKIMOA PETROL STATION AND MINIMARKET

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Colgate Toothpaste Looney Tunes Baby Wipes Diamond Aluminium Foil Cook islands Herald 20 January 2016 8 NEWS Tourism roll out new brand he 2016 New Year sees Cook Island Tourism roll Tout its first global brand positioned on the tagline ‘love a little paradise’. Cook Islands tourism has taken on a new creative identity inspired by the beauty of its landscape and the innocent, earthy and playful character of the people of the Cook Islands. The designed is aimed at cutting through the plethora of beach and island advertising with an eye catching new logo incorporation uniquely Cook Islands emblems and the use of bright pink, turquoise and navy. The logo has been designed to immediately communicate the Halatoa Fua, Karla Eggelton and Metua Vaiimene name ‘Cook Islands’ to counter Officer Halatoa Fua said not the scenery, but also the wholesalers, travel agents, sales the issues of low awareness for “targeting this market segment hospitality of its people, culture ambassadors, tourism industry the destination. is important for the Cook Islands and local traditions. and all members of the Cook Taking a deeper look at the to grow the value of tourism This is the first time that an Islands community” strategy, the new brand seeks as opposed to volume. Unlike entire community, tourism Australia leads the way with to differentiate the Cook Islands other islands, we can’t keep industry and the heads of the first fully branded campaign from its key competitors and raise adding flights and new resorts Government are involved, for the year showcasing the new awareness with a visitor segment indefinitely. Sustainable growth through surveys and workshops, look and feel; other markets identified as Soft Explorers. for us has to come by attracting in creating a brand that reflects will follow. Eggelton is looking Soft Explorers share common tourists who spend more on- perfectly and in a straightforward forward to working on the next attitudes and behaviours when island without alienating our manner the reality of the Cook phase of the brand rollout. choosing holiday destinations. traditional market base. Islands and its people. “While the current activity They want more than a holiday The phrase “Love a Little Director of Sales and Marketing is driving awareness at the resort but a paradise that offers Paradise” defines the main Karla Eggelton said “It was clear top of the sales funnel, once a variety of experiences and light feature that makes the Cook that the new brand had to be we’ve got their attention our adventures beyond the confines Islands different with regard to done collaboratively and based communications will focus on of a resort. These visitors also other Pacific Islands: its intimate on a simple, distinctive strategy giving these potential visitors the value authentic interactions with size, the full extent of the islands for selling the Cook Islands. It reasons to commit the perceived locals. become a huge resort in a had to be easily understood and extra time and money it takes to Cook Islands Tourism paradise that rest comfortably easily implemented by all to visit the Cook Islands. This is the Corporation Chief Executive and hassle-free while enjoying make it work, including airlines, next step in our plan. Letter to the Editor Rasmussen reason for Demo failure ormer leader of the anywhere in the democratic with the Party leaders Nicholas the pain of an election autopsy Democratic Party Wilkie world is terminal. surprised many by engaging in and bring closure by facing F Rasmussen’s public Rasmussen’s legacy is that smart politics. the reality of their failure. It is media outburst against his on the brink of ascendency he Unlike Rasmussen, Nicholas is more than obvious the Demo own Party serves no purpose led the Democratic Party into willing to take advice from those Party has serious leadership other than to denigrate political purgatory and the who have RAPPA’s best interest issues that are turning himself and exhibit the current leadership shows no above all else. The simple fact supporters away in droves. perception he is a poor loser. signs they will climb out of their is that it was Rasmussen who Under the current leadership His harsh and derogatory depth of political sufferance. sent the Demos in the political and administration they are criticism of Albert Nicholas is A political novice he might wilderness not Albert Nicholas. visionless and despite the a desperate attempt to shift be but when Albert Nicholas Rasmussen had no strategic corruption that characterises the blame for the failure of the had his chance to play on the plan to retain or win the four the Cook Islands Party Demos under his leadership to political chess board he out Northern group seats; this was government, the Demos are at win government to anyone but manoeuvred his competitors the catalyst for the Democratic risk of being overtaken by the himself. Rasmussen simply is a in full view in slow motion Party losing the very winnable One Cook Islands movement at loser, not once but many times over four weeks. Guided by his 2014 Elections. the next general elections. over and losing in politics committee in full consultation The Demos have yet to face Former Demo PB

Woman of the Month Congratulations to Mrs Jolene Anne Bosanquet By Courtney Matai CongratulationsTinain 1970 followed after by ATI Kauvai ongratulations to Woman Secretarial Training in 1971 and of the Month for January, qualifications in Hospitality, Mrs Jolene Ann Bosanquet Tourism, Communication, participating in tennis, their life together starting C swimming and netball their family. who is known as Jolene. She is Marketing, Management, an only child to parents Joe and Journalism, Life Couch and where Kauvai was elected as In 1978 Tina moved Kay Bosanquet who are from Counseling from 1973. Her one of the members of the back to her homeland, England (Father) and Northland beliefs and spirituality include first netball team to travel Rarotonga, where she New Zealand (Mother). Both to Noumea in 1966 bringing has dutifully remained in Christian up-bringing, but she home gold. Jolene’s parents lived in the has also explored other religions the same dental clinic till Cook Islands from 1973-1982, and has settled on believing With a desperate need to present. Remembering her residing in the village of Arorangi in One God as well as being escape to the bright lights careers beginnings Tina where they were owners of respectful of all faiths based and bustling rat race of explains that the early days the Arorangi Beach Motel. “My New Zealand Kauvai made were tough going, “we on the phrase “Do unto others the definitive decision to didn’t have the modern Parents were hard workers, had as you would do unto yourself. become a dental nurse, as gadgets that we have now, a good work ethic, regarded Jolene has been involved in she was convinced that was when I started we had pedal community and service a priority. the Community through local her fail proof ticket to the operated gear, ohh gosh,” My School Headmistress focused activities in Takitumu primarily, land of the long white cloud. she jokes, “My legs were so on developing my strengths in Rarotonga sailing, Hash Once finished her schooling fit!” leadership, organisational and House Harriers, and church Kauvai enrolled moving to At one point her dental communication skills”, says involvements where she has Wellington in the winter of chair blew up on her mid Jolene. attended CICC, Catholic, Baha’i 1969 to train as a School practice, smoke tendrils Jolene lives with her Husband and New Zealand Anglican. She Dental Nurse, “I was so filling the small room. Peter Heays who is very was a Brownie in New Zealand happy,” says Kauvai fondly Since the last incident the supportive and beloved children and is a proud supporter of of her humble beginnings, clinic has seen a welcomed Michael and Luana, as well as Te Maeva Nui, Orama, Little “my dream had finally come upgrade, left with no other Bill and Alan who are “such Angels, Manuia Tamariki, Royal true, I thought I needed to option but to fork out awesome people”, she says, Polynesians, Highland Paradise, see the big world and here $25000 for a replacement. and loving grandchild Stella and PPSEAWA CI, CIBPW, Virtues CI, I was.” In her later years Kauvai’s another one who is on the way. Te Ipukarea Society, member of Kauvai’s move to involvement with her “I have resided with Peter in the CIVS, CILMS, PTI, CIBCF, World Wellington proved to be Church community, namely Cooks since 1986 and am a PR, Vision, Greenpeace, Royal Forest more challenging than she Ngatangiia Assembly of since 1989”. 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It seems to me that ‘kaomani’ was being used Maori English Description of the coin or spoken because speakers were simply too word Although listeners were invited to ring in and lazy to say or pronounce ‘kavamani’ properly. given the opportunity to choose, or introduce Interestingly, a quick research shows that pairere aeroplane a boat that a subject for talkback discussion, no one called. ‘kaomani’ does not appear in any of our flies language dictionaries. Therefore in the absence of a talkback article puakaoa dog a pig that barks for that day, Te Kave Korero brings this article We, fluent speakers of the language, should be by presenter, Tony Hakaoro, to highlight aware or appreciate that the word ‘kavamani’ puakatoro cattle a pig that has another issue relating to the Cook Islands Māori is a transliteration of the English word or noun thorns language as used in the country at present. ‘government’. While a transliterated word is written or Kia orana. I have stated previously that as Please note, it is not a ‘coined word’ as some of pronounced as close as possible to the English the presenter of Te Kave Korero on Radio us would describe it, but rather a transliterated word, a coin word, on the other hand, is Cook Islands, I personally prefer to speak in word. In other words, ‘kavamani’ is derived created which more or less describes in Maori Māori, although, on occasions in the past, I or created from the word ‘government’ and the meaning of the English word. have spoken in English here and there on the although it’s written no way near the source programme. word, it is however spoken, pronounced or While I accept that both ‘kaomani’ and sounded as close as possible to the sound of ‘kavamani’ are used interchangeably these days As a Cook Islander, born and bred in the the English word. I personally still prefer using ‘kavamani’ verbally Cook Islands, and having resided and worked or in written works. overseas for a number of years, I am a very Some classic examples of ‘transliterated’ words, proud Cook Islander, proud of my Māori to help us appreciate them in our language, are: I guess at the end of the day what matters most language, culture, heritage, arts and traditions. is the meaning of one’s communication and Indeed I am very happy to be back home and so Maori English use of words and others’ response or ability privileged to be the presenter or host of Te Kave understanding that communication. Korero programme. motoka motor car So if one utilizes ‘kaomani’ as opposed to Being an advocate of our language I should set tini tin ‘kavamani’ I suppose that is totally acceptable out for the benefit of readers of this article, given how language have progressed and and others, that I am passionate about the kiro kilo changed over the years. language. I am a former tutor of Cook Islands Maori at the University of Auckland and at matini machine After all, language, like culture, is an evolving Massey High School and Rutherford College, in or revolving matter and new words will always Auckland. mataro matlow come into the language, for example, words like ‘roro uira’ for computer, ‘pare kumete’ for I am also a former interpreter at the Ministry of tipunu tea spoon helmet, ‘kupenga tairi poti’ for purse seining Justice and a former translator at the Ministry and several others. of Internal Affairs, in New Zealand. maire mile Our language is beautiful, our culture is rich, I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the roia lawyer our art and tradition is unspoiled - they make University of Auckland, majoring in Pacific what and who we are as Cook Islanders. Studies, with a minor in Cook Islands Maori. riona lion We must be proud of simply being Cook When I’m on radio I feel very proud, energized, taika tiger Islanders because we are unique and there is committed and overwhelmed because it is no other language or culture in the world, as the ideal opportunity for me to engage in my erepani elephant rich as ours, as we see them through our own language and its various dialects. eyes. In these examples, one may have recognized However I also find it very challenging because that the word in Maori, is written, pronounced Stand up and be proud of your language and of I often hear mistakes in how Maori is spoken. or sounded the same as its English origin. In being a Cook Islander. other words, the way it is written or spoken, is One of the common mistakes I often hear is the as close as possible to the English word, hence Meitaki maata. use of the so called word ‘kaomani’. its description, a transliteration, not a coin word as some of us would say or describe it. Te Kave Korero thanks Tony Hakaoro for writing I should point out first that before moving and providing this article. overseas years ago, I have never heard of, or And speaking of a coin word, let us look at three came across, the word ‘kaomani’. I believe examples of such words, as the distinction ‘kaomani’ came from ‘kavamani’ in the last 25 between the two, a transliterated word and a years or so. coin word, would become obvious. PB

2016 Ideas for healthy lunch boxes he foods you pack for your to no more than once a week. child will give them the 3. Keep food small and Tenergy and key nutrients manageable. Bite sized they need to take on the second sandwiches, fruit cut into small half of the day. Eating healthy pieces, vegetable sticks and food helps students think, cherry tomatoes are more likely concentrate, behave and learn to be eaten than larger food better leading to better grades. items. Avoid packing too much Think about what your child food into the lunch box – too likes to eat at home and try to many choices are overwhelming translate that into a lunch box and it will only come back option. untouched 1.Base lunches around 4. Water or nu is the best sandwiches. Try different breads drink. Sweet drinks such as soft such as French stick, wholemeal drinks, fruit juice and flavored pita, Turkish, rolls, flat bread, milk contribute to weight gain panini, naan/roti and wraps. and tooth decay. Include a frozen container with a small spoon can Ditch the junk Crackers, pizza, cabin bread water bottle in the lunchbox over make a welcome change to the Junk food slows us down. make a nice change summer to keep food chilled and parade of endless sandwiches. Foods such as chips, sugar added 2. Concentrate on savoury fresh. 7. Other foods to include and soft drinks, pies, sweet fillings for sandwiches; cold 5. Don’t forget some chestnuts, popcorn, peanuts, biscuits, instant noodles, sweets meat, cheese, tinned fish, vegetables and fruits. Try carrot dried fruit, Maniota uki, etc. and lollies, muffins and cakes, peanut butter, hummus, grated or cucumber sticks or putting in Muesli bars may appear to be doughnuts, etc should be left out. carrot, lettuce, cabbage, tomato a handful of cherry tomatoes healthy, but many are too high in Every school is required to and other salad fillings . Keep or some corn. Use fruits and sugar and fat. Look for bars with have a healthy food policy. Check sweet sandwich spreads such as vegetables that are in season less than 600kj and less than 3 with your school about their jam, honey or chocolate spread 6. Last night’s leftovers in a grams saturated fat per serve. policy. 2016 Back to School with BSP appy New Year 2016! home. an ideal solution for all your Identification or latest Among the many items If you have need to purchase Back to School needs. statement Hon your “TO DO” list, text books, uniforms, a Those working with a public, 4.A form of photo Back to school preparations laptop or need additional private, or government Identification, E.g. Passport or usually tops the list for many cash for your child’s pocket institution and have been driver’s license parents, as it comes with a lot money when they are off to employed for over a year can Applying for a Personal of expenses. university; A BSP Personal easily qualify. BSP Personal Loan is an easy straight Whether it’s the first day of Loan can help get everything Loans have a fast turnaround forward process. There is kindergarten or the last year ready and prepared in and the interest rates are no security required, except of university, getting your advance. competitive. providing information on children ready for Back to A BSP Personal Loan can also How to Apply? your income and credit School is often stressful. It is help you host a small farewell To apply you will need to history with respect to any a good idea to start planning party to wish everyone a good complete a Loan Application other loans and repayment ahead and have your finances year ahead. Form which is available capacity. secured. About a BSP Personal Loan at BSP Branches and also For more information BSP understands this, and A Personal Loan is a on the website: www.bsp. For further information gives you a solution to ease simple solution for these co.ck. It is important that please speak with your the stress and ensure that short-term expenditure you attach the following Relationship Manager or Call your children are off to a good because repayment terms documents to your our Customer Service Centre start this year. are flexible and can be set in Application to ensure the on (682) 22014 or Email: If your child is travelling your weekly, fortnightly or application is processed, [email protected]. off the islands to study, get monthly budget. Personal 1.Three recent payslips pg, visit our website: them ready for the trip, the loans are not restrictive and 2.Letter of confirmation http://www.bsp.co.ck/ boarding fees, and their funds can be used for any from employer Personal/Loans/Personal- simple comforts away from worthwhile purpose and is 3.Superannuation Loan.aspx or visit the branch.

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#1 - Organise yourself. Make a #2 - Set goals, checklist of things keep a positive you need like pens, attitude and focus on #3 - Set a routine uniform and a bag. achieving your goals. If you’ve been sleeping till Share your goals with others you trust so noon and awake till the #4 - Senior stu- they can support you. early hours of the morn- dents make the ing then get a head start most of what your on adjusting your sleep school has to offer. Check out all the #5 - Pack your bag routine. It may not sound options and think the night before., lay like much fun but start about your career out your uniform and going to bed early to give planning. prepare your lunch to your body time to adjust save you from rush- to the new routine ing in the morning. PB

It’s almost time to head DAYS 16TO GO STATIONERY NEW UNIFORMS BOARDING Back to School FEES School starts back on February 1st. Schools are open for new BACK TO enrollments on the dates and times shown below. Any queries SCHOOL? please contact the school or the Minsitry of Education TRANSPORT COMPUTER Arorangi School 20008 9am - 2pm 28th Jan Apii Nikao 22710 9am - 12pm 25th - 29th Jan AIR FARES Avarua School 27320 8am - 12pm 27th - 29th Jan TEXT BOOKS Apii Rutaki 20111 22nd, 25th, 27th, 9am - 12pm PROJECT 29th Jan FEES Apii Te Uki Ou 23509 There are no new enrollments for Grade 1-6. The ECE Centre can still take new enrol- ments. Please contact [email protected] Blackrock ECE 26456 There are no new enrollments but you may visit the Centre to list your child for later in the year. Imanuela Akatemia 23668 9am-12pm 27th - 29th Jan Nukutere College 26110 12pm - 3pm 25th Jan 9am - 3pm 26th - 29th Jan Papaaroa SDA School 22850 9am - 12pm 25th - 29th Jan Start the year on Need a new Laptop, new Uniforms, Text Books? Takitumu School 23340 8am - 12pm 27th - 29th Jan a good note with all your back to school needs financed through a Titikaveka College 23016 9am - 2pm 25th - 26th Jan St Joseph School 26111 9am - 12pm 25th - 29th Jan BSP PERSONAL LOAN Tereora College 23819 New enrollments 18th-21st Jan 9am - 2pm  Complete Application Form  Attach 3x Payslips Y12 & Y13 course selection 25th Jan  Loans either Secured or Unsecured  2 types of Photo ID 9am-2pm Start Dates Y10, Y11 & Y12 1st Feb 8.30am-1pm Y8, Y9 & Y13 2nd Feb 8.30am-1pm 22014 Full School 3rd Feb 8.30am-3pm [email protected] www.bsp.co.ck Cook islands Herald 20 January 2016 14 NEWS Back to school! By Norma Ngatamariki stationary needs. If I needed a If you have your license and surrounded by friends who all he school holidays are new bag, I would pop around to are starting to drive to school, transferred to Tereora College almost over, kids, so you CITC Main store or the Surf Store PLEASE be careful! I know it’s with me. If you’re going to an Tmight want to enjoy the across from the Avatiu Harbour. I exciting getting to drive and entirely new school by yourself, last days of freedom while always had a thing for Billabong showing off that you can (but, then don’t be afraid to put you still can. It’s never too late school bags. Or, if you’re looking believe me, it gets old pretty yourself out there and make to start preparing for a new for a much cheaper alternative, quick) that it’s so easy to speed new friends. You are bound to school year, though. You are Vonnia’s is just the place for off and have an accident. People find someone who has the same going to need a whole heap of something convenient. Buying a want you to actually make it to hobbies as you and watches the things before you walk into a new school uniform is always a school without a hitch, so please same television series. That’s classroom. Stuff like stationary hassle, especially when you go be wary. somewhere to start. Oh, and if (where you buy a whole lot of shopping with your mother. My Some of you may be starting you’re scared of any teachers stuff at the beginning of the mum never trusted me when at a new school, which is always don’t be. Sometimes, your year and then lose all of it in a I went looking for a uniform, a scary experience. But it’s also preconceptions are worse than month), uniforms (those pesky because I always bought my something to look forward to. actual reality. Respect your outfits. But look at the bright blouses two sizes too large My transition from primary teachers and they’ll respect you. side, you don’t have to worry (maybe I just wanted to make a to secondary schooling was a All in all, have a great school about what to wear the next fashion statement). Tuki’s and fairly easy one because I was year in 2016! day) and school bags. I think the Vonnia’s are always guaranteed best thing about the beginning to have a large number of of a new school year is buying blouses, dresses skirts and all the goodies because it feels shorts in an assortment of like a fresh start. If you didn’t sizes from schools all around. do too well last year, you could I tried not gaining too much make a big improvement in weight during my school years 2016. so that I wouldn’t have to buy a Bounty Bookshop was always completely new uniform set. It my go-to place for any of my worked out pretty well for me. PB

Cook islands Herald 20 January 2016 NEWS 15 Cook Islands Herald Issue 800 TE KAVE KORERO TE KAVE KOREROHost: Tony Hakaoro, FRI 15 Jan 2016 Port exempting berthing fees? The decision by the Ports Authority exempting pouroa tatou pouroa, mei te akaoro motoka rai, tangata i tena tu akonoanga mei tena. Tera the Tiare Taporo from paying berthing fees at everybody got to pay their licence ea? Ko tena ua, me kare a ia e tutaki, kia kikaia atu tena Avatiu harbour was the subject of talkback pai i reira ka tutau ua a ia ki raro i te uapu i reira, pai, apaina atu, kimi atu tetai ngai tutauanga discussion on Te Kave Kōrero on Friday 15th kare a ia e tutaki, eaa ia?” nona, tetai ngai free, me ngai free tetai tana i January 2016. manako, apai atu a ia ki reira tutau atu ai i tona “No reira paa ka free ua tona pai i raro i reira, pai ki reira. Eiaa e tutau ki roto i te uapu o te All callers to the programme expressed ko Papa Tapi i reira, ka tutaki a Papa Tapi i tona”. katoatoa”. disappointment and disapproval of the Port Authority’s decision. “I toku manako, me kare a ia e tutaki, kikaia “Ko taku oki ia e akara atu nei au, aere mai i atu tena pai, apaina atu, kimi atu i tetai ngai reira, ‘who you know’ ea? Me ko koe te pu, kare Te Kave Kōrero presenter, Tony Hakaoro, said tutauanga nona, tutau atu i tona pai ki reira, koe e tutaki i toou, me ko tetai aronga i reira, that he had contacted Papa Tapi Taio, owner eiaa e tutau ki raro i te uapu o te katoatoa”. ka tutaki to ratou”. Akakite atu ki tena tangata and director of Tapi Shipping and had invited nona tena pai, e taviviki tona pai i te apai atu him, and his son, Josh, onto the programme to “Ae, taku oki ia e akara atu nei au, aere mai i ki tetai ngai, eiaa i raro i te uapu o te katoatoa, discuss the exemption, but both declined the reira, it’s who you know ea? Me ko koe te pu, apai atu ki tetai ngai free”. invitation. kare koe e tutaki i toou. A, ko tetai aronga i reira, ka tutaki koe”. “Kare takiri e tano ana teia akonoanga. Tera ua, Hakaoro said also that he had contacted Bim e tata i tetai pepa, me kare, e ringi atu i a Mike Tou, Head of the Ports Authority, but said that “Akakite atu ki tena tangata nona tena pai, e Henry kia tiki i tona pai e apaina atu ki tetai to be fair to Tou, his request or invitation for an taviviki i tona pai i te apai atu ki tetai ngai, eiaa ngai”. interview on Te Kave Korero, did not reach him i raro i te uapu o te katoatoa, apai atu ki tetai (Tou) as he was on leave that day, Friday 15th ngai free”. “Akakite atu au ki a koe, e tuatua tika teia. Mei January. roto mai i a Me, toku pati uaanga i a Mike Henry “Ae, ko teia pai i raro i te uapu, no ai tena pai? kia interview au i a ia i runga i teia porokaramu, Callers views or opinions in Maori are Te karanga ra oki te ra papa inakoanei e, akakore e nei, kare ra a ia i pau mai ake i taku patianga. transcribed below for readers to follow. to tatou Harbour Board, kare, toku manako, As far as I’m concerned, kaimoumou taime. eiaa e akakore i to tatou Harbour Board, to Kaimoumou taime kia tauturu te Kavamani i “Happy New Year ki a koe. Tena porokaramu tatou ava, eiaa e akakore. Ko mea te ka akakore, teia taeake. Te pati nei au, aere mai koe ki runga, naau, te taiku mai na koe, te aronga tutaki, ko tera pai ra, me kare a ia e tutaki, kikaia atu ki akamarama mai koe i te au mea e tupu nei, tae te aronga kare e tutaki. I aku, eaa i akapera ai te moana. Tiriia atu ki te moana, kare oki a ia e mai ki teia ra, e kaore, e kaore na to matou reo teia angaanga. Eaa e kore, me ka tutaki, tutaki tutaki, no te mea, pouroa tatou pouroa, mei te Araura ai. Kare, kare takiri ana pauanga”. te katoatoa. Ko tetai aronga ua, free ua ratou, akaoro motoka rai, everybody have to pay their e ko tetai aronga i reira, te aronga e angaanga licence ea? Ko tena pai i reira ka tutau ua ki raro Te Kave Koreo thanks all callers to the nei i runga i to tatou enua. No reira kare au e i te uapu i reira, kare a ia e tutaki, eaa ia?” programme for their views and contribution to mataora ana i tena mea. Tetai tu rai e, e ture the discussion. ke rai to tetai aronga, e ture ke rai to tetai. Te “I toku manako manga manamanata te iti aronga kimi moni, ka papaia, e ko tetai aronga, free ua ratou”.

“Eaa i maaniia ai tena Harbour Board no tatou? Me akara atu au, kua papaki tai ua tena angaanga. Ko te aronga e rave nei i te angaanga i to tatou enua, ka tutaki. Ko tetai aronga aere ua mai, a, ka aere ua ratou i reira, free ua ratou. Eaa ia akonoanga mei te reira”.

“I aku, e ngari ake i te takore i tena Harbour Board. Eaa te puapinga o tena Harbour Board, naai ratou e tutaki ana? Na tatou na te aronga tutaki tero. Te riro nei tatou i reira ei takinokino na ratou. Kare e tano ana, e ngari i te takore i tena Harbour Board no tatou”.

“Papa Tony, kia orana koe. Ae, teia pai i raro i te uapu, no ai tena pai? Te karanga ra oki tera Papa inakonei e, akakore i to tatou Harbour Board, kare, toku manako eiaa e akakore i to tatou Harbour Board, to tatou ava, eiaa e akakore. Ko mea te ka akakore, ko tera pai ra, me kare ai e tutaki ana, kikaia atu ki te moana, tiriaia atu ki te moana, kare oki a ia e tutaki no te mea, Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 16 NEWS Cook Islands Herald Issue 800 TE KAVE KORERO TE KAVE KOREROHost: Tony Hakaoro, MON 18 JAN 2016 Understanding cyclone bulletins Arona Ngari, Director of Metrological Services, ma rima maire i te ora, ki te a ngauru ma itu was the guest speaker on Te Kave Korero on Ngari stated that warm ocean causes cyclones maire i te ora. Ko te akamataanga teia o te Monday 18th January 2016. to build up strength and become stronger, category one”. that if the ocean temperature is 27 degrees, Tropical Cyclone Victor, slowly moving away a cyclone will definitely form anywhere. The Winds between 48 and 63 miles an hour is from and which brought ocean then becomes like a petrol tank, that it classed as category 1 also. rough seas and strong winds to Rarotonga gets stronger as it moves slowly, and if it moves over the weekend, was naturally the subject of quickly, it will run out of breath, weakens and “Te matangi papa kino, ka aere mai i reira a ia discussion. would not be able to be identified as a cyclone. mei te a ngauru ma varu, ki te ono ngauru ma toru, e category one rai teia vaito”. Ngari reported in Maori that at 2.00pm “Kia marama tatou, ko tetai apinga puapinga on Monday, Tropical Cyclone Victor was roa atu no teia au uriia i te akaketaketa i a Category 3 - wind speeds between 64 to 79 approximately 250 miles south of Palmerston ratou, akamatutu i a ratou, ko te maana o te miles an hour. Island, and about 300 miles north of Rarotonga, moana. Kua kiteia mai rai, ko te moana, me e and was moving south at about six miles an rua ngauru ma itu tikiriti a ia i te maana, ka tupu “Kia tae mai i reira e, maata atu i te ono ngauru hour, and strengthening, that at 11.00am tetai uriia, ki tetai ua atu ngai. Kua riro te moana ma toru, kua karangaia ra i reira e, e hurricane earlier in the day, the wind was about 50 miles i reira mei te tangika penitini rai no teia apinga force winds”. an hour at the centre of the cyclone, and at ra e, me aere marie taua, ka akakiki atu a ia ra times, was getting up to 100 miles an hour. e kia maroiroi mai a ia, e tae ua atu ki te tuatau Category 4 – 80 to 120 miles an hour. And as it moves slowly it could easily pick up ra e, me oro viviki a ia, kare e roa ia, pou te ao, strength and strong winds. me pou oki i reira te ao, kua topa ki raro, kua “Ko te akamataanga teia o te category four, mei paruparu i reira, kare e kitenaia atu i reira e, e te varu ngauru maire i te ora, tae atu i reira ki “I te ora 2 i teia ra, i teia avatea, kua kitenaia uriia teia”. te anere rua ngauru tuma. I tetai taime ra oki, mai a Victor, mei tetai rua anere rima ngauru e akaaiteia na teia ki te matangi ririnui roa atu, maire i te tua iku o Pamate, aere mai rai tera, “I te akapapaanga i te au uriia no te category, ta matou oki e karanga nei ra e, e varu ngauru mei tetai toru anere maire i te tua parapu i a me tupu ake tetai kou reva kinokino, ka taviriviri maire i te ora, tetai taime, ka taeria atu no tetai tatou i Rarotonga nei, te neke marie nei teia ki te matangi, takapini i tetai mata, mei tetai rua tuatau poto, ki te tai anere maire i te ora. Kua te tua tonga, mei tetai ono maire i te ora, e kua ngauru maire, me kore, toru ngauru maire i te akatakaia i reira teia au uriia i reira, e category tupu akaou mai tetai maroiroi no teia uriia ko ora. I teia mataingi nei ra, kua akakiteia i reira ra four”. Victor, koia oki, i nakonei i te ora ngauru ma tai e, e matangi ririnui, te reo papaa, strong winds, i te popongi, kua rauka i a ia te matangi, e rima strong wind warning”. Category 5 – 120 miles an hour or more. ngauru maire i te ora, vatata ki te mata, e tetai au taime, ka taeria ki te tai anere maire i te ora. Ngari explained that cyclones are categorized “Kia tae atu i reira ki te anere e rua ngauru E, i te mea oki ra e, te neke marie nei teia uriia, according to the power or strength of the wind tuma maire i te ora, kua kite tatou i reira e, ko e tuatau i reira teia nona no te akapakari mai i at the center, or eye, of the cyclone, as follows: te category five teia e orongaia na te ingoa”. tona turanga matangi i a ia e neke nei”. Category 1 - 35 to 47 miles an hour. Te Kave Korero thanks Ngari for outlining how He added that the bad news was that, Victor cyclones are categorized. was intensifying but, the good news was, it was “Te ririnui o teia matangi, mei te toru ngauru slowly moving, and predicted, that it would go south of Niue, closer to Tonga, then further towards the south.

“E, ko te nuti kino, kua pakari mai a Victor, inara, te nuti meitaki, te nekeneke marie atu ra a ia, tamanakoia nei e, ka pati a ia ki te tua tonga o Niue, at least ka vatata atu a ia ki a Tonga ma, e oti, aere atu i reira ki te tua parapu, i a tatou e noo nei i teia ra”.

Ngari said that when cyclones move slowly they intensify and get stronger. When they move fast they weaken quite quickly.

“I teia au uriia, me aere marie ratou, e tuatau i reira tetai no ratou i te akamaroiroi mai i a ratou kia meitaki atu to ratou turanga. I a ia e neke marie nei, e tuatau teia no te akatumutumu i a ia. Me viviki ra a ia i te oroanga, ka pou vave te ao, so, ko tona turanga i reira teia, i a ia e neke nei i reira ki te pae moana”. Passing Cyclone Victor Storm surge at the Boiler in Avarua. Photo by Poko Utia PB

Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 NEWS 17 Miss Cook Islands Natalia Short humbled by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement n December 8-11, 2015, in these meetings and witness the 23nd international how this great organisation Oconference of the Red works, hearing stories from Cross and Red Crescent took disaster zone to war zone was place in Geneva, bringing just an astounding experience. together the states parties to the Although the disasters of other Geneva Conventions, the Red countries are incomprehensible Cross Red Crescent Movement, to us here in the Cook Islands, and partner organisations. this conference has made me In addition other statutory realise that we are a blessed meetings took place; the general country and we can do our part assembly of the international to alleviate human suffering all federation of Red Cross and Red over the world. The movement’s Crescent Societies as well as the success is also its volunteers who council of Delegates which brings are most valued. It is humbling together all Red Cross and Red to see how many people, Crescent National societies, their businesses, organisations secretariat and international around the world donate whole Committee of Red Cross. heartedly to the movement Our Miss Cook Islands, Ms financially or in kind. Natalia Short was very fortunate Each country that attended to attend all three meetings as had a youth representative and youth Ambassador of the Cook within the meetings were Pacific Islands accompanied by the Region side meetings every Secretary Generals Worldwide morning. Ms Short was also were encouraged to send a chosen to deliver the climate youth to participate in the change statement on behalf decision making processes of the of the pacific Region youth Movement. at the general debate of the Ms Short expressed that the international conference. This Natalia Short. Photo by Poko Utia conference was an eye opener was a capturing moment for delivered in youth development. of the Cook Islands is “let’s get and to realise the magnitude Natalia as the youngest speaker, Road Safety was one that caught behind this great Organisation by of the humanitarian services she delivered the pacific message her attention amongst others supporting our National Society, that the Red Cross Movement to a packed auditorium of world and one she would like to the Cook Islands Red Cross. Our delivers worldwide was just leaders of the Movement and promote and even help out with support will also contribute to mind blowing. I never really States Ambassadors as all current systems in place. the Movement’s global efforts understood what the Red Cross cameras zoomed in on her. She As a highlight if the conference in reducing human sufferings was all about; at first I thought feels that the voice of the Pacific Ms Short also performed a Cook around the world. Register as they just provide first aid youth was heard loud and clear. Islands dance and was joined in a member of this worthwhile learning about the Movement At the youth side meetings by all the Pacific representatives organisation; I am proud to during the Miss Cook Island Natalia also learnt from many at the conference. say that my family and I have Competition was great but to be countries the various projects Her message to the people become registered members”.

Tourist at Betela on Monday watching the stranded Ocean Fresh Longliner Wairau. Photo by Poko Utia Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 news 18 Dream inspires traditional costume atalia Short’s winning traditional costume Te NRito o te Enua e Te Rito o te Moana (resources of the land and the sea) was designed by a team of local Cook Islander designers who pooled their expertise and resources to create this two layered costume. The outer layer is an elegant formal tapa (bark cloth) gown with a tapa frill around the edges. The front of the gown is decorated with large tapa flowers with coconut centres and outlined with dyed black Ka’a (coconut fibre), smaller black kaka shell flowers and woven raurau (pandanus) flowers. The inner costume is a halter top and skirt made of pipi shells, parau shells and polished pataapuka seeds. The flowers are made of tapa and outlined in natural or black sinnet. The colour of the front of the costume is black, white and gold while the back of the costume is restricted to white and gold. Natalia Short and her winning Traditional Costume The headdress is a detailed with the theme for the costume movement of the modern inner describes as talented creative turban made of tapa, woven “gift from the land.” The dream garment of seeds and shells. individuals. The abundance of raura with pipi and parau shells lead to the choice of colour Sourcing sufficient material was good ideas was also challenging topped wit a fan of rito. and the idea of movement for challenging and overcome by and keeping close as possible to The traditional materials used the costume. Dreams are often pooling the resources of each the original concept assisted the were sourced locally with the spring boards of inspiration for team member. Shortage of decision making. pataapuka from and tapa local Cook Islands designed. materials leads to re-distribution The outstanding winning from Atiu, Rarotonga and Fiji. The The dream led to the colour or substitution with the more result is a testament to the concept for the costumes began palette of brown, white and plentiful materials on hand. talented and committed team with a dream Jane Ruebena had gold as well the formal/elegant All the decisions were who worked together through a sometime ago which resonated tapa gown to contrast with discussed by the team who Jane all the challenges. Uni Time By Teherenui Koteka his week marks the beginning of the her whole life planned out before everyone need to face eventually. At the end of this leaving process, that sad yet joyous else has. Before this year the fear of leaving experience you would have grown to be a Ttime of the year when our friends pack for university has never fazed me, but as stronger more independent person. If you up their lives and move onto the higher the New Year begins I am reminded that at choose not to take the leap of faith and things in life ... university time. It seems like the end of 2016 I will be the one departing move onto better things, I can assure you only yesterday we were all children and now the shores of our beautiful paradise to take that you will live to regret it. If you are afraid the time has come for the birds to leave the on the scary truth of the outside world. Of of failure just remember that it is better to nest and learn to provide for themselves. course I have to remind myself that this go into something giving it your all and fail I myself am in my final year of college life fear of leaving is not rational. I must remind rather than never attempting and spending and already I feel the nerve racking feeling of myself that I have worked a good 6 years to eternity regretting that decision. I have no my departure quickly approaching. However get to the place that I am now, a place that doubt that those of you leaving will make it is this feeling that keeps me excited and seems secure enough to pursue my dreams. the most of the experiences you are offered. eager to take the leap and leave next year. Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the For those of us who are fortunate enough When I asked those leaving about how it felt thought of beginning my new scary life I to be in our little paradise for a bit longer, I to be going to pursue higher learning I found stop take a couple of deep breaths and tell advise you to prepare for what next year has a fairly common answer, “it is pretty scary.” myself that one day it will all be worth it. to offer. Go into this year with an open mind This seems like a fair answer considering This is what I urge all of you leavers out ready to make big decisions. leaving the island means uprooting your life there to do. Many of you who are leaving Finally if you have not had a hard think to take on a completely new one. I myself for university may be fearing the pressures about what you want to do with the rest have always been one to get excited at the of the outside world. However I must of your life, it is time to start! Good luck for idea of university. I am that kid that has his/ remind you that this fear is one that we all 2016 guys! PB

Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 19 RELIGION How to stay away from trouble

By Senior Pastor John Tangi are those who reject the any of our advice of evil men. Who young people do not follow the example Mnowadays are of sinners, or join those being lured into things or who have no use for God.” activities that will bring Although we are in this harm to themselves. We as world, we do not belong to responsible citizens of this this world! Jesus said in John nation should do what we 14v.2-3 “..I go to prepare could to help them. a place for you. And if I go Therefore this article of and prepare a place for you, encouragement is written I will come again and receive with the hope of assisting our you to Myself, that where I young people, and also offer am, there you may be also.” some guide to helping others And the apostle Paul said in also in HOW TO STAY AWAY Romans 12v.2 “..do not be FROM TROUBLE during this conformed to this world..” New Year and beyond. I John 2v.15 and 17(b) “If In John 10v.10 Jesus said anyone loves the world and Satan comes “..to steal, kill the things of it, the love of and destroy, but I have come the Father is not in him..” that you may have life, and James 4v.4 reads “..whoever that you may have it more wants to be a friend of the abundantly.” Furthermore, world makes an enemy of Isaiah 59v.19 says that God.” Anyone who continues “..When the enemy comes in to remain in the world, and like a flood, the Spirit of the does what is not right in the Lord will lift up a standard sight of God, is committing a against him.” sin before God. In the story The main scripture reading of Sodom and Gomorrah; for this article is Psalm and the great flood during 1v.1-3 (GN) which reads the days of Noah, people “Happy are those who reject refused to repent and to the advice of evil men. Who separate themselves from do not follow the example the things of the world, so of sinners, or join those who they perished. Romans 6v.23 have no use for God, instead, reads “..the wages of sin is they find joy in obeying the death, but the gift of God drinking, smoking, partying, our ability to overcome Law of the Lord, and they is eternal life in Christ Jesus and so on. I can’t change those temptations. But He study it day and night. They our Lord.” Noah and his my ways!’ Know this, ‘if God provides a way of escape are like trees that grow family were saved! Lot and can change a murderer like for us!” The apostle Paul in beside a stream, that bear his daughters were saved! Saul into a new person, then Romans 8v.31 said “If God is fruit at the right time, and But for Lot’s wife, the love of God can do the same for for us who can be against us.” whose leaves do not dry up. the things of the world was you!’ James 4v.7, 10 says In order for us to stay out of They succeed in everything too strong on her, so she was that if you “..submit to God trouble, Lesson 1 is we must they do.” From these three also destroyed! Jesus said in and resist the devil, and the SEPARATE OURSELVES FROM verses, I want to show you John 16v.33 “..in Me you may devil will flee from us…and if THE WORLD! three important lessons have peace. In the world we humble ourselves in the Next week I will continue on How To Stay Away From you will have tribulation, sight of God, He will lift us with Part 2 of this article Trouble! but be of good cheer, I have up.”, and out of our negative on How To Stay Away From Lesson 1. SEPARATE overcome the world.” Some situations. Remember Trouble. May you have a YOURSELVES FROM THE people might say, ‘I can’t get that “God never allow us God blessed week. Te Atua WORLD v.1 reads “Happy away from my old habits of to be tempted beyond te aroa. Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 20 SPORT A baby Ace for Andy By Tavita containing huge amounts of WHACKING He did this by reminding us t’s time for the Australian enormous stuff. a. Whack, whack, whack, that he was about to win the Open again. On Monday the A wave of the arm which punch the air and throw world’s fatherhood doubles Ifirst major celebrity event is not bearing the enormous towels at the ball boy. championship. of the year begins in Melbourne. bags with the huge amounts b. Return regularly to the BIRTH For taking part in of stuff. armchair, relax and have This apparently takes place tournaments like this, the top Collapsing into an enormous another swig. next month. ranking players earn countless armchair before turning to the c. Pause to work out “I’d be more disappointed millions of dollars a year. enormous bags and extracting this evening’s twitter and winning the Australian Open They fly round the world several bottles of bottles of contemplate the wonders of and not being at the birth non-stop making similar stuff from which they proceed being a celebrity. of my child”, he’s quoted as millions in appearance money. to take some huge great swigs. d. Start all over again…. saying in an announcement And their job is playing Extracting a couple of whack….whack…. whack. that he was going home early tennis. enormous towels with which to d. Then it’s throw yourself if his wife went into labour. But it’s clearer than ever wipe off the huge great swigs. on the court in triumph, Andy (dropping racquet and before that it’s really very little Arise with some enormous congratulate your latest victim, seizing mobile): “Excuse me, to do with tennis. stretches before stepping throw an arm-band into the umpire, I’m dreadfully sorry, It’s all about celebrities. out for the prelude to the big crowd, rush out and bow to but my box of people up there WARMING UP event. all the fans, gather up your has just sent down a signal A ten second interview prior The warm up! enormous great bag, scribble saying my wife’s having her to going on to the court. Then back to the enormous a few autographs, dash off to baby. I’ve got to go now!” Enter court bearing armchair, before going out the post-match interview, try Umpire (sympathetically): enormous bags of stuff again to the main event. out your twitters, and depart “Jolly good. I quite understand, for the hotel after another sort even though it’s the fifth set of hard day’s work. and match point against you!” I exaggerate just a little ….. a TV Commentators (passing tiny little bit! out in ecstasy): “Oooooooh! RANKING LIST How sweet!” FOREIGN INVESTMENT OFFICER So if it’s all about being a Lucky old Andy. celebrity, who’s at the top of It’s a pity all of us aren’t paid A vacancy exists as a Foreign Investment Officer within the the ranking list? gigantic sums to play tennis be Foreign Investment Division of the Board following an internal For the first time, all top ten at the Australian Open. promotion. places are occupied by one We have to go to the boss The Foreign Investment Officer is responsible for attending person and beg time off. We have to to investment related enquiries, liaising with other agencies, He also occupies the top 700 fill in endless forms even if providing advice on investment policy, receiving and vetting British Ranking Lists and the there’s an emergency. proposals, organising monthly Board meetings, carrying out top 10,000 Scottish ones. We all hope the birth is due diligence checks and providing advice on each application Andy Murray. successful and happy, like we to the Board. BBC Sports Personality of the hope the 353, 000 other ones This position requires a person who: Year, featured in a dozen tales to take place on that same • Has great communication skills both written and verbal on their tennis page last week, magic day around the world • Excellent time management and organisational skills solo winner of the Davis Cup will be …..the majority of • Is computer literate and can use Microsoft Word, against Belgium (who?) and which may not be. Outlook, Access, Excel the only celebrity bothering to But, Andy mate, I’m your • Can perform tasks under pressure be part of the Davis Cup this boss, along with quite a few • Has an understanding of the Cook Islands business year…. and don’t forget the million others. environment, and Hopman Cup where he starred Your wife’s not well? Fair • Holds a tertiary qualification or working towards a with whosit and whatsername. enough. Take time off to be by tertiary qualification And, what’s more, in an her side. Otherwise, dreadfully Applications with CVs should be addressed to: adulatory sidebar article, sorry and all that, but playing Agnes Parker a chap of devotion to the at loving fathers is something Business Trade & Investment Board causes of refugees, feminism, done on your own time. Private Bag, his brother, dogs, his wife, We pay you for the privilege Avarua, his sense of humour and his of playing tennis. Rarotonga defiance of terrorists. Nothing else. For a job description or enquiries please call: Surprise! Surprise! Welcome You’re a worker, old son, and Phone: 24296 or to majority of mankind. we can’t give workers time off Email: [email protected] No surprise! to have fun. You’re a highly- But what was really paid celebrity. Applications close Monday 25 January 2016 surprising was the extra You can’t have your baby feature he offered himself. and eat it, mate! PB

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Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 CLASSIFIEDS 2 2 PUBLIC NOTICE TENDER

HEALTH SPECIALIST VISIT Skin Specialist (Dermatologist) OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER Request for Tender for the Supplyof Building Materials to The public is hereby advised that the Skin Specialist from New the Northern Group Waters Project Zealand will be at Aitutaki Hospital on Monday 25th January and at the Rarotonga Hospital from Tuesday 26th to Friday The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) seeks suitably qualified 29th of January 2016. groups or companies to submit a tender for the supply of If you have problematic skin conditions, please contact the building materials. The request for tender requires that the team at the hospital to arrange for an appointment from the materials be sourced and supplied to three islands in the 11th – 22nd of January 2016. Northern Group. Please note you will need to see our local health team first Hard Copies of the Tender documents can be obtained before an appointment with the Specialist. from the Climate Change Office at the Office of the Prime Contact Aitutaki Hospital on 31002 or Rarotonga Hospital on Minister,Parekura, Avarua or electronic copies from the Tender 22664. Manager. Meitaki Maata For any enquiries please contact: Tender Manager, Mr Raymond Newnham Email: [email protected]; Ph: +682 22317 or +682 54317. Tenders Close: 1pm Thursday28th January, 2016 (Cook Islands Air New Zealand Tourism Award Time). Categories BUSINESS CATEGORIES 1. Accommodation - Hotels and Resorts 2. Accommodation - Self Catering 3. Accommodation - Private Holiday Rental 4. Tourism Industry Support 5. Tourism Attractions 6. Festivals and Events 7. Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services 8. Destination Wedding Planners SPECIAL PERSON AWARDS The two categories by nomination are: 1. Outstanding contribution to tourism 2. Lifetime achievement in tourism SPECIAL AWARDS There are special awards that are open to all category entries. • Environment award • Culture Award • Internet Marketing Award • Outer Islands Award • Customer Care Award • Family Friendly Award SUPREME AWARDS The Supreme Winner is selected from the winner of one of the business categories. To be determined the supreme winner, applicants must have demonstrated excellence in a minimum of 50% of the judging criteria. Entry Instructions We have the full application form ready for your viewing and downloading via: www.tourismindustry.co.ck Entrys close 1st February 2016. All entries are confidential to the assessor team. The written application must be completed electronically and emailed to the following address: [email protected]. Kia Manuia PB

Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 NEWS 2 3 MPs attend Anti Corruption workshop By Norma Ngatamariki n Tuesday 19th, an anti- corruption workshop Owas held at the House of Parliament, where various Members of Parliament were in attendance. Leading the workshop was John Hyde, who is part of the United Nations Pacific Regional Corruption Project (UNPRCP). The main aim of the workshop was to lay emphasis on the importance of anti-corruption with regards to authoritative figures. According to Hyde, governments in countries within the Pacific, particularly when it comes to their natural resources such as their fisheries, must ensure that all contracts and tenders are to be conducted in a transparent way. He also goes on to explain that Parliaments often approve budgets and Parliamentarians have to make Members of Parliament at the Anti Corruption workshop sure that they hold governments to account as well as civil service behaviour. “This is very good Hyde comments that over the of Parliamentarians Against and bureaucracy. “They have practice, as most people of the past twenty years, there has been Corruption, Hyde has praised our to make sure that government community do expect Members tremendous progress within country for its resilience with its money, which is the money of of Parliament adhere to the the Pacific region. He refers to the anti-corruption work ethics. the people of the Cook Islands, is highest possible standards.” the recent example of Vanuatu, “We are delighted to see that being spent openly, transparently Hyde goes on further to explain where 14 MPs’ were jailed with the Cook Islands is one of the and in the best possible way.” the importance of Members the inclusion of the Speaker of strongest chapters, not only in Hyde remarks that the of Parliament discussing what Parliament over bribery. “This the Southern Hemisphere but in Members of Parliament for exactly these standards should was a clear breach of ethics as the world, for Parliamentarians the Cook Islands is reviewing a be, as well as defining the well as their leadership code.” wanting to take control of anti- code of conduct for their own boundaries of ethical conduct. In the global organisation corruption.” Brown responds to Democratic party writ By Norma Ngatamariki “I can only surmise that the Minister Brown also points “I’m very happy to provide n response to the unauthorised expenditures out that the information any information that the Democratic Party’s recent which the Opposition refers requested by the Democratic Opposition feels that they I attempt in filing for a writ to may be related to any Party on these expenditures require.” The validation of of mandamus with regards expenditures that are in have been published since any unauthorised expenditure to releasing information excess of the limits that August 2015 within the is not a new concept. The first concerning Unauthorised have been imposed upon financial reports that the budget, which was passed Expenditures, Minister of the government.” He also government produces, by the Cook Islands Party Finance Mark Brown has states that Section 70 allows under no obligation or in 2011, had validated the sought to inform the public government to expend over no law. “We have taken it unauthorised expenditures of on this matter. “As far as I’m and above the budget, but upon ourselves to publish the previous government who concerned, there has been to a restriction of not more all information regarding was then under the leadership no issue of expenses through than 1.5% of the amount government revenues and of former Minister of Finance, Unauthorised Expenditure,” of appropriation for that expenditures, as well as the Wilkie Rassmussen. he says. particular financial year. “I’m status of the government “This legal manoeuvre According to Minister confident that in the last accounts and debts. This of the writ of mandamus Brown, all amounts of money financial year, our approvals is all very transparent for demonstrates the absolute that have been expended through Section 70 did not everyone to see.” He also desperation of the Democratic by government has been exceed the 1.5% limit.” adds that the financial reports Party, with regards to their authorised through the budget However, if it has been are readily available online lack of understanding on process, which Parliament discovered that the 1.5% limit via the Ministry of Financial the financial mechanisms.” approves or Section 70 of the has been exceeded, then the and Economic Management Minister Brown goes on to Constitution which allows the proper procedure to remedy website. “We have itemised say that this is an amateur Finance Minister to authorise this is to put through a every authorisation through attempt to display to the the issue of expenditure for validation through Parliament Executive Council, under public that the Democratic various activities or items. approving that excess. Section 70 of the Constitution.” Party still remains relevant. Cook islands Herald 20 Janurary 2016 NEWS 2 4 Will the Chinese ever go home? Do not expect the Chinese to go home once the Te Mato Vai project is completed. They know our country is “under developed” so they are going to stick around.

By Charles Pitt one sided poker game. around for business investment instance, provide sewerage orget government It also suits the Chinese opportunities. treatment and disposal guarantees and assurances government for CCECC to stick These private sector investors systems, waste treatment Fconcerning purse seining, around as CCECC appears to from China are in most cases and eradication/incineration Sunday flights, sea bed mineral be fulfilling the role of a quasi- very wealthy or represent systems, sufficient power for wealth. Of greater importance consulate. wealthy people and are keen to new industries, adequate water is whether this government can The current slowdown in the establish a presence in the Cook reservoirs, jobs for our educated, give us an assurance that when Chinese economy is unlikely Islands however, their long term tourism facilities to attract 5 star the Te Mato Vai project has to affect China’s overseas intentions are largely unclear. level visitors and airports that ended, the Chinese engineering aid intentions as funding has Of interest to these would can cater for increased visitor/ company and its staff will pack already been committed and be investors is our special aircraft traffic. up and go home. been confirmed by the Chinese relationship with New Zealand In short therefore, we are When the Chinese President President himself and to cancel which enables Cook Islanders “under developed.” announced in Fiji last year the deal now would result in the free and easy entry into NZ. The Chinese know this and that US$1 billion would be Chinese President, “losing face.” It is understandable that the regard it as a future opportunity made available to the 8 small Why the delay in China Chinese would seek to exploit to be exploited. This is why island developing states who allocating the funding? (the Cook this relationship and its benefits. CCECC is staying put. supported the one China policy, Island’s share is reported to be Questions also arise as By the look of it, there is for economic development, US$128 million) Apparently it’s to the Cook Islands actual enough work on our shores diplomatically, it was a smart because the Chinese government “development” status. Although to keep the Chinese here for move because it ensured a is yet to specify the criteria for our politicians have maintained another 20 years. continued Chinese presence in use of these funds. Of interest the small island developing And here’s a final thought. In the Pacific. is that funding is aimed at nation status, some would regard agriculture, we cannot claim to Since their arrival in numbers private sector led development us as being a developed nation. have achieved “national food to construct our new Court projects. No doubt the criteria However, it has been suggested security” status. While funding House/ Ministry of Justice will specify the inclusion of that our status is actually, “under is available to assist in planning building, the Chinese Civil Chinese companies, labour and developed nation.” This is this falls far short of enabling Engineering and Construction materials. because our full development in growers to achieve results. For Company (CCECC) and their Although no major many areas stops short due to a instance the funding available is staff have managed to secure development projects have been variety of constraints. less than $30,000 and requires and maintain a presence in this made public, it’s no secret that So, while we have developed overseas agency consultancy country which is beginning to numerous private sector Chinese systems and facilities for (FAO) involvement. To achieve resemble a form of “permanent investors and businessmen have sewerage collection, waste the required level of production residence.” Their seemingly visited and showed an interest in collection, power generation, to ensure security, may require permanent presence is not yet making some form of investment water collection, education, funding in the region of around irritating because the Chinese in the Cook Islands. These small tourism and airports for $400,000 per grower. In short, have wisdom-they lay low, are groups have flown in “under example, we are yet to develop the funding available does not inconspicuous, do not cause the radar” and quietly looked these to “first world” level for ensure the objective. trouble, keep to themselves and for the most part are practically “invisible.” The construction of the Courthouse was followed by the construction of the Police Headquarters then the construction of the Indoor Sports Stadium followed by Te Mato Vai. Looking ahead, there is no major project on government’s capital projects books for the CCECC or any other Chinese company to undertake once Te Mato Vai is completed. Faced with the prospect of no work, will the Chinese go home? You would think so but that is highly unlikely thanks to the Chinese President In the early hours of Monday morning the OCean Fresh longliner Wairau was stranded putting more money on the table on the reef at Betela Arorangi with three tons of fish aboard. An attempt is planned to in what must surely seem like a refloat the vessel