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Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 news 3 NEWS FLASH Taxing of local Pension may be illegal By Charles Pitt t has come to light that the taxing The proposed changes to enable the yet been enacted, has not been explained. of the local pension may be illegal. taxing of the old age pension under Part IX Government has not yet indicated when IThat is because the amendment to of the Act are contained in the “Income Tax the House will sit. the Income Tax Act 1997 has not yet been Amendment Bill.” The Herald understands that if the VAT passed by parliament. This Bill also contains a raft of other changes are not passed in parliament, The Herald has learnt that the Cabinet changes including the change to VAT. government stands to lose some $8 million submission from the Ministry of Finance Where the Ministry of Finance and the in revenue. However, why that should be a seeking Cabinet’s approval to the Ministry of Internal Affairs derive the lawful concern is questionable since government amendments only went to Cabinet last authority to tax the old age pension when already has some $18 million sitting in its week on 19 February. the law enabling this to be done has not reserves account. McCully gaffe on pension tax? By Charles Pitt increase now that a growing an as yet unidentified QC suspected that government id NZ Foreign Minister number of local pensioners based overseas. Does the needed cash to counter a Murray McCully get it are expressing concern NZ government support $1.9 million deficit. D wrong? that their pensions are now these examples of poor During his time in the Cook If the report in last subject to tax after 49 years governance? Those actions Islands it would have made Tuesday’s daily that McCully of being exempt from tax. have been likened by some more sense for McCully to endorses the Cook Islands McCully should also be locals to Gestapo tactics. have devoted some time government’s right to tax the aware that the matter is so The reason for the change in to discussions with the NZ pension, is correct, then contentious that it will be policy was never explained Democratic Party opposition, it is a most inappropriate an election issue. He should –another example of after all, they could very well endorsement from a have noted the huge swing poor governance, but it is be the next government. diplomatic point of view. away from government as As a senior diplomat, the former CIP safe seat SWITCH ON WITH McCully is fully aware the of Murienua went to the NZ government cannot Democratic Party in last be seen to be endorsing week’s by-election. As an Te Aponga Uira another government’s experienced MP McCully What’s in a basic survival kit? internal administration of will sense that the writing its laws and must maintain is clearly on the wall for the a neutral stance. He must Puna government. Endorsing be careful not to allow our the CIP’s unpopular taxation government to draw NZ into policies will not help Puna. the controversy surrounding McCully should also be aware the taxing of those on the that previous Cook Islands NZ pension or allow NZ to governments had for some 17 be seen to be propping up a years adopted a no-tax policy government whose dubious in relation to the NZ pension. policies have made it very Although the existing law unpopular. required tax to be paid, even Minister McCully if he had if a pensioner wanted to pay been fully briefed by his the tax, government refused local office, would be well to accept payment due to the aware that the controversy no –tax policy. surrounding the issue of The current government back taxing the NZ pension ended that policy in 2012 is not going away in a hurry. without any warning or prior He will be aware that Grey notice. This is tantamount Cyclone Kofi passed well away from us this week, Power is seeking legal advice to poor governance. thank goodness! on the issue from a QC in NZ. Government then, without But keep your survival kit handy. With two months While Grey Power numbers any prior warning, raided left in the cyclone season, now is not the time to relax. are small, their influence bank accounts to seize back Be sure you maintain a torch, portable radio and as community elders is tax when the legal right to spare batteries in your survival kit. Keep a first aid kit close by and a supply of tinned foods to last you three extensive and their influence do so was unclear. It was on voting patterns in the next days, along with a can opener and plastic cutlery so unclear that MFEM had and plates. election will be critical. Their to seek an opinion from www.teaponga.com numbers are also likely to Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 news 4 Super Brown raid a Police set up?

Super Brown Store Tupapa he early morning businesses on Rarotonga and him,” stated a friend, “when the Police convinced him raid of Taoro Brown’s Atiu have caused commercial other people are investigated to cooperate because they TTupapa home and 24 jealousy and a concern the Police run off to Crown wanted Brown not him. They hour Super Brown business he is about to extend his Law to get an opinion, so why question the Police charging last Thursday isn’t the first commercial interest in not this time?” of Brown prior to charging time the Police have taken an Aitutaki and Mitiaro. They Earlier before being the provider with the theft investigated interest in him. also say Brown’s political charged on Friday 28 of the cigarettes. “How can Friends of the Atiu Mayor aspirations have got some February Brown claimed the cigarettes be stolen if no claim the recent police upset and made him a target the Police had removed one has been charged with raid was a set up to ensure for discreditably. packages of cigarettes from stealing them? “ Brown would be charged “There are at least two his shop and Police said he The other concern is, will and convicted of something sides to the story and only had fully co-operated with the cigarettes be safe in because of their past failures the Police side and rumours their investigation. Brown Police custody? Evidence to have him charged with a are being heard including had claimed the cigarettes held by Police has in the past criminal offence. he’s going to prison.” were dropped off on the day gone missing. Police claims The Police raid closed the Brown’s relationship with before and was assured by the cigarettes are valued at Super Brown business for over successful business people the provider they were not $13,000 is ridicules seeing four hours while a warranted is also an issue of jealousy as stolen. Brown also claimed they are past their used by search was conducted it is perceived some of them the cigarettes were expired date stated Brown’s friends prompting speculative had funded Brown into his past their used by dates who are encouraging him rumours to be rife around the business ventures, “some and started to think they to sue the Police after he is Island within minutes of the are simply jealous of Taoro’s had been retrieved from the cleared. This incident was highly visible presence of the success but that’s been the rubbish tip. Brown said he engineered to wreck Taoro’s nine police officers. result of a lot of hard work. hadn’t paid for them and was reputation stated his friends While Brown is remaining Taoro’s success has helped too busy to decide what to who are pointing the finger tight lipped after fronting up a lot of people who think do with them. at several business and to Court and being charged highly of him but it has also The speed at which the political individuals that this with receiving stolen goods, made him some envious Police acted after Brown had publication cannot name. friends have plenty to enemies.” received the goods is cause Brown represented by say about Police actions “If the Police were impartial to believe this was a set up lawyer Tina Browne will bordering on harassment and did their investigation insist Brown’s friends. They defend the charge of and victimisation. They properly they wouldn’t have also state the provider is the receiving laid against him. claim Brown’s successful acted hastily in charging Police’s prime witness after - George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 NEWS 5 Over 300 pensioners without RMD forms n Saturday 1 March, the Ministry of OInternal Affairs paid 1,054 pensioners on the island of Rarotonga. It was an ambitious pension run, as this was the pension payment that incorporates the combination of the 25% increase in pensions from 1 March 2014 and the new tax changes. The pension for those 60 and over increased from $200 a fortnight to $250 a fortnight, and for those aged 70 and over from $250 a fortnight to $312.50 a fortnight. It is a requirement for a pensioner to submit an RMD number and choose which tax will make an adjustment to everyone entitled to a correct for any underpayment bracket they would prefer to ensure that people get the pension to submit their RMD would be during their tax be in. For many pensioners correct amount. form to Internal Affairs as return at the end of the year. who earn no other significant For example, if you are 70 soon as possible to fix this If they have had too much of income in a year that would years and over and earning administrative issue so they their payment withheld, they be the 0% bracket. below $11,000 year, and have can enjoy their full benefit. will receive a refund from 728 pensioners filled out not submitted a form, submit If forms are not received RMD once their tax return is their forms whilst 356 have your RMD form declaring by the end of March, then processed.- Media release not completed their RMD your income by 1 April to the pensioners are advised that from Ministry of Internal forms. Ministry of Internal Affairs. the next opportunity to Affairs The Ministry of Internal Your next pension payment Affairs will extend the period (if you earn below $11,000 a by which pensioners are able year) will be for the regular to submit a form in order to $312.50 plus an additional receive the correct amount $93.75 to correct for not of the pensioner. Those submitting a form earlier (a pensioners who have not total of $405.25). For a 60 submitted a form will get year old pensioner that will the opportunity to submit it be $250 plus $75 (a total one before Tuesday 1 April and off payment of $325). the Ministry of Internal Affairs We strongly encourage Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 NEWS 6 Our Frontpage model The great pension fiddle By Charles Pitt ne golden rule of politics is never fiddle with the old age pension just before a general election, especially Oif that fiddling reduces the amount the pensioner gets compared to previously. This CIP government in making the old age pension part of the taxable income, is playing with fire. We often tell children not to play with matches for good reason. This CIP government however, is playing with a blow torch and has already set fire to the bridge behind it. Some pensioners will have got a shock when collecting their pensions on Monday. They will have discovered that after tax, they are collecting less than they got before. Example: one pensioner previously collecting $200 a fortnight, now collects $181. Even though the pension has increased to $250, there is $69 payable in tax leaving $181. That’s $19 less than what the pensioner collected before. However, government say that now the pension must be added to other income and there is a drop in the tax rate which puts some money back into most pockets. Yes, that’s true. The same pensioner now receives an additional $40 a fortnight because of this drop in tax. When this drop in tax is taken into account, the pensioner, at the end of the day, is $20 ahead each fortnight. The next question is, will this extra be enough to cope with the increase in VAT? The increases in the cost of electricity, telephone charges, petrol, food, government fees for car registration and so on. Those on the local pension need another income just to cope with current costs. How the tax review missed this obvious point is a mystery. The Democratic Party however, recognize this and have indicated they will make the local pension non- taxable as it was previously. The true test of government’s meddling with the local pension will come at the next general election. For the CIP, don’t count on the votes of local pensioners and remember there are 1,700 of them. Add in 300 pensioners from Grey Power and that’s a sizeable portion of the voting public.

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Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 Opinion 7 CIP full steam ahead to being a one term government The Bureaucratic revolution chokes political will of Government he Cook Islands Party Government is lazy and Tis now paying a price rendering their political plight irreversible. The next general elections will see them tossed out with as little as four seats retained on Rarotonga. Preoccupied with enjoying the overseas junket trips and the trimmings of being in power the CIP Government has left the front door open for the bureaucrats led by expat Richard Neves to plunder their agenda and political will. High level decisions do not reflect the policies and principles of the CIP. The politicians are now at the mercy of a bureaucracy of obesely paid officials who have prescribed and institutionalised all the boundaries in which Prime Minister Henry Puna and Financial Secretary Richard Neves our lazy political masters can if this dismantling of political part of any mandate received budget appropriations are not operate as a government. Neves power and authority is allowed from the people. Delving into being determined by Cabinet, has single handed orchestrated to become government proof. taxation before an election further evidence Neves is the demise of the Henry Puna The price one pays for being self is suicide and exactly why no wearing the political pants. administration. serving. incumbent government ever Both New Zealand and The CIP is reaping what it has The CIP government’s does it. Australia have gone this way sown to the point their failure grandstanding politics of self Attempts by the Public Service already leaving politicians very to curb the likes of Neves has enrichment has undermined Commissioner Russell Thomas little wriggle room. That may cost them any further chance of their primary duty of providing to extend his powers to include be okay for them but for a small governance. The Murienua by impartial nation like ours, election was the third strike out justice for all the political will and a message to the government by standing The CIP is reaping what it has sown and its influence they are living on borrowed up for the to the point their failure to curb the to get things time. The first by election in overdog at done and make Murienua was campaigned on the expense likes of Neves has cost them any the votes count is personality and won by the CIP of the crucial. candidate Koata Tuariki but once underdog further chance of governance. With the guess James Beer during the second by who are work taken out of election took the tax issues to being crushed by the weight of the ministerial office staff were predictions who will win the next the people it signalled electoral Neves numerous uncaring efforts driven by Neves’ influence but general elections, it is a fore gone disaster ahead for the CIP. to get out of the $2 million deficit where totally rejected by the conclusion the CIP will lose it, There is a serious erosion of hanging over his head. Minister’s politically appointed this has prompt the Democratic political authority going on where The CIP executive needs to CEOs. Thomas demands to be Party to start their selection everything is being determined step up and do something and provided with job descriptions process for candidates. Such by officials who consistently retrieve that connectivity back and CVs of all ministry support is the confidence in the DP throw out the line of established between what the Party wants staff fell on deaf ears. record numbers of hopefuls rules, law and policy. We don’t and was voted in for, and what At a recent retreat of support are offering their names for see any connection between the the government does. As one Ministry CEOs and Heads of selection. Ngatangiia currently political agenda/mandate and plain and simple example, we Ministries, Neves made it clear have eleven putting their hand what the bureaucracy is doing. don’t see the issues of a Tax the next budget would have up with nominations closing at They have become an authority Review anywhere near the a deficit of $1 million, this is the end of March. of their own, which is dangerous party manifesto of 2010 or indicative the forth coming - George Pitt Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 8 OPINION For those who have forgotten... Tax increase not on Tuesday 22 Feb 2011

Finance Minister Mark Brown has no plans to hike taxes. 11021819 inance Minister Mark ability to collect revenue to meet not met with much resistance, able to do to offset that – Brown said at a press its social obligations.” probably because people because it affects low earners Fconference on Friday that He said that instead of realise that there is “very little primarily – is offer tax cuts to there is “no truth at all” to recent increasing taxes, government commercial activity” in outer the low earners,” he said. “Here speculation that government hopes to generate revenue by islands (with the exception of our low earners already receive has plans to increase taxes. stimulating economic activity. Aitutaki). a $10,000 tax free threshold so “In fact, what we’re looking “What we’re trying to do is “I’m getting some economic we don’t have an ability to even at doing is trying to provide create revenues by increasing modelling done so that we offer them any incentives. If we an environment for business productivity and increasing can get an indication of what were to increase the VAT we’d to actually thrive and adding economic activity and getting impact it’s going to have on the be adding a burden without taxes to the equation definitely our gains from that,” Brown said. economy,” he said. “What we’re taking anything away.” doesn’t do that so that is not One way government hopes going to propose at this stage Brown added that the Cook on the agenda – any increase in to increase productivity on will have a minimal effect.” Islands has one of “the best tax taxes or even the re-introduction a national scale – and to Brown said that government regimes in the region” and that of the levies,” he said. discourage the depopulation of does not plan to lift VAT (value- the country’s PAYE (pay as you “In fact, we’re looking at ways outer islands – is to do away with added tax), either in outer earn) system is “much more where we can try and ease the income tax and company tax for islands or on Rarotonga. progressive” than that of other tax burden on people without businesses in outer islands. “I know New Zealand has neighbouring nations. compromising government’s Brown said the proposal has done it but what they’ve been Rachel Reeves

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Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 9 VIEWS Memories of my fallen M.P. Friends By Norman George MP for Teenui/Mapumai (Atiu) great fun to be with. He was a his village of Puaikura. Twenty nine of M.P.s, I first cousin of Iaveta Arthur’s. Papa Jim Mare was a giant of served with have passed on. There was always sex related a man, also from Puaikura. At I wish to share some fond jokes and gossip. 6ft 6inches, he was tall, strong memories of them with you. Matepi was unusually and very gentle. Papa Jim Sir Terepai Maoate was a real intelligent, although his entered Parliament as a CIP in charmer. He can charm the education was restricted 1983. Sir Geoffrey Henry upset devil into submission! That is by not studying outside of him and 5 others by his regular when he wants to. Of course Mangaia. As an only child, he meanderings that when Geoff when the charm is reversed, was extremely spoiled. He broke off a coalition with the it can turn into a volcanic made up for the lone child Demos in 1984, 5 CIP caucus eruption! He had some nasty situation by producing many members stayed behind. streaks of being unforgiving. of his own. They were Raymond Pirangi, I can never forget the scene Pi had a great fear of the Sir Terepai Maoate, Papa Jim, captured on television when dark. Whenever he went Ngatupuna David and Mariri he and Peri Vaevae Pare were across to have drinks with Paratainga. together at the Rarotonga neighbours in Matavera, he Papa Jim made the mistake airport. Peri was there to would make sure he got home of his life when during the see Maoate off on a flight to before it got dark. Walking distribution of cyclone homes Aitutaki. Maoate had his arms past strange cemeteries on after Cyclone Sally in 1987, he around Peri’s shoulder they the main road in Matavera awarded himself one. That led exchanged pleasantries and must have been challenging to him losing his seat to Tom laughed a lot. Two days later, for Pi. Marsters. Peri was fired as a Minister. He loved robust debate. Sir Pupuke Robati was the Pai had the dismissal warrant His favourite opponent was M.P. for Rakahanga for about smart. He and the late Dick signed two days before the “Inatiotio”. Both Matepi 30 years. He was elected Chapman, who was public airport scene. It was a real and Papamama Pokino were way back in 1965. The man service commissioner, had a Godfather act! sons of former M.P.s, both lived and breathed Rakahanga little racket which I stumbled Pai had a very heavy baritone succeeded their fathers. during his life time. The on by accident. The island voice which can unnerve While the dynastic pattern people of the northern group of Rakahanga which had a the unwary. He sometimes looked good for a start, it benefitted a lot from Pupuke population of just over 200, dominates Parliamentary disintegrated after two general during his tenure. had over 50 government debates with his booming elections. He was Papa Tom’s deputy in workers! voice. Matepi eventually lost the Democratic Party. He had Every able bodied person Stubborn, hard, arrogant, his seat to Nooroa Samuel. a brand new airport built for had a job. Atiu with a then forceful with intervals of Matepi died in Sydney after Rakahanga. The problem was population of 1,200 people gentleness in between. living there for 10 years. His it was partially built on a reef. only had a dozen labourers. He was good fun to drink body was brought back, we Unfortunately whenever I soon jumped into the act with at cocktails; he could took him for a quick prayer there were very rough seas, by having Dick Chapman dance too, much better than service in Parliament before the airport would be heavily employ an additional 30 plus my humble efforts. Pai was he was flown to Mangaia for damaged. labourers. always physically fit with burial. Attempts to build a new Putting food on the table impressive appearance. One Utia Matata was a devoted airport for Rakahanga failed for families in Atiu became my could never think that with CIP from Arorangi. Quietly because Pupuke refused to justification. such physical qualities that spoken, he never shook the relocate the airport to another Papa Pupuke was defeated he could never ultimately be building with thunderous site, he insisted on the same for the first time in his life by hit with a fatal illness. We debate. He was reputed to site. It would have meant the late ex-cop Piho Rua. Very were both good friends and have struck the lotto for a heavy maintenance whenever few of the current crops of remorseless adversaries. million dollars while retired. there are rough seas. M.P.s can match this M.P. for Matepi Matepi was one Papa Utia never did anyone The man was stubborn, resourcefulness and devotion remarkable character and a any harm. He was a giant in cunning, devious and very to his people! Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 10 NEWS A Pink Day in Paradise

raura College organised responsibilities to carry out their the investiture obligation as the new student Aceremony of its student leaders of Araura College. representatives and student The Minister of Education prefects on Friday 28th February used this opportunity to in the school’s Prince Edward speak about the importance Hall. of working together as a team Guests included the - the students, the staff and Honourable Minister of the parents all taking a part in Education, Teina Bishop, his education. worship Mayor John Baxter, The Head Girl for 2014 was Deputy Mayor Tekura Bishop, named as Teremoana Benioni Orometuas, Ariki Chiefs, PTA with the Deputy Head Girl: members, staff, students and FasoloTekatau proud parents. The Head Boy for 2014 was The Principal, Tracy Spiers, named as John Charlie with the welcomed the guests and Deputy Head Boy: Christopher addressed all the students of Titi the college not only outlying The 2014 Girl Prefects are: what it takes to be a leader and TekuraImoko whatresponsibilities the leaders Maria Marsters will have but also inspiring them Mareta Potini to become future leaders. The 2014 Boy Prefects are: Pastor Charlie Charlie spoke Apera Vaasa about leadership and the ApikeMarsters importance of ‘we’ not “I” when Hosea Teiti being a leader, he also blessed The event concluded with the badges and all of the student a speeches by the head boy leaders. and girl, they too spoke about The Minister of Education working together as a team and and the Mayor and his deputy making this year the best yet for pinned the badges of the Araura College. Then the student Student Representatives and representatives and prefects Prefects. A total of fifteenstudent made a pledge of allegiance representatives and ten prefects to the college to fulfil all their have been entrusted with duties for 2014. PB

Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 11 ART Old newspapers brought back to life in exhibition By Charles Pitt wenty three newspapers dating from 1896 are Tbeing exhibited at the National Museum. The “Cook Islands Newspapers Exhibition-Te Tuianga Tua Tapapa” opened at 3pm on Tuesday and will last for a month. The copies of newspapers for the exhibition came from various sources but mainly from the National Archives. After an opening prayer by the Catholic Bishop, Museum manager Justina Nicholas welcomed guests and spoke of the theme of the exhibition which was “connecting our storylines.” She thanked Chief Archivist George Paniani and his Justina Nicholas welcomes guests to the exhibition National Archives staff for their input. Nicholas said the show was about telling the community our stories. Paniani said the diverse range of papers illustrates the freedom of news and the people who wrote about politics and the way the country develops. He said National Archives had copies of 25 different newspapers but on this occasion, 23 were on show. He presented a look back, through old newspapers, at cyclone Sally, one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit the Cook Islands in 1987. Cyclone Sally made a direct hit on Rarotonga after passing close to Suwarrow and Palmerston. The diversity of the newspapers on show is an eye opener and it was surprising to note how active and prolific journalists have been since 1896. The earliest paper on show is the Catholic publication “Te Torea” started in 1896. It reported on events arising from the activities of the Catholic communities. Another early publication was the “Cook Islands Gazette” started by the Federal Council in 1898 and printed by Henry Nicholas. A community newspaper also printed by Henry Nicholas in 1898 was the “Io’i Karanga.” It was interesting to see a copy of the newspaper started by Albert Henry in 1936 called “Te Akatauira.” This exhibition of historical newspapers is well worth a visit and would be especially educational for school children. Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 12 NEWS Public Health launch Invest in your Health Campaign Public Health launched its “Invest in Your Health” campaign on Wednesday at the park across the road from the Banana Court. Two Billboards were also unveiled as part of the event. Photos by Poko Utia. PB

Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 NEWS 13 Cook islands Herald NEWS Letter to the Editor Message to the Prime LAPTOPS Minister, Ministers and Tips & Tricks Prevent Phishing Attacks people of Murienua ear Editor, Protect yourself from identity theft and phishing attacks by using I want to tell the Prime Minister, the Ministers and the the latest versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera. These people of Murienua why James Beer gave that money ($50) browsers include protection that double-checks URLs against a D blacklist, and will notify you if you're about to visit a known phish- when he came to have a talk at our Grey Power meeting. ing site. Every meeting we have, we put $5 or more, whatever you want, into our kitty and that money is used to pay for the hall we have our Back Up Your Data meeting in, our tea, coffee, sugar, milk and also our expenses and if any member has passed away, we give a donation. You must back up your data, period. If you have the means, we So all of you out there, now you understand, ok. If you don’t, you highly recommend an external USB drive (see The Computer Man are dumb so don’t blame James for giving us that money. We all for advice). If you already have an extra drive in your system—but thought that was very kind of him to do that. When Richard Neves just need some good backup software—try the free version of came to our meeting he never gave any money to put in our kitty. 2BrightSpark's Syncback, which is sublimely easy to configure. That’s how mean he is or has no feelings for us to make a donation. See, he is not one of us. He has no feelings that’s why he back taxed Encrypt Sensitive Files us, as long as he gets what he wants from us. So Murienua, don’t blame James now you know this is from a Grey If you want to encrypt sensitive data, you can buy a portable USB Power member. One voice, one choice. drive with built-in encryption like the CMS ABS-Secure Encrypted P.S. Pensioners, you better join Grey Power as they are taking your Backup System, but if you just want to protect a specific folder or group of files, we recommend Truecrypt, which is free. It encrypts money too. This is what Grey Power is fighting for, the back tax and a custom-sized volume with 256-bit AES encryption, so it's ex- to pay tax. Kia manuia. tremely secure.

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Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 VIEWS 15 China : “We live for the Future” By Howard Henry the control of the Chinese preferred political option for Our number one industry is grew up during the years of Government in Beijing. self-determination. tourism. New Zealand is our the Vietnam War. Once those countries had The “domino theory” never principle market with Australia I While living on Rarotonga fallen to communism through materialized. being our second most important during the 1960’s, with no military invasion, the next Chinese communism did not market. In order for our tourism television and very little overseas “domino’s” to fall would be the spread to engulf neighbouring industry to flourish and prosper, news coverage, the Vietnam War Philippines and Indonesia. This countries. it is of critical importance that was almost insignificant. We all would then bring the military Chinese military did not progress the economy’s of New Zealand knew that it was happening. But might of Chinese communism to to threaten any other country in and Australia continue to flourish because we were not directly the borders of Australia and so the region as first feared. and grow as well. affected, there was little or no be on the verge of invading New All the reasons originally given In order for that to happen … interest with what was going on Zealand. as to why the Vietnam War had will depend entirely on China in that country. That is what the public of that to be fought … were then seen to and its economic performance. While going to school in New time had been “brainwashed” to be baseless and wrong. If China’s economy continues Zealand, the situation was a little believe. Even the Governments Moving forward to the present to grow, then so does the different. and most politicians of that time, day … economy’s of New Zealand and In those days there was firmly believed, that this was the China is now the second Australia which in turn will mean only one black and white TV case. And so everyone looked largest economic power in that our tourism industry will channel in Auckland. And all upon China with great fear and the world behind the United continue to prosper and grow as news about the Vietnam War suspicion as being a “Communist States. In a few years it will be well. was heavily censored and so Military Aggressor”. the largest and most significant If the Chinese economy goes we, the public, were only told Most people in New Zealand economic power the world has into deep recession, then so will what the Government of New supported sending troops to the ever known. the economies of New Zealand Zealand wanted us to know and Vietnam War because that was the Whether we like it or not, and Australia which will mean to believe. war that was going stop the spread the economic strength of China that the Cook Islands tourism The New Zealand Government, of Chinese communism. That was is what so many countries of industry will consequently go along with the Government the war that would prevent New the western world are now into recession because of what of Australia, sent troops into Zealand coming under the threat depending upon. A strong had happened in those two Vietnam because the Americans of Chinese domination through Chinese economy will mean a countries. asked them to do so. The reason military invasion. strong economy and prosperity We are all economically inter- they were sent was supposedly History now shows how wrong in those countries as well. A connected. Each dependant to stop the spread of Chinese we all were. weakening Chinese economy upon the other. But it is China communism, through Vietnam The Vietnam War was will have a similar adverse effect who is the economic driving and into the various countries of not about the spread of on those countries who deal and force and so it is in the best South-east Asia. communism. But rather, it was trade with China. interests of the Cook Islands that Looking back at that period all about self-determination for Australia’s largest trading the Chinese economy continues of time of the late 1960’s and the people of Vietnam. They had partner is China. The annual to grow and prosper in order for early 1970’s, the people of already fought a civil war against export of mineral resources in our tourism industry in particular New Zealand, Australia and the the French in the 1950’s and particular is phenomenal. It is to prosper. United States were virtually “kicked” them out. Then they therefore the Chinese economy There are still some people “brainwashed” through political were invaded again with troops which is fueling the Australian walking around today with the propaganda as to why troops from America, New Zealand and economy to the levels of 1960’s and 1970’s mentality had to be sent to Vietnam and Australia under the pretext of strength, growth and prosperity towards China. They still have an why the war in that country had stopping communism. which it currently enjoys. element of political fear towards to won at all costs. And so the people of Vietnam New Zealand is exactly the that country. They distrust We were told that the Vietnam rose up a second time to rid same. Their number one trading anything China does in the South War was to stop the spread of their country of unwanted partner in the world is also China. Pacific because they are still Chinese communism. We were foreigners. But in this case, the Through the export of dairy “thinking” the same “thinking” told about the “domino theory”. Chinese military came in on products and other food exports, of the 1960’s and 1970’s. This being that once communism their side. And so with the help it is therefore the Chinese In some ways you could say got a foothold through military of the Chinese Army, the people economy which is fueling the New they are carrying a “Vietnam invasion and conquest of of Vietnam … won the Vietnam Zealand economy to the levels of War Hangover”. Vietnam, the communist military War. strength, growth and prosperity But times have changed. machine would then spread The Americans, and her allies which it currently enjoys. The world has changed. to invade Thailand, Malaysia, were all driven out of that The question is therefore Stop living in the past. Singapore. Each country would country. And so communism asked as to where does the Cook … we have to live for the then fall like a “domino” under took over Vietnam as their Islands fit into all this mix. future. Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 TE REO MAORI 16

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Tēta`i Au Kōrero Pakari ā tō tātou `Ui-Tūpuna Some Wise Sayings of our Ancestors

E mānganui `uātu rāi te au Kōrero Pakari, te au Tuatua ta`ito `ē te au Mānakonako`anga `o`onu ā tō tātou `Ui-tupuna te kā riro `ei tauturu i tō tātou au `akakoro`anga `ē te kaveinga tau tā tātou e umuumu nei. Te vaī ra, te vaī ra `ē te vaī ra kia māro`iro`i tātou i te kimi makitoro atu. Tātā`ia e Rutera Taripo

`Utia te kura-ora, avai`o te kura-mate Pull up the sacred emblem of life, but touch not the sacred emblem of death

Kano e, kanokano atu ki te paerangi Move, and move onward steadily to the horizon

Kaura! Kaura! Kaura tapu vananga Reveal! Reveal the sacred teaching

E ra kurakura teia, kua nakenakea mai This is a bright clear day; it makes one cheerful and happy

Mātiketike! Mārangaranga! Ka roko’ia koe `e te pō kino, `e te pō `ara, `e te pō tapu, `āitu ē, e ara! Arise! Be alert! Lest you be tempted by the evil night, the sinful night, the sacred night! Take care! [A saying of Encouragement]

Tēnā pa`a tei i ā koe, `akiā mai! Tikiri-rī! Perhaps you have it! Give it your all! Tikiri-rī

`Ei tō rima rāi te rapa i tō `0e. In your hands is the blade of your oar

Korokoromaki, E aruaru mārie atu rāi Persevere and strive on relentlessly

Pākau rikiriki tei tae ki Ᾱrangi-Rea, ākā `ua ia What little that arrives at Ᾱrangi-Rea is totally adequate (Arangi-rea is a marae)

E kariko pao ngatā A shell in the sea that is very hard to crack –representing: A very stubborn person

Moemoeā panako The small fish which never properly goes to sleep Be wary, watchful, wide awake, hard to beat

A`aere marie e aku pōtiki kia kite koe i ngā inapōtea Go quietly my sons, so that you may see many moonlight Go slowly and be careful so you may live longer PB

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Kōkiri kai ate A small fish which eats its own liver A person who is always angry and who does not try to get rid of it Hot temper

Kia pupuru ō vaevae, kia mokora o kakī Your legs like the pupuru and your neck like the ducks Be wise, be steady and cool/ Stand firmly and be alert

A te kereārako `ua koe You are like a kerearako. You are a big talker A person who makes a lot of noise

Akara ka ve`u te punā vai Be careful or the clear pool might become dirty Be careful that your cleverness does not turn into foolishness

Pakau a kikino kia kite te rave A person who does not look well for the job but when he tackles it he does it well Poor tool but well used

E tu`a Pukuruva`a-nui A Pukuruva`a-nui distribution When the food is distributed everyone gets a share

Kia mau te Selenga, Kia mau te napenga Hold on to your identity, hold on to your heritage

Me mawutu, ka tungakilu Me waletiko ka wakayapi Me kite koe i toou kāpua`anga e toa koe

Aue te kakara i angi mai mei silo, kua topa kina tapatapa o te ao nei Kua uiui te no`o o te henua E oue...eaha teia?

`Ᾱnau`ia i te piriau matangi, aaki te tōrea i tāna putarananga Performed like their mighty mother who laboured to bring one to this world

Kia `aite tāku ki te pe`au o te tavake, i te akatika`anga i tō tātou rere`anga ki Avaiki Let us be like the wings of the white tropic bird coordinating our flight home. [Let us be in harmony]

`E rā au te `opu atū ra, `e rā koe te `iti maī ra I am the setting sun, you are the rising sun

Tēnā pa`a tei iā koe, `akiā mai! Tikiri-rī! Perhaps you have it! Give it your all! Tikiri-rī

Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 NEWS 18 Bowls Cook Islands to World Invitation Tiger Bowls, 2014 By Ben Mose, BCI Media Watch arly off the starting blocks are the E Champion Bowlers from the 2013, Nationals Fours, men and women Gold Medalist. Who are they and where they come from? But first, what do we know, about Tiger Bowls! In 1997, the year Hong Kong reunified with China, Lawn bowls Training Centre hosted the “Hong Kong Reunification Cup” in Graigengower Cricket Club and invited all the clubs in Hong Kong to participate. Ten years later, in 2007 and 2011 the “Hong Kong Reunification Cup” was held again, this time in Shenzhen’s Bijiashan Park. And in1998 the first Tiger Bowls was held in Hong Kong. Today the tournament is held in Team Manager, Papatua high esteem throughout Papatua. 18 countries the world. In 2001, Hong mostly from Asia/Pacific Kong Lawn Bowls Training will be there and the Cook Centre introduced lawn Islands team are : Men : bowls to China, meeting Lawrence Paniani, Philip with the personnel from Jim, Vaine Henry and Tere China National Sports Daniel. Women : Mata Bureau’s Small Balls Vaile, Tereapii Urlich, Administration Centre in Irene Tupuna and Tonina Beijing and introducing Browne. them to the modern game The team will be farewell of lawn bowls. by Bowls Cook Islands and Team Bowls Cook CISNOC at the Rarotonga Islands, will be under Bowling Club on Saturday the management of Tour 8th March 2014. Cook Islands CITV Building Editor: Charles L. Pitt Moss Road Columnist: Parekura, Rarotonga HERALD PO Box 126 Rarotonga Norma Ngatamariki Tel: (682) 29 460 Nadia Goerge Fax: (682) 21 907 Graphic Artist:Nga Glassie E mail: [email protected] Accounts/Deliveries: www.ciherald.co.ck Te Riu Woonton PB

Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 RELIGIOUS VIEWS 19 How to stay away from trouble part 1

By Senior Pastor John Tangi any of our young people now-a- M days are being tempted into doing things that will bring harm to them. As responsible citizens we who have no use for God.” should do what we can to Although we are in this help them. Therefore this world, we do not belong Article of Encouragement to this world! Jesus said is written with the aim of in John 14v.2-3 “..I go to assisting our young people, prepare a place for you. And and also offers some if I go and prepare a place guidance to help others for you, I will come again also on HOW TO STAY AWAY and receive you to Myself, FROM TROUBLE. that where I am, there you In John 10v.10 Jesus said may be also.” The apostle Satan comes “..to steal, kill Paul said in Romans 12v.2 and destroy, but I have come “..do not be conformed to that you may have life, and this world..” I John 2v.15 that you may have it more and 17(b) “If anyone loves abundantly.” Furthermore, the world and the things Isaiah 59v.19 says that of it, the love of the Father “..When the enemy comes is not in him..” James 4v.4 in like a flood, the Spirit reads “..whoever wants to of the Lord will lift up a be a friend of the world standard against him.” The makes an enemy of God.” main scripture reading for Anyone who continues to this article is Psalm 1v.1-3 remain in the world, and (GN) which reads “Happy does what is not right in the are those who reject the sight of God, is committing advice of evil men. Who do a sin before God. not follow the example of In the story of Sodom sinners, or join those who and Gomorrah; and the have no use for God, instead, great flood during the they find joy in obeying the days of Noah, people Law of the Lord, and they refused to repent and to study it day and night. They separate themselves from be of good cheer, I have Remember that God are like trees that grow the things of the world, overcome the world.” Some never allow us to be beside a stream, that bear so they perished. Romans people might say, ‘I can’t get tempted beyond our fruit at the right time, and 6v.23 reads “..the wages of away from my old habits of ability to overcome those whose leaves do not dry up. sin is death, but the gift of drinking, smoking, partying, temptations. But He They succeed in everything God is eternal life in Christ and so on. I can’t change provides a way of escape they do.” From these three Jesus our Lord.” Noah and my ways!’ Know this, ‘if for us! The apostle Paul in verses, I want to show you his family were saved! Lot God can change a murderer Romans 8v.31 said “If God three important lessons on and his daughters were like Saul into a new person, is for us who can be against How To Stay Away From saved! But for Lot’s wife, then God can do the same us.” In order for us to stay Trouble! the love of the things of for you!’ James 4v.7, v.10 out of trouble, Lesson 1 is we Lesson 1. SEPARATE the world was too strong says that if you “..submit to must SEPARATE OURSELVES YOURSELVES FROM THE on her, so she was also God and resist the devil, and FROM THE WORLD! Next WORLD v.1 reads “Happy destroyed! the devil will flee from us… week I will continue with are those who reject the Jesus said in John 16v.33 and if we humble ourselves Part 2 of this article on How advice of evil men. Who “..in Me you may have in the sight of God, He will To Stay Away From Trouble. do not follow the example peace. In the world you lift us up.”, and out of our May you have a God blessed of sinners, or join those will have tribulation, but negative situations. week, te Atua te aroa. Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 VIEWS 20 Student Leaders and the Assembly By Norma Ngatamariki to read the scriptures (Maori couldn’t squeeze that whole ince the Investiture, a lot and English), two people to say thing in my head, so I just read of responsibilities have the prayers and read out the off a paper. On the actual day fallen on the shoulders theme speech (again, in both of the assembly, we had a little S languages). The rest would be run through just to see how of the 16 student leaders from Te Kou, Ikurangi, Te Manga and on seating duty. I volunteered things flowed. Apparently, it Maungaroa. It was decided that, to read out the English scripture looked good. The bell fired a as part of our job description, we (I think it was the holy person shrill sound, signalling the end of should be given the responsibility inside of me trying to reach out) second period. It was time to get of leading the school assemblies. and soon the others followed this party started! At first, I was like, OMG this is suit. Nobody wanted to touch Jessica and Nadia were the what I signed up for? I took a little the theme or MC roles, so they awesome MC’s for the day. They while to think it over. Well, what had to be chosen. would invite the leaders and did you expect, Norma? Being The theme for this particular the teachers inside while the a student leader doesn’t mean assembly was service. How school was standing. It made that you’re just given a nice- exactly do you serve your me feel really important, but for looking uniform to wear around. school? It was a question that real though...When we finally With that uniform, there will be was hard to answer. But I had reached the stage, I realized certain expectations to be met. I to find a scripture to match the how big the audience was. I was from the teachers and students, guess leading the assembly was theme and because of 3G (which getting the chills. Jessica started so I reckoned that we did a one of those expectations. I am totes loving right now) it off real nicely and invited Nurse damn good job. Now, I know for We had a whole week to was possible. I looked it up on for the opening prayer. Robyn a fact that the leaders are going prepare for this assembly and Google (so convenient) and and I were up next, with Robyn to fight over themselves for the I hoped that it was more than found the perfect one: 1 Peter, reading the Maori scripture. I’ll seating roles, because no one enough time. Our supervisors 4:10-11. Yes! Now all I had to do admit, I was nervous but I just is going to touch the MC and had given us the roles in which was memorize it. wanted it over and done with. Theme roles. I can’t wait for the to fill: two MC’s, two people In the end, I decided that I We all got positive feedback next assembly. Love is in the air By Nadia George all her blondeness), had Bachelor”, TV series. Oh and Nadia is a Year 13 student skipped out on lots of major not forgetting the romantic at Tereora College, and a ingredients like butter for music that we had, blaring in student leader for her Anau, Potato mash, soy for the the background. Beyoncé’s Maungaroa. Her interests are meat, salt for seasoning and drunk in love, played on paddling, performing arts and even a gas bottle! So we repeat for quite a while, till media studies. She enjoys quickly scrambled around someone finally changed the spending quality time with looking for things we could song! family and friends. use, and draining whatever The food was a disaster Last week, Saturday, my was left out the gas bottle in its own. Like I said, she friend Nga wanted to go all that was already hooked on. had skipped out on a lot of out, for a romantic dinner The whole time leading up ingredients, but we managed with her partner. So she to the actual dinner was very to make a beautifully home asked me if she could use my heated, as I had gotten into cooked meal out of what we parents’ rental house as the “hero mode” as I like to call it had. We gave them both small venue. Me being the person and quickly thought of ways portions, when it came to who loves to be in the midst to make everything work. the plating part, because we of special occasions, I said For the setting, we had put were all so hungry, so we ate yes and even volunteered the table at the centre of the whatever was left over in the to help out a little. She veranda, and surrounded it kitchen. And with everyone had everything planned with a 100 tea candles. The pitching in we were able to out, well kind of. She got centerpiece of the dinning serve up steak and mushroom her three cousins, Justin, area would be a fish bowl with salad and mash, as the Norma and Stephanie to filled with river rocks and mains. Oh and not forgetting help out as well, using them candles, with flower petals Nga’s favorite.... rice. And as the cooking, waiting and spread all around. Fairy lights for desert, chocolate cake, cleaning staff. I immediately hung in the garden and an prepared in advance by felt envious of her, if only additional two sets of fish master chef, Stephanie Tua. my cousins cared enough to bowls filled with candles, Ending the night on a high, do that for me lol. set off to the side. I know with a bit of ‘twerking’ and So anyway, Nga showed it doesn’t sound like much, lip singing while the clean up up at the house around but you really had to be was going on. All in all, it was 6pm with grocery bags there to see the full effect. a night filled with laughter, full of ingredients, or so I It was magical. Almost as disaster, and a whole bunch thought. Turns out she, (in good as a scene out of “The of love. PB

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Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 NEWS 22 FADs contribute to increase on catches doubling of catches FAD committee, says catch classified as deep-water FADs. in eight (8) islands with the total by local fishermen in reporting helps the Ministry collect FADs are typically placed about catch recorded at 70 tonnes. Total ARarotonga last year has data on the fish, the effectiveness one kilometre or more offshore artisanal catch for 2013 was 213 been credited to the increased use of fishing techniques and the use where the depth of the ocean tonnes of fish. of fish aggregate devices (FADs). of FADs. is between 800 to 1600 metres. The most common fishing The 2013 reported catches for “The more fishers that contribute They are usually made up of a method for high powered boats Rarotonga was around 110 tonnes their catch data the better – it large concrete weight attached to is trolling, while handlining-drop – twice that of the previous year. certainly gives us a strong case for a length of chain and rope which stone is the preferred method for According to the last quarterly the value of FADs to the artisanal stretches to the surface with a float small powered boats and canoes. catch data released by the Ministry fishery.” at the end. The artisanal catch data is of Marine Resources (MMR), in He believes the main issues for FAD committee member Wayne compiled based on log sheets the fourth quarter 30 tonnes of local fishermen at present are a Barclay says the increase in provided by fishers, fishing clubs fish were caught in Rarotonga, 19 slower market and a drop in the Rarotonga catches may be due to and fishery officers in the outer tonnes of which was yellow fin size of some of the fish being a number of factors including the islands. The Ministry is hoping to tuna. caught, especially yellowfin tuna. use of FADS, increased reporting extend its coverage of local catches MMR has attributed the He says the challenging times for by fishermen, and an increased to all 12 inhabited islands in the improved catches for Rarotonga fishermen are the winter months fishing effort during the year. near future. to the increased number of FADs outside of the typical peak season “There are more FADs out there The Cook Islands Pelagic Fisheries deployed around the island and the from November to April. and that makes a real difference,” 4th Quarterly Report (1 October increasing number of local fishers “The shallow-water FADs work says Barclay. – 31 December) also includes and game charter operators. well in the winter when catch is He says there is growing commercial catch data for 2013. Cook Islands Fishing Association usually low for local artisanal and competition in the game fishing A total of 1100 tonnes was caught chairman Don Beer says local game fishers.” industry and an increase in the by 34 licenced longliners in the fishermen are now catching an FADs were designed to help local number of fishermen using the fourth quarter. About 70 per cent average of 10 tonnes of fish a fishermen catch fish in greater six deep-water FADs around of the catch was albacore tuna. The month and credits FADs with quantities, more safely and more Rarotonga. last quarter is traditionally a low keeping catch rates up. easily. MMR also sees FADs as a A total of 233 active fishing season for the commercial fishery “The FADs are an effective way means of ensuring food security for vessels reported their catch to and results for 2013 are consistent of local artisanal fishers to fish – both the domestic population and MMR in 2013 with 103 vessels with previous trends. 90 per cent of the fish are being tourism sector. reporting in the fourth quarter. To obtain a copy of the full caught at the FADs.” Eleven FADs have been deployed Fourth quarter data for the quarterly report contact MMR on Beer, who chairs the Ministry’s around Rarotonga, six of them artisanal fishery was collected 28721. Aitutaki Collect First Points From D-League t was a tough ask for against the World XI was a toss captain Daniel Mataiti talented Aitutaki team would the Aitutaki mens side runs feast as over 450 runs elected to bat first. Aitutaki take the win however number Iin the opening round of were scored. Batting first the got off to a good start before 11 Takatui Puiki glanced a ball the Domestic League last expat World side piled on losing three quick wickets to off his legs to bring up the weekend as the boys from 251 runs for the loss of six Pukapukan opener Takatua Pukapuka victory with a four. Araura played three matches wickets courtesy of three half Puiki. Tairi Paulo (38) and Aitutaki return in three in 24 hours. centuries coming by way of Pastor Zekaria (23) provided weeks time to take on Batting first, Aitutaki Glenn Miller (64), Cameron a fight back for Aitutaki as Rarotonga and with four opened their first D-League Thorp (54 not out) and a they reached 132 runs before points and a win over campaign with a win over master class performance closing their innings all out. Rarotonga Aitutaki are still a the Cook Islands womens from Jeff Viniconbe (66). Wayken Punga had a good chance of making the final. national team. The national Nga Taiti was the pick of the day with the ball collecting This weekend’s round two womens side got off to a great Aitutakian bowlers collecting 3 wickets from his 3 overs. sees the Rarotonga side take start teaching 42-1 courtesy 3 wickets from his for overs. Aitutaki had Pukapuka on the on the Cook Islands national of a 37 run partnership Aitutaki threw everything ropes early in their run chase women at 11am and the between Punanga Kaveao (16 they had at the run chase until a blazing innings from World XI take on Pukapuka runs) and Marii Kaukura (12) reaching 195 all out in reply youngster Ngametua Tariau at 3pm, both matches are before being dismissed for with Morgan Upu reaching 35 put the Pukapukan’s back in scheduled for the Turangi 64. Aitutaki’s Teararo Pokoina and Sunga Monga hitting his the game with a cameo 44 Oval. made light work of the run way to 36. World XI opening off just 14 balls. Tight bowling Points: World XI 4 Points (1 chase scoring 38 runs before bowler and left armer Denne from Nga Taiti (4 wickets) win from 1 game), Pukapuka top edging to keeper Daena Bourke was in top form set up a double wicket over 4 Points (1 win from 1), Kataina off the bowling of collecting 4 scalps for 37 runs from Shane Munokoa (3) that Aitutaki 4 Points (1 win from Benedicta Matapo. Aitutaki from his 4 overs. levelled the balance of the 3), Cook Islands Women 0 winning the game just 1 Aitutaki’s third match up game. Needing just 20 runs for Points (0 wins from 1) and wicket down. was against the lads from the win Pukapuka lost 4 quick Rarotonga 0 Points (0 wins Aitutaki’s second match Wale. After winning the wickets and it looked liked the from 0 matches). PB

Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 CLASSIFIEDS 23 PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCIES

Due to continuing growth and high occupancies, The Rarotongan MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS Beach Resort & Spa, Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach and SOCIAL IMPACT FUND (SIF) Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa have a wide range of employment PROJECT FUNDING opportunities seeking enthusiastic, motivated staff serious about The SIF provides combined Cook Islands and New Zealand a long term career, in all areas of all three Resorts operations, support to Cook Islands Civil Society Sector to meet the in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, on a full or part time basis, including needs of those most vulnerable in the community and school leavers such as; is focused on 6 priority areas: Gender equality, Children - Purchasing Officers & Youth, Disabilities, The Elderly, Domestic Violence and - Accounts Officers/Qualified Senior Accountants Mental Health. - Activities & Kids Club Officers The SIF Board now invite proposals for Project Funding - Restaurant & Bar Servers in the following eligible project areas - Chefs & Kitchen Hands • Community Education Projects - Porters • Training - Security Officers • Workshops - Room Attendants • Awareness raising activities - Laundry Runners • Income generation - Gardeners • Organisational Strengthening - Front Office/Spa/Tour Desk Receptionist Please note Infrastructure projects and International - Duty Managers travel are not encouraged, but will be considered on a case - Sales Coordinator by case basis. - Qualified Tradesmen including Plumbers, Mechanics, For further inquiries please contact the SIF Manager on Electricians, Carpenters, Refrigeration Engineers, Painters, telephone 29378 or email [email protected] Tilers etc. Ministry of Internal Affairs. The deadline for submission of You will have excellent communication skills, be able to relate well Project Funding Application is Thursday 24 April 2014. No to guests and staff alike and be able to work shift work. applications will be accepted after this date. Previous experience is preferred however full international standard training will be provided to the right candidates. For more information on the position and the Resort visit our website www.TheRarotongan.com or apply to Human Resources on; Email [email protected] Phone (682) 25-800 ext 8069 TENDER TE MATO VAI PROJECT – SOCIAL & ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE COOK ISLANDS The BTIB are undertaking two assessments in respect TENDER of the Te Mato Vai project. The assessments are in Rarotonga Road Network Improvements two parts, one being a social impact assessment & Supply and Construction of Road Network for Project City 3 Hotmix–Contract No. C13/13.2, Chip Seal–Contract No. C13/13.3 one an economic impact assessment. The purpose Under the Asian Development Bank Economic Recovery Support of the assessments is to determine the impact the Programme (ADB – ERSP), the Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is project will have on the wider community. managing a number of projects related to water supply network upgrade and roadnetwork improvements on Rarotonga. The assessment will be carried out by way of written These contracts involve the improvements of road network within & verbal submissions given to the BTIB office. To all the areas from Panama through Avarua Township to Tupapa. members of the community, businesses & NGOs. A copy of eachtender document can be collected during work hours from the ICI office in Arorangi. Note that a non-refundable Tell us what you think. What are your concerns? deposit of $200 will be required before each tender documentis How will the project affect you both in a positive issued. or negative way? Tenders close at 3pm Friday, 21 March 2014, and must be submitted to the ICI Office in Arorangi in accordance with the For further details please contact the BTIB office. requirements of the Tender Document. Submissions may be sent to btib@cookislands. Enquiries to: Tenga Mana gov.ck or delivered to the office. Deadline for Project Engineer Email: [email protected] submissions Friday 14th March, 2014. Phone: +682 20321 Cook islands Herald 05 March 2014 NEWS 24 Last weeks results Simple Simon says.... Bears 49 v Sharks 23 Bulldogs Win 1st Half Bulldogs 19 v Eels 30 - Eels Win Game Warriors 26 v Sea Eagles 26 n what is fast becoming a GAME of TWO halves the Bulldogs in Titikaveka field, started with all the thunder RUGBY LEAGUE.. IS IT TRUE? I and clap of a team on fire. Their huge forwards smashed and bashed the Avatiu Eels in the early minutes of the game IS IT TRUE to dominate and control at will. Such was the ferocity the Sea Eagles were lucky to draw with the Warriors – If eels were like stunned mullets in this period and could only Moti had kicked the easiest of his kicks over (in front) the defend as they were denied good ball in good field position. result might had been different. Two unanswered converted tries and a drop kick had the IS IT TRUE Bulldogs 13 points up until a late try to Bruce Goldsworthy Sharks will lose again at home this week against the just before the interval, l saw the Bulldogs go into the half visiting Warriors – by 15 points time break leading 13 – 6. IS IT TRUE The brains trust of the Eels once again pulled a bunny Bulldogs camp is not the happy environment it should out of the hat and turned around the fortunes of their be – the coach is blamed for losing streak struggling team. It was commented that Eels coach Albert IS IT TRUE Nicholas would had been pulling his hair out after watching Eels majors sponsor has more problems on his hands his teams first half performance and needing a wig by the than just cheap cigarettes end of play. What ever was discussed at the break worked IS IT TRUE as the Eels produced an eye catching performance to match Panther fans want to know when are they going to be their favourites tag to win the competition. Such was the on TV? turn around and dominances of the Eels questions must now Bear fans want to know when are they going to be on TV? be asked what happened to the Bulldogs? It was rumoured Sea Eagle fans are enjoying been on TV that the some Bulldog players had gone out the night before IS IT TRUE and were under the weather and tired. True or not the New Players names appearing on team lists include ….. performance was disappointing for the Bulldog supporters N.O AdvanTage, Phan Tom, Albert Bald Nicholas. who turned up. Final score 30 – 19 Who Had Good Games Bull Dogs Ozwell – the man with a Gun – industrious first half with barn storming runs Lloyd Matapo – Some Hard hit ups Mana Ngaau – some good telling breaks from around the play the ball area Eels Mark Charlie – Devastating runs and very hard to stop Bruce Goldsworthy – nippy and a real danger from dummy half Joe Hofflick– great supporting winger who tirelessly took the ball up on defence Sisa - from fullback he proved to be capable and at times safe …..So Says Sharkless Simon the Second half Winner Draw Wk6 Fri March 7th Sharks v Warriors Arutanga Pk, 4pm Sat 8th March Sea Eagles v Bulldogs Nukupure Pk, 4pm Bears v Panthers Raemaru Pk, 4pm Eels - BYE