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SUPP: Herald 21 August 2013 Opinion 2 Wake up Cook Islands It’s time to pay for the free lunch n a recent meeting of local freebies there was little concern ignorantly celebrated our of China they will visit the PRC. fishermen sharing their or consideration of what our relationship with the EU with Their hosts are expected to Iconcerns about the off new found friends the PRC promises of external funding. lavishly give gifts and announce loading of by catch for local would want in exchange. Well like the PRC the EU are new multimillion dollar funding consumption by the Chinese Whenever that question was now pushing the take button. packages for the Pacific Nations. fishing company Huanan the raised it was fobbed off by our Just like we are taught it is God Without offence to his question of “What were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and who gives and God who takes, hosts Puna should show Chinese doing here anyway?” Immigration Secretary Edwin so it is with the Chinese and courageous leadership to his is a reflection of how naive Pittman who was advising our the EU. They are now wanting Pacific peers and for the record we have been despite the politicians at that time. to take in exchange for what we decline further help from many warnings that have Once politically colonised, have been given. China including the receipt of been sounded by discerning the Cook Islands are becoming James Ru of Sydney has hit machinery and pearl farming individuals, none of whom are economically colonised the nail on the head when he equipment he was discussing politicians. by our biggest source of wrote in a letter to the CI News with them in his recent trip to Nearly 50 years ago the Cook external funding the PRC. published on 14 August, “The Wellington. Islands broke free from the The CIP Government on our Europeans come in the guise of The Prime Minister must not shackles of political colonialism unconsented behalf have friendship and offering pieces allow previous Chinese gifts to and set off on a journey steering made a sovereign commitment of silver and gold under the corner him into the obligation our own vaka self determining to a $30 million commercial cloak of aid and assistance trap of repository. In October our own destiny. Two captains of interest loan from the when in fact it’s quite the 2012 the PM’s constituency of popularity and promise rather PRC to enable Rarotonga’s opposite.” was about to run out of than capability have been at infrastructure upgrade. How Ru’s comments were in the diesel and facing an electricity the helm, the this loan is to be repaid is yet context of the EU trying to get black out. Of the fishing boats and the Democratic Party. to be publically disclosed for access for their purse seine fleets in out waters requested by Ben Over loaded with a cargo of fear of a hostile reaction and to Cook Island waters. Ministry Ponia for urgent assistance only misadventures and anchored by polling rejection. of Marine Resources secretary Huanan was willing to divert corrupt practises, lies, broken Why the Chamber of Ben Ponia is on record for fishing operations for a 12 hour promises, reckless spending, Commerce have gone silent and trying to sign off this agreement trip to Manihiki. Huanan arrived privilege abuses, hidden not petitioned and harassed without consulting Cabinet. An two hours before supplies were agendas and numerous counts Government to a transparent angry Ponia was prevented by exhausted and off loaded 2,000 of pilfering the public purse, disclosure is an indication Foreign Affairs from doing so. If litres of diesel. both captains have blamed the they are compliant with the Foreign Affairs has any cognitive The cost of the diversion and other for the vaka being port government’s practise of discernment they should be the fuel was about $20,000 and bound. For nearly 50 years seriously deficient principles of advising Cabinet to defer signing given as a gift to the Manihiki nothing has changed except the good governance. the agreement indefinitely and Island Council by Huanan. The port itself. What the Government is if this is detrimental to further Mayor of Manihiki Mrs Ngamata The reason why the Chinese purposely withholding from EU funding so be it. Napara later had a free trip to are in our midst is simple, take public consumption and debate Quietly working away at a China. a look at the Court House and is this loan if unpaid will be Cook Islands market share of Its gifts like these, the free the Police Headquarters both written off by the Chinese as a sponsored aid is the Indian machinery and the $50,000 deteriorating free gifts from grant. (This was done in Samoa) Government. Like every other of computers that place the the People’s Republic of China That is the likely scenario. Once new comer bearing gifts they Prime Minister (PRC). The sports stadium the PRC convert this loan to too want something we have. in obligation to the PRC who was courtesy of a low interest a grant the Cook Islands then Before it becomes apparent heavily subsidies their fishing Chinese loan. Has the Court become liable and obligated to they too want access to our fleet’s fuel costs. House made the Ministry of the Chinese, then we will see marine resources and onshore After nearly 50 years old we Justice more productive and for certainty how much the free business approval all free are still crawling around on all efficient? What about the lunch is going to cost us in a hand outs from India must be fours unable to stand unaided Police? Did the sports centre sovereign context. graciously declined. on our own two feet now more turn our netballers into winners We have an Exclusive The sooner our gullible dependent than ever before. It’s internationally? Economic Zone (EEZ) covering politicians understand there is time to stop being beggars and The Chinese practise of millions of square miles of no such thing as a free lunch live within our means standing giving free gifts is to establish ocean and that’s the primary and that aid donors see their on two feet proud of our relationships that will eventual interest of the PRC. Recently gifts as investments that can be sovereignty. result in a reciprocating open the European Union (EU) has withdrawn upon the better. “These powerful friends are door policy for both parties. expressed an interest in what The Prime Minister Henry simply predators and worse When our politicians can be harvested from our Puna will accompany leaders than sharks! Keep them out,” were gloating over their oceans. from the Pacific Forum in quote, James Ru. accomplishments of these As with the PRC our politicians December and at the invitation - by George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 Political Views 3 should give young James a go By , Leader of the PM to leap frog around the the Opposition world, apparently just to get hen , away from the everyday grind of son of Puaikura the country that he purportedly and successful heads. W Now compare that scenario businessman ran for the Democratic Party in the last of deterioration and decay general elections, I earmarked within the Cook Islands Party him then for bigger things. Now Government to the upcoming that he is the Democratic Party James Beer. Surely the people candidate in this by-election in of Murienua will see wisdom in his home village of Murienua, I giving James Beer a go. That’s am now absolutely certain that what we Cook Islanders are he will be a valuable asset to our known for, testing our resolve growing team of Members of to realize the potential of young Parliament and to the country people. Young James as I have as a whole. As leader I noticed mentioned in last week’s column his drive and determination is a Cook Islander of Mangaia to get to the bottom of things and Rarotonga ancestry. He was and to have things done also born and raised in Arorangi successfully. In a sense, he has and has always lived in that area to have these qualities because and specifically in Murienua. in business, the decisions you His father Don Beer Snr and make can make or break your brother Don Beer Jnr has future. That’s why I’m glad he always maintained strong work is our candidate in Murienua ethics with an attitude to give because he will bring into the it a try. James follows in their Demo team purpose and strong footsteps and in fact may have SWITCH ON WITH work ethics. But he is not just exceeded his Dad and brother that, in fact a very long time with the business empire he Te Aponga Uira ago, in a trip I made with him has managed to build against all to Fiji, I witnessed then a man odds. James has vision and drive with a strong sense of morals and that’s what we need. and principles when it comes to Compare that with his rival accountability of politicians. who was a worker in public Extra saving for first customers At the moment the health and has never done Government is publically anything other than that run of struggling with maintaining the mill job. He offers nothing for its accountability to the public Murienua other than a reliance and the nation. Its governance on what the Government could structure and edicts have provide if he becomes part of the Government. That is a dangerous collapsed and top notch public One Span servants are leaving in droves precursor and position to be in. or being kicked out for what In fact it sums up someone who I believe to be having strong wants to lead but he does not opinions about how this country have the firepower to get going of ours is to get better. But other than rely on others to do apparently it pays not to have the work for him. To me that is such opinions; if you do you absolute nonsense and I’m also might find yourself out of the always suspicious of people that door. More poignant however say to me that I will stand for the in the public eye are allegations community because they want against the Minister of Marine me to strand. That suggests to me that CIP candidate Kaota Resources for allegedly criminal How much does it cost pays the rest of the upfront activities that amounts to Tuariki has a false impression of to connect to the electric costs. corruption and bribery. And himself and of what he is going network? It depends. Starting July this year, the indeed because decisions by to do. In contrast James is very, Here’s the way it works first customers will get a full any Minister may find its way very clear about what he wants normally. A span is the span for free saving them at back to the collective nest of to do. That’s what the Demo and distance between two posts least $2,000 each. This is first Cabinet, it is possible that others the people of Murienus wants, or pillars. TAU will pay for come, first served until the including the Prime Minister an MP with clarity. So gentlemen, half a span; the customer money set aside runs out. could well be implicated. That’s ladies, youth of Murienua, GIVE www.teaponga.com besides the possessiveness of YOUNG JAMES A GO. Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 news 4 Where is the Polynesian Leader’s Group going? Is it time to review our membership of the Pacific’s political structures? By Charles Pitt as “Large Ocean States.” obvious in that the current group attempts to unite Polynesia he time has come for our Where the Cook Islands is of eight founding members, through the traditional government to take stock concerned, there’s the Pacific Samoa, American Samoa, leadership, one as early as the Tof its membership of Forum, the ACP (African/ Tahiti Nui, Tonga, Niue, Cook 1800’s but more recent attempts the various political structures Caribbean/Pacific) Group, SIDS Islands, Tokelau and Tuvalu have experienced teething existing in the Pacific before we (Small Island Developing States), is not inclusive in that they problems. are overcome and sink under now the PLG. are represented solely by the In one recent attempt at the sheer weight of bureaucracy A unified Polynesia is not a political leadership. A leadership Whaiora Marae in New Zealand and policy and developmental new idea. Unity however has rooted in a legacy of colonialism, on 11 September 2009, the frameworks of the type that come a step closer. The Polynesia the western parliamentary group of Traditional leaders from plague the EU and UN. Leader’s Group (PLG) was formed system. all over Polynesia got so far as to Even the SPC-Secretariat of the in Samoa on 19 November 2011 To be truly representative of establish the “New Foundation Pacific Community, appears to however, it is like a car running Polynesia, Traditional Leaders of the Royal Union of the Pacific be heading the way of Brussels. on a quarter tank of gas. That’s also need to sit at the table with Nations, named TE ALEPHA TE Granted the SPC did review because nearly three quarters of their political counterparts. PAPA NUI A TE TAATA MAORI itself recently but its staffing has Polynesia is not part of the group. The underlying glue which MAOHI NO TE MOANA NUI 0 increased to 600. Not in, are Rotuma (Fiji), the cements this Polynesian group KIVA” and appoint Ariki to look While some regional NZ Maori (NZ), the Hawaiians together is culture, tradition, after various “portfolios.” The framework will be necessary for (USA), and the Rapanui /Easter language. Cook Islands was represented Pacific cohesion, co-operation Islanders (Chile). Just where is the PLG going? by several Ariki. Nothing further and management of regional There are also large pockets Despite several meetings, the seems to have eventuated from resources, a review of our of Polynesians living in NZ PLG is yet to draw up a road map, this gathering. membership within existing (estimated 70,000 Cook Islanders establish a charter, a fully funded It is not known if there will be political frameworks is timely alone), Australia and Los Angeles secretariat, develop policy and another attempt on the part of given a change in focus in how (USA). procedural frameworks, a plan the traditional leaders to form a we view ourselves and how The PLG as a truly and long term goals. Polynesian Group. we want the international representative entity of However, most importantly, The political leaders might feel community to view Pacific states. Polynesia, has some way to go given the existence of other they will have a better chance Collectively, Pacific states are before it can emulate the MSG- forums, the PLG is yet to convince of unifying Polynesia than viewed as part of “Oceania.” Our Melanesian Spearhead Group. the majority of the people that it their traditional counterparts PM has proposed we be viewed The incompleteness is also is a viable, necessary and credible however, it is clear both parties entity. Public discussion on the will have to eventually sit down PLG has been almost nil. The PLG together and a role will need has not even released a copy of to be found for the traditional the MOU signed in Samoa when leaders if they are to give their the PLG was formed. blessing to moves to unify the There have been several whole of Polynesia.

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Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 news 5 Norman still a member of the Cook Islands Party By Charles Pitt said the President declined his n his Judgment delivered on 7 resignation instead of redirecting August 2013 and received on the resignation to the Electorate I21 August 2013, Justice Hugh Secretary in Teenui - Mapumai.., Williams has dismissed Atiu MP his letter of 7 March ’s application for 2011 makes no request for his a declaratory Judgment under notification to be redirected. He the Declaratory Judgments Act did not even adopt the simple 1908 that (a) he had resigned device of copying (and sending) from the Cook Islands Party on 7 his 7 March 20II letter to his March 2011 and (b) that the CIP Electorate Secretary). had behaved in an oppressive [33] Even when his non- and unjust manner by denying a compliance with Rule 6(l)(a) was member of the party the right to pointed out in the ClP defence resign. dated 6 May 2013 Mr George did It appears Norman’s letter of not follow the simple procedure resignation did not comply with of “Writing a letter of resignation the CIP constitution and was to his Electorate Secretary and therefore invalid. The Justice then amending his pleadings as said, quote: WAS his right to allege that at “[30] That leads onto a the very least such a letter would consideration as to whether have been a valid resignation. by denying him the right to Norman may wish to make to Mr George’s correspondence. It is difficult to see that the CIP resign. the CIP, as well as policy input to (particularly) his letter of 7 would have had a defence to Justice Hugh Williams ruled the executive machinery, which March 2011.amounted to a valid such an amended pleading.” that George “never validly helps the Government under resignation from the ClP. The following statement was resigned” from the CIP in its administrative mandate to [3 I] The answer must be that issued by the Prime Minister at accordance with the Party’s govern until the next general it was not. 1pm on Wednesday 21 August Constitution. election,” the Prime Minister [32] Rule 6( l )(a) clearly 2013. The Declaratory Judgement said. sets out that resignations of “Prime Minister Henry Puna means George remains a The CIP maintained from the members of the CIP must be has welcomed the decision member of the Cook Islands outset that George had a legal by letter to the Secretary of the by the High Court, which has Party. and moral obligation to resign Electorate Committee of the determined the political party The Prime Minister welcomed from parliament and seek a fresh constituency. Mr George did not status of Norman George, the the decision saying it clearly firms mandate from the constituency. comply with that straightforward Member of Parliament for up the Party’s parliamentary The Prime Minister says requirement for valid Teenui Mapumai. numbers in the House, and that the CIP stands by the law and resignation even though he must The Court’s decision dismissed he looks forward to George’s upholds the principle that have known who the Electorate an action brought by George vote of support on issues of prevents party-hopping by Secretary of his constituency that he had quit the Cook Islands supply and confidence. elected representatives, who are was. He wrote to the President Party on 7 March 2011; and “Given that he is a party driven by the thirst for power of the ClP. Although in his that the CIP had “behaved in an member, I also look forward to rather than the interests of the response to the CIP defence he oppressive and unjust manner” any financial contributions that people.” Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 NEWS 6 Our Cover Girl News Briefs By TeRiu Woonton he soccer season for the 2013 Competition will officially kick off today, Wednesday 21st August. The newly introduced TUnder 11 Mix division will kick off this precedings together with the Under 17 Men’s teams who will play every Wednesdays at the CIFA complex and School grounds. The U-11 mix teams will play at 4.15pm followed by the U-17 men’s division at 4.50pm. In the opening matches Puaikura will take on Nikao Sokattak at the CIFA complex on field one while Matavera go head to head against Tupapa Maraerenga on field two. The Matavera School grounds will host Takuvaine and Avatiu for the third match, while cools its heels with a bye until the second round. The Under 14 Boys teams will square off first at 4.15pm followed by the senior women’s outfits at 5.00pm on Thursday afternoon. Matavera’s Under 14 Boy’s team have proven tobe strong contenders as seen last season and will be confident for this week’s challenge against Tupapa Maraerenga. Fridays will see the Under 14 Girls play their first match of the season followed by the Premier Men’s division between host Matavera and Tupapa Maraerenga.

n Wednesday the 28th August, the Cook Islands Youth Ambassadors will be hosting a Winter Youth Ball, themed Oblack and gold masquerade in aid of their trip to Noumea at the end of this year for the Pacific Youth and Sports Conference. The Winter Youth ball is for boys and girls aged 15 to 18 and encourages youth in formal social settings. Students are selling tickets at $25.

he Wichman Family is having a movie fundraiser on Saturday the 31st of August in aid of their family reunion. TThe Joe and Teura Wichman family are expecting about 120 family members to attend the reunion, held in Auckland, Rotorua in February next year for a week. There will be more fundraising efforts leading up to the reunion however in the mean time they are starting with a movie night fundraiser to the Movie “Wolverine” in 3D, since the Empire Cinema has now joined the global shift to enhancing audience cinema experience by moving from the 35 mm cinematography film experience to the latest and new digital platform, DCP. For a ticket, get in touch with Ine on 56749

Our frontpage girl for Herald Issue 680 is 19 year old Cook Islands Lisiane Messine at Tereora College who is one of the many Cook Island Youth Ambassadors preparing for the Youth Ambassadors conference to be held in New Caledonia later Times “on line.” in December this year. Lisiane has a passion for social work he Cook Islands Times is now “on line” and readers can and likes to help people. Check out our website www.ciherald. access it via the facebook site for the Cook Islands Herald. co.ck. and facebook page: www.facebook.com/ciherald TThe Times goes on line each Friday with the latest news. PB

Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 news 7 Desperate running on empty Taxmen chasing the easy beats inistry of Finance Richard Neves has Mset his mad taxmen on a desperate witch hunt of tax harvesting among those less likely to resist his team’s interpretation of the tax laws. Its little wonder Neves’ nick name of Neneva is being reinforced by those who feel the force of this invasive tax force. Whether its individual Cook Island nationals, businesses or institutions, no one is being spared the arrogance and nonnegotiable uncompromising demands of those targeted by neneva Neves’ heartless tax collectors. Intelligent political observers within the Cook Islands Party and Government are seriously unsettled by a voting backlash similar to one expected from the Grey Power pensioners and the Cook Islands Worker’s Association. An accumulation of political deficits for the CIP engineered Richard Neves - “Boss, I’ve got easy beats Te Aponga for five years” from one ministry is becoming Under pressure to be seen in hand and a way was invented Lucifer. an overdraft in the political bank. to be earning his grossly obese to get their grubby hands on it. Neves shameless pursuit With diminishing political credit salary Neves has resorted to It is about time the same of drastic budget balancing reserves to fall back on, the CIP the addition of carbon dating forensic texture is applied to activities is a reaction to the are taking a risk by turning a collectible taxes. A soft target, the likes of Ewan Smith and CIP Government’s refusal to blind eye to Neves’ end justifies Te Aponga Uira the country’s John Tierney’s Air Rarotonga demonstrate the political will and the means actions. There is best managed State Owned who have received sizeable stomach cut backs to reduce the a strong flavour of arrogance Enterprise has been bullied tax breaks while they have a public service’s unsustainable brewing in the bowels of the into a five year backdated sum financial stock pile in overseas wage bill. Having pitched too Finance Ministry which must be of about $120,000. Te Aponga’s off shore banks (More of this high without a surety of new pruned before it outgrows the meticulously documented soon). tax streams and guestimating political ability to defuse it. account has made them easy The sooner the real culprits of projected revenues, the budget With an over pitched budget pickings for Neves’ tax net. tax skimming, local businesses with certainty is doomed to for the sake of a politics of supply, Te Aponga has been judged on and tourism accommodators fracture. Eventually this fiscal the fragile primary revenue a difference of interpretation. who are hoarding funds in off window dressing will be seen for sources already are forecasting The desperate revenue invaders shore accounts have the blow what it is. a straining of the structural have decided non-taxable torch turned on them the fairer Go chase the real culprits integrity and intelligence of allowances such as medical and our tax burden will become. For Neves, those who continue to the budget. A supplementary electricity should have been too long the small businesses defy the Ministry of Finance budget before the end of taxed. Their non negotiable have been subsidising big because they are political 2013 is the confirmation the judgement is Te Aponga’s highly businesses. Why is that too parasites who have substantial creatively bankrupt Neves qualified accountants and the hard for neneva Neves and his offshore accounts and is recession tinkering with a auditors have been wrong and tax wombats? hypocritically and shamelessly single dimensional eggs in one are punished with a demand of Instead of advising Te Aponga suck the financial blood out basket recovery underwritten a five year back tax assessment of a new interpretation to this the country for their self by tourism. be paid. revenue process Neves’ tax mob interests. How Neves can sleep In the meantime Neves’ It’s more like someone in have relished the moment to at night earning $300,000 answer to his fiscal short fall the Finance Ministry on a score points after finding the catching the easy beats while crisis is to raise fees and raid felicitous mission of forensic needle in the hay stack. Neves’ the long time big tax skimmers pensioner piggy banks and the fiscal investigating has noticed lot makes Geoff Stoddart look continue to rout the system is reserves of those being targeted Te Aponga through prudent like the brother of Jesus while unredeemable. who pose the least resistance. financial management has funds they are the first cousins of - by George Pitt Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 8 NEWS CIBPW hold AGM he annual general meeting for the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association T was held on Monday 19th at Paradise Inn and saw the election of a new committee to serve for the 2013/14 term. The Association has been in the Cook Islands since 1991 and over the past 22 years has established positive business and professional networking opportunities for the women of the Cook Islands recently honouring leading women’s achievements with the 2013 Women of the Year won by Manihiki business woman, Rangi Mitaera. Outgoing President Jenner Davis chaired the meeting and reported on the achievements of the committee over the past year reminding members of the goals of the organisation and the motto of “Networking, Development, and Leadership in Action”. Davis went on to say “As you can see, the possibilities are wide and varied about how CIBPW can develop itself. We are not limited to interactions and networking with our membership but really we have the ability to have a voice in all issues impacting women in the Cook Islands.” She then went on to list the achievements accomplished by the outgoing committee from quiz nights fundraising for Women’s cricket and education opportunities for young exchange students to, pledging support to the Emerging Pacific Women’s Leadership Program and Vital Voices, mentoring advice to primary caregivers and exploring ways in which the association can provide solid assistance to women in business. Jenner Davis went on to urge the new committee to look for ways to support youth leaders saying “The young people of the Cook Islands are thirsty for knowledge, mentoring, opportunities—I encourage the next executive to look at more ways in which BPW can interact with this vital segment of our community.” CIBPW went on to elect their patron which remains Helen Henry. The new committee members are • President – Glenda Tuaine • Vice Presidents – Shannon Saunders and Carmel Beattie • Treasurer – Liz Koteka • Secretary – Karlene Pynenburg • Committee members – Georgia Langdon, Krick Barraud and Louise Wittwer • Immediate Past President – Jenner Davis The new committee will meet within the next two weeks to go over plans for the coming year so watch out for CIBPW events and projects and support the business and professional women of the Cook Islands. If you wish to join the association please contact President Glenda Tuaine via email on [email protected], Treasurer Liz Koteka - [email protected], or Secretary Karlene Pynenburg – [email protected] PB

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Recapping development While it appears slow- moving and there is still a way to go, renewable energy development has nevertheless advanced quickly in recent years. It’s worthwhile to recap lest we forget. At TAU we have been exploring renewable energy for a while. This is something you would expect TAU to want to do because the cost of fuel is a major factor in the structure of the price that customers

Cook Islands Renewable Energy pay for their electricity usage. So it’s natural to investigate renewable energy as a supplement or potential alternative to diesel fuel generated power. In recent years, TAU even included this wish in its corporate mission statement. To understand the development that is taking place, one needs a starting point. For TAU this point is the existing power station and Generators inside the power station distribution network or electric importantly, without drowning was an early exploration of PV and two TAU buildings. The grid. For the longest time, TAU TAU finances in a sea of red ink. potential. Likewise, a raft of result is an increase in the share operated a system based only on It is in this light that one should studies into economic viability, of renewable energy electricity burning diesel fuel to generate view the net-metering scheme energy storage, grid integration of generation on Rarotonga. The electric power. But the call in introduced in November 2009. renewable generators and others benefits resulting from the savings recent years is for a new system of This scheme gave economic has helped to point the direction on fuel cost was passed forward power generation from renewable incentives to customers interested forward. to the public beginning December energy sources such as the sun in grid-tied renewable energy Government has also given 2012 with a 5 percent discount and wind to be incorporated, installations allowing them to robust support, putting in place given TAU customers who paid integrated if you like, with the old earn credit over time for excess policy targets of 50% renewable their accounts on time. system. energy fed back into the grid. The energy production by 2015 and In the near future TAU will As you can imagine challenges response was overwhelming. 100% by 2020. continue to erect more PV arrays aplenty abound. Yet it had/has Similarly, the construction of a Then last year we saw PV to supply the grid and is currently to be managed in a way without ground-mounted PV array in the arrays obtained through donor investigating suitable and threatening the safety and car park of the Te Aponga premises assistance and erected atop the available sites. reliability of the electric grid. And, in Tutakimoa in November 2011 roofs of the Ministry of Education

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Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 11 NEWS Westpac announces successful Grant applicants estpac today announced the names Wof the successful applicants of the Westpac Women’s Education Grants. The program offers financial assistance to primary school, high school or secondary college girls and women studying at a tertiary institution or women currently working who wish to return to study. This is the fourth time Westpac has offered 5 grants in the Cook Islands. A total of 49 grants were made available across the Pacific Rosa, Liilani, Ngaruaine, Sandrina region. “Since we started our women’s Islands General Manager. “We $1,000.00 towards the cost of too,” said Mr Hooker Westpac grant program in 2011, more chose the following applicants their education. Cook Islands General Manager. than 160 women and girls across for their excellent responses.” “Congratulations to our Westpac’s Pacific operations the region have been able to Liilani Fua & Xaeon Peyroux successful applicants and thank cover the Cook Islands, Fiji, stay at school longer through both of Tereora College each you to everyone who applied Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, the financial assistance Westpac win a grant of $500. Meanwhile for a grant. We truly hope we’re Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. provided,” said Brett Hooker Nga Corina Ngatamariki, Aketui making a difference to the There are more than 50 Westpac Westpac Cook Islands General Tuakeu both of Aitutaki together successful women and girls who branches and agencies, 100 In- Manager. “In some cases, this with Ngaruaine Tangimataiti of receive a grant and of course, to store Banking outlets and 100 financial aid could stretch up to Rarotonga each win a grant of the development of our country ATMs throughout the Pacific. three years and we think this makes a significant difference, not just for the woman or girl but for the benefit of the community.” “Studies show time and time again that the greater the education of women and the more they participate in the economy, the more dynamic and more growth is experienced in that country. For the women and girls themselves, it’s not just about having a better education – it’s also about increased confidence and higher self esteem. Just as importantly, it’s sending a message to the community about gender equity and that women and girls have the right to education as much as men and boys.” Judges awarded the grants based on responses to the question: “What are you doing to make a difference in your community? Why do you do this?” “Our question this year really focused on how women and girls contribute to the community and how they’re becoming the leaders of tomorrow. We received some great responses,” said Mr Hooker Westpac Cook Westpac Staff(right) Aitutaki with successful grant applicants. Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 12 NEWS Why we should maintain Improving network quality our New Zealand Citizenship status – a Health perspective by Charlie Rani to retain our New Zealand citizenship. with courtesy transport to meet her daily treatment, and be on time. But I met this New Zealand Maori lady who has You don’t know how lucky you are to be because my sister offered her car, Mata been waiting in line for her lumpectomy a Cook Islander living in the Cook Islands was required to provide a weekly mileage for 3 years. I was overwhelmed until you get a health referral to New report to the Health in order for them to because here was Mata: a referral from Zealand. arrange reimbursement for fuel. Rarotonga, and it seems to us that Mata In late December, my wife Mata was by-passed the system and was admitted Mata was also put straight on the complaining about a lump in her left straightaway. She didn’t have to wait in emergency benefit and despite the small breast. With much curiosity we went the queue like the New Zealand Maori amount it helped with accommodation to the hospital already assuming that it lady but was treated straight away. and also subsists with meal and was breast cancer. Mata was admitted incidentals and doctor visits. Following the lumpectomy, the Oncology straight away. According to the doctor, Doctor mentioned the 3 post-op We were blessed to be shouted a trip over this was a serious case and that Mata treatments. For anyone to go through to Melbourne to see the birth of Mata’s would be required to go to New Zealand chemotherapy costs about $92,000.00, new grandson. In Australia, we found as a health referral patient. and for radiation therapy costs about out with those on Medicare that were In New Zealand, Mata had a lumpectomy $70,000.00. The third option was for less New Zealand citizens were not covered which saw her left breast removed. She serious cases and involved taking daily for treatment of non-communicable was also given options for post-treatment medication. For Mata, it was option 2, she diseases, and for those in a similar of which she chose to undergo 5 weeks had to do 5 weeks of radiation treatment situation to Mata, they would have to of radiation treatment. She is still in at the Auckland Hospital. come up with A$25,000.00. Auckland waiting for her final results and So for 5 weeks every day, Mata had to It has been a tiring process for Mata as she also clearance from her oncologist which be transported to the hospital for her went through this but we are counting is expected at the end of the month. treatment. Her daughter Sunielia did this our blessings, and would like to express Personally, I have come to appreciate for part of the time and when I arrived our gratitude to be New Zealand citizens, the assistance that the New Zealand there I continued till her treatment was and to praise our previous Government Government and the Cook Islands complete. administrators that have paved the way Telecom CEO Jules Maher, with Carl Glassie re-terminating all phone connections at their pillar boxes as part of their Government gives us by providing this with this health referral scheme as it was As part of the ‘referral’ the Auckland effort to improve the network quality in anticipation of the O3B service that is due for launch on the 1st of November. health referral system. And I thank the just a blessing. Hospital was supposed to provide her Installation of the satellite dishes for the service have already been completed. 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Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 NEWS 13 Improving network quality

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Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 NEWS 15 Learning Quality Table Side Care workshop to be held in Rarotonga his week sees the distinct privilege of hosting internationally renowned Master Sommelier TCameron Douglas. Douglas will be on Rarotonga to deliver The Bond Store facilitated workshops as part of the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. Chairman Alister Stevic is excited about having someone of Mr Douglas’ calibre in on Rarotonga “Cameron is New Zealand’s first and only Master Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers worldwide, and the South Pacific Director for the Global Guild of Sommeliers. That means he is one of a very select few in the world to hold such prestigious title, in addition Mr Douglas is head of the Wine and Beverage programme at the AUT”. Stevic continued on to say that ‘the workshops are focused on providing ‘Quality Table Side Customer Care’ and will cover topics from greeting customers, taking orders, matching wines with foods and a whole host of other topics at internationally recognised standards”. Two workshops will be run on Rarotonga, Thursday 22nd August at either 9-11am or 2-4pm at The Edgewater Resort & Spa and in Aitutaki, Friday 23rd August, 10:30-12:00am at The Boat Shed. Places are restricted to 45 per session so you will need to register quickly to secure a position. Register Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas with Mousie Skews at [email protected]. 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Men Singles 2nd Aitutaki BC • Massage & Beauty Therapist - experienced Champion, Peter Totoo from 3rd = Aitutaki/Mangaia Mangaia BC. • Ladies Singles We also welcome applications from experienced Chefs, Food For the Record 1st Rakahanga BC 2nd Mauke Service and Bar Staff to assist with our ongoing business needs. 2013, Lawn Bowls National BC 3rd = Rarotonga/NZ Championship’s Results: BC • Ladies Fours. • Men’s Singles 1st To apply email: [email protected] or visit one of our 1st Rarotonga BC Mangaia BC 2nd Rarotonga resorts in Rarotonga or Aitutaki and complete an 2nd Mangaia BC BC 3rd= Raro/Atiu BC employment application form. Ph: 20 427 for further info. Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 NEWS 16 “Wedding of the Century” What people are talking about this week! by Jeane Matenga. Photos by Nior Photography (Junior Marsters) If you were planning a wedding, you’d probably want the new Mrs. Parker to be your wedding planner. She’s not actually planning to be a wedding planner, but if there was a degree for wedding planners, she’d receive top honours. ‘Belle’ as she is known had always dreamed of the fairy tale wedding, that once-in-a-lifetime moment when you say ‘I do’ to the man you love more than anything else in the world. So when it came to her very own, she was determined to ensure it would be perfect. And that meant research, research, research - one year of research in fact. If you think one year of research is extravagant, think again, weddings are a glamorous, sophisticated affair, and there is just so much involved in achieving that ‘wow’ factor. It’s the most special day of your life, you can choose to play it down, or you can plan to go all out and make it special The wedding dress was sewn by well-known Lisa H Design for both you and your man, as well as, all your friends and who collaborated with Belle on the design. The top part family whom you have invited. of the dress represented the parau shell. The material In the Cook Islands, you can let your family throw you used was pure white chiffon laden with white pearls and a wedding, or you can govern every detail yourself. So Swarovski crystals which represented the colour of the ‘Bride and Groom’ magazine and the Internet became one inside of the pearl shell. of Belle’s best friends. She slept weddings, ate weddings, All 3 rings, the engagement, and both wedding bands drank weddings, woke weddings, every spare minute was were designed by John Kaulima with the engagement consumed with weddings. ring using a true black Manihiki Pearl which Belle had Allen only wanted a simple wedding but he eventually purchased from Mona Mato. conceded to Belle’s plea that they would only get married This wedding brought together the best from all over once. the globe. The invitations and scrolls reflecting the So Allen just focused on the budget of the wedding and theme were handmade in the Philippines by Madeline let Belle take care of the rest. It kind of worked because Gibson. The candy bars for the kids and cameras for the Belle was based in New Zealand where she had chosen to guest tables came from the US. The wine glasses for the take care of her ill mother with the blessing of Allen, and wedding couple and guess book with the pearl setting Allen remained in Rarotonga to work. So in order for her came from China. While the wedding favours were made to get things done from this end, she had both Allen and by Chocolate by Insignia in New Zealand. The confetti, her trusted friend who asked not to be mentioned to do parasols were from myweddingstore.co.nz. The 10-tier all the running around. cake which had blue sprays and edible silver pearls were Those who were at the wedding were able to see the effort made by Thelma at Cake a Couture and were on stands and planning that went into this wedding. Everything that had the couple’s names, wedding love and wedding from her dress to the reception was consistent with the date. And there was real cutlery at the reception, none of ‘Black Pearl’ theme and her favourite colours of blue the plastic stuff. (representing the ocean) and yellow. But by large much of the work was done here. Tina Matapo did the reception set up with the bowties and chairs in the theme. The whole tent of desserts was done by Mr & Mrs Parker and family, and Allen’s family from here and overseas. T&M Heather did the catering for Allen’s side. Belle’s aunties Mene and Tita, and all Belle’s family and friends did the catering for Belle’s side. And of course, Mona Mato was the MC. No doubt those who attended were in awe of the setup, enjoyed the great food, and had a fabulous time. Now there are just so many people that Belle and Allen wanted to thank and they will do that in a proper ‘official acknowledgement’ in the paper, so please don’t take any offence if I have left you out in this story. But they would like to thank their parents, their siblings, their families, their friends and everyone involved in helping them with their wedding from 1 year ago to Thursday 15th August 2013 (the special day). For now the happy couple are extremely pleased with their wedding, that the honeymoon is taking backstage. When I asked Belle where they were going, she laughs ‘down the beach under the coconut tree’. LOL Belle! You and Allen have the rest of your life to honeymoon - enjoy the lifetime honeymoon. PB

Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 NEWS 1 7 “Wedding of the Century” Cook Islander What people are talking about this week! succeeds as a by Jeane Matenga. Photos by Nior Photography (Junior Marsters) If you were planning a wedding, you’d probably want the lawyer new Mrs. Parker to be your wedding planner. She’s not ia Orana actually planning to be a wedding planner, but if there was I came across Charlie a degree for wedding planners, she’d receive top honours. K Piho through certain ‘Belle’ as she is known had always dreamed of the fairy circles in Auckland and when I tale wedding, that once-in-a-lifetime moment when you heard of his achievement I was say ‘I do’ to the man you love more than anything else really proud as a Cook Islander in the world. So when it came to her very own, she was and wanted to also share this determined to ensure it would be perfect. And that meant with the Cook Islands especially research, research, research - one year of research in fact. those youth who aspire to If you think one year of research is extravagant, think again, become lawyers as well as to weddings are a glamorous, sophisticated affair, and there succeed. I also acknowledge is just so much involved in achieving that ‘wow’ factor. It’s other recent graduates who the most special day of your life, you can choose to play themselves have reached it down, or you can plan to go all out and make it special The wedding dress was sewn by well-known Lisa H Design successful educational for both you and your man, as well as, all your friends and who collaborated with Belle on the design. The top part accolades in law such as Alex family whom you have invited. of the dress represented the parau shell. The material Herrman and Lena Wong. In the Cook Islands, you can let your family throw you used was pure white chiffon laden with white pearls and So what is his achievement? a wedding, or you can govern every detail yourself. So Swarovski crystals which represented the colour of the Charlie Piho came first or top Charlie Piho ‘Bride and Groom’ magazine and the Internet became one inside of the pearl shell. law student in the Bachelor Maths at Nukutere College and of Belle’s best friends. She slept weddings, ate weddings, All 3 rings, the engagement, and both wedding bands of Law degree program at his mother teaches English in drank weddings, woke weddings, every spare minute was were designed by John Kaulima with the engagement the University of Auckland Hong Kong. consumed with weddings. ring using a true black Manihiki Pearl which Belle had Technology (AUT) in 2012. Charlie attended Auckland Allen only wanted a simple wedding but he eventually purchased from Mona Mato. Charlie received the Dean’s Grammar School where he conceded to Belle’s plea that they would only get married This wedding brought together the best from all over award for top undergraduate achieved an A University once. the globe. The invitations and scrolls reflecting the student in the LLB or LLB Bursary. So Allen just focused on the budget of the wedding and theme were handmade in the Philippines by Madeline (Hons) degree. In March 2012 Charlie was also President let Belle take care of the rest. It kind of worked because Gibson. The candy bars for the kids and cameras for the he received the Criminal Law of the AUT Maori and Pacific Belle was based in New Zealand where she had chosen to guest tables came from the US. The wine glasses for the Prize from AUT for achieving Law Association, Third Year take care of her ill mother with the blessing of Allen, and wedding couple and guess book with the pearl setting the highest academic mark Rep of the AUT Law Student Allen remained in Rarotonga to work. So in order for her came from China. While the wedding favours were made in the Criminal Law paper. Association (2011) and Pacific to get things done from this end, she had both Allen and by Chocolate by Insignia in New Zealand. The confetti, He achieved top academic Student Leader (2012) her trusted friend who asked not to be mentioned to do parasols were from myweddingstore.co.nz. The 10-tier marks in the following papers: Apart from the excitement of all the running around. cake which had blue sprays and edible silver pearls were Remedies in Private Law, law Charlie is a big basketball Those who were at the wedding were able to see the effort made by Thelma at Cake a Couture and were on stands Commercial Transactions, fan, this is his other passion. In and planning that went into this wedding. Everything that had the couple’s names, wedding love and wedding Resources Management Law, 2007, he played professional from her dress to the reception was consistent with the date. And there was real cutlery at the reception, none of and Equitable Remedies. basketball for the Auckland ‘Black Pearl’ theme and her favourite colours of blue the plastic stuff. Charlie graduated with an LLB Stars. From November 2011 (representing the ocean) and yellow. But by large much of the work was done here. Tina Matapo (Hons) degree. This success to May 2012 he played for did the reception set up with the bowties and chairs in has seen Charlie sought after the Harbour Heat basketball the theme. The whole tent of desserts was done by Mr & by one of the top commercial association (North Harbour). Mrs Parker and family, and Allen’s family from here and law firms in New Zealand, I asked Charlie what words of overseas. T&M Heather did the catering for Allen’s side. Kensington Swann, where advice would he give to young Belle’s aunties Mene and Tita, and all Belle’s family and Charlie has been employed in people. He said this: friends did the catering for Belle’s side. And of course, their Auckland office since the “Keep an open mind, be Mona Mato was the MC. beginning of 2013, beginning inquisitive, and learn! By failing No doubt those who attended were in awe of the setup, his experience in the legal to get an education, young enjoyed the great food, and had a fabulous time. corporate world. The AUT law people are only cutting down Now there are just so many people that Belle and Allen program has an emphasis on their potential career paths. I wanted to thank and they will do that in a proper ‘official Commercial law. would advise young students acknowledgement’ in the paper, so please don’t take any Charlie’s Cook Island to keep their options open by offence if I have left you out in this story. But they would heritage stems from the getting an education. During like to thank their parents, their siblings, their families, Northern Group. His our youth, very rarely do we their friends and everyone involved in helping them with grandmother was Hakimata know exactly what we want in their wedding from 1 year ago to Thursday 15th August Maroroa (also known by two life. Don’t limit all that the world 2013 (the special day). other names Puruai and Toka). has to offer by discounting the For now the happy couple are extremely pleased with She was born in Penryhn, and value of education.” their wedding, that the honeymoon is taking backstage. his grandfather his namesake I just wanted to share the When I asked Belle where they were going, she laughs Charlie (Ti’are) Piho was born above to highlight a Cook ‘down the beach under the coconut tree’. LOL Belle! You in Rakahanga. His family Islands success story!! and Allen have the rest of your life to honeymoon - enjoy home is in Matavera where Meitaki maata the lifetime honeymoon. his father lives. He teaches Sholan Ivaiti Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 FEATURE 18 Scenes from Minister Heather’s trip to Tongareva Photos courtesy of Paul Maoate PB

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Living above average Part 1 By Senior Pastor John Tangi oo often many people do not live life the way God T wanted them to live. For this article I am going to draw on some Biblical lessons from I Chronicles 4v.9-10 to dream of something great (NKJV) to encourage us in for your life, dare to dream “LIVING ABOVE AVERAGE”. great works you can do for The Bible reading says “Now God. Colossians 3v,23 reads Jabez was more honorable “And whatever you do, do it than his brothers, and his heartily, as to the Lord and mother called his name Jabez, not to men.” Jabez thought saying, because I bore him in big and he spoke big “..bless pain. And Jabez called on the me and give me a lot of land..” God of Israel saying. ‘Oh, that In v.10 it says “..God did just You would bless me in deed, what Jabez had asked.” Ask and enlarge my territory, that God for a DREAM, “..old men..” You would keep me from evil, says the Book of Joel “..shall that I may not cause pain’. dream dreams and young men So God granted him what he shall see visions.” (Joel 2v.28) requested.” Lesson 2 is WE NEED A We must understand that GROWING FAITH We need God never meant for us to believe that God can to live an average life. He accomplish the dream purposed for us to live in through us. Jabez not only victory and dominionship! had a Great DREAM, but he To be rulers! God called us CONFESSED it. The Book of to do great works for Him, to Romans tells us that “Faith be achievers! Too often we comes by hearing..” (10v.17). settle for less, accepting less As we CONFESS our Dream than what God has for us. The we hear it, and we become question is, ‘What was it that inspired, and committed to Jabez did that sets him apart it! It encourages us to believe from the crowd?’ In the midst that it can be done! In Mark of 600 other names, his name 9v.23 Jesus tells us that stands out as a man who was “Everything is possible for above average. If we are going him who believes.” No dream to learn anything about living is without it’s opposition, above average from Jabez, that’s why Jabez said, “Be then it starts with having a with me so I will be safe from Dream! harm..” Jabez has no special Lesson 1 is WE NEED A talent instead he had a DREAM! Jabez had a Dream growing faith, believing in his that God would give him more confession to God. When you land! In I Chronicles 4v.10 add confession to your dream Jabez prayed to God “Please it builds up your faith! When bless me and give me a lot someone talks of greatness of land…(CEV) Oh, that You in God and believing for proud about believing and said “You are people of little would bless me indeed, and big things we say they are confessing the Word of God? faith.” The disciples came to enlarge my territory..(NKJV)” arrogant and proud. The God meant for us to be raised understand that their faith The difference between Apostle Paul recognized this up and not to be put down. was ‘stagnant’ it was so small young Joseph in the Old and said in Philippians 4v.13 Thinking big requires you when it could have been much Testament and his average “I can do all things through to stretch your faith to the bigger. brothers was that, Joseph had Christ who strengthens me.” limit. That’s how you develop I will conclude Part 2 of this a dream. Joseph knew that he (NKJV). In Daniel 11v.32 it says a growing faith. Big Dream article in the next issue of was purposed for great things “The people who know their and Big Confession requires the Cook Islands Herald next because he had a dream. God shall be strong and carry Big Faith. In Luke 17v.5 week. People who have a dream out great exploits.” (NKJV) the apostles said to Jesus May you have a God blessed stand out in the crowd. Dare Friend, what’s arrogant and “Increase our faith.” Jesus week. Te Atua te aroa. Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 VIEWS 20 The Teenage Dream By Norma Ngatamariki When Mum said “Go out and with this dress, which bike Expressing the Attitude. With eenagers. They’re not rake the rubbish,” you didn’t is more popular on the road, time, teenagers have gotten something to be taken argue with her. And if you whose boobs are bigger etc. a lot bolder and they’re T so lightly. They can did, she kept a kikau broom (Just joking about the last “expressing” their opinions change their moods as quickly on hand. But now that we are part). It’s true. If you don’t more. With the introduction as they change clothes. older and we’ve learnt a few have any kind of technology of the No Smacking Law over Parents find that we can be things about life (like how to of ANY sort, then...good in New Zealand (not that it a bit of a handful at times, make up an excuse to avoid luck trying to survive in will ever be applied here), so they have to be careful doing chores), we’ve become this modern age. Teens teens aren’t afraid to speak around us. We can snap at more craftier. We want to do communicate with each their minds. I reckon that any moment or we can be things at our own pace and other through their phones there is a borderline between complete angels (which isn’t love to (Oh, how I love this more than they do face- expressing your mind and just very often). I would know, word) PROCRASTINATE. If you to-face! That is some scary being plain cheeky. I’ve seen it I’ve been through it (and still don’t know what it means, stuff. Things like facebook, happen firsthand. Teenagers going through it). When you it’s just when you’re setting Twitter and Instagram are standing up to their teachers reach your teens, at around yourself back on purpose, social networks that can be (in some cases they’re right), the age of 13 to 14, you have so you can avoid doing all addicting for teenagers. My getting into fights because a lot going on in your life. the nasty chores. It’s a bad advice for the parents out of the “He-Said-She-Said” But, trust me, that’s just the habit to pick up on, but I there: get your kids to join Game. In some situations, beginning. don’t know a single teen who something, or even better, it can be funny but, to be Fact Number One: doesn’t procrastinate. let them get a job! Spending honest, I think some of us are Teenagers are rebels by Fact Number Two: Material too much time on things like, wise cracks. We actually like nature. When we’re younger, things matter. Nowadays, the latest technology can be stirring up mischief. we tend to hang onto every it’s about who has the latest a tad unhealthy. There has to And that is a lesson to word our parents told us and Apple iPhone or Samsung be a balance of some sort. be learnt on your typical did everything they asked. Galaxy, which shoes goes Fact Number Three: teenager! How to get fit By Hareta Tiraa Passfield and write this I still have no eat healthy and exercise Then there is the exercise his week could not idea what I’m going to write regularly. Most of you know part; I know it’s hard to get be going more slowly. about. I’m just going to take this but yet you only ever do motivated. Trust me I know! T It’s only Wednesday. a break and come back to it. one of these things. So yeah, Something that works for me I am counting down the Okay, so I’ve gone and eat healthy, meaning cut out is having a work out buddy. days till this term is over. made me tea and while I was all sugary foods, a big one is That helps you get motivated Because after that it’s only making tea, it came to me. fizzy drink. Did you know that because you want to prove to 3 more weeks of school and I am going to write about some may be carcinogenic? that person that you are not then exams, but what comes fitness and how to get fit. I For those of you who don’t lazy. There is no excuse for after is what I can’t wait for. might not be the best person know what that is, it is not doing exercise; Zumba HOLIDAYS! I am so excited it’s to talk about this seeing as something that causes classes are only $2! You can’t unreal. I have been looking I’m not actually that fit. I cancer. So yeah cut down on say you can’t afford that. If forward to it since the very only exercise when I have to fizzy drinks, also lollies and you’re not so good at dancing first day school started. in P.E and when I’m feeling chips. Carbs are another big you can always run, swim I really had no idea what fat, so then I go for a run but thing. Don’t cut them all out or cycle. One of the main to write about this week, I’m then won’t go again for like a but cutting down would be ways teenagers get fit here only telling you this so I can couple of weeks till I feel fat a good idea. Our tuck shop is joining sports teams and use more words so I can get to again. needs to sell more healthy clubs. my target amount. I actually But I do take P.E and I food. There is nothing really So keep this all in mind get paid for writing this, but actually do know a thing or healthy there. Sometimes I when you’re trying to get fit need to get enough words two about how get fit. Well go there and they don’t even and healthy. Living a healthy down! Even as I sit here next first of all you’re not going to have water! What kind of life style is always a good to my 20 year old cat Sooty get fit or healthy if you don’t tuck shop is that? choice can Do Your Part

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Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 CHOOKS 21 en they’ll have money to COCONUT ROUNDTABLE The Teenage Dream FAT CATS travel to the outer islands! Number 2, But will it be enough to Cabinet says no more overseas travel Rumour get to Penrhyn? for the rest of the year! has it, Government will make big savings by cancelling all overseas Yeah, travel for the rest of the year! one way!

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Whisper chooks is the next sitting of parliament will be filmed by Film Raro as a reality show for TV. Trouble is the producers cannot decide if it is to be a horror show, a Korean or Shortland Street type soapie, a Travel show, a fishing show, a cooking show, a situation comedy, a drama, a talk show or a children’s programme! However, the producers have decided it will be a soapie about politicians oil and rub down in the CIP gym! But up in the air! These jokers need to be properties avoiding angry homeowners, traveling around the world sampling are they massaging the muscles or the on the next LA flight to seek work in towards the hills, then up the hills the different ways to cook fish, talking brain? Tinsel Town as Stunt men! through dense bush, swarms of dengue about it, becoming dramatic when they mosquitoes and agitated centipedes, to are booked into economy class instead It’s a sad sign of the times chooks Perhaps the reason “The Rak” was a safe position. of business class then behaving like that the majority on the new executive fired was because he thought he was children when their luggage is lost! of the Business and Professional Women’s “Parliament.” Sometimes when public The problem targeting masses of The EU has some way to go to catch Association are ex-pats. servants have been in one job for too long, budget tourists from Kiwiland is that up to the Chinese if they want our they acquire “MOS”-Ministry Ownership you end up with a bunch of whingers fish! That’s why the EU plan to engage Local chook observes, should not the Syndrome. 24 years is a long time for any and moaners among the pack. One 6 Spanish purse seiners because their Commissar of Police be barking at the person to be in one job. moaner who complained bitterly at the nets can scoop up 600 tonnes of tuna Rass man to not butt in while an official high cost of a cup of coffee, was staying at a time! Ole! investigation is underway? If every Now that work on the new extension in a hotel costing $300 a night! Another Sherlock and his bloodhound began to the Pukpuk’s Hostel is chugging Kiwiland moan merchant staying in low Notice the Chinese fishing boat encroaching on the Police investigation along, when will work start on the cost budget accommodation wanted an parked at Avatiu Harbour right at the into Bishop and carrying out their own Palmerston Island Hostel, the Tahitian even cheaper room rate but had booked end where the passage is. Why? Perhaps investigations, would this not jeopardize Hostel, the Samoan Hostel and the a rental car for near $50 a day! Most for a quick getaway should the Police the Police case? C’mon Holmes, let the Niuean Hostel? What about a Hostel for Kiwis are splendid visitors but who Commissar be spotted running along coppers do their job! all those who do not fit into all the needs moaners like these? the wharf clutching a summons in his afore-mentioned Hostels? hand! Latest craze spotted is young riders If you tourist types don’t like sight speeding along the Queen’s Highway on Tourist remarks on the helpful of or feel between your toes of doggie Oh dear chooks! The CIP could be their iron horses with both feet on the nature of the blue Tsunami signs which doo dahs on Muri beach, then stop rubbing the Demo’s contender for the handle bars while leaning back with point visitors in an inland direction. feeding the dogs! Murienua Heavyweight title bout on both hands behind their head! What On reaching the back road, tourist says September 19th, up the wrong way! movie was this in? Don’t these turkeys he looked for another sign indicating Who is this “Neeves” the daily Not content with massaging the CIP know what will happen to them if they where to go from there. There being papyrus says is employed at MFEM? contender for the title, some in the come a cropper? Another favourite is no more signage, gut instinct suggested When did this person start and where Demo camp have been getting the good riding at speed with the front wheel he keep moving inland, through private is he from?

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By Maureen Hilyard elderly family members. They year’s parade with its 18 floats a convenient date was the onde” was the name brought special memories back and 4 spectators, as described main sticking point but the of a poem written and for Tom who was raised by his by Island Secretary Arthur Neale ‘Sonde’ after his inauguration Spresented by Palmerston grandmother, Mama Ann and in his emailed message, certainly was deemed particularly descendant and poet, Mariana her sister Mama Twin, within an provided much hilarity. Arthur appropriate. Several of the Powell, at a special family environment of this unique form stated that with Palmerston family who had travelled celebration for the new Queen’s of the English language which ingenuity, anything that had from overseas for the official Representative, . is only spoken by the people of wheels became a float, and he engagement were also able “Sonde” (Sunday) was read in Palmerston Island. was able to confirm that the to participate in this special the vernacular of the old people Such was the impression made standard of the floats was high, event. In the informal part of of Palmerston Island, and was by her second poem called the creativity unbelievable, the occasion after a beautiful an entertaining tale about when “Palmerston”, it had just about and everyone had fun. Other lunch, various family members Tom Tom (as he is called by the everyone engaging in similar messages of congratulation from related some of their earlier family) and the boys who were wishful thinking and hankering Palmerston were also read out “contacts” with Tom either on living with Mama Twin at the for a chance to visit the little atoll to Tom and the gathering. They the rugby field, in the boxing time, would take turns to pick up themselves. MP John Henry and were from one of the island’s ring, on the tennis court, or in Mariana’s grandmother, Mama former MP and Prime Minister, eldest residents, Mama Aka, and politics, and “roasting” him in Ketia, for Sunday lunch. She Joe Williams, stated that they from the Mayor of Palmerston, ways that only members of a hated riding on the pushbike, but had never been to Palmerston Bob Marsters. family can do with each other. she endured the uncomfortable but were keen to visit if the new Over one hundred people All in good fun. ride so that she could spend QR could arrange a trip. In his from the many branches of At the conclusion of the event, the luxury of a Sunday with her response, Tom himself admitted the Marsters family, attended as the Chairman of the Board family in Kakirori. with some regret that it has been the event which was held on originally established to build Mariana is one of the few nearly 30 years since he last Tuesday 13 August 2013 in the the Palmerston Hostel, Tom members of the Marsters visited the island. garden of Mitiaro MP Tangata charged the family with the clan who can still speak the Tom suggested that perhaps Vavia whose wife, Linda, is task of electing a new Board “language of the old people” he and MP John Henry might also from the Marsters-Powell committee to finally complete with such authenticity, and visit the island around about family. A committee had been this project. A Palmerston family her poems retain many of the Constitution Celebration time organising the event since meeting will be held at the Vavia unique phrases that were part and share in the fun of their Te the QR announcement was residence on Sunday 25 August of the daily conversation with Maeva Nui Float parade. This initially made. Trying to find at 4pm, for this purpose. Scenes from Minister Heather’s trip PB to Tongareva Cook islands Herald 21 August 2013 CLASSIFIEDS 23 “Sonde” celebration for the new QR VACANCY VACANCY

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) COOK ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCY: CLERK OF PARLIAMENT The Ports Authority invites suitably qualified persons with experience in undertaking Environment Impact Assessments Applications are invited for the position of Clerk of Parliament. to complete a report for the Orongo Project on the island of The Clerk of Parliament is responsible to the Speaker. Aitutaki. This position provides constitutional support for the operation The Orongo Project will entail of Parliament and committees and provides expert advice on parliamentary procedures, make administrative arrangements - The rebuilding and development of the wharf frontage for meetings of the House and committees, and arrange for area together with ancillary buildings, parliamentary activities to be printed and published. - The widening and deepening of the existing Aitutaki Passage, The Clerk is responsible for the following matters: - The development of a small boat Marina Basin (in front • Noting all procedures of the house and its committees of the Fishing Club Building.) • Carrying out duties and exercising powers conferred on the Clerk by law or by Standing Orders and practice A Terms of Reference (TOR) document, for the completion of the of the House EIA together with some scheme plans showing the works required • Acting as the Principal Officer of the Office of the to be considered within the project area are available from Clerk and managing that office efficiently, effectively, the office of the Ports Authority, Avatiu upon the registration and economically of your credentials with the Authority. Or you may e-mail your • Ensuring that staff of the Office carry out their duties credentials to [email protected] who will respond accordingly. and maintain proper standards • Under the direction of the Speaker, making an official The EIA report for the Orongo Project is required to be completed report of the proceedings of the House and its within four months of acceptance of a successful tenderer and committees. such tenderer must be available and become involved in public consultations and transparency during the reports preparation. Statutory Relationships - The Clerk of Parliament is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Speaker. During this time the successful tenderer will be required to work with the Project Co-ordinator on all matters pertaining The Clerk of Parliament has the same financial management to the successful completion of the EIA through to the reports responsibilities to the Speaker as any other departmental chief acceptance by the National Environment Service. executive has to his her Minister.

Submissions of interest with details of experience together with Applicants will be expected to have a; tendered amount to complete the EIA must be delivered to the address below at or before 3.00 PM on the 4th September 1. Bachelors degree in management, public administration 2013. or relevant field

The Ports Authority will not be responsible for any costs 2. Five (5) years Senior Management with proven track or expenses incurred by tenderers in connection with the record. preparation or delivery of tenders. The job description and application form can be collected from ADDRESS DETAILS the Office of the Public Service Commissioner, or downloaded Bim Tou from the OPSC website www.psc.gov.ck. General Manager Cook Islands Ports Authority Closing time and date of application is 3:00pm, Friday 30 Ara Tapu August 2013. Late applications will not be considered. Avatiu Rarotonga Please address applications to: Tel No.: +682 21921 Fax No.: +682 21191 Mr Russell Thomas E-mail: [email protected] Public Service Commissioner Office of the Public Service Commissioner PO Box 24 Rarotonga Cook Islands

For more information please contact Russell Thomas on phone 29421 or email [email protected]