Herald Issue 747 23 December 2014

COOK ISLANDS

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Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 Political Commentary 2 Wilkie in wonderland continues to mislead Democratic party CIP united and umoved by Coalition

he tone for the highly Bishop as the Prime Minister them to return to the CIP. publicized and media and George Maggie a Minister None of these meetings Treported Democratic leaving four cabinet positions with Marsters was in his Party hierarchy and One Cook and DPM for the Demos. This official position as the Queens Island Movement coalition intent was further publicised in Representative. For Marsters, meeting last week on Thursday the CI News two days later. whatever was said or transpired 18 was set by Demo Party Leader That same night, the outer he was a private citizen. Wilkie Rasmussen’s misleading island Demo Punas were Desperate to grab power for message OCIM Leader Teina notified of the pending change self interests, Rasmussen and Bishop had been offered the in Government igniting his small group of loyal Party Deputy Prime Minister and instantaneous celebrations in Executives have contaminated Minister of Finance portfolios the far north. the Democratic Party with by the Cook Islands Party Prime A the Demo Christmas the next misinformation and a stench of Minister Henry Puna. night on Friday the euphoria of political pollution deliberately Earlier that week the PM had becoming the new government forfeiting their own Constitution flown to Aitutaki to meet with sooner than later was evident in the process. PM Puna referred Bishop but CIP representatives by the enthusiastic chest beating to the Demo and OCI political are adamant no such offer was speeches being delivered. By marriage of convenience made by Puna to entice the now the outcome of Thursday’s as being “a clear sign of Wilkie Rasmussen former CIP Minister to return meeting had begun to filter desperation by the Demos to to the fold. OCI was offered one through the Demo Party rank and get into Government at all costs future will change. Henry Puna unspecified cabinet post that file with increasing scepticism even though they know they are and his CIP government are did not include the Ministry of and disapproval. From selling their souls with such a firmly in control and excited as Finance or DPM. At a follow Saturday Opposition Leader deal.” the Demos induce themselves up meeting late last Thursday Simile Heather began receiving Despite Rasmussen being a nothing will eventuate. For a night after the Demo and OCI disapproving phone calls from lawyer and a Parliamentarian second time Rasmussen’s clumsy meeting Bishop met with four Demo Party members asking for for a decade he fails to exhibit attempts to become government CIP representatives lead by the clarification and an immediate a sound understanding of the will fail miserable because it PM Puna at his Office. When Conference to test the forced Cook Islands Constitution and lacks political substance and asked what he wanted Bishop decision made by caucus. the protocols of the Queens Constitutional correctness. All indicated he would decline Talk of going to see the Queens Representative. His political Rasmussen has manifested whatever was on the table as Representative His Excellency insight is severely clouded by is he is void of strategic he was going to be the Prime Tom Marsters to be sworn in his greed to keep his nose in the comprehension. If he had even Minister in a coalition with was now driving the urgency for lucrative government funded an ounce of it he would have the Demos. Surprised Bishop Bishop to be fully endorsed by trough. Despite earning in been the Prime Minister last was unresponsive the meeting the Demos without the need of a excess of $90,000 a year while in February but the rare presented continued with philosophic talk Conference as prescribed in their Opposition Rasmussen made no opportunity to oust the CIP then a late dinner before Bishop Constitution. Despite having personal financial contribution was bungled by his no coalition departed. breakfast with Tom Marsters to his petition or appeal costs. mantra of political stupidity. Rasmussen had without prior to the Thursday night It is little wonder his former Now that intelligent discerning caucus clearance or in house meeting and on Friday morning CEO side kick Eddie Drollet has members of the Democratic circulation for approval pre- Bishop did not include in his a moratorium on releasing an Party have absorbed and empted the Thursday night Friday night Demo Christmas authentic statement of accounts filtered the coalition media meeting by a media release to Party speech that Marsters for the Party members. releases made by the attention the CI News that morning stating informed him any attempts to The Rasmussen driven seeking Rasmussen there will the DP was unanimous that it change the government had euphoria of being in government be a growing resistance at the would work with Teina Bishop to be tested in Parliament. anytime now is a shameful grass roots, their perception is and George Maggie. Marsters was explicitly clear he exhibition of deluded fantasy this coalition arrangement is At the “put everything on the would not intervene or advise that senior members of the being tailor made to quench the table” DP and OCI way forward the current PM Henry Puna Demo Party are increasingly agenda of a handful of Demo meeting on the Thursday night to resign. It is understood at a finding tiresome and executives including Rasmussen Rasmussen led the charge to previous breakfast with Bishop embarrassing. The facts are very who refuse to accept its the form a coalition with OCI with and Maggie, Marsters advised clear; nothing in the immediate elected members of parliament PB

Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 Political Commentary 3 who are responsible to forge a be justification for being tepid and his small band of loyalists government. To Rasmussen’s coalition deal on behalf of the over Bishop’s return to their will achieve nothing. surprise contradicting Heather Party. Party. The sooner the Demos have spoke after that informing the Already factions within the The length of the investigation a Party Conference the sooner meeting not everyone had Demo Party are becoming indicated there was some the desperate hangers on can be agreed and that very morning polarized over the readiness to substance in the complaint. dumped and the renovation and he had received numerous calls crown Bishop the Prime Minister. Ironically in a letter to the Editor reconstruction of the Democratic objecting to that arrangement Already Bishop is dictating the of the Herald published on 5 Party can begin. Unless the including some caucus members terms of the bye election in February, Rasmussen claimed option being circulated among who had changed their minds. Vaipae/Tautu in Aitutaki which a moral stand referring to the the Demos they combine with Heather said there would be a will be held on the 17 February. corruption investigation, he the CIP to commit to a defined caucus meeting on Tuesday to Letters to the CI News editor stated “Did he (referring to purpose of reform and reinvent address this issue. in the last few days are clear Howard Henry) not know that before a return to the polls is The meeting did not agree indicators alls not well in the this Opposition played a major accepted they face the harsh with Bishop’s proposal but would Demo heartland. role in the calling to account reality of another term in accept OCI help to get their Demo The Demo OCI coalition with of his employer Minister Teina Opposition. candidate Kete Ioanne elected. Bishop as Prime Minister will Bishop with the Chinese fishing At a meeting held in Aitutaki Bishop appointed himself the never happen simply because deals? “ on Monday 22 December, campaign manager and would it will not get the endorsement Rasmussen made no secret he present were Bishop, Rasmussen hand pick his campaign team. of a Party Conference. Party had weekly meetings with fellow and Smiley Heather attended Bishop offered to pay $3,000 officials Rasmussen, Drollet, lawyers Iaveta Short and the by Kete Ioanne and about 20 towards the Demo’s legal costs Willis and Faireka know it, complainant Ruben Tyler. others predominantly Demo for Kete’s petition and appeal that’s why they have resisted Hard core Demo members are supporters. The discussion was and another $6,000 he had the persistent requests to hold calling for a halt to coalition talks the OCI proposal for the Vaipae/ raised from business associates a conference even after three with OCI until Bishop is cleared Tautu bye election. Bishop’s in Rarotonga. years. All mentioned will not be of any criminal charges resulting proposal is that the former Demo The CIP aren’t fazed by the re elected back in. from the corruption allegations. candidate Kete stand as the OCI Rasmussen and Bishop political While both Parties are Nothing will provoke the QR candidate and the Demos don’t circus and are cautiously reluctant to openly address to intervene while the Mitiaro have a candidate. considering other options to Bishop’s current drawn out Police and Vaipae/Tautu seats are Rasmussen told the meeting ensure governance stability and investigation for corruption there unresolved. The CIP can remain everyone in Rarotonga public confidence throughout is plenty being said behind closed in government regardless of both has agreed for Bishop to the 50th year Independence doors. All investigation reports out comes till September 2015 lead a Demo/OCI coalition Celebrations. have now being completed and when Parliament will have to it is expected charges will be laid convened. Bark at the full moon SWITCH ON WITH against Bishop. For the CIP it will as loud as they want Rasmussen Te Aponga Uira

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Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 news 4 PM says CIP will await outcome of Vaipae/ Tautu By-election and Mitiaro Appeal Comments from the PM posted on the CIP Facebook site on Monday 1. The Outcomes from the and international level. that the 2 major parties consider in October and the Budget Court of Appeal 2. Negotiations with One Cook working together to achieve and has been passed with the full The decision by the Judges Islands and the Democratic deliver this. support of OCI, we do not have in the Court of Appeal for Party 3. Status of CIP as Government any issues of confidence and Vaipae/Tautu and by the High As Leader of the Cook Islands Going Forward supply to deal with at this time Court for Mitiaro created Party, I have been mandated In my discussions with our so there is no urgent need to some challenges for us as by the party to negotiate legal team regarding CIP’s status convene Parliament. Government. But even though with other parties to further as Government especially after Fourthly, as Prime Minister, our number of MP’s has been advance the interest of the the appeal court decisions, I cannot and will not dissolve temporarily reduced to 11, Government. I have met the reduction in our numbers Parliament and call for another compared to the Democratic members of the One Cook and the proposed alliance General Election. That would be Party and the One Cook Islands Islands movement to explore between OCI and the Demos, I irresponsible of me especially if movement, we still hold the a potential partnership with now can confirm our status as further appeals and a by election most seats. We are aware that them in Government. With the Government and the options is still pending which would the Demos and OCI have been current ministerial vacancy we that are available to us. present a clearer result and in discussions and have made have due to the decision in Firstly, my role as Prime potential majority. Once these 2 their intentions known publicly. the Vaipae /Tautu appeal, we Minister and that of major events are completed and We wait and see what, if have offered a ministerial post Government was confirmed the outcomes are clear, this will anything, comes out of that. In to OCI. As the party with the in Parliament back in October then determine if changes need the meantime we have a clear majority, we felt that offering with the confidence motion to be made. Besides as we move understanding of our position a ministerial post to OCI was so there is and can be no into 2015 with all the celebratory and status as Government, a fair because it reflected on the doubt about my status or that plans that have been put in place position confirmed by our legal level of representation each of Government. We are still for this milestone in our history, advisors and the legal experts party has in Parliament. the legitimate Government in an election is the last thing we in Government. We are mindful that the control. Any changes to the should have to worry about. The Cook Islands Party legal Democratic Party offered Teina Prime Minister post or the Our focus as a party is to team has done a tremendous Bishop the Prime Minister’s post status of Government can only appeal and potentially overturn job representing CIP during the along with a Ministerial post be done in Parliament so I the Mitiaro decision and win petitions and appeals. With for George Maggie in exchange cannot pre-empt anything and the Vaipae/Tautu by election. all respect we are troubled for OCI support. We cannot force a change by resigning. Securing these 2 seats will give by the High Court decision in comment on their negotiations Besides, as Prime Minister, CIP the absolute majority to the Mitiaro case in respect of except to say that this is a clear my role is to safeguard the govern on its own. We have one of our voter challenges, sign of desperation by the interests of the Government. offered OCI a ministerial post and will be appealing that Demos to get into Government Secondly, the Demo-OCI and with their 2 MP’s plus our decision to the Court of at all costs even though they proposed coalition resulting in 11 at present; we can end this Appeal to obtain some clarity know they are selling their souls 12 MP’s does not automatically political gridlock and maintain and finality on the issue of with such a deal. Our people result in a change of stability in Government and medical referrals. Should our will see this deal for what it Government, although Wilkie move things forward. Stability appeal be successful, finality is and will pass appropriate and Norm would conveniently is our main focus and we will in the Mitiaro case should be judgment on it. But it will not disagree. Remember 2010 not be deterred by the games immediate as it would then bring stability to this country, when we only had 6 MPs and personalities that are trying trigger the counting of the which is what is needed at this comprising government and to manipulate the political recent by-election votes which critical juncture of our history. they were able to govern for process. are still under seal and safe The Demos and OCI claim that almost 10 months? Heaven As leader of the party with security. they now have the majority of forbid that we should go the most MP’s, I feel that it will We accept the Vaipae/ 12 MP’s to form a Government through a similar experience not be prudent for us to allow Tautu decision by the Court of compared to our 11, but there but Wilkie was one of them, a minority party to take over Appeal and will contest the by is still a lot of water to pass so he knows full well what the the role of Prime Minister and election that has been declared under the bridge. Their number score is. This proposed coalition Minister of Finance because it for Tuesday 17th February may change because of the up has no legal standing at present will show that we are desperate 2015. It is a pity that the by- and coming Vaipae/ Tautu by until Parliament is called and to hold on to power and are election and its processes will election and our appeal for they are able demonstrate willing to allow the minority straddle the festive season Mitiaro. that they have the numbers to dictate what happens in but we will try and minimize It is pleasing that thinking and have a clear and absolute Government thereby holding any interference with peoples Cook Islanders like William majority. Government and the country to festivities. Our candidate Mona Framhein are looking at the best Thirdly, a change of ransom and create instability. Ioane has proven twice that options available for the best Government may occur in As we prepare to celebrate that he is the preferred voice interests of the country rather Parliament if and when we our 50th Birthday as a nation, and representative for Vaipae / than for a handful of people. are dealing with motions of we want to demonstrate to Tautu and has the capability to That is what our priority should Confidence and Supply. Because the world that we are mature represent the electorate, party be. Our country needs stability my position Prime Minister and sensible as a 50 year old and the country at the national and certainty, and it makes sense has already been confirmed country. PB

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Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 NEWS 6 Our Frontpage model Christmas Message from the Leader One Cook Islands raditionally, Christmas comes once a year. It is T a special day. It marks the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ but it is also renowned as a time of celebration, commiseration, remembrance and sharing special moments with family, friends and loved ones. It seems like it was only yesterday when we were caught up in the frenetic flurry of political turmoil and uncertainty and yet, a full twelve months has passed by and the past week and more has seen us right back Teina Bishop in the middle of Christmas ours and is our heritage. preparations. Let us celebrate this We have come through a Christmas with verve and joy. very challenging year where Let us do the same for the first there has been economic day of 2015 and onwards as uncertainty, social and we commence 50 years of self political unrest and our elderly governance. Let us do so by have been put to the test sharing generously with loved in terms of their own value ones, members of the family and contribution to society. I and friends, both near and far. believe we have also been put Let us put aside our differences to the test in terms of our own for a moment in the spirit of Christian values and beliefs oneness, so we can truly say, as taught by our forefathers we are One Cook Islands: One and mothers and some of us People: One Nation. have lost sight of the spirit of But then, in the midst of togetherness and respect for all the joyous sounds and each other. moments of celebration, let us Let us for this moment not forget a thought for those however, put that aside and less fortunate than ourselves come together as a people and and for those who have made as a nation to reflect on what valued contributions so that has been and what could be. we may prosper. In the spirit of Certainly we have come Christmas, it is my prayer that through some tough times this time will be a worthwhile recently. Certainly we are not and meaningful day for each Our frontpage models to wrap up the year 2014 is Michaela as rich as we may want to be. of you. Enjoy the moment, be and Gabrielle McNabb. They are the twin daughters of Andrea Nevertheless, it would do us safe and be well. I wish you all McNabb (nee Woonton) and Robert McNabb, grand-daughters well to take stock, count our a very Merry Christmas and a of Frank and Teremoana McNabb and Shona Pitt and Andrew manifold blessings of what we prosperous Happy New Year. Woonton. The girls are back home with their older sister do have and be grateful to the Teina and Annie Bishop, Hayley-Rose, for the xmas break. Check out our website www. families and the One Cook ciherald.co.ck. and facebook page: www.facebook.com/ Almighty for the land and the ciherald sea and all its fullness that is Islands Team. PB TUTAKIMOA PETROL STATION AND MINIMARKET Sania Cooking Oil Planters Cocktail Tento Peanuts Toilet Tissue

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$2.30 $2.20 $0.60 $3.00 Each $1.80 packet each per 5pk Each Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 8 NEWS Public Notice and Declaration Dated 20 November 2014 Ref/Rarotonga Waterworks Ordinance, s3 (see table on next page) Rarotonga public water proposed construction works. e Map showing the proposed location for supply is provided by Government intends to host meetings construction works is available from the intake sites located with aected land owners. Te Mato Vai Project Management Unit around Rarotonga on 12 streams: Avana, Where possible, invitations will be o ce, CCECC Compound, Avarua Turangi, Papua, Avatiu, Takuvaine, delivered to land owners to attend. Any objection to the use of water or land Matavera, Tupapa, Ngatoe, Taipara, Invitation may also be published in in the manner specied in this notice Rutaki, Totokoitu, and Muriavai. the newspaper and on television. All may be lodged by any person within 90 As part of Te Mato Vai Project most of attendees must provide conrmation of days of the date of this notice to: Hon these intakes and their trunk mains have their status as land owners in order to Minister Heather, Minister for ICI been recommended for refurbishment gain entry to the meeting. C/- Te Mato Vai Project Management and replacement. In addition, treatment Aected land owners are invited Unit Oce, CCECC compound, works and storage reservoirs are to register their interest in meeting Avarua, Rarotonga required to be installed to improve with the Government to discuss the Signed public water supply into the ringmains proposed construction works. You can that distribute water around the island register your interest by contacting to the public. Peggy Turua, Te Mato Vai Project Invitation to Land Owners - e Management Unit O ce, CCECC Honorable Teariki Heather Government seeks the support of land Compound, Avarua - Telephone + 682 Deputy Prime Minister owners of the parcels aected by the 28851 email [email protected] Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands Caught on Camera $8,600 in prizes drawn

By Poko Utia The McNab twins, Gabrielle and Michaela (15yrs) on On Monday morning George George, conducted the CITC holiday from NZ, at Punanga Nui Market Friday 19 draws for prizes at three outlets. At Oasis Energy, the December at 9am helping with the sale of hand printed gift pack prize valued at $1,600 went to Leanne Kiria. At tops made by their grandmother Shona Pitt. The twins Foodland various prizes valued at $2,000 went to Ngavai and their older sister Haley Rose helped with the sewing Amarama. At CITC Supermarket the various goods valued and printing. The tops were all sold out within an hour. at $5000 went to Sandy who was not present at the draw. Photo by Poko Utia All winners will collect their prizes on Wednesday. PB

Public Notice and Declaration Dated 20 November 2014 Ref/Rarotonga Waterworks Ordinance, s3 For each stream Government proposes the following construction works: Intake Parcel affected Proposed construction works Land area required Proposed start date Avana 9N (Turangaare) Intake 35m2 February 2016 Settling tank 235m2 Filtration device 210m2 Storage tanks 1,200m2 9K, 9N, 9J, 9I, 9G, 9E, 9F, 9C, 9A, 9B. 6Z, 6X, Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline underground, access road per October 2015 6W, 6V, 6U2A, 6S, 6R, 6T, 6P, 6E, 6D roads rehabilitation area shown on map Muriavai No construction planned Rutaki No contruction planned Avatiu 109F, 109E, 109D1 Intake 78m2 June 2015 Settling tank 235m2 Fitration device 170m2 Storage tanks 1,200m2 77B2B, 109E, 109D1, 109B Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline underground, access road per June 2015 roads rehabilitation area shown on map Turangi 15L, 15M, 15N (Te Arapepe, Te Rua Kura, Intake 75m2 June 2015 Ruamoana) Settling tank 230m2 Filtration device 170m2 Storage tanks 1,300m2 15L, 15K, 15I, 15G, 15H, 15F, 15D, 15E, 15B, Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline underground, access road per June 2015 15C, 15A, 14Z, 14Q, 14A, 13J, 13I, 13K roads rehabilitation area shown on map Matavera 15A (Ngaoro) Intake 35m2 June 2015 Settling tank 325m2 Filtration device 180m2 Storage tanks 160m2 15A, 15C, 14Y, 14X, 14V, 14U, 14T, 14S, Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline underground, access road per June 2015 14Q, 14P, 14O, 14G, 14H roads rehabilitation area Shown on map Tupapa 129G, 129H (Noakoa, Te Au, Uka) Intake 35m2 June 2015 Settling tank 230m2 Filtration device 170m2 Storage tanks 160m2 129G, 129F, 129E, 129D, 129C, 129A1, Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline underground, access road per June 2015 129A3, 128I, 129A2, 127M2, 127M1 roads rehabilitation area shown on map Taipara 24B (Tuikatoti) Intake 75m2 February 2016 Settling tank 240m2 Filtration device 170m2 24B, 24A, 21B, 21A2, 22LOT3 Pipeline replacement 24B, 24A, 21B, 21A2, 21A1D, 21A1C, 21A1B Access roads rehabilitation Pipeline underground, access road per April 2015 area shown on map Totokoitu 25B (Totokoitu ki uta) Intake 75m2 February 2016 Settling tank 235m2 Filtration device 170m2 25A, 23C, 23A, 26B1, 26B3B, 23B Pipeline replacement 25A, 23C, 23A, 23B Access road rehabilitation Pipeline underground, access road per April 2015 area shown on map Papua 4A (Papua ki uta) Intake 35m2 February 2016 Settling tank 235m2 Filtration device 180m2 Storage tanks 1000m2 4A Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline largely underground, access April 2015 roads rehabilitation road per area shown on map Takuvaine 116, 117, 119 Intake 35m2 January 2015 Settling tank 240m2 Filtration device 120m2 Storage tanks 700m2 Ngatoe Uninvestigated Intake 35m2 February 2016 Settling tank 230m2 Filtration device 170m2 Storage tanks 900m2 91H4, 91H3, 91H2B Pipeline replacement and access Pipeline underground, access road per TBA roads rehabilitation area shown on map Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 10 NEWS Te Mato Vai concerns raised n November 12th, 2014 local resident Andrew ODuncan wrote to Mr Latu Kupa, of KEW the Project Managers for the Te Mato Vai project. In his letter, Mr Duncan expresses his concerns at the standard of workmanship by the Chinese, in particular their failure to follow the standards set out in the Master Plan. Mr Duncan’s letter is set out below. Also in this issue of the Herald is the completion of last week’s story about issues raised by the House of Ariki. The photos accompanying the House of Ariki document, apply to issues raised by Mr Duncan in his letter. “Dear Mr. Kupa: Thank you for meeting with me today to discuss the progress on the Te Mato Vai project and to address my concerns which primarily revolve around pipe installation, pipe welding and pipeline testing procedures. Rather than complicate my expression of concern by trying to address many aspects, let me focus on one component that is critical to the longevity of the system; therefore, as an outcome of our discussion, I am writing to formally express my EXTREME Back filling the trench CONCERN at the Contractor graded gravel from 5mm to levelled by hand. our children and grandchildren practices with respect to the 14mm compacted with a 4. That lifts of not more that – to quote the Master Plan: excavation, backfilling and pipe- vibrating plate or vibrating roller than 100mm be compacted to “The Te Mato Vai project has laying. From our conversation compaction tool in uniform create uniform surround for the a huge expenditure and it is and the TMV Master Plan (4th layers not exceeding 100mm pipe of not less than 200mm important that all the material April 2014) I understand that the and profiled to pipe barrel. (Sec. compacted. (Section 14.2.3.3 components are to a high Contractor is obliged to meet 14.2.4.2) and 14.2.4.1) quality, correct specification and New Zealand standards and My observations were that a My observation was that, at installed correctly,” that the Master Plan serves as thin layer of ungraded material most a single compaction was Mr Kupa, the Contractor has a substantial guideline for those hand shaped with a shovel and done and that the backfill was a clear set of guidelines and a standards. without compaction served as incorrectly compacted, uneven, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION to The integrity of the bedding the bed. and commonly under 200mm. adhere to them. and backfill procedures are the 2. That the backfill 5. That where two pipes Notwithstanding the enormous primary determinants of the material be 5mm – 14mm (Sec. were laid in a common trench cultural and communication integrity and projected lifetime 14.2.3.3) that there, there be a clear issues, and the politics of this of the pipe. The issues arising My observations were that separation of 300mm minimum. Project, I believe that it is from surface damage to the pipe the backfill material used was My observation was that the duty of the Contractor to through improper backfilling, unscreened dirt/coral sand throughout the system (back fulfill his obligations, and it is and flexing or distortion of the dumped through a coarse screen road from Atupa through Nikao) incumbent upon The Project pipe through improper bedding of approximately 50mm with no and through Ruaau, and Arorangi Management Team and the are exacerbated as the pipe system to prevent completely there are many long stretches Government of the Cook Islands ages, loses plasticizers and ungraded “overspill” into the were piles are laid actually to take whatever steps necessary become more brittle and prone trench. touching or separated by a few to ensure that the installation is to cracking. 3. That the backfill be centimetres. done correctly and meets New Sections 14.2.3 and 14.2.4 of placed uniformly and not I DO understand the Zealand standards throughout the 2014 Master Plan clearly dropped from a height greater complexities of building such an the entire construction of Phase specify the New Zealand that 300mm. ambitious project, and recognize 1. standards. Standards that My observations were that the that that communicating Sincerely, include: backfill was randomly dropped effectively across three cultures Andrew (Andy) N. Duncan. 1. The bottom of the from a height of approximately is extremely challenging; Dip.Ed. (Oxon), B.Ed., M.Ed., trench being filled with well 2 metres (2,000 mm) and rough however, it is vital for the sake of Ph.D., A.C.P.” PB

Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 NEWS 11 House of Ariki - Te Mato Vai issues Continued from last week Problem Area 2 Storage and Protection of Pipes (Section 14.2,2.1 Page 94)

Pipes shall be lifted using a centrally placed nylon sling or as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Pipes shall not be placed directly on the ground. Timber cradles shall be used to keep the pipes clear of the ground.

Pipes stored incorrectly at Aroa placed on the ground instead of being placed in timber cradles

Ruaau

Pipe supported incorrectly on a metal bar instead of a nylon sling.

Then placed on the ground instead of being placed in timber cradles. Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 12 NEWS

Problem Area 3: 14.2.4.2 Pipe bedding (Page 97)

The trench shall be excavated to grade, with a flat bottom 100mm below the pipeline invert level. The bedding material shall be well graded gravel, 5mm to 14mm, for pipe diameters above 100mm nominal bore. The bedding material shall be placed in the trench by the contractor to a compacted depth of 100mm. The contractor shall use a vibrating plate or small vibrating rollers to achieve the compaction standard. The contractor shall profile the bedding and shall provide a uniform bedding surface for the pipe barrel except joint position. Where PE pipe is to be laid, extreme care should be taken in preparing the trench bedding.

The picture on the right taken at Aroa shows that the pipe is laid in an uneven bed of loose material – not compacted to 100mm.

Ruaau (left and below)

These pictures show the pipe laid in the trench with little or no bedding material PB

Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 13 NEWS Problem Area 3: 14.2.3.3 Backfilling (Page 96)

The backfill material around and to 200mm above the pipe shall be 5mm to 14mm well graded gravel for PE pipe and shall be well compacted.

The backfill shall be placed uniformly and not dropped from a height greater than 300mm, over the full width of the trench, on both sides of the pipe. Lifts of not more than 100mm thick shall be compacted to a relative density of between 95 and 98 percent (Proctor) according to BS 1377 Test 11, Standard Method of Compaction.

The contractor shall install the pipe surround cover to pipe to 200mm (minimum).

Aroa

Here the backfill, designed to cushion and protect the pipe, is stony sand and soil with stones over 50mm across instead of the 5 – 14mm.

Note: the 40 – 50mm screen and the lack of care in making sure no big stones fall into the trench

LEFT: Bottom of Hospital Hill.

Notice that this is not graded fill as required by the Master Pland, just excavated dirt thrown over the pipe.

Picture on right

Reinstalled pipe by Larson’s in Ruaau covered with sand, stones and dirt – not the graded fill!

Problem Area 3: 14.2.3.3 Backfilling (Page 96) Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 BY POKO UTIA 14 Continued . . . .

Here the Contractor can be seen dropping ungraded dirt and stones through a 40 – 50mm screen from a height of 2,000 to 2,500 mm above the pipe – instead of the 300mm drop called for in the specifications

Similar drops were observed along the back road in Atupa and Nikoa PB

24 December 2014 15

Problem Area 4: 14.2.4.1 Pipe laying

Where two pipes are to laid in a common trench a clear separation of 300mm minimum must be provided. The bottom of the trench shall conform to grade with the side walls cut vertically to provide sufficient width to enable compaction of side fill at each side of the pipeline at the horizontal diameter of the pipe.

Ruaau Note that the pipes are laid on top of one another with little or no spacing

Also note that in none of these cases does the bedding and backfill conform to specifications

It is obvious in this set up that when the backfill is compacted the top pipe will be crushed down into the lower one compromising (damaging) both pipes

Improperly installed pipe at Inave Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 NEWS 1 6 Raina Mataiapo Investiture Photos by Jeane Matenga PB

Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 NEWS 1 7

Xmas ﬂoat parade Photos by TeRiu Woonton Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 NEWS 18 PB

Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 RELIGION 19 What the stable & our heart have in common

By Senior Pastor John Tangi heart is deceitful above In a few days time we will all things, and desperately be celebrating the birth of wicked…” It is because our Lord and Saviour Jesus of our deceitfulness, our Christ. For this article of unworthiness that Jesus encouragement I want us was born in the stable to to look at “What the Stable show us of the extent of in which Jesus was born God’s love for you and I. and our Hearts have in Remember that the birth common.” Stable is a place of Christ means little or where animals live. It is nothing at all, unless He is dirty, stink and noisy. Yet born in our hearts. When Mary gave birth to Jesus in Jesus was born in the this place. The birth of Jesus stable, no one cleaned the means little or nothing to us stable, or remove all the if He has not been born in dirty and the filth, or even our hearts. Now let us look chase the animals out, Mary at what the Stable and our gave birth to Jesus the way Hearts have in common. the stable was – dirty and 1. BOTH ARE PLACES unclean. Jesus was born in WHERE GOD HAS CHOSEN a dirty stable. God want His FOR HIS SON TO ENTER. Son Jesus to be born in our God made the choice of stable our hearts the way where Jesus was to be born. we are. Micah 5v.2 is a prophecy 3. BOTH ARE PLACES THAT of where Jesus is to be GOD HAS CHOSEN FOR THE born. It reads “Bethlehem BIRTH OF HIS SON. The birth Ephrathah, you are one of of Jesus was a spiritual birth. the smallest towns in the Just as Jesus was born of nation of Judah. But the the Spirit, so the Holy Spirit Lord will choose one of your wants to birth Jesus Christ in people to rule the nation our hearts. The birth of Jesus – someone whose family Christ is what made all the goes back to ancient times.” difference in the stable and Again, Galatians 4v.4-5 He can make all the difference reads “..God sent His Son, in our lives when He is born and a woman gave birth to in our hearts. II Corinthians Him…so He could set us free 5v.17 reads “Anyone who from the law, and we could belongs to Christ is a new become God’s children.” person. The past is forgotten, God has also chosen our and everything is new.” Has hearts, for His Son Jesus to Christ been born in your dwell in. Ephesians 3v.17 heart? reads “..Christ will live in 4. BOTH ARE PLACES your hearts because of your FROM WHICH GOD HAS faith. Stand firm and be CHOSEN TO REVEAL HIS deeply rooted in His love.” SON. The greatest witness 2. BOTH ARE PLACES of Jesus is the witness from be through our stables. also chooses a stable, you THAT ARE UNWORTHY our hearts. Through the 5. BOTH ARE PLACES and I to reach the world. OF DIVINE ROYALTY. The stable, people know Jesus THROUGH WHICH GOD May the peace and joy of stable is a dirty place; it’s Christ. Through our hearts DESIRES TO REACH A LOST God be with you during this a dark place, and a defiled others will know that Jesus WORLD. The stable was the Christmas and New Year place, so as our hearts. is alive in us. If Jesus is to be gateway of God to reach period. May God bless you. Jeremiah 17v.9 reads “The revealed to the world it will the world. Amazingly, God Te Atua te aroa. Cook islands Herald 24 December 2014 NEWS 20 Rising Stars impress By Poko Utia stage. he “Rising Stars” concert Mike and Temuera didn’t have held at the National high expectations for a great TAuditorium last Thursday turnout of people due to there evening, which featured NZ being other activities going on film star Temuera Morrison and like the Santa Parade and late young talented Cook Islands night shopping however, the performers, was a great success turnout was about what they according to organizer Mike expected. Tavioni. Mike said the aim was to I spoke with Mike Tavioni produce a good show which Monday afternoon about the he believes they pulled off. show. He mentioned how Although they weren’t able to impressed he was with the show cover all their expenses, they and believes along with several managed to pay most of them others who attended that it was off but said he and Temuera a fantastic show. would have been much happier Outstanding performers if all the costs were covered. Mike Tavioni whom Temuera was very Mike is still trying his best to they can sponsor the film so that Auditorium. Mike himself is impressed with were opera buff get more sponsors for his film it can come on TV and he very amazed at how he managed to Ridge Ponini, Ioana Turia, Helena and says he is trying to put the much would like it to be put up bring everyone together and Strickland and brothers Piritau word out that the purpose of all on YouTube for the whole world perform excellently. and Samuel Nga. Overall Mike the events he will be putting up to see. The twelve performers were says everyone was great and he will all go towards his short film Mike says people are amazed so outstanding that Tavioni is is so proud of them and that all that he and Temuera Morrison that he managed to pull the considering taking several of the credit goes to the performers will be creating. show off in just five days with the talented young singers to for doing such a fantastic job on He says if people want it on TV two days of rehearsal at the perform in Auckland next year. Christmaaaaas! By Norma Ngatamariki lot of money this Christmas, of slaving away in our kitchen. walk away with it if I wanted With Christmas just around like I usually do (Pfft, with I’ve always moaned about the to. But I wouldn’t do that the corner, people have the millions of dollars that I early hours in which we have to her. I have a feeling that been going nuts with all the DON’T have. Plus, I’m saving to get up to cook, the endless I won’t be drinking with bargains and great sales in for Uni next year) Instead, piles of dishes, the leftover them anytime soon. Not this town. Like the generous offer I will shower my family and food (There are only three Christmas anyway. that Telecom has made, giving friends with ‘gifts of the people in my family and yet If you happen to be driving out free gigs on broadband heart’ which easily trumps we cook enough food to feed through town at night, take internet. The numerous over something which was an army). Going out to dinner a moment to appreciate Christmas parties are done bought with money. I plan on would be so much easier. the beauty of the Christmas and dusted (which, I’m sure, baking cakes this Christmas. Someone else cooks and lights illuminating the night. everybody had great fun with I hope that I make someone cleans your dishes and food It’s such a pretty sight. all that food and alcohol), so happy when they bite into a doesn’t go to waste. Especially the trees at the people are focussing on their piece of oozing, chocolate-y This would be my first water filling station at the families and wondering which goodness (as opposed to Christmas where I can Tupapa Maraerenga meeting gardening tool set Nena would coughing and spiting it out). actually drink alcohol with my house (Great job, Action like most, or which toy truck Not only is it a money saver, family. I’ve always wondered Man!). It’s great to see is least likely to break when compared to the spending on how awkward it would be if everybody getting into the your baby brother unwraps individual presents, cakes are I was holding a Cruiser in my festive season and showing it. Decisions,decisions. something that EVERYBODY hand with my parents sitting off their Christmas cheer by Christmas shopping doesn’t loves and it can feed a whole right across me. I’ll admit, it decorating their homes and come easy and it’s mainly family for the price of one would be pretty weird (for businesses. Ah, the beauty up to the women because, family member. I find that me at least). For seventeen of Christmas! A time where supposedly, they’re the” it’s the perfect solution to my Christmases, mum has kept a people get to relax, eat and smart shoppers”. Men just financial woes. watchful eye on her Absolut drink with their families whip out their wallets and Another change up this Vodka bottle and was always without a worry in the world hand out the cash, so their Christmas for the Ngatamariki slapping me if I got too close (with the exception of a job is simple. household is that we will be to it. Now, I can just pick up lighter wallet and the massive I do not plan to spend a going out for dinner instead the bottle and pretty much clean up afterwards). PB

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