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TATTSLOTTO RESULTS Drawn: 20/9/14 Draw num: 3461 NEED MORE HARD Latest Noontec media player SUPP: DRIVE SPACE FOR ALL YOUR MOVIES? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE ALL EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES OZLOTTO RESULTS from as low as POWERED DESKTOP PORTABLES Drawn: 23/9/14 Draw num: 1075 Next draw: 500GB, 1TB & 2TB 2TB & 3TB was $195 Noontec A3 IIs SUPP: Includes FREE HDMI Cable PORTABLE 500GB Supports up to 3TB external hard drive nowSpecial valid until 23rd Aug or while stock lasts Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 news 2 One Cook Islands to contest Mitiaro By election ith the Mitiaro seat embroiled in petition battles the declared a 50 all draw OCI has been making hay while Wand a by election the sun shines, with preparations date to be announced, One for the next elections kicking in Cook Islands Movement (OCI) is straight after the Election results signalling their intent to contest were declared, two months ago the seat. The Democratic Party Bishop said, “People have seen candidate is likely to be the 20 our success and commitment year veteran politician Tangata to being another political Vavia with the Cook Islands Party choice that has a distinct policy being represented by builder and portfolio that separates us surprise second time contender from the sameness of the CIP Tuakeu Tangatapoto. and Democratic Party. We kept Both candidates do not reside getting asked ‘what happening in Mitiaro therefore are unable next’?” to vote for themselves. The vibes According to the Movement’s coming out of Mitiaro is there President George Turia, OCIM is is a strong preference for their here to stay not with the intent Member of Parliament being a of making up the numbers local resident in the cold face of but to be the Government the community. one day. “The two Party era is OCI has confirmed an earlier over, it’s very clear the record indication to field a candidate in result in Tupapa indicates the the Mitiaro by election. Rarotonga voter is looking for While there was some a change beyond swapping interest prior to the 9 July one party for the other,” said Election after the snap election Turia. “The writing has been on announcement in April, there the wall for some time and the was inefficient time and limited OCIM fits the bill of people’s resources to field a candidate expectations and hopes, we from Mitiaro. The lead time to are being proactive and will Teina Bishop - One Cook Islands Leader select candidates before the be preoccupied with our own closure of registration was very development rather than wait time.” be doing everything possible narrow and inadequate for the around to see what the other With the level of interest to win any by election we selection and preparation of two are going to do”. high from right across the contest but failing that we will a candidate. OCI did not exist The next phase for OCIM demographic spectrum to the establish a foundation to build prior to the April snap election is to bring an administrative point of being over whelming, the movement, in Mauke for announcement and this structure to the organisation, a Bishop said,”we will be a serious example, in a three way contest reflected in only four candidates Conference is planned for next contender, the advantage for our candidate Tungane Williams standing. year to confirm the known or us is that in a General Election, polled 63 votes (32.6%) in The outstanding polling results selected candidates and two the outcomes are unknown coming second. This is a platform of the two OCI wins caught fund raising activities are also and voters can be manipulated that we can build on for the next the attention and interest of being prepared. but in a by election the elections.” the fence sitting politically Right now being fluid has government is generally known Concerning Mitiaro, OCI has marginalised. One strong its advantages but once the so it is an influencing factor on a short list of three interested supporter of OCI described Rarotonga held Conference the voter,” said Turia, “but in possibilities. According to Turia the Movement as a new birth formalises the OCIM road map the current scheme of things a by election for Mitiaro is a that would need nurturing for a major membership and policy the only certainty of being in welcomed opportunity that has a long life. Several times OCI awareness drive will be launched. government is to vote for OCIM always been one of the scenarios spokesperson Aitutaki MP Teina Historically in Cook Islands who will hold the balance of that OCI have proactively Bishop said OCI was here for the politics, coalition governments power”. been preparing for. “All three long term with the objective of have a limited shelf life with a Any opportunity to test the possibilities are candidate becoming government in their budget on stability cautioned viability of OCIM is welcomed worthy but we will do our due own right. Bishop. “We are committed to according to Bishop, he diligence and select one of them In the mean time with only honouring our obligations if we explained as a new political for the long haul, it’s just a matter two seats, OCI could still feature are a part of being government, identity; by elections was the who ticks the most boxes.” in government as a coalition but I can’t speak for the others means to establish a support Turia said OCI candidate partner. It’s been no secret while that’s why OCIM will be election base for future general inquires and new members are the two major Parties have been prepared and ready in quick elections. “Of course we will welcome. - George Pitt PB

Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 news 3 Diversion for youth offenders By Charles Pitt History was created on Wednesday 24 September 2014 at the Sinai Hall when interested parties met at 9am and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create an alternative for youth offenders other than passage through a judicial system towards prison and be a diversion away from a possible career in crime. In a nutshell, young offenders are to be given a second chance to turn themselves around thanks to a new initiative which enables the Court to divert them from the judicial system to a more community based system revolving around rehabilitation. To be referred to this new 2. Cook Islands Police 4. These changes are not and Pasifika Children’s Court system, youth must be capable Service by its Commissioner meant to replace the Courts that procedures in New Zealand and, of being rehabilitated as this will 3. The Crown Law Office are currently convened under the without departing from our Cook be a one shot chance to redeem by the Solicitor-General Act, but are to offer alternative Islands customs and heritage, themselves albeit under the 4. The Ministry of Justice methods of dealing with juvenile we wish to introduce similar guidance of their peers in the by its Secretary and youth offenders. inclusive and community justice community. 5. The Ministry of Internal 5. Many of us have options into the Cook Islands Signing the MOU were the Affairs by its Secretary experienced Te Kooti Rangatahi continued page 22 President of the House of Ariki, 6. The Judiciary of the The Chief Justice, The Solicitor Cook Islands by the Chief Justice General, the Secretary of Justice, Background SWITCH ON WITH the Commissioner of Police and 1. We, the parties the Secretary of Internal Affairs. named above, are desirous of As mentioned above, youthful implementing some changes in Te Aponga Uira offenders will now have a second the format of courts convened When the power chance to turn their lives around under the Prevention of with support from those in the Juvenile Crimes Act 1968 goes out ... judicial and welfare systems (the Act). These changes are including community groups based on a more community such as traditional leaders. involved form of justice and This new diversion system rehabilitation of young offenders which is along the lines of that who have acknowledged their in New Zealand, will be known transgressions and are referred as Te Koro Akaau and will be to the Children’s Court for the administered by the Ministry of monitoring of their supervision Justice and will come under the orders and diversionary plans. legal frame work of the High 2. The Children’s Court Court and Children’s Court. will remain the primary Court What was noticeable at the for dealing with Children and signing ceremony for the MOU Youth Offenders referred to was the lack of members of the it by the High Court. Where public. Those present seemed a child or youth offender mainly to be public servants has acknowledged his/her from the Ministries involved. transgression he/she is then referred to Te Koro Akaau. Details of the new system and Homeowners, we are delivering labels with your how it will operate are set out 3. The prime philosophy of Te Koro Akaau is to see power connection number for you to attach to your below in the MOU. phone. We’re putting the same label on your meter MEMORANDUM OF whether the offender appearing before the Court can receive a box. UNDERSTANDING If your power goes out, call our faults service at Te Koro Akaau discharge without conviction by having performed all aspects 25 257. Tell them your connection number and our Parties service men will find and restore your power outage This Memorandum of of a diversionary plan that has more quickly. Understanding is entered into been agreed to at a Uipaanga Remember. Cyclone season is almost here. Know between Kopu Tangata (conference) and your connection number. 1. The House of Ariki by sanctioned and monitored by Te the President Koro Akaau. www.teaponga.com Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 Political Comment 4 Shell Shocked Demos dithering over Leadership and election result scrutiny

ithin a few days of New Zealand and WFiji holding General Elections, winning Leaders are announced and activated but in tin pot Cook Islands a caretaker Government has been operational since mid April this year, the Elections on 9 July has come and gone and nearly five months later the country is in a governance void with restrictive spending powers not there is money to splash around except for frivolous travel by prodigal politicians. The charade of High Court petitions dramas have served the Democratic Party well in that they mask their serious leadership deficiencies and an diversion to desperately avoid a Party Conference that will put all leadership and Executive positions on the table and be contested. The Democratic Party is now suspended in a space of compromised integrity regarding their Constitution; it is now over three years since the Demos have held a Conference that included position contestability. Quick to claim the Demo Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen high ground on political morality reviewed and put back on the last thing they appear to want Constitutional amendment that and point the finger at the table. That process is now to do. With two defeats in a row removed the interpretation of Cook Islands Party leadership being implemented. Calls for there should be some immediate “reside” that today in 2014 has for corrupt Constitution failure, Cunliffe to step down and brutal soul searching going on ended his political career, his the Eddie Drollet driven Demos an immediate evaluation of and with lessons recorded to appeal is pointless unless he can under the Leadership of Wilkie the Labour Party’s defeat are guard against a threepeat. Firstly change the Constitution on his Rasmussen have mirrored the being echoed throughout the the architects of the Demo’s own, and make it retrospective arrogance of their opponents Party, confidential Labour Party rounding defeat, Rasmussen, to before 9th July, not a chance and failed miserably to project a pre election polls are being Heather, Drollet and Willis must of that happening. defining difference between the demanded for the evaluation be replaced much sooner than a No one is more to blame for two Parties. of Cunliffe’s leadership. dithering later. his loss than Rasmussen himself, With 24 hours of Labour Compare this with the losing The sad reality for Rasmussen he the wishful thinking first leader David Cunliffe’s Cook Islands Democratic Party is that he was party to his own to be Penryhn Prime Minister. defeat at the polls in NZ, his (CIDP), an evaluation of their demise and was one of many Anyone would be extremely position was expected to be heavy defeat at the polls is the MP’s who in 2003 made a continued next page PB

Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 POLITICAL COMMENT 5 interested to ask the many strategically. been overlooked by the euphoria saving nonsense deserve to be travelling Penryhn Islanders Further rehearsed emotional of victory, but with the expense called for what it is. who participated in these outbursts over delaying a and the huge financial cost of Drollet’s political cognitive elections just why they did not Conference date must be the failed petitions the false ability falls far too short of vote for Rasmussen? challenged for what they are; hope propagated with talk of being able to offer accurate He had the same opportunities just stalling tactics while the more debt accumulating through political currency, after being to work on this travelling flock existing incompetent leaders wishful appeals, detailed written instrumental in two heavy of Australian based Penrhyn can lobby and delay their transparent reports are not defeats at the costly expense Islanders when they came replacements. While the $1,134 negotiable. of self funded candidates and through Rarotonga and he a week Drollet pontificates For Rasmussen, to stand sacrificial backers, and he indubitably did. Rasmussen unproductively in the Opposition before the Punas and members must be replaced immediately entertained this lot from Cairns, office in between making cameo verbally promoting himself with an organised, visionary spending days doing his bit as appearances, he should earn his as having a good chance of practitioner who isn’t driven MP dancing his way he thought by self enrichment and self to victory. The CIDP need new preservation motives. Rasmussen himself thought Having the backing of a multi he had this election over and pronged anti CIP momentums won, not until it seems that leadership and they need it courtesy of the Grey Power the news came back that movement, the Te Mato Vai these travelers were extremely quickly; in addition they need petitioners and the anti Digicel disappointed to see the lack of brigade on Rarotonga, the development and the state of a clear vision and immediate Demos had the CIP government their island that they decided against the ropes by the scruff of that if Rasmussen after more regrouping with a quick the neck but in the isolated and than a decade as their MP even distant outer Islands the political some as Minister hadn’t done response mentality to launch landscape was a level playing anything then it was now no field. longer the time for Penrhyn to a proactive contingency plan Realising the Demos had have any grandiose and grand no focused strategic plan to idea of having a PM who simply capture the outer Islands vote, did not live with his people and in case a 12, 12 scenario fails the Teariki Heather led CIP showed what would come their turned up the heat with an X way if the last decade as MP was to produce a government. factor campaign that pulverised any indication - Nothing. the Demos and paid huge One thing’s for sure, the hefty salary organising at least retaining his seat through an dividends. A merited view based Demos have now mastered the four small groups to evaluate appeal is unacceptable, he on past outcomes, that winning ability to snatch election defeat the campaign, the outcomes along with other appellants Rarotonga meant winning the from the jaws of victory. and the personnel involved. must submit their rationale elections was completely over The CIDP need new leadership Drollet needs to start being and concrete legally signed turned by the politically savvy and they need it quickly; in honest and transparent in his off supporting evidence for a Heather, for the first time all addition they need a clear vision financial reporting to the Party justified appeal in writing back four Northern Group seats were and immediate regrouping with delegates and members. His to the Punas for validation, won by the CIP. a quick response mentality to pathetic excuses the media might otherwise pay for it themselves. The defining difference launch a proactive contingency get a printed copy of financial To delay a Party conference till between winning and losing the plan in case a 12, 12 scenario reports must be challenged and the appeals are completed is Elections was determined by fails to produce a government. corrected. just further excuse for those the outer Islands voters. What With the inept self absorbing Had they won and won well instrumental in the election answers do the Demos have to Drollet pulling the strings the as they arrogantly predicted, thrashing to cling to power. ensure a Rarotonga victory can Demos are capacity deficient Drollet and Rasmussen’s Rasmussen and Drollet and be replicated in the out Islands and hardly likely to think that penchant for secrecy would have their team’s embarrassing face in the future? - George Pitt Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 NEWS 6 Niua School: “Clean Up the World Day”

iua School took the the western and eastern side of hands on approach the lagoons foreshore, students RECORD OF THE DAY’S CLEANING to clean up the world and staff were shocked at just how Metals = 11kg, 5.3kg, 1.1kg, 3.8kg, 6.6kg, 9.8kg, N 7.0kg and 8kg = 52.6kg of day that saw students and staff well they had completed the task set out on the inorganic rubbish and the sheer amount of inorganic Tins, Metal sheets {(Al & Fe) rods and frames}, 2 collecting activity hauling rubbish they had collected. garbage bags in a massive 25kgs worth of Returning back to school to Plastics = 4.8kg, 0.6kg, 2.5kg, 11kg, 1.6kg and 2.8kg plastics. Splitting primary and sort and tally their findings the = 25.1kg secondary students into groups, students and staff of Niua School Soft and hard plastics, 5 Garbage bags students and teachers hit both had collected a total of 110kgs of Paper = 3.7kg, 4.8kg, 1.1kg, and 6.6kg =16.2kg the western and eastern sides metal, plastics, paper and glass. Soft and hard papers, 4 Garbage bags of Wale lagoon beach armed Principal Roboam Wiriton Glass = 6.4kg, 4.2kg, and 5.2kg = 15.8kg with black garbage bags and says the days cleaning activity Bottles, louvers, makeup bottles, etc..., 3 Cabin Bread the incentive to pick up as much was a success and, “Will be Tins inorganic waste as possible. used in subjects to ex- hibit the Batteries = D-size 3, C-size 2, AA- size 4, AAA-size 0, In the short span of one and a importance of protecting the 12V green top wet-cell -1. half hours, and only working from environment.” Our Frontpage model Our frontpage model for this week is Moari Allsworth, who is a Business Development Executive at the Business Trade Investment Board. Moari was born and raised on our beautiful island Rarotonga and has represented the Cook Islands in various sports codes. Check out our website www.ciherald.co.ck. and facebook page: www.facebook.com/ciherald CORRECTION Sorry! We got the surname for last week’s male model incorrect. His name is Glenn Bullivant, not Glenn Bulliva like mentioned. Our apologies. PBPB TUTAKIMOA PETROL STATION AND MINIMARKET Imperial Mackerel in Spree Soft Drink Nippys Iced Coffee & Oil or Tomato Sauce Iced Chocolate

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$1.00 $2.80 $5.00 each per btl each Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 8 NEWS Murienua Growers rally to launch agriculture initiatives ne thing is certain, people eat and Cook Islanders Olove their food. In the Cook Islands particularly in the outer islands consumers are not spoilt for choice. There is very little variety in the way of fresh healthy fruit and vegetables. On Rarotonga the problems are not as obvious as they are in our outer islands but there is plenty of room for improvement. Out west in Arorangi, Murienua Democratic Party MP James Beer is keen to develop agriculture and take the steps to change what he sees are necessary for community and national survival. Beer a long time agriculture tinkerer and hobbyist isn’t prepared to sit around waiting for something to happen, armed with the accumulated knowledge of horticulture a subject he researches and trawls the internet for Beer says it’s time to turn learned knowledge into practical experience. Recently he met with a small group of farmers who are keen to get the acreage of Murienua assistance. “The country needs and overall Arorangi that are more than tourism and with lying fallow productive again, “ the right agenda agriculture can we had a growers meeting where make a significant contribution the youngest of the growers was to the economy”. 57 years young, it is obvious It is unfortunate agriculture that there is a dearth of younger isn’t perceived by the growers coming through and younger generation as career this is a very worrying sign, the o p ti o n s p r o b a b l y b e c a u s e shining light out of all of this is its returns are labour intensive that despite the age constraints and irregular. Many are engaged of these growers they are in non commercial self sustaining certainly enthusiastic about planting as an after regular production and simply want the work hours necessity, but as support”, said Beer. “It is exciting permanent employment it’s just to see the synergies are there as not appealing. is the commitment to corporate The labour shortage is a real the beneficial outcomes to all concern to the farmers said Beer. contributors”. “If a new generation of farmers One thing we’ve got straight is fails to mature, agriculture is dependence on government to destined to become virtually set the direction and agriculture extinct”. The new technology road map is futile, Beer said and the global expanse of the private sector needs to things related to agriculture drive the economic thrust with are phenomenal says Beer. clear intent and frame work “Embracing new practices and with a cohesive infrastructure smart strategies will reduce Exotic Fruit Mangosteen before expecting government Continued next page PB

Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 9 NEWS the hardship and significantly increase production”. Beer is convinced there is a huge experiential library in intellectual storage and combined with new technologies the local agriculture sector can become an economic bonanza with the reduction of imports and niche exports to New Zealand. Immigration may need to come to the party and assist with imported labourers to allow the ageing planter demographic to be supervisors. Beer has some firm ideas on where and how that support should come, “there is plenty of land ready for growing, so getting access isn’t an insurmountable objective but finance and market accessibility along with regular expertise to assist in soil testing and pest control are areas where the greatest challenges exist. Growers also want certainty, they live in a market where there is no consistency, prices fluctuate, and weather patterns rarely remain the same year in year out, Lychee it’s either a drought or a flood. to shred large branches and to look forward to is a 10 to underground water and a market So having a national plan where coconut fronds we will develop 12 acre fruit orchard that is in that is craving for healthy exotic they can expect some certainty some worm farms to assist in the the initial design phase, Beer fruits. All we need is a good plan at least from our government decomposition process further. disclosed “I’ve been meeting and support both policy based agencies on agriculture policy will These projects will provide at least with a family who own large and financial incentives and the go a long way towards giving our four full time jobs these will be tracts of land in the district, this agriculture industry of yesteryear growers and their families the long term jobs and will go a long is a great opportunity to utilise will be back here again, it’s not direction they need to get more way to supporting some of the some expertise in the area and going to be easy but our people heavily involved”. are more than willing to do the To keep farmers interested and To keep farmers interested hard work for as long as there is to stay in the industry we need compensatory revenue from it”. to have diversity in production and to stay in the industry Beer agreed a National and access to both local and agriculture strategy for export international markets, if we we need to have diversity would be helpful to focus can make growing exciting and productivity for overseas markets rewarding we will go a long way in production and access to with minimal waste. “We are to dealing with some of the going to start with what we have biggest issues being faced today, both local and international from where we are and make like food security and youth non consistent small smart steps participation. markets, if we can make based upon a long term plan”. On the ground in Murienua “There are a lot of innovative James Beer has the following growing exciting and examples throughout our plans in place, the development neighboring Island states of how of a seedling and fruit nursery rewarding we will go a long smart agriculture is blossoming coupled with a community and the positive thing is much of compost station are areas that are way to dealing with some it is transferable”. being designed. The community Beer said he believed it is has been asking for a nursery for of the biggest issues being possible to make agriculture some time and getting this up an attractive career path and running will be his priority in faced today, like food security for job seekers, “a robust, the next eight months. and youth non participation. vibrant agriculture sector that “The community composting demonstrated financial rewards station is a good partner for a neediest families in our district. to supply the local resorts and would turn heads”. nursery, food scraps and bio Revenue will be earned from accommodators with exotic fruits “The financial rewards,” degradable garden or yard waste the sale of bags of compost, like lychee, mango, mangosteen said Beer, “are based on effort will be shredded and composted, worms and seedlings. Many and avocado and other species invested, the more you put once we have the composting other opportunities will come as that grow very well here.” in the greater the returns, station completed which will a result of this. “We are blessed with fertile logistically the numbers add include some heavy machinery One exciting development soil beautiful sunny days clean up”. - George Pitt Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 10 NEWS Apii Te Uki Ou Gala bigger and better this year

L to R: Chantelle Napa of Chantel’s Rarotonga Living with her daughter Desiree, and Betsy Eisler of Palm grove with her son, Reed. Both are major sponsors of the gala. reparations for the some amazing prizes up for There are a range of one-of- Cultural Competition, will Apii Te Uki Ou gala grabs. a-kind things for sale at the be showcasing their winning Pare well underway. Each classroom is in charge gala, including pillowcases numbers. The gala is being held on of two stalls – a food stall and and a range of other Towards the end of the October 3rd - the last day of an activity or game. Food bedding made by Chantal evening, our Monster Raffle the school term - to allow all stalls include plates of umu Napa of Rarotonga Living, in will be drawn, with first students, parents, and visitors food, a range of curries, Bahn conjunction with Shona Pitt, prize of $3,500 up for grabs, to the island, be a part of this mi Vietnamese pork wraps, with the material donated by along with just as impressive fantastic event and celebrate candyfloss and shave ice, Polynesia by Design. consolation prizes – there will the beginning of the holidays. desserts, and even a high Live entertainment will be 10 ticket winners. A core group of dedicated tea tent selling cakes and hot also be on hand, with items There is truly something parents working with the beverages for parents needing performed by the students for everyone at this event, fundraising committee are a break. Activities include a of Te Uki Ou, along with and all students, parents, making sure that this year’s haunted house, horizontal several guest artists such as and staff members of Apii gala will be the very best one bungee, monster garage sale, the Triggerfish, HH4K hip hop Te Uki Ou look forward to yet. Donations from parents treasure hunts and quick-fire group and DJ Eddie-licious. sharing the excitement. and sponsors alike have been raffle etc. Plus face painting, Also, the drumming team The fun starts from 2pm, so pouring in over the last two bouncy castle and a range of from the school, which placed head to the gala for a great weeks, making sure there are activities for the smaller kids. first in the recent School afternoon out. PB Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 12 NEWS Rehab holding concert of the year ehab Rarotongas biggest Stan Walker. Reefside held the concert for the year, with of same competition in July, which Rcourse more to follow in the Makai Savage proudly walked future, is only two days away! away with one free ticket to the To those of you who don’t know concert. (it happens), Rehab is bringing to The second competition is the our beautiful island a group of Rehab facebook competition. talented musicians to perform All you have to do is share the for us, namely Stan Walker, Barry Stan Walker video from ‘Rehab Southgate, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Rarotonga’s’ facebook page (and Vince Harder, The Levites Band like the page if you haven’t already and even Triggerfish will make an done so) and go into the draw appearance, opening up the night, to win 2x tickets to the gig. The before the concert starts at 10pm. winner will be drawn at Rehab We have to give it to the Rehab nightclub tonight (Weds 23rd Sept) management who has been super at approx 10pm by Stan Walker. If busy with the preparations for the you, for some reason don’t make Stan Walker concert over the past it to Rehab on Wednesday night four months, from the renovation to mingle with the stars and watch of the venue to the sale of tickets. the draw, a video will be posted For those of you who haven’t on Rehabs facebook page of Stan been to Rehab in a while, the club drawing the winning ticket. has extended into its old entrance So it’s been a long three months and it now has a new access point- of prepping and waiting around, where the Rehab bus usually only a few more days left people makes its entrance into the club. and no doubt it is going to be one The extension of the club has not epic show! And of course without only made it very spacious for the the sponsors, this wouldn’t be crowd (got to make space for the made possible. Jane and Scotty Vince Harder mad dance techniques expected would like to thank the kind from the crowd), but also the sponsors: Te Akapuao Holiday brand new massive outdoor stage, Homes, Charlies Paddle-boarding, completed with a cover; put over The Bond Store, Koka Lagoon by event sponsor Raroxpo. Cruises, Akura Fishing Charters, All VIP tickets to the gig have Prime Foods, Vaima Water, sold out and there are only a few Polynesian Car and Bike Hire, standard tickets left, but do not Reefside Rarotonga, Raroxpo, fret; in the event that you miss Highland Paradise, Edgewater, out on purchasing a ticket, you Varo Media and 88FM for their still have time to enter the two generous sponsorship and competitions to go into the draw support. to win yourself a free ticket. Here’s a bit of back-ground You can enter the Reefside information on some of the music Rarotonga Competition by buying stars. two drinks from the coffee cart, VINCE HARDER completing the loyalty card or Vince Harder is no stranger to buying a ticket to the concert from Rarotonga, he absolutely loves Reefside (market cart only) to go Rarotonga and after performing at into the draw to win one free VIP Rehab in 2011 he has been looking pass to the concert, a Reefside forward to returning ever since! pack which includes a Reefside Originally from West Auckland, t-shirt, a reusable cup and a $20 the singer also spent some time voucher or a Rehab bar card. The and schooling in South Auckland competition will be drawn on the and Melbourne, Australia. He day of the concert, on Fri 26th at comes from a musical and sporty 10.30am on 88FM and presented family so he knew he was always to the winner at 11pm at the going to do one or the other as a Reefside cart by the man himself, profession. 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Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 13 NEWS Since attaining the lead role however Australia has been his as Simba in the Australian stage home for the last 9 and a half production of The Lion King in years. 2003, Harder has been making The singer specializes in all a living in the music industry kinds of music, mainly based and now runs his own studio; around pop, “I’m inspired by so HMGStudio. many different styles that I am He has been a dancer for various constantly changing and evolving shows, released and toured his in my music,” he says. His most own music and is now working as recent track is ‘Aotearoa’ featuring a songwriter/producer in Sydney, Ria Hall, Troy Kingi and Maisey where he is now based. “Living Rika. in Sydney and running my own Not only is Walker a remarkable Studio Space is a big highlight for singer, he’s also quite the actor, me right now, it means I can be as who made his acting debut Barry Southgate creative as I want in a space that’s playing the lead role in the NZ film dedicated to music”, he says. Mt Zion, which was release early Although Harder specializes last year. in urban music, he will always This is his first time to Rarotonga be open to other genres and people so let’s make this a production sounds as an artist, memorable trip for him, before he “music constantly changes in this returns to NZ to film a new movie industry and it’s always good to called “Born to Dance”. keep up as a creative, producer BARRY SOUTHGATE and artist”. Barry Southgate is a singer/ Harder came 3rd in the songwriter, vocalist and is no Australian TV show of the music stranger to television. He was talent show ‘The X Factor’, born in South Africa and currently beating over 100,000 people who lives in Australia. He has African, auditioned for a place in the finals. English, German and Indonesian His most prominent song to blood running through his veins. date is ‘Everything’ which actually The multi-talent started out a The Levites made it to the top of the New shy kid singing in church and trying Rehab, Rarotonga. Zealand Singles chart in 2008. in his luck in school talent quests Something to listen out for this Although he hasn’t put on an and wrote his first song at the age Friday night is his brand new track, album of songs in four years, of 15. yet to be released internationally, the last track he released was Southgate has featured in a which we will have the pleasure of a collaboration he put out with number of commercials, landing hearing it here first. ‘Moorhouse’ called “Lonely Road”. a role on FOXs Power Rangers: EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ Harder recently performed at Ninja Storm and then onto the The Although former leader for the Ray of Hope Benefit concert Sapphires, a no.1 box office hit. Justice Crew, Emmanuel Rodriguez in Samoa, sharing the stage He has opened for his musical has recently gone solo this year, it with other music stars, including heroes Brian McKnight and Eric hasn’t come to a complete stop for Savage, Scribe and Aaradhna. Benet, Craig David and K-Ci & him. Up next for him is a ceremony; Jojo and has been a background Better known as E-man, he led he’s getting married! “That’s the vocalist and songwriter for singers Justice Crew, an Australian dance Emmanuel Rodriguez next big chapter in my life”, he to the likes of Stan Walker and group formed in 2009 to win awesome time!” he says. says. Jessica Mauboy. “I write pop Australia’s Got Talent in 2010, THE LEVITES (BAND) STAN WALKER music with soul, I’m a real sucker before Sony Music Australia signed The Levites is a 4 piece band So we all know Stan Walker as for great melodies, great stories the group a record deal, prior to made up four brothers, Jacob the winner of the Australian Idol and great vocals so I do my best to becoming recording artists. (pianist), Junior (bass) and Ross in 2009 and is actually the first fuse the three in my own music,” The group has represented (drummer) Nansen whom have person of New Zealand descent he says. He is inspired by his own Australia in a number of dance Samoan heritage. They cover all to win Australia Idol. Walkers experiences, situations people championships and E-man himself genres of music, from R&B and debut single, ‘Black Box’ was surrounding him go through, has also taken the stage and was soul to rock and have collaborated released following his win from movies and even going outside for placed in the final 20 for ‘So You with Vince Harder, Fiji, Erakah, J the Australian Idol and peaked a run, “life inspires me”, he adds. Think You Can Dance Australia’ in Williams and Spawnbreezie. Since number one on the New Zealand One of his biggest highlights 2009. forming in 2007, they have played Singles Chart. since being in the industry is His biggest highlights include at some of New Zealands biggest At only 24 years of age, Walker making the top 10 on The X-Factor being signed to RCA/Pitbull’s label events, such as Raggamuffin and already done so much, including last year and since then has ‘305’ in 2012, touring with Pitbull, Parachute. touring with Beyonce, and been one of Australia’s biggest Chris Brown and even Janet The next best thing to having opening up the stage during the talents. Southgate has toured Jackson. them perform for us is that the ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’ in the globe and a few favorite gigs After going solo, the Filo/ four main artists, Stan, Vince, Barry Auckland, this of course has been he’s performed at include The Spanish dancer finds his interest and E-man will be performing his biggest highlight since being in Staples Centre in LA, Gelredome in funk, pop, electro, dance and to the live band, supported by the music industry. in Netherlands, Olympic Park is definitely looking forward to backup vocalists and dancers. In He hails from a little village Stadium in Korea, Café Wha? In coming to Rarotonga, “I heard saying that, there will be a mixture called Tamapahore and was NYC and The Basement in Sydney Rehab is the place to be, I just can’t of genres, a mean sound system bought up on the marae with all and after coming to Rarotonga, wait to be on the island, kicking going on and a spectacular dance his Tauranga Moana whanau, he can add onto his favorite list, back with the locals and having an performance all in one! Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 PUZZLE 14 Crossword

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Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 NEWS 15 Handball: Update of A hectic week competition Round 4 on By Nadia George Tuesday 16th September What a hectic week I’ve had. I don’t even know where ecapitulating our results from Tuesday 16th September 2014 to begin really. Well I guess Round 4 of the social mix handball competition. Before we I’ll start from the beginning, Rdo we would like to acknowledge all players and supporters chronological order is always who contribute to our GOLDEN COIN door takings. What we generate from the door is put back in to the TSA Complex for it’s the way to go. hire-age. No reira kia maringi mai te aroa o te Atua I runga ia tatou Well it all started with katoatoa. the exam stress right? As Game 1- PJs 9 vs Justice League 14 saw the first goal being scored some of you may or may not after 8 minutes in to the first half of which is 20 minutes. It took know, the mid year exams a while for justice league to settle as its trio were not present but was not a problem for team captain Wayne Robati to round or “mock” exams, help the players to cover. The return of mighty mouse Eddie Parker lifted teachers determine which the superheroes as he was top scorer on 5 goals. It was an overall students take out the top team effort and seeking more players actually shooting for goals spots or prizes at the end of is awesome. Terrance Maruariki, youngster Belma Ngatokoa, the year. So in a way, I had James Webb, William Tuao, Tangi Mataiti and Eleanor Goodwin all to try extra hard to get good contributed a goal to nail a win. Organised and ready to play PJs lost much ball to bad passing and missing crucial goals. They had marks for this exam because plenty opportunities but lots of wasted possession that could not to be honest, I want to take because the slide show be converted in to goals. Alfred Marsters and speedster Brendon home some trophies. Not wasn’t working properly, Turepu contributing a good 3 goals each. Justice League winning only that, but also because I but mostly because I was a 14 to PJs 9. need to see where I’m at with nervous wreck. Fortunately Game 2- Game of the Night Legends 22 vs Avengers 22saw full enough for me, my teacher concentration of both teams with good substitution of players on my studies. We’ll imagine my their bench. It was good to see each side defending as a unit and surprise when is received my gave me another shot and not as individuals. Both goal keepers had their defensive walls scores back from my teachers I wish I could say I breezed working the overtime. Although good team work from both sides and had found out that I had trough it but that’s a lie. My in offense and defence ensured everyone was sweating. As a result actually gotten merits on all body was going into shock, Cruz Robati and Richard from Legends nailed 6 goals each from the three of my exam papers! Not my face was heating up and top of the circle in the Pivots position. Stand out was the amazing I felt like the class was totally youngster Tearatoa Tupuna as a left hander winging the ball from that I wasn’t expecting it lol the 45 degree angle proved to be unstoppable 4 times and he just I joke of corse, not bragging hated on me. But like the learnt the move from practice the week before during our national yall, just saying. After all the champ that I’d like to think teams training session in Avatiu who will be travelling to Oceania studying that I hadn’t done, of myself as being, I powered Qualifiers in NZ December, amazing for some it takes a while to I was glad to see that all my through the shame and master that skill. Legends and Avengers drew 22 goals each. torture and had come out Game 3 – No Experience (Telecom) 7 vs TMKz 10 as they say hard work had paid off. Yes “kua ngaa te uamoa” Tonight TMKz Catholic Youth team won their that’s right, I didn’t study, with a pretty good grade. first game of the competition. This team have recalled veterans not because I thought I was And last but not least my such as Ting Ting Rairoa, Kiki Tamangaro and Skunky Andrew “boss” but because it’s one trip to OZ. Finally after seven Reremoana who have come back to play. With young Edmond of the many terrible habits months of sweat, hard work Tupuna top scorer of the night on 4 for TMKz and seeing the young that I still carry with me and tears, we’ve reached our female player Demzelle Rongokea strong and not afraid to take on target of fifty two thousand her male counterparts TMKz were leading 4 – 2 at halftime. As today. Glad that stress bomb full-time score was 7 points to 10 to TMKz. Low scoring games in is over for now of corse until dollars and are finally on our Handball mean that the whole team is working harder on defence the real “make it or brake it” way to the Sunshine Coast and offence. Substitutions are probably every 3 minutes on exams kick in next term. I’m to compete in and hopefully average for all players and goalkeepers are blocking more ball than sure my hair will start falling place in the paddling sprints ever. This was quite evident in the Yellow cards that were dished competition of Gubbi-Gubbi. out to No Experience TCI players Striker, Romeo and Storm (the out before then lol. 3 amigos). It was good to see their return to the games. But also Next on my list of “crazy” Praise The Lord. I’m actually good to witness the promising Finlay Munro a future Cook Islands things that had happened quite terrified to go because I prospect for Goal Keeping. Well done everyone. during the week was my know that we’ll be up against Before we conclude our report we would like to wish our Referees speech assessment. There’s some pretty stiff competition Commission headed by Wayne Robati assisted by Jesse Totini all nothing more terrifying than but I’m gonna give it m best the best with their Introductory to Handball lessons at Tereora shot. Knowing that I had College commencing Monday, Tuesaday and ending Wednesday. standing up in front of a Happy handballing Everyone. group of people you may or tried my hardest is all the Games scheduled for Tuesday 23rd September 2014 are as may not know and speak to satisfactory I need, because follows them about issues or topics in the end it’s all about 5.45pm to 6.30pm Game 1 Avengers vs No Experience Telecom of interest. I bombed out on having fun and enjoying the 6.35pm to 7.20pm Game 2 Justice League vs Legends moment, . 7.25pm to 8.10pm Game 3 PJs vs TMKz my first attempt, partially Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 NEWS 1 6 Nikao Maori School Fundraiser On Thursday the 18th of September the Nikao Maori School held a Fundraiser Buffet Dinner at the Nikao Hall. The students entertained guests while they had dinner. Funds raised were to help the school. PB

Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 NEWS 1 7 Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 NEWS 18 Raui in Ancient times By Noeline Browne canoes coming toward him. n ancient days, the Knowing that his life was punishment for breaking in danger, he rushed over to a Raui was death or the the marae on the island and I offered all the bounty that he lesser penalty of banishment from the tribe. The modern had to the gods. He fell to his day Raui is a reworking of the knees and beat his chest and traditional conservation tool called out to the deities to save used by the high chiefs of old, him. He called out that if the where they would declare an gods were there, to come and area to be under Raui or taboo, take their man. With that, a where nobody was allowed to great commotion occurred in gather any of the bounty of the lagoon and suddenly a huge nature, whether on land or in blue marlin whooshed into the the lagoon. In modern parlance, lagoon coming between the they were ‘no-take’ zones but in fleet of canoes bearing down fact were more than that, they on him. were also ‘no-go’ zones and the The marlin invited the man tribe were prohibited from going to come with him and the anywhere near the area at all. transgressor jumped on the Nicholls said the penalty of marline which then swept out death was strictly adhered to through the passage to the and tells a legend of a man who deep blue sea. The tumu korero broke the rules. The person said nothing further was known took his canoe to one of the of the transgressor. I wondered small motus and began fishing aloud whether the transgressor with the intention of heading had drowned in the ocean back to the mainland before the or whether he had been like break of dawn and thus avoid the whale rider and had been detection. After filling up his saved? Whatever his fate, the canoe, he noticed that the sun price to be paid for breaking was beginning to rise and then to Raui in those days, was to forfeit his horror noticed a war party of your life. Tumu Korero Ben Nicholls

The controversial Avaavaroa beach development in progress: the metal framework of two-level residence and separate one-level guest wing built right on the edge of the beach. Neighbouring landowners say it is apparent that proposed position of the septic system will not comply with the minimum Public Health requirement of being at least 30 from the mean high water mark. They would like to see new septic systems at least 100 metres from the lagoon protection zone. They also say the strip of beachfront land is so narrow that the outer walls of the house are less than 2 metres from the sandy beach. Apparently, during the first days of construction, there was some sea surge that reached halfway across that land. - By Noeline Browne PB

Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 RELIGION 19 Showing fairness part 1 By Senior Pastor John Tangi you find out the verdict years his article is intended later. to encourage us to 3) During that time you can T build our lives on one sell your story to book writers of the important values that and movie rights if you’re in higher up. So the matter is lost have lasting positive impact on the United States of America – in red tape and bureaucracy.” our lives which is “FAIRNESS”! especially if it’s an interesting One of the things about the There are those who ask the and highly publicized crime. Bible is that it always tells the question of “Why should I e.g. a couple in Australia claim truth. Ecclesiastes 10v.5-6 be fair when everybody else their baby was killed by a dog (GN) “Here is an injustice… is living for themselves, why (dingo). Stupid people are given shouldn’t I just look after 4) If you do get convicted, positions of authority…” myself?” The truth is most you probably will not serve a The Bible says when ungodly people in society are not trying full sentence because of the people hold positions of to be fair. They’re thinking likelihood you’ll get off in a few authority they are going to “How can I get what I need for years on parole and you can go abuse it and Solomon says my life the most?” The Bible out and do it again. Solomon that’s unfair. And he’s right. is very clear that life itself is says I see all this happening that Fourthly, Solomon unfair. And because of sin, criminals go unpunished and at says, GOOD PEOPLE GO there is Unfairness! Injustice! the same time the victims and UNREWARDED while evil The Book of Ecclesiastes in the victim’s families suffer and people often prosper. the Bible written by the wisest that’s not fair. And Solomon is Ecclesiastes 8v.14 (GWT) man who ever lived - Solomon. right! “Sometimes righteous people Solomon goes through life and Secondly, Solomon says, THE suffer for what the wicked do, looks at everything. Then he OPPRESSED ARE NOT BEING and wicked people get what said, “Here’s my conclusion. HELPED IN THE WORLD. Eccl. the righteous deserve!” Life is UNFAIR.” Then he gives 4v.1 (GN) “I saw all the injustice Solomon is talking about five common occurrences of that goes on in this world. The good things happening to unfairness. oppressed were crying and no bad people and bad things capable men do not always rise First, Solomon said that he one would help them. Their happening to good people?” to high positions.” He says, noticed “People are being oppressors had power.” It doesn’t seem right. There “fast runners don’t always win let off!” that CRIMINALS GO Solomon is saying that it are also times when dishonest the race”. Sometimes at the UNPUNISHED. Ecclesiastes is human nature for human people get promoted while Olympic Games we hear stories 3v.16 (LB) “Throughout the beings to try to dominate honest people are overlooked. like, “on the day of the race, earth justice is giving way to each other. One nation tries Solomon says that’s not fair. they sprain their angle; or they crime and even the courts are to dominate another nation, Have you ever been to a have an accident; or they get corrupt.” From the time of King or one race tries to dominate funeral of a good person, a the flu; or they missed the race Solomon till now nothing much another race, or the rich trying young person and think, “Why because they were late.” After has changed. Many criminals to dominate the poor, or the did they die?” when you could all that effort they’ve put in don’t get what they deserve. powerful trying to dominate think of a dozen other persons training for years, something Ecclesiastes 8v.11 (NLT) “When the weak, and men trying to whom you’d rather see in the happens and they miss it? crime isn’t punished, people dominate women. casket? Solomon says, “Intelligent feel it is safe to do wrong.” Even in some countries Solomon says in Ecclesiastes people don’t always get This verse is so relevant for Christians can be killed for 7v.15 “It’s unfair that some rich.” In some cultures us today. Just watching what claiming to be followers of good people die young while Boxers are paid more than happens in the world on TV, Jesus Christ. This normally some wicked people live on what the Accountants or in the newspapers, you can is the trend almost every and on and on.” And it’s true. Chief Administration Officers figure out three or four things: year around the world where Fifthly, Solomon says, gets. Even Rugby or Soccer 1) If you commit a crime, thousands of Christians were CAPABLE PEOPLE ARE OFTEN players are paid more than the it’s very unlikely that you’re killed! Solomon is saying this is UNSUCCESSFUL. Just because Teachers who train children. going to go to jail for it. Given not fair. And he is right. you’ve got talent doesn’t mean Solomon says, the bottom line enough money, all you have to Thirdly, Solomon says, you’re going to succeed. The is life isn’t fair! do is hire the right lawyer and MANY RULERS OR PEOPLE IN good guys don’t always win in Solomon gives us five they’ll find some technicality AUTHORITY ARE UNETHICAL this world. Eccl. 9v.11 (GN) “In examples of what to do in the law to get you off the (CORRUPT). Ecclesiastes 5v.8 this world fast runners do not because of the unfairness of charge. (LB) “If you see miscarriage of always win the races. the life we live in! I will cover 2) Often it’s going to be justice throughout the land, Wise men do not always these in Part 2 of this article years before you go to trial. A don’t be surprised! For every earn a living, intelligent men next week. crime is committed and then official is under orders from don’t always get rich, and God bless! Te Atua te aroa! Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 VIEWS 20 Chooks extra The Big Captain’s log, vessel SS Daily, reports Commodore Henry Tuna swimming in northern waters around New York City to establish diplomatic relations with Tonga and FSM. New York? All that way to see those two? Why can’t he just do that down here? After all they are our Pacific neighbours. Perhaps the PM Tuna will travel all the way back to NY to establish diplomatic relations with One-Eight! Tuvalu?

By Norma Ngatamariki And the whisper on CNN- Coconut Network News, is that the ey everyone! Before trip north to NY was the Great Nandi’s trip! PM Tuna tagged I get into it, I’d just along! like to apologise to H Demo Party has now jumped on the Ecuadorian Tuna boat my readers for not putting in a column last week. I was controversy over illegal fishing after a local man of laws raised constitutional issues! Question is, why did the parliamentary studying so hard for my exams opposition not speak up before? Why did they wait for someone that I completely forgot to write else to blow the issue up? The Demos have demonstrated they an article for the paper. But, are “followers” not “leaders!” here I am once again, so there’s no need to worry. End of year Oh dear chooks! News bulletins over Coconut Wireless FM exams are finally over and done report that our pals from the land of the great wall have been with, so I can move on with my taking liberties with our natural resources! A contingent aboard life (Yesss!) and get straight into a foreign licensed fishing vessel in port decided on a bit of the good stuff. Just letting you recreational fishing, which is not a category on their company know, I turned eighteen last license, and hauled up some of the local giant trevalli inhabiting week! I’m finally flying like a dance floor. My dad gave a our harbour waters! Needless to say, those involved who tried to consume the evidence, fell ill with fish poisoning! That’s justice legal eagle and experiencing the wonderful speech (something for you! night life. about shackles and getting him I turned eighteen last week beer at Super Brown) then we And chooks, word is the same company was seen fouling our Tuesday (Smack bang in the ate. People were trying to tell waters at harbour’s entrance! One of the vessels released the middle of exams, so nobody me not to eat too much, but it contents of its sewerage tanks into the water at the entrance remembered. Sucks, right?) was really hard not to with all to the port! Talk about fouling the nest! One keen local who ,but decided to celebrate that delicious food surrounding observed said doing of the doo dahs, reported it to several local it on Saturday, a day where me! But, with all my strength, authorities before striking the agency of the State responsible for everybody was free. It was a I managed to resist and tried laying down the legislature! good time too, because after telling myself that mum would the stressful period of studying, make a plate for me. Spotted at the Nikao end of the International Airport chooks, by an eagle eyed local motoring past, at the storm water culvert everyone was keen to party all What followed afterwards leading to the lagoon, a group of visitors from the land of the great their worries away. I couldn’t seems like a blur. I distinctively wall, presumed to be part of the fresh water pipes installation have picked a better time. So, remember loud music, laughter team, with fishing rods over the side! Are not these workers I did my usual work routine at and flashing lights. We walked adequately fed in camp? Local fish are for locals. As there are not Foodland before I headed home all over town because no one recreational fishing licenses required under European imposed to get ready. Getting dolled up was in a condition to drive law, visitors must have regard for local custom and tradition isn’t really my thing (I leave (for which, I am grateful). My regulating fishing within the 12 mile limit! that bit to my kuzzins, Nga and friends really made it a night to Justin) but I thought what the remember, taking me from one The Mitiaro Demos are making it very clear, don’t send Drolley heck? I’ll throw on my pink, place to another. But, alas, one over for any by election campaigning and replace Smilie on the open-back dress. drink became too many and we radio broadcasts. With big guns Aunty Mau the undisputed political heavy weight the first volunteer to step up to the blue corner for To be honest, I wasn’t really had to head on back home. We two trips in support of Vavia, he’s got to be the favourite with the expecting a huge turnout. I crashed at Nga’s place for the bookies but then with rank outsiders Teina and Maggie on board was starting to have second night (a big thank you to Jaemal, with a One candidate anything can happen. thoughts about celebrating my Nga and her family for the use eighteenth, but my parents of her house!) In the morning, Someone has done wonders with those monster forwards at had put a lot in arranging it, so I woke up with a massive Takuvaine, gone are the overhanging beer guts and the boys are I couldn’t just brush everything hangover, but the memories trimmed up and mobile. Even the invincible Arorangi forwards off. When I saw people waiting of a good night helped me get from back in the day may have caved in to 46 year old Vase’s mob. for me at the Staircase entrance, over it. I just want to thank all What’s the bet there will be a couple more Manu lads added to I was like, “OMG! I actually have the people who took the time the team next year. more than two friends!” We to celebrate my eighteenth with made our way to the restaurant, me, as well as the people who and I was amazed at what I saw. made all of it possible (Mum and Balloons, flower decorations Dad, of course). A big thanks to and a lovely table setting were the staff of CITV and Staircase situated in the middle of the for the generous gifts! PB

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Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 22 NEWS from page 3 (b) A recommended outcome may include payment to any and more particularly Rarotonga. victims for reparation, property loss, medical expenses incurred or 6. As with the New Zealand models it is intended that this any other reasonable loss suffered by the victim as a result of the Court would involve, to a much larger degree than currently, young offender’s actions. the family of the offender and support for the offender and his/ 10. For the avoidance of doubt: her family through government provided social services and (a) There may be one or more Conferences as required in each monitoring agencies; advocacy either lay or professional or both; case; and community (village, oire, tapere, etc.) support through aronga (b) The individual file may be referred back to the Children’s mana and religious leaders. Most importantly, the opportunity Court at any stage if it is no longer appropriate to utilise the for victims of offences to participate in the process must be made procedure recorded in this MOU. available. 11. Principles to consider at a Conference. Any recommendation Operative Part determined at a Conference shall have regard to the following Entry into Te Koro Akaau principles: 1. Child or Youth offenders’ matters shall be referred to Te (a) The accountability by the young offender for the wrong Koro Akaau after process in the Children’s Court and High Court. The that has been done; overall process shall generally be that set out in the flow diagram (b) The rehabilitation of the young offender including an attached as Schedule A hereto (and as further described below). assessment of the suitability of his or her current living arrangements; Judicial Officers (c) The involvement of the young offender’s family, church, 2. Justices of the Peace who are appointed under section 20 chief, and village; of the Act are able to preside in Te Koro Akaau. (d) The protection of the community; Location (e) An acknowledgement of the views of the victim and to 3. It is the intention that Te Koro Akaau will be convened in restoring the position of the victim in accordance with the Cook the Vaka where the youth offender resides and at such locations as Islands custom and tradition; are approved by the Registrar. (f) The putting in place of a plan for rehabilitation of the young Frequency offender that fosters responsibility by the young offender and which 4. As determined by the Registrar. promotes the young offender’s self-esteem, cultural awareness and Who attends understanding. 5. Section 24 of the Act provides: 12. The Community Youth Officer is to chair and then record “Proceedings not open to the public - any recommendation agreed at the Conference. (1) No person shall be entitled or permitted to be present at Guide to procedure the hearing of any proceedings in the Children’s Court, save the 13. Te Koro Akaau shall be convened once there is a following: rehabilitation plan (containing a recommendation) agreed at the (a) Any officer or member of the Court; Conference. (b) The persons immediately concerned with the proceedings; 14. The procedures of Te Koro Akaau should be along the (c) The parents or guardians of any child in respect of whom following lines: the proceedings are taken, or any other person whom the Court may (a) Judicial Officer already seated at bench, with Traditional admit as the personal representative of the child; Leaders Representatives, Social Worker, Community Youth Officer, (d) Any community youth officer; Probation Officers, victim and Police already seated before young (e) Any person representing a social welfare agency engaged person and his support group enters the court area and sits with lay in work for the benefit of children; advocate and lawyer; (f) Any other person specially permitted or required by the (b) Elder speaks and offers a prayer; Court to be present. (c) Judicial Officer introduces self and young person introduces (2) Save with the special consent of the presiding Judge or family/supporters to judge; Justice, it shall not be lawful for any person to publish a report (d) Rehabilitation plan (plus recommendation) tabled; of any proceedings taken before a Children’s Court; and in no (e) Direct discussion between Judicial Officer and young case shall it be lawful to publish the name of any child, or any person to discuss reason for appearance, monitoring and other name or particulars likely to lead to the identification of progress. Up to a 40 minute very interactive discussion and quite the child. personal; (3) Every person who commits a breach of the subsection (2) of (f) Youth advocate speaks and refers to report and tasks this section shall be guilty of contempt of Court, and shall be liable undertaken and those yet to be undertaken accordingly and in addition shall be liable on conviction to a fine not (g) Lay advocate speaks on how relationship with young exceeding two hundred dollars.” person has gone and offers insights into personality/character; 6. It is envisaged that people permitted under s24(1)(f) (h) Judicial Officer offers victim the opportunity to address the shall include, but not be limited to, Traditional Leaders, Vaka/ court/gathering (if needed); tapere Elders and any other person whom the Court considers (i) Social worker invited to comment; able to assist in the resolution of the matter before it. Rights of (j) Judicial Officer invites family or other community support address shall be as determined by the presiding judicial officer. to comment; Role of the Ministry of Justice (k) Judicial Officer asks police to comment especially asto 7. The administration and operation of Te Koro Akaau shall be disposition - for instance a section 25 discharge or section 26 the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice. Supervision Order; Relationship of Te Koro Akaau to conventional court (l) Judicial Officer offers young person the opportunity to 8. Te Koro Akaau operates and exists within the legal address the court/gathering; framework of the High Court and Children’s Court. (m) Judicial Officer discusses next event or, if all tasks Uipaanga Kopu Tangata (Conference) completed, disposition; 9. Purpose of Conference: (n) Closing prayer and address by elder; (a) Any Conference must: (o) In the event of a discharge a ceremony is undertaken and, (i) discuss the circumstances of the offending; and if appropriate, a song is sung. (ii) seek the views of those in attendance; and Commencement (iii) consider whether a reconciliation or other outcome may 15. It is envisaged that the commencement of the Te Koro be arrived at by the parties affected. Akaau be on or about 1 October 2014. PB

Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 23 NEWS TENDER PUBLIC NOTICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 2014/2015 COOK ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SCHOOL STATIONERY AND CONSUMABLES TERTIARY STUDY & TRAINING AWARD TENDER NOTICE Expressions of interest are sought for the following award: 2014/2015 IN-COUNTRY TUITION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP Tenders are invited for the bulk supply of School Stationery (ITAS) and Consumables for the 2015 school year. Stationery and Cook Islanders who are pursuing tertiary studies privately Consumables quality and specifications can be uplifted from in-country can now apply for the In-Country Tuition Awards the Ministry of Education office or download from MOE Scholarship. website: www.education.gov.ck or contact Terangi Charlie of Applicants must have successfully completed at least 4 courses Finance Management Division on phone 29357, fax 28357 or at an approved tertiary institute. The study award is to be email [email protected] completed in the Cook Islands. Scholarships are offered in specific areas that are relevant to Tender submission will close @ 4.00pm Wednesday 1st the development needs and employment opportunities of the October 2014 Cook Islands. Applications will be prioritized according to the Tenders shall be in a sealed envelope following HRD priorities for 2014/2015: MOE Stationery and Consumables Tender15 Agriculture, Education, Finance Management, Health, ICT, Secretary of Education, Marine Resources/Fisheries, Renewable Energy, Trade and Ministry of Education, PO Box 97 Waste Management although other areas may be included Rarotonga, Cook Islands (excluding Aviation, Civil Engineering and Architectural studies) All applicants must meet the General Eligibility criteria on the VACANCY application form. Application forms are available from the Ministry of Education in Nikao or ring Anna Roi on ph: 29357 or email scholarships@ education.gov.ck. Application Forms must be received no later than 12pm Friday 26 September 2014 COOK ISLANDS RED CROSS SOCIETY The Cook Islands Red Cross Society would like to invite applications for the following positions: National Coordinator Global Environment Facility – Small Grants (GEF-SGP) Programme As a full time position the main role of the National Coordinator is to effectively manage the GEF-SGP programme in the Cook Islands and also give secretariat support to the National Steering Committee. The CIRC is the National Hosting Institute for the GEF-SGP programme in the Cook Islands and the role will be based in the CIRC with a reporting line to the CIRC Secretary- General and also to the UNDP office in Samoa. Your advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years experience including programme management in environment and sustainable development in the Cook Islands will stand you in good stead. As will excellent analytical and writing skills, coupled with sound people management skills and good negotiation and problem solving skills. NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE COOK All applicants are expected to have a high proficiency ISLANDS MEDIA ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (CIMA), in standard computer software (word-processing, excel, TUESDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2014 presentations, databases and internet) and fluency in Cook Notice is given to the Cook Islands Media Association Islands Maori as well as English and/or a second language Incorporated Board and Members and intending Members that is advantageous. A police report will also be required of the the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of CIMA will be held on successful applicants. Tuesday 7th October, 2014 at 10am. Applications may be lodged at the Cook Islands Red Cross The meeting will be held at The Café, Beachcomber. office in Kiikii or by email to [email protected] by close of The key tasks/deadlines for the AGM are: day Friday 26 Sept 2014. 1. Chair’s Report 2. Items of AGM Business 3. Election of new Executive Members If any Member wishes to submit any proposed motions or other items of business for consideration at the AGM these must be received in writing by Charles Pitt email [email protected] no later than 5.00 pm on Monday 6th October, 2014. Cook islands Herald 24 September 2014 NEWS 24

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