Go Local – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:20:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Chef turns humble pancake business into family lifeline https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/go-local/food/chef-turns-humble-pancake-business-into-family-lifeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chef-turns-humble-pancake-business-into-family-lifeline https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/go-local/food/chef-turns-humble-pancake-business-into-family-lifeline/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:20:35 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273131 A former New Zealand chef with Cook Islands roots returned home over a decade ago to care for his aging parents.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/go-local/food/chef-turns-humble-pancake-business-into-family-lifeline/feed/ 0 Celebrating 50 years of hospitality https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/go-local/weekend/business/celebrating-50-years-of-hospitality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-50-years-of-hospitality Sat, 21 Sep 2024 19:05:14 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272430 A leading Cook Islands resort, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is honouring its dedicated staff, particularly those who have served for over 20 years, and reflecting on its growth and impact on the community.

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]]> Losacker’s 12th book features sailing adventures and medical missions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/go-local/memory-lane/losackers-12th-book-features-sailing-adventures-and-medical-missions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=losackers-12th-book-features-sailing-adventures-and-medical-missions Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:55:14 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271336 A long-serving Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book inspired by the country to his collection called “Sailing Adventures in the South Seas”.

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]]> First-of-its-kind early childhood Māori learning centre founded https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/culture/go-local/education/first-of-its-kind-early-childhood-maori-learning-centre-founded/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-of-its-kind-early-childhood-maori-learning-centre-founded Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271289 A pioneering early childhood learning centre, the first of its kind, has been established with a focus on immersing young children in Māori language and culture from a very early age.

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]]> Local electronics company claims regional reseller of the year title https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/go-local/business/local-electronics-company-claims-regional-reseller-of-the-year-title/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-electronics-company-claims-regional-reseller-of-the-year-title Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:47:53 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271184 A local company, CIPS Electronics/Jaycar, has become the first Pacific Island reseller company to win the Australia/New Zealand and Pacific Islands Reseller of the Year award 2023-2024.

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]]> Vendors thrive at annual Trade Days https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/go-local/business/vendors-thrive-at-annual-trade-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vendors-thrive-at-annual-trade-days Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:08:26 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270856 As the three-day annual Trade Days came to an end yesterday, young businessman Kesomi Tatola said the chance to showcase the beauty of the Cook Islands through the arts and crafts each vendor had was a great experience.

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]]> Pa Enua vendors add flavour to Trade Days https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/go-local/food/business/pa-enua-vendors-add-flavour-to-trade-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pa-enua-vendors-add-flavour-to-trade-days Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:44:00 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270765 Close to 100 vendors, including some from the Pa Enua, showcased and sold a variety of crafts and food at the Punanga Nui Market on the first day of the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) sponsored Trade Days yesterday.

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]]> Star navigators to jet planes: From ancient voyagers to modern arrivals https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/culture/entertainment/go-local/star-navigators-to-jet-planes-celebrating-connectivity-from-ancient-voyagers-to-modern-arrivals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-navigators-to-jet-planes-celebrating-connectivity-from-ancient-voyagers-to-modern-arrivals Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:58:38 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270648 The theme for this year’s Te Maeva Nui Festival is “Te au Tauranga Rongonui o taku enua/matakeinanga – The important ports of my island/tribe.”

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]]> Finding success amidst challenges https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/go-local/business/finding-success-amidst-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-success-amidst-challenges Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:43:25 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270621 A 44-year-old businesswoman and mother of four, Flora Pupuke-Robati, is optimistic despite the challenges faced by women in business, which were highlighted during the inaugural Taki Tahi Summit earlier this week.

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]]> Hair stylist inspires next generation https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/go-local/hair-stylist-inspires-next-generation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hair-stylist-inspires-next-generation Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:41:41 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270617 A 29-year-old Cook Islander based in Australia returned home to share his expertise with aspiring local hair artists and offered his professional services locally, for which thousands of people worldwide eagerly await appointments.

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