Culture – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:57:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Koutu Nui swears in new leaders, addresses land issues and other challenges https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:57:55 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273205 Holders of taoanga Māori titles were sworn in at the Koutu Nui annual general meeting (AGM) this week.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges/feed/ 0 Students dig deep into cultural roots https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/culture/education/food/students-dig-deep-into-cultural-roots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=students-dig-deep-into-cultural-roots Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272850 Students of Nukutere College who participated in the traditional umu making and string band competitions this week were grateful for the opportunities to connect more deeply with the lifestyles of their ancestors.

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]]> Pu Tapere election challenged https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/pu-tapere-election-challenged/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pu-tapere-election-challenged Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:51:39 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271908 An election of a village leader has been embroiled in controversy after claims that proper process was not followed, and only a few were informed, while a meeting organiser insisted that all protocols were adhered to.

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]]> PM Brown, Cook Islands delegation pay their respects to Māori Kīngi Tūhetia https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/local/culture/new-zealand/pm-brown-cook-islands-delegation-pay-their-respects-to-maori-kingi-tuhetia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pm-brown-cook-islands-delegation-pay-their-respects-to-maori-kingi-tuhetia Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:49:29 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271657 Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived at Tūrangawaewae Marae yesterday for the tangihanga (tangi) of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the seventh Māori king, and to pay his respect to the Kīngitanga.

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]]> Woman fined for drunk driving https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/woman-fined-for-drunk-driving/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=woman-fined-for-drunk-driving Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:39:15 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271551 A woman who has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $218 for excess blood alcohol and careless driving charges has also been disqualified from driving for 12 months.

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]]> Cultural exchange fosters connections between Cook Islands and Hawai’i https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/regional/culture/art/pacific-islands/cultural-exchange-fosters-connections-between-cook-islands-and-hawaii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cultural-exchange-fosters-connections-between-cook-islands-and-hawaii Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:51:23 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271328 A delegation from environmental non-governmental organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango (AKTT) young ambassadors have returned from an enriching successful cultural exchange experience in Hawai’i.

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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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]]> Cook Islands to celebrate 60 years with extended festivities https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/culture/entertainment/cook-islands-to-celebrate-60-years-with-extended-festivities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-to-celebrate-60-years-with-extended-festivities Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:42:59 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271105 The Government has started planning for the country’s big celebration of the 60th Constitution Day next year, including the budget. The celebration is expected to be slightly longer than this year’s event.

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]]> Cook Islands diaspora keeps culture alive in New Zealand https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/education/cook-islands-diaspora-keeps-culture-alive-in-new-zealand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-diaspora-keeps-culture-alive-in-new-zealand Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:26:37 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271017 Cook Islanders in Aotearoa New Zealand joyfully celebrated Te Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Māori Language Week with cultural performances and educational programmes across the country this week.

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]]> Winning costume sparks outrage https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/culture/entertainment/winning-costume-sparks-outrage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-costume-sparks-outrage Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:17:55 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270995 A week after the 2024 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival, controversy continues over Oire Tupapa Maraerenga’s winning costume, which was originally designed for the CINAT team. The Ministry of Cultural Development has dismissed claims of unfair advantage.

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