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Sweet as Car Rentals Rarotonga
Car rental in Cook Islands is one way to add some excitement to your business trips and crucial occasions. It will definitely be a
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Game Fishing In Cook Islands
For the game fish, Cook Island is the best place that you can explore on your next vacation. It will have everything to offer you
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The Magic of Rarotonga
Are you looking for seclusion, travel and leisure this summer? Knowing of this staggeringly beautiful place will definitely help you decide where to plant your
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Interview with Walter Tangata of Oire Nikao
Interview with one of the group leaders Walter Tangata of Oire Nikao. He has informed that he is encouraged with the dancers as some of
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Tiare Festival Comes to Life in Rarotonga
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The beautiful weather in the Cook Islands is complimented by its blooming flowers this season, adding to the stunning landscape of Rarotonga and enriching its
Te Mire ‘Atu 2016
A true display of Cook Islands culture took place on Thursday night as ten bold contestants competed in the annual National Mire ‘Atu competition here
Historical Photographic Exhibition
The upcoming Historical Photographic Exhibition by the National Archives of the Cook Islands will be held at the National Auditorium Domes on the 3rd and
Nikao Maori School Educational Research Programme at the Ministry of Cultural Development
Last week from Tuesday 28th April to Friday 1st May, two main divisions within the Ministry of Cultural Development-Tauranga Vananga; the National Museum and the
Historical Photographic Exhibition now open to the Public
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Tauranga Vananga presented over 2,000 historical photos on Thursday evening. A great number of people were present to view photos stored within our National
National Archives-Punanga Akamou Korero: Historical Photograhic Exhibition 6-31 March
The National Archives of the Cook Islands will be presenting an exhibition from Thursday 5th March to the end of March 2015. Cook Islands digitised
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Rongomatane Ariki Investiture: Atiu 1956
On 9 August 1956, in an interesting blend of traditional Polynesian ritual and Christian ceremony, Tetupu Mataio was proclaimed the new Rongomatane Ariki on Atiu.
“Nuku Exhibition” at the National Museum – Runanga Pakau
The National Museum-Runanga Pakau continues with their “Nuku Exhibition” until Friday 30th October 2015. The exhibition is currently open to the public from Monday to
Rakei – Traditional Wearable Art Exhibition: 13 January to 12 February 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Rakei –Traditional Wearable Art Exhibition showcases the exceptional traditional costumes which featured in the 2015 Miss Cook Island Pageant, the local designers and their
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Blackbirders from Peru
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] During the 1860’s more than 725 Cook Islanders, mostly from the Northern Group, were duped to board ships from Peru with bogus contracts to
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Extinct and Extirpated Birds from Aitutaki and Atiu
Six archaeological sites up to 1000 years old on Aitutaki have yielded bones of 15 species of birds. Five of which are now considered to
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Tangi Kaara (Drumming Competition)
Today the Tangi Kaara, drumming competition was held at the National Auditorium with the total of 5 teams: Manihiki, Rakahanga, Tupapa Maraenenga, Mitiaro and Puaikura.
TE MIRE TIARE – CELEBRATING THE FLOWERS
• Friday November 24th – Official Opening the Flowers Festival Week – Maire Nui Drive Park • Monday November 27th – Businesses Decorated Properties Competition
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TE MAEVA NUI – 52nd CONSTITUTION CELEBRATIONS
THEME: “TE AU MĀNGA A TOKU MATAKEINANGA” Translation: “THE TRIBAL FOODS OF MY COMMUNITY” Friday July 28th Te Maeva Nui(TMN17) Official Opening and Float Parade
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TE MIRE URA – DANCER OF THE YEAR
Monday April 24th The Juniors Section at the National Auditorium – 7pm Thursday April 27th The Intermediate Section at the National Auditorium – 7pm Thursday
Hirage of the Auditoruim
Please download our PDF and pass onto anyone they want want to use our facility RULES & CONDITIONS OF HIRE 1.1 All arrangements must first
Downloading Dancer of the Year Video 2022
Kia Orana Thank you for purchasing the dancer of the year live stream ticket. We are sending out another message to the email you provided
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Downloading Dancer of the Year Video 2022
Kia Orana Thank you for purchasing the dancer of the year live stream ticket. We are sending out another message to the email you provided
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Tracking the Digitisation of the Audiovisual Collection of the National Archives of the Cook Islands.
In 2013 when the Cook Islands audiovisual collection was deposited with Nga Taonga Sound and Vision in Wellington New Zealand the immediate need was to
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2021 Cultural Theme
TUMU TAPURA NUI 2021 TE TAMA ‘U’Ā A TE ‘UI ĀRIKI – TE EVANGELIATHE GOSPEL -THE BELOVED CHILD OF THE CHIEFSAKAKORO‘ANGA O TE TUMU TĀPURA
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Cultural ministry to pay tribute to Christianity in action-packed year
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National The themes of all Ministry of Cultural Development events this year, including the popular Te
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‘Be proud of who you are’
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen is passionate about Cook Islands culture and is now on a
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Ministry of Culture celebrate another big year
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua said a workplace is only as good as its
PUBLIC NOTICE – CLOSURE OF THE NATIONAL AUDITORIUM & DOMES
TUATUA ʼAKAKITE Te ʼakakite ʼia ātu nei ki te kātoatoa ē ʼe ka tōpiri ʼia to tātou ʼAre Karioi Nui ʼē pērā te nga Tāupe
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Te Mire Ura 2020
Date: Thursday 23rd July Location: National Auditorium Time: Doors open 6pm for 7pm Start Pricing: Gold coin entry FB live: Starting 7pm Cook Islands Time,