The man behind Pa’s Cross-Island Trek Posted 01.08.2023

For over 33 years Pa Teuruaa guided 5000 visitors on Rarotonga’s rugged cross-island track, famously known as Pa’s Trek. He retired in 2018 handing Pa’s ...

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Te Ipukarea Society’s work is never ending but vital to Cook Islands’ ecosystems Posted 01.08.2023

Alanna Matamaru Smith is Director of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS), an environmental NGO in the Cook Islands. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in ...

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Meet a Cook Islands contemporary artist with a wicked sense of humour Posted 21.05.2023

In the nineties a revival of the Cook Islands contemporary art movement began led by returning Cook Islands artists, including Tim Buchanan. At the age ...

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Dinner with the locals, in their own homes Posted 23.11.2022

Enjoy an entrée, main course, and dessert where each course is hosted in a different home. This popular dining experience offers an insight into the ...

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A great night out in Rarotonga! Posted 21.11.2022

As they say at Te Vara Nui Village: "This special place of tribute to our distinctive culture and its breathtaking setting will remain in your ...

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​Q&A with Farm Direct Pearls Posted 31.10.2021

Farm Direct Pearls’ Temu and Lesley Okotai have a long established connection to the source of Cook Islands black pearl industry, the island of Manihiki ...

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Yakitori and Cuban cigars in a beach bar eatery named after a volleyball Posted 20.06.2021

There are many small resorts in the Cook Islands; none quite like the quirky Castaway Resort on the sunset coast of Rarotonga.Bought from the bank ...

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Little Polynesian Resort share one their best kept culinary secrets Posted 15.04.2020

Part of the Pacific Resort Hotel Group of luxury resorts and accommodation, Rarotonga’s Little Polynesian Resort is committed to healthy eating for their guests.The Cook ...

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Cook Islands’ hard working commercial traveller Posted 03.01.2020

The Turama Pacific Travel Group is one of the most successful inbound tourism operators in the South Pacific. We’re chatting here with Robert Skews, the ...

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Cook Islands, the perfect sea change Posted 29.12.2019

Cook Islands Real Estate Ltd associates Debra Graham, Craig Graham and Carey Winterflood (see above) have years of experience selling and listing properties and businesses ...

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