Tiare maori: beloved flower of the Cook Islands Posted 17.03.2018

Like edelweiss is to the Austrians, so the star-like tiare maori (Gardenia taitensis) is to Cook Islanders. Tiare maori is often used as a metaphor ...

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Tiare maori: beloved flower of the Cook Islands Posted 17.03.2018

Like edelweiss is to the Austrians, so the star-like tiare maori (Gardenia taitensis) is to Cook Islanders. Tiare maori is often used as a metaphor ...

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From top gunner to Muri Lagoon Posted 10.03.2018

Celebrating 25 years in the lagoon cruising business, Tamaiva Tuavera, or as he is better known in the tourism industry, Captain Tama, or just Tama ...

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Meet former Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith, a dedicated environmentalist Posted 03.03.2018

Crowned Miss Cook Islands 2017, Alanna Matamaru Smith, attained her success with the backing of countless island citizens, and a little divine support. Posted on ...

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Serious about big game fishing around Rarotonga? Posted 02.01.2018

Q & A with Diane from Marlin Queen Fishing ChartersWhat charter boats does Marlin Queen operate, and what is the capacity of each boat? We ...

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An interview with farmer’s daughter, Liana Scott, GM of the Muri Beach Club Hotel Posted 07.11.2017

Two years ago Rarotonga’s 30-room adult only hotel Muri Beach Club Hotel was named the world’s most luxurious romantic hotel in recognition for its world-class ...

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Local entrepreneur Rohan Ellis talks business and the future prosperity of the Cook Islands Posted 21.09.2017

The Islander Hotel turned two on 1 May this year. It is a family affair, and the jewel in the crown for Cook Islands entrepreneur ...

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Love a little ‘Cook Islands’ pearl Posted 05.09.2017

Q&A with Alexis Napa Wolfgramm, Executive Officer Marketing for the Cook Islands Pearl Authority.What is the reasoning behind the Cook Islands Pearl Authority running ...

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Ori, koni, ura, kapa? Cook Islands Dance, what is it? Posted 05.09.2017

There are several names in Cook Islands Maori for 'dance', the most popular of the expressive arts. Ura, the word commonly used today, is thought ...

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Wet & Wild in Aitutaki Posted 05.09.2017

A chat with Quinton Schofield, operator of the locally-owned Aitutaki adventure business Wet & Wild. Tell us about your connection to Aitutaki My connection ...

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