“The Wheel that Doesn’t Squeak” by Louise Ngaei I call dad “the wheel that doesn’t squeak”. When in 2015 he was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to health Read More » October 12, 2020
Celebrating Diversity – Pink Shirt Day 2020 Kia Orana, Last year we ran the very first Pasifika dedicated Pink Shirt Day. It was a reflective moment where our community came together to Read More » October 5, 2020
When you’re able to transfer what’s in your mind onto paper for people to see, that’s art! After talking to David Maruariki and featuring his journey over the last couple of weeks, I couldn’t help but think of my younger brother Tereapii Read More » October 5, 2020
David “dreadlocks” Maruariki the Carver Last week we explored Davids passion for Cook Islands language, and how he’s building his children’s capacity to be able to speak the Reo. This Read More » September 28, 2020
Opposition Party Leader Hon Tina Browne said they will not support the To Tatou Vai Bill Written by Florence Syme-Buchanan – Opposition Media Release Cook Islands Opposition leader Tina Browne has said they will not support the passage of the To Read More » August 3, 2020
Official Launch of the Cook Islands Language Commission NZ – “Are Taunga” Saturday 2nd August 2020, saw the launching of the Are Taunga as part of the Opening to the Cook Islands Language Week. The Are Taunga Read More » August 3, 2020
Education before a House – Meet Tumai Tumutoa Written by Tauraki Rongo This week Kura Ora caught up with Tumai Tumutoa. She is a mother of two happily married to a Fijian husband. Read More » July 6, 2020
Pa Marie Upokotini Ariki – Torunga’uru Mataiti ki runga I te Ta’onga Written by Tauraki Rongo (Tutu – nenei’ia e Lisa Williams) ‘I te Ma’anaka ‘i topa, kua rave ‘ia atu te ‘akama’ara’anga ‘i te torunga’uru’anga mata’iti Read More » June 29, 2020