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Migrant Workers · Cook IslandsThe Cook Islands High Court has found that the country's immigration law that offers preferential treatment to New Zealand citizens is "invalid" New Zealand passport holders only need to wait five years to apply for permeant residency under the current rules. All nationals with other citizenship must wait a minimum of 10 years. The same rule also applies to spouses of Cook Islanders.See the Story
Cook Islands migrant workers welcome High Court ruling on residency threshold
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Cook Islands · Cook IslandsTim Roxborogh rounds up the grandparents to find out what happens when three generations holiday together in the Cook Islands. Aunty Mona at Pacific Resort Rarotonga treated the family like long-lost family. Captain Tama snorkelled, part cultural performance, part comedy, is arguably the most talked-about activity you can do in Rarodonga.See the Story
A three-generation holiday in Rarotonga: Is it insanity or insanely good?
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Cook Islands · Cook IslandsA New Zealand man died in Avaavaroa Passage last December when he went out snorkelling by himself. The majority of turtle tour operators in the Cook Islands have now agreed to new safety and environmental standards. But Josh Utanga, who owns Snorkel Cook Islands, said the new agreement does not go far enough.See the Story
Safety agreement not good enough - Snorkel Cook Islands
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Cook Islands · Cook IslandsThe Cook Islands has just finished its second year exploring its ocean to see if deep sea mining can happen. The exploration phase - which will continue for about another three years - gives three companies access to the nations waters. If the companies can prove mining is viable the government will award them a mining license.See the Story
After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'
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Conservation · Cook IslandsThe majority of turtle tour operators in the Cook Islands have agreed to new safety and environmental standards. The safety standards are part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cook Islands Tourism. The MOU comes after the death of a 50-year-old New Zealand man in Avaavaroa Passage in December last year.See the Story
Cook Islands turtle tour operators sign up to 'non-binding' agreement to boost conservation efforts
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Cook Islands · Cook IslandsThe Cook Islands has made an amendments to its Seabed Minerals Act. The amendments include replacing the term "mining" with "minerals harvesting" Prime Minister Mark Brown said mining is a broad term which ranges from extraction through to digging and cutting. Three mining companies have been exploring the Cook Islands exclusive-economic zone.See the Story
'Minerals harvesting': Cook Islands Parliament makes changes to seabed mining law
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Cook Islands · Cook IslandsGale force winds of up to 90kmph caused by a recent string of cyclones knocked baby birds from their perches.Discover Wildlife eco-center is urging people to check under trees and get young Kakaia terns that have been knocked down back into the tree. Conservation of these birds is crucial due to the low population of native species in Rarotonga.See the Story
Cook Islanders urged to protect native kakaia birds population
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Cook Islands · Cook IslandsPrime Minister Mark Brown has appointed Albert Nicholas as his deputy. He takes over from former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau, who lost his seat due to a corruption conviction late last month. Brown said his emphasis is on prioritising the interests of the country over convention. He said he is focused on rebuilding the economy post Covid-19.See the Story
Albert Nicholas appointed Cook Islands Deputy PM
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