The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing. The event which is considered the pinnacle youth event on the sailing calendar was held on Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11. Racing commenced on Friday with three race...

The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has committed to continue as a platinum sponsor, handing over $15,000 annually, towards Te Maeva Nui for well over 10 years now. BCI’s recently appointed chief executive officer, Jennifer Henry was pleased to sign the annual memorandum of understanding with Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development this w...

Tereora College year 13 students who took part in the Young Enterprise Scheme presented their products and or services to a three person panel: Vaine Nooana Arioka (BCI CEO), Apii Tumutoa (Manager Health Promotion) and Steve Anderson ( CEO of Andersons)  One of the four businesses Piriranga Mou, created the product lokD, which is designed to promo...