Rarotonga & the Cook Islands
Rarotonga & the Cook Islands

Author: Oliver Berry

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781741042900

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This leading guidebook to the Rarotonga and the Cook Islands makes a great planning guide even if you've booked a package. Covering all budgets, the guide includes Polynesian culture, snorkelling, outer island trips and more. Lonely Planet country guides offer the complete, practical guide for independent travellers the world over, whatever their age, budget or destination. Included are:- Detailed "Getting Started" and "Itineraries" chapters for effortless planning- Inspirational full-colour "Highlights" sections that showcase the country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross-references to the text- Insightful new "History," "Culture," "Food" and "Environment" chapters by specialist contributors"Down to earth accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." -Travel & Leisure

Cook Islands Legends
Cook Islands Legends

Author:

Publisher: [email protected]

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9789820201712

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Myths, stories and legends which once guided the lives of young Cook Islanders reveal a panorama of history, place names and genealogical identity. The mystique of the tales fascinated many young people who gathered around their elders to hear them illuminate the past.

The Art of Tivaevae
The Art of Tivaevae

Author: Lynnsay Rongokea

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2001-11-30

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 0824825020

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Christian missionaries introduced fabric quilt-making to the Cook Islands more than one hundred years ago. Within a short time, Cook Island women turned the tivaevae (needlework, specifically the making of patchwork quilts by hand) into an art form that has become an integral part of local life and culture. In this lavishly illustrated book, Island women talk about their tivaevae--how they are sewn, the ideas that go into each design, and the future of tivaevae.

Introduction to Cook Islands
Introduction to Cook Islands

Author: Gilad James, PhD

Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School

Published:

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 955275318X

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The Cook Islands is a small island nation located in the South Pacific, northeast of New Zealand. The country consists of 15 islands spread out over 1.2 million square kilometers of ocean, with a population of around 17,500 people. The Cook Islands was first settled by Polynesian explorers over a thousand years ago, and has been influenced by various European powers throughout its history. The islands are known for their stunning natural beauty, with white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and lush rainforests. The economy is primarily based on tourism, and the country boasts a vibrant culture with traditions and customs unique to the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Politics
Cook Islands Politics

Author: Thomas R. A. H. Davis

Publisher: [email protected]

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780908597000

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"Sir Albert Henry, one of the most colourful and controversial political figures in the South Pacific, was recently toppled from power. A historic verdict by Chief Justice Gaven Donne "sacked" a government for the first time ever in the history of the Commonwealth. The trial confirmed what many had suspected: intrigue, corruption, bribery and nepotism. This is the inside story, told mainly by Cook Islanders themselves. This fascinating political drama includes a chapter by Dr Tom Davis, the new Premier of the Cook Islands, on his relentless struggle to overcome the hegemony of Sir Albert and his family ..."

The Cook Islands
The Cook Islands

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 9292571486

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The Cook Islands is among the best performing Pacific island economies, with many structures in place that support private sector investment, including an internationally competitive tax regime, an open trade regime, and good standards of education and health care. Future prospects are positive due to the growing tourism sector, and potential resource revenues from seabed minerals prospecting activities are another favorable development. The Government of the Cook Islands is committed to pursuing sustainable development through private-sector-led growth. Yet, the Cook Islands faces significant challenges in realizing its full potential, including a sluggish business entry process that discourages foreign investment, inadequate infrastructure that threatens to degrade the natural environment, complex land ownership and inadequate land use planning processes, and a weak collateral framework.

A Book of Cook Islands Maori Names, Ingoa
A Book of Cook Islands Maori Names, Ingoa

Author: Jon Jonassen

Publisher: [email protected]

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9789820203341

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This collection serves as a basis for identifying and understanding names. The collection highlights the rich naming heritage of the Maori people of Rarotonga and neighbouring islands where names play a major role.

Cook Islands
Cook Islands

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2004-12-20

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1451920695

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This paper focuses on key findings of the detailed assessment of observance of standards and codes in the financial sector of the Cook Islands (CI). The new legal framework in CI represents an important first step in correcting deficiencies, as they are all addressed in the new set of laws. The framework empowers the Financial Services Commission to license, supervise, and regulate the financial sector. It also provides it with enforcement authority in the event of noncompliance with the law, and to cooperate with foreign supervisors where necessary for implementation of comprehensive supervision on a consolidated basis.