On Monday 22nd October, the Cook Islands Taokotai’anga Vainetini Collective NZ (CITVCNZ) was officially launched at a Cook Islands exhibition. The Collective was first set-up in 2016 with three members – Tepori Teariki, Nana Kamo-Mataroa, and Vaine Areora. Over time, the group grew, becoming 44 members strong and steadily rising. With a vision to unite […]
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We’re looking for an culturally sound, experienced and energized youth development worker to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting young people to build leadership, confidence, resilience, well being and entrepreneurship, and would like to work with a small team, we want to hear from you. The position aims to work with the
We Are Hiring: Children & Youth Development Worker Read More »
Summer is just around the corner! So if you are looking for another fundraising alternative for your Family, Church Group, Sports Team or Community Group? Come and join us at the Island Night. The ‘Island Night’ is all about coming together and enjoying a Friday evening with Good Food, Live Entertainment, Arts & Crafts and
‘Island Night’ – Stall Holders Welcome! Read More »
On Saturday 1st September, the Auckland University Cook Islands Association will be hosting a competition called Tā’okota’i’anga. It is a conference and cultural competition for all of the Cook Islands Students Associations from various tertiary institutions across New Zealand to come together, compete and celebrate our beautiful culture. Where: 7 Atiu pl, Favona, Auckland When:
Tā’okota’i’anga 2018 Cultural Competition, Sat 1st Sept. Read More »
We have an exciting shift in CIDANZ, and want acknowledge Ina Michael in his new role as a Consultant – Capital Build & Investment. Ina was the foundational Chief Executive of CIDANZ and introduced CIDANZ as the new trading name, co-ordinated the production and implementation of priorities and actions flagged in the 2012-2015 NZ Cook Islands Development
Ina Michael: Consultant – Capital Build & Investment Read More »
Sally (Ake) Nicholas was born in New Zealand, but soon after her family moved to Rarotonga to reconnect with the Cook Islands language, culture and family. She is currently a Lecturer at the AUT University. This Tuesday, Sally will be hosting a workshop open to all, using Toontastic to teach our reo Maori Kuki Airani.
Kōrero Rorouira Workshop for CILW2018 @CIDANZ Tuesday July 31 4-7pm Read More »
Emerge Aotearoa provides a wide range of recovery and rehabilitation services designed to empower people to reach their full recovery potential. They believe that everyone is capable of living a meaningful life and are committed to helping their service users to be the best they can be – resulting in improved overall community well-being and participation.
Empowering Young People Through Ei Katu-Making Read More »
As a Cook Islands organisation focused on community and economic development, we’ve had the greatest privilege liaising with the Ministry for Pacific Peoples in the national coordination of Cook Islands Language week. It is with pride that we announce the theme for this years Cook Islands Language Week 2018: Kia ngākau parau, kia rangarangatu to tatou
2018 Cook Islands Language Week Read More »
The Taokotai’anga Charitable Trust (CIDANZ) will be holding our 2018 Annual General Meeting on: Date: Monday 30th July 2018 Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm Venue: oneCOMMUNITY S.H.E.D, 283 – 289 Kirkbride Road, Mangere. Hosted by the Board of Trustees, the AGM will provide the community with an update of the organisations developments from the past 12
2018 Annual General Meeting – Mon 30 July, 6.00pm Read More »
[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED!] The Cook Islands community are the second largest Pacific ethnic group in New Zealand (after Samoans) making up 20% (61,839) of the Pacific population (295,941) with 59.5% (36,810) living in the Auckland region (Census 2013). The annual ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani: Cook Islands Language Week is being held from
NOW CLOSED – Funding applications for CILW community activities & events! Read More »