Thomas Tarurongo Wynne has journeyed home for a bereavement and a land succession court meeting for their grandfather, Papa Teavae Tarurongo. Together we chat about his gratefulness feelings towards their Enere line.... who have been a'ikā, and looked after their Ngati Ingatu interests, land, responsibilities and Are Metua in Areora. Enuamanu has given them so much, alongside their Rarotongan bloodlines, such a wealth of identity culture and Ngati Ingatu - Atiu Warrior Spirit. "Land is so important to our identity, connection and capacity to self determine our food, our shelter, our security and to honour our ancestors."On a Serious Professional note: Thomas updates me about his current role working for, Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care - Run by New Zealand, Government. It investigates matters of great importance and difficulty, engaged in fact-finding and preventing future recurrences. Which then recommends policy or legislative changes to prevent it happening again. Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Today we chat to Paul Itaea Bob. A returning Cook Islander, his family decided to leave Aitutaki in the late 60's - emigrating to Auckland, New Zealand for approximately 15 years and then onto Sydney, Australia in the early 80's."The connection of land to family and family to land". This gives us all an insight into Paul's podcast conversation today. "Why would you leave Paradise to move to Government state housing overseas?" Paul says.We talk together about Paul's life of growing up in the suburb of Miller, Liverpool, Sydney, Australia. A time when Cook Islanders and other Immigrants were collectively trying to find common ground in a new country. Paul speaks about how as a child he and his brothers used to sing in their bedroom ALL the time and thus their singing career began when they were teenagers. Paul is available in Rarotonga as an entertainer for private functions and weddings. R&B, Soul, Contemporary style musician / singer / recording artist. https://raropass.com/services/rarotonga/paul-bob-musician/Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

In this episode we speak with Becca, she is a mental health professional from the United States of America. In June of 2023, she decided to resign from her position and traveled to New Zealand spending six months there, to evaluate her career and her future. "It got very tough", Becca says.  She had worked for seven years with teenagers in high & middle school.We chat about the repercussions of early childhood trauma, isolation, the social development, anxiety and stress felt by all of us and especially by children. Now on her way home, Becca decided to include a couple of weeks holiday in Rarotonga and Aitutaki. I appreciate Becca speaking to us.Side Note: We have associations available to provide help for our people. CIFWA is one of them, Cook Islands Family Welfare Association, they are sponsored by IPPF, International Planned Parenthood Federation and also our Cook Islands Government. Te Marae Ora (TMO) our national health system also has counselling freely available. Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

True stories we can always remember! The narrative doesn't change because we are speaking truth. In September 2019, an unexpected girls trip to Aitutaki is how I started Kia Orana Podcast. While on holiday in Aitutaki, I found a book titled, "How I Fell In Love With an Island, Accidental Adventures", written by Haydn S Adams - (my now business partner). I got in contact with the author Haydn, a friendship was formed and before too long in May 2020 a podcast came out of our friendship. During lockdown I concentrated on the Podcast for two years, 2020-2021. Then in October 2022, Raro Pass also came about via this friendship with Haydn.Enjoy this episode and I really appreciate you all listening. Meitaki,ChantalKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

In this episode we meet Yahui, who is originally from the eastern province of China. Yahui has been travelling the world for the last eleven years, thus far visiting 60+ countries. In 2019 Yahui first travelled to Rarotonga, and has returned in 2024. Yahui shares with us his professional journey from studying at Police University in China. Working in a jail, suffering depression and making the life decision to resign and begin his travelling immersion of the world. Such an interesting episode, where Yahui shares with us different stories of the countries he has thus far visited. I feel privileged and appreciative to have captured this vulnerable and earnest conversation with Yahui. Thank you. Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Are you thinking of a tropical holiday destination? In this episode we chat with Michael, he is from Montreal in Canada. We also chat with Becca, she is from Virginia in the United States of America. They share with us why they individually decided to travel 'all' the way down here to the Cook Islands. Together we dive into a quick snap shot conversation, discussing their holiday adventures - visiting museums, boat lagoon rides, scootering around Aitutaki  and the food eateries available. Statement Quotes"Aitutaki is Amazing""The people of the Cook Islands are warm, welcoming and helpful. Adding to a nice destination experience""Trying to escape our winter and I was looking for a warm hot climate""So many connecting flights to get here, and so worth it""Definitely try the marinated in lime or lemon raw fish, delicious"Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

In this episode we talk with Donna Jane Napa about her reasons for deciding to open a Spa in 2018 in Rarotonga. We dive into her story of making lifetime parental cross road decisions, deciding to leave her job because she had become a new mum, juggling motherhood...She speaks about attending beauty school courses here at our local Cook Islands Tertiary & Training Institute, while simultaneously nurturing her one year old son - and her new born son. We chat about being a mum, wife, business owner and what that looks like for Donna. Visit her Miri Miri Spa details here on https://raropass.com/services/rarotonga/miri-miri-spa/Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Welcome back to Rarotonga Eliana, and this time with your baby daughter Lily!This episode was recorded on the fly - Saturday mornings at our Punanga Nui market is hustle and bustle. Over 200 vendors offer a variety of food, clothing & arts/crafts. I hear, "Hi Chantal", I turn and Eliana is approaching me with her 9 month old daughter Lily-Anne.Eliana quickly reminds me of when we first met and a catch up conversation followed. We chat about the tours she has taken Lily to. A lagoon cruise with Koka Lagoon company, a fire night show at the Crown Beach Resort and so much more. It was a pleasure to record my youngest guest on the show, Lily at 9 months old! Lily joins Eliana and I, not wanting to miss out a good girly chinwag!Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

This episode is a snap shot recording explaining to you about an amazing local Civil Society Organisation. Cook Islands Women, Au Vaine. (CSOs) are organised voluntary non-state institutions which mostly operate on non-profit basis. They are formed and led by citizens to champion their collective or common interests and concerns of the members, specific target groups or the general public. (Google definition)Lydia and I chat about, Celebrating our Cook Islands Women in the Community while encouraging and supporting the promotion of women at all levels and in all structures. She mentions the founding members who in 2006 got together and initiated this program in 2007 to honour our women, for their volunteer time and work in their own communities. Lydia also mentions that every month Cook Islands Women nominate and host the Woman of the Month awards ceremony presentation dinner. Held at The Islander Hotel, so if you are visiting Rarotonga everyone is welcome to join the monthly dinner.  This coming month they will be hosting their 204th recipient. How amazing is this! Please find Cook Islands Women on their Facebook page. Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Frahmein Koteka says, "Our chocolate factory sign on the main road in Muri is just the bait to bring people in. We really want to show you how we are growing the theobromine cacao trees from seed to plant, and harvesting the fruit which produces our dark chocolate." We chat together about how Frahmein is an agricultural farmer, grower and producer. Working out of a grassroots factory, redefining products, until they get something of add value to offer consumers. We also talk about his perspective of the term organic, and the aim of growing without using chemicals. Feeding their plants with blood and bone fertiliser, a natural organic food for their trees. I was able to sample sun dried banana, banana wine and cocoa liquor, nice!You can also find Frahmein on Saturday mornings at Punanga Nui market. Selling their services, farm tours, alcohol tasting, vanilla extracts and dark chocolate. Vanilla vodka coming soon and will be retailed at Muri Outlet.We have links for Cook Islands Chocolate Factory on our Raro Pass website in the Activities category offering you 10% off their produce, products and tour services. Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

This episode is a lovely chat with a female spa therapist and tour reporter from Kyoto in Japan, Mari Yamashita. As an aromatic massage therapist, Yamashita has been importing since May 2016 from Rarotonga products made by our local producer Rito Cook Islands. Rito's virgin coconut oil and their premium range of bio-active skincare products. We discuss her travel journey, from the west side in Kyoto via train to Osaka airport, then a domestic flight to the East side Tokyo, Narita airport. Then an international flight on Air New Zealand to Auckland, New Zealand then another international flight to Rarotonga, Cook Islands...... Yamashita describes it as 24 hours of travelling and one day lived and then lived again when you arrive over the date line!"I really want to come back soon, I love ika mata, your traditional raw fish dish that is marinated in lime and coconut milk," she says. Yamashita describes Rarotonga as, "Pristine, Natural & Relaxing". Stating also that when you are near the lagoon you also hear wildlife sounds of the land simultaneously.Arigato Gozaimasu and Meitaki MaataKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Kia Orana and welcome back to our show, Dr Corrina Tucker an environmental sociologist, researcher and university lecturer.During Covid19 lockdown in early 2021 Dr Tucker allowed me to record her story of deciding to buy a business named, Storytellers Eco Cycle & Walking Tours Rarotonga. In this episode we chat together about her newly published book, 'Places of Historical and Cultural significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A Guide Book for the Curious Adventurer'. Here's a link to her guide book https://www.storytellers.co.ck/guide-bookKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Candice Luke has recently joined our Cook Islands news team as a journalist. Candice asked to interview me, Chantal your host with an update for the print side of our national newspaper.... I replied how about we interview each other?We chat about her journey through journalism school in New Zealand and then her decision to leave her home New Zealand and accept the Cook Islands News contract in Rarotonga. "How did I come to be here', Candice says. "I was chasing the sun" she replies.Together we discuss 'Raro Pass' and my show 'Kia Orana Podcast'. Below is the newspaper link to the article she wrote after this recording. Thank you Candice, I appreciate you. ChantalCook Islands News Article:Digital discount card gains following with streamlined tourist info and dealsKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Kia Orana everyone, Armin Schwander,  is originally from Switzerland. Armin shares with us a great story of how and why he 'accidentally' ended up on holiday in Rarotonga in 2016. Which then lead to the opportunity decision to purchase the food and beverage business now named The Lucky Rooster Eatery. Armin and I share with you all, how you can travel from the Northern hemisphere to Rarotonga. We are thankful for the Hawaiian airlines flight, enabling a connection from the United States to Hawaii and then here to Rarotonga. We chat about how their eatery survived and continued operating during the Covid period here in Rarotonga. Armin also shares his appreciation views of living in the 'abundance of nature', here in Rarotonga. Find out more here https://raropass.com/dining/rarotonga/the-lucky-rooster-eatery/Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Kia Orana and welcome to Ms. Tia Henderson, a young 23 year old Cook Islands woman returning home to Rarotonga to spend time with her family and have a holiday. Currently studying Strategic Management and also a minor in Supply Chain, at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.Before heading off to University, and straight out of high school at the age of 17 years old, Tia worked for 5 years for our Cook Islands Government within the Ministry of Finance and Economics Management division. Tia found this so interesting and explains more in depth during her episode. Tia also shares with us the Podcasts that she listens to and why she listens to them. Topics such as Girls that Invest and Economics Explained shows have made it easier for her, to learn about building wealth.Tia chats with us about growing up in the Cook Islands and what that looks like for her. She loves the 'good different', family lifestyle and the balanced teachings that a small island nation can offer. Thank you Tia for recoding this episode with me, I appreciate your time and insight into our Youth of today. I especially liked your statement, "Don't be afraid to fail, keep going until you get what you want". Tia, you are an amazing woman and I wish you all the Best!Manuia,ChantalKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Travelling from the mountains of California, a western U.S. state. Flying across the North Pacific Ocean down to the South Pacific Ocean beaches of Rarotonga. Barry and his partner Ricardo have returned for the second time to our Polynesian shores. "Aere Maru - Let's not rush, just sit back relax, unwind and enjoy," says Barry. Barry shares with us when in 2019 he came across the direct route that Air New Zealand offered from Los Angeles to Rarotonga. He decided to book airline tickets for himself and Ricardo. Barry reminisced about how his Californian dive buddy ends up in Papeete, Tahiti and asks Barry to be his best man - of course the wedding was to be in Tahiti! Barry flys to Tahiti in July 1976 to his first and there after many French Polynesian holidays. To Barry and Ricardo, I appreciate our new friendship. See you both again one day. Chantal TD NapaKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Kia Orana, I personally met Simeon and his family here in Rarotonga, over 10 years ago. During our conversation then, we learnt that a mutual connection we had was of being birth delivered by the same island Doctor Snowball in Aitutaki, many moons ago. An instant friendship began of which we affectionately greet each other, 'Kia Orana my Aitutaki brother/sister to another mother'. Simeon was recently back home visiting again with his family, I was able to sit with him and record this episode about his Book named, "One Mile To Make A Difference". Simeon Sturney is an experienced through-the-gate prison chaplain who has helped hundreds of women at the point of their release from prison and as they walk to the local train station, journeying with them as they wrestle with their fears and temptations.  He is also a former managing chaplain at one of the largest Women’s prisons in Western Europe and a former Probation Service Officer.  Simeon has worked in prisons for over 15 years. He is married, has 2 children and 2 Grandchildren.Email - simeon@onemileto.co.ukKia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

In this episode of Kia Orana Podcast, Chantal Napa welcomes back Jarl Arneric, with an update of his MTC, My Trading Community education journey. Trading education and wealth building community. Learning the skills to create multiple income streams. A catch phrase of the MTC education family is to Learn - Earn and Inspire. Fifteen months down the track, Jarl shares with us how he is going personally and professionally. Listen out for Jarl using the words, “Stock Market On Steroids” and “Patience and Discipline”, says Jarl. “I’m earning about myself” Jarl says. Jarl shares with us his analogy description of, “The Cart Before The Horse”. Jarl speaks about positive affirmations and more!We wish you ALL the Best Jarl.   Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Pa Tepaeru Taiteariki Upokotini Marie Ariki was born in September 1947 and named Marie Peyroux, better known as Pa Marie, or affectionately as Aunty Pa.She is one of two Ariki (Chief) of the tribe (Vaka) of Takitumu on the island of Rarotonga. The eldest of her family, she was inducted on June 27th 1991 under the title of Pa Ariki, the 48th descendant with this title name. Following the death of her mother Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki.  In 2003, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Elizabeth II. Among her many honour's and accomplishments, she was recently  celebrated as Cook Islands, Woman of the Month. Enjoy this intimate chat with Pa Ariki, about important past events in her life.  Stay tuned for more Kia Orana Podcast conversations with her. https://raropass.com/community/pa-arikis-takitumu-palace-museum/Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Moana Minerals is a Cook Islands-based mineral resource development company reporting a large defined mineral resource containing substantial quantities of critical metals essential for addressing projected supply shortages necessary for the world’s clean energy transition. The formation of Moana Minerals and the securing of exploration rights for polymetallic nodules in our Moana 1 project area is the culmination of prior work resulting in agreements between Ocean Minerals, our parent company, and the Cook Islands Government, which gave Moana Minerals reserved areas of the seabed in the Cook islands’ EEZ (2016 and 1017).Moana’s uniquely qualified team has extensive experience in environmental management, underwater mining, deep ocean oil and gas exploration and production, subsea operations, mineral processing, and the engineering and implementation of large-scale projects. Ocean Minerals’ founder, is the former Director of Ocean Mining Laboratory for the Kennecott Manganese Nodule Consortium in the 1970s and Moana team members have significant experience in the metals and underwater mining industries, deep water operations and finance. Our team is committed to making the Cook Islands nodule project a success, with leadership based in Rarotonga for the duration of the exploration program. Find out more with our website link below:https://www.moanaminerals.com/Kia Orana, May you live longAere Ra, FarewellKia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health--------------Get the unofficial official guide to Rarotonga — for free!The helpful 8-page PDF gets you completely ready for your holiday to Rarotonga. Inside the guide you'll find information on Transportation, WIFI, Customs, SIM/eSIM cards, Scooter Rental, and so much more/Download the Rarotonga Holiday Guide & Checklist--------------The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.