The Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand [CIDANZ] in association with Cook Islands Community of New Zealand

presents

Tku Reo, Utuutu `Ia My Language, Nurture it

oneLANGUAGE presents Cook Islands Language Week Join with us in celebrating the second year of the Cook Islands Language Week. There will be a mix of Cook Islands Language Week Activities run throughout NZ. Cost: Free. Donations welcome. 4 10 August Co-ordinator: Maara Maeva

oneEVENTS presents Cook Islands Constitution Day Celebration, Church `Uapou The `Akirta`u Festival week starts off with a Cook Islands Inter-church fellowship where Cook Islands Churches come together to sing, dance, fundraise and celebrate. A special blessing will be cast over our Cook Islands Constitution Day & the `Akirta`u Festival week. 4th August, 3-6pm. Cost: Free, Donations welcome. CIDANZ, 283 289 Kirkbride Road, Mangere. Co-ordinators: Nooroa Tamarua & Fanaura Mitchell oneEVENTS presents Ipi Ope Presenting for the first time a showcase event that features a new cultural brand that infuses Cook Islands Culture in a contemporary [Ipi Ope] way based upon the well-known Kati Katia musical production by Tepoave Araitia. 9th August, 9am-2pm. Cost: Free. Gold Coin & Donations Welcome. Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinators: Tepoave Araitia [aka Papa Po] & Mareta Ford

oneMARKET presents Cook Islands Night Market A uniquely Cook Islands Night Market which will have a variety of food, arts and crafts, clothing, fashion, jewellery, music, cultural performances and a live string band. Cost: FREE 8th August, 6-10pm Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinator: Naomi Dashwood

oneCRAFT presents Cook Islands Handcrafts Come and see the launch of oneCRAFT at oneEXPO. oneCRAFT will showcase Cook Islands Tivaevae and general Cook Islands handcraft. A special feature will be mothers who have produced a Tivaevae that has come from our oneFAMILY programme. Come and watch our Mamas provide live production demonstrations. 9 10 August .9am-5pm (9 Aug) 9am-10pm (10 Aug). Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau. Co-ordinator: Nana Kamo Mataroa [aka Aunty Nana] oneEVENTS presents Te Maeva Nui An important annual event in the Cook Islands is the Te Maeva Nui Festival, which celebrates self-rule and independence from New Zealand in a blaze of traditional cultural displays and competitions held on the island of Rarotonga. For the first time, the Te Maeva Nui comes to NZ where a significant number of Cook Islanders now live. The Maori name Te Maeva Nui means the greatest or the most important celebration. 10th August, 10am-10pm. Adults [18 years+] = $30, Children [4 -17 years] = $15. Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinators: Tepoave Araitia [aka Papa Po] & John Kiria oneBREAD presents Cook Island Caf & Bakery Sample traditional breads, sweets and coffee from around the islands of the Cook Islands. oneBREAD will be launched for the first time and as a showcase Social Enterprise. 8-10 August. 6-10pm (8 Aug),8am-5pm (9 Aug), 8am-10pm (10 Aug) Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinator: Alex Dickie oneEXPO presents Cook Islands Development Expo [NZ] This Expo showcases Cook Islands Businesses, Products, Services and Initiatives across New Zealand and the Cook Islands. The Expo also presents opportunities for Providers who want to engage the Cook Islands Community. 9 10 August. 9am to 5pm (9 Aug), 9am to 10pm (10 Aug). Cost: Free. Donations welcome. Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau. Co-ordinator: Scott Donaldson oneSHOP presents Cook Islands Online Store & Directory Come and see the launch of oneSHOP at the oneEXPO. oneSHOP is a Cook Islands Online Store & Directory and much more 9 - 10 August, 9am-5pm (9 Aug) 9am-10pm, (10 Aug). Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinator: Fred Oloapu oneCOMMUNITY Facility & Investment Plans CIDANZ presents oneCOMMUNITY Facility Plans for its site at 283-289 Kirkbride Road, Mangere. The facility is one of two major site development projects with oneCOMMUNITY being the Social Innovation and Community Development Hub. Help our fundraising by buying oneBRICK or more 9-10th August. 9am-5pm (9th Aug), 9am -10pm (10 Aug). Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinator: Ridgeland Kiria

oneCOOKISLANDS presents Cook Islands Awards Evening CIDANZ presents the Second Cook Islands Awards Evening which celebrates and recognises the achievements of Cook Islanders across sectors. Cost: Individual Ticket $80; Corporate Tables $1,000 + GST. 9th August, 6-11pm, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinator: Rouruina Emile-Brown

oneUMU presents Cook Islands Cuisine Sample traditional cuisine from around the islands of the Cook Islands. oneUMU will be launched for the first time and as a showcase Social Enterprise.8 - 10 August. 6-10pm (8 Aug),8am-5pm (9 Aug) 8am-10pm (10 Aug) Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau Co-ordinator: Alex Dickie

Cook Islands Health Network Association [CIHNA] presents the Turama Conference This years Cook Islands Health Conference theme is Make our Mark. 8 9 August. Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau. Co-ordinator Tepaeru Tauraki. Cook Islands Development Action Plan 2013 2015 [NZ] The Cook Islands Development Action Plan 2013 2015 [NZ] will be launched and signed by representatives within the oneCOOKISLANDS [Cook Islands Awards Evening]. The Plan will include priorities to be implemented from August 2013 onwards. 9th August. Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau. Co-ordinator: Ina Michael

For more general information contact: Lomina Araitia, Business Support Co-ordinator, CIDANZ Office: [09] 256 1403, Mobile: [027] 256 1409 Email: lomina@cidanz.co.nz Website: http://cidanz.co.nz

For sponsorship, media and management enquiries contact: Ina Michael, Chief Executive Office: [09] 256 1403, Mobile: [027] 525 6140 Email: ina@cidanz.co.nz