An engaging and joyful conversation inside her greenhouse with our very own Cook Islands Lady Tuaine Marsters. 

In this podcast Lady Marsters shares with us what the television, newspapers and radio can’t tell you about her. 

 Top of the class at school. Her favorite orchid is the Cattleya for her flower head wearing ei’s. She is 1 of 16 children. Her mother is from the island of Atiu. Meeting Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Belgium 2014. Her ritual of flowers and plants are attended to between 4-5pm and then golf takes priority from 5pm until sunset!

From a young agricultural lab technician testing soil composition samples for our citrus in the late 60’s, exporting oranges to Dunedin New Zealand. To studying in accounting then onto a Post-Diploma graduate in Internal Affairs to the very successful and accomplished Lawyer she is today. 

During this episode, Lady Tuaine Marsters discusses her personal and professional life stories. Her role as loving wife to Sir Tom Marsters our Cook Islands Queens Representative. 

Her important message to our youthful generation today is: “Go to School!” 

Her greatest accomplishment: “Her children, grandchildren and great grand child..... plus she says keeping her husbund happy for the last 47 years!!

If you enjoyed this episode, follow our Podcast channel on Apple Podcasts & Spotify for more! 

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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Have you ever wondered about the digital future of the Cook Islands? Listen to this podcast with Puai T. Wichman, the Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ora Partners to learn more! As a trustee lawyer with a knack for problem solving, Mr. Wichman was determined to find a solution for our economic despair. His answer, Blockchain. During this episode, Chantal Napa & Puai Wichman discuss what blockchain is, the purpose behind his mission surrounding blockchain and the benefits blockchain at full capacity could provide to individuals, private sector businesses, government and the Cook Island’s as a country.

Listen out for:
- Puai’s story about why he got into Blockchain
- The inner functions of blockchain cryptography, distributed ledger, etc
- How to minimize the risks surrounding blockchain
- Smart Trust Pilot Project launch
- Long term effects for the Cook Islands following the launch of Blockchain

Bonus:
To learn more about Puai T. Wichman and his pioneering, innovative idea, visit Ora Partners (Cook Islands) Limited:
official website 👉 https://ora-partners.com/
official facebook page 👉 https://www.facebook.com/orapartners/

If you have more questions to ask, you can get in contact with Ora Partners (Cook Islands) Limited here:
Email address 👉 [email protected]
Contact number in New Zealand 👉 +64 210 804 1803
Contact number in Cook Islands 👉 +682 27 047

If you enjoyed this episode, follow our Podcast channel on iTunes, Spotify and more! 
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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Medical Doctor with a Master’s Degree in Health Science spends her free time writing books for children as the author Dr. SNB

Selena Nicholas-Bublick grew up on Rarotonga, Cook Islands, but her academic career has not been typical.
She went from winning 1st place in the National Imaginative Creative Writing Competition while attending Tereora College  to receiving a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy at University of New South Wales Sydney Australia to receiving a Master’s in Environmental Health Science from John Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in Maryland, America. She is now currently a Clinical Assistant Professor specialized in Neurology at the University of Toledo Medical Centre in Ohio, America.

In this episode Selena, Chantal & Haydn ponder beyond the High Medical Achiever Dr. Selena Nicholas-Bublick and highlight the author Dr. SNB of the children’s book series ‘Tiare & the Circle of Worlds’ which are inspired and based off Selena’s Polynesian connection to the Cook Islands and her children.

As a bonus, we have a special guest join our podcast recording, Selena’s young daughter, Lalu, who announces she will be releasing her own book series ‘Lulu the Sheepadoodle’. Lalu shares with us her passions and goals for her future, which includes her educational videos that she started producing during the COVID-19 lockdown. Before she heads off, she plays a beautiful melody for our listeners with her harp.

To learn more about Selena & Lalu, you can check them out here:
Tiare & the Circle of Worlds official facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/TiareandtheCircleofWorlds/
Tiare & the Circle of Worlds official website 👉 https://www.thecircleofworlds.com/

If you enjoyed ,this episode, follow our podcast channel on Apple Podcasts & Spotify for more!
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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Have you ever wondered about the well-being of our Turtles in the Cook Islands?
Listen to this podcast with Jules Tamaariki, the President & Founder of Te Ara o te Onu - Sea Turtle Conservation Society to learn more! Te Ara o te Onu is a non-profit society with a sole purpose to provide education, assist and support research and conservation of Sea Turtles in the Cook Islands.

During this episode, Chantal Napa, Haydn Adams, Julie Tamaariki & Vet. Ellen McBride discuss the threats the Turtle Society has faced revolving around the Cook Islands Turtle population, history and origin story of the Society and Jules call-to-action message to the Cook Island community.

Listen out for:
- Jules sparked passion for Turtles
- the Financial state of Te Ara o te Onu
- Threats faced by the Cook Island turtle population
- Jules advice, message and call-to-action to the community
- Vet. Ellen McBride’s turtle story in our Northern Sister Island, Pukapuka.

Bonus:
To learn more about Te Ara o te Onu - Sea Turtle Conservation Sociey:
official facebook page 👉 https://m.facebook.com/cookislandsturtlesociety/

If you have more questions to ask, you can get in contact with Jules Tamariki:
Email address 👉 [email protected]
Contact number in Cook Islands 👉  +682 51 980

If you enjoyed this episode, follow our Podcast channel on iTunes, Spotify and more! 
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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Two sisters born and bred in Auckland, New Zealand to a Kiwi father and a Cook Island mother share with Chantal, Haydn & our extra co-host this morning Fiona Broadbent, their journey of where they have been, where they are and where they are going with their professional Hip-Hip dancing careers.

In a four way zoom chat, across the globe they share their experiences and opportunities Hip Hop dancing has gifted them since it became their profession, with Malaena tutoring at Cirque Du Soleil in Canada and Colette running her own dance studio in Australia, Homebase. 

If you want to learn more about Malaena & Colette, you can check out there websites:
Malaena Eagle at Cirque Du Soleil 👉 https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
Colette Eagle at Homebase Dance Studios 👉 https://www.thehomebasedancestudio.com/

And an important message from the Eagle Sisters to the youth who are in the early stages of their journey towards their passion career - “Choose to push through the fear!”

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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Kia Orana and Welcome to an update in a personal message to you all from our Prime Minister.

Our Prime Minister, the Honorable Mark Brown is energetic, admirable, likable, promising and futuristic. He’s got his feet on the ground and understands the challenges that are ahead of us as a country and her people. 

The first time I interviewed our Prime Minister, I walked out saying to myself “what a nice guy”. The second time I interviewed our Prime Minister, I walked out saying “what a humble guy”. 

Please enjoy this update from our Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, the Honorable Mark Brown, as Haydn and I did. 

Kia Orana (May you live long)
Aere Ra (Farewell)
Kia Manuia (Good Luck and Good Health)

Official website: https://www.pmoffice.gov.ck/
Official facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/pmoffice.gov.ck/
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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),
Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Aunty Lydia & Aunty Nane are welcomed back onto the Kia Orana podcast to share with us an update on their current situation following 12 months of no tourist due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the national effort to protect the Cook Islands from Covid outbreaks, Tourism has teamed up with the Ministry of Health in promoting and distributing ‘CookSafe’ to our people as well as encouraging them to use it. CookSafe is our contact tracing system which enables all residents and visitors to be issued with a personal QR card to scan/tag-in at all venues around the island. 

With our beautiful country having no visitors since last March, Aunty Lydia & Aunty Nane have utilized this time to further educate our own people on Cook Island Tourism’s 3 Core Values: Kia Orana, Meitaki & Mana Tiaki.

You can visit Tourism Cook Islands homepage at  https://www.cookislands.travel/

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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

A graduate of the Ilam School of Fine Arts, Canterbury University in 1997 Mahiriki Tangaroa is a leading contemporary artist in the Cook Islands and an artist of regional renown. Her art primarily addresses change and identity within a modern cultural context. Finding inspiration in pre-colonial artefacts, legend and folklore, her research and visual representation is centred on the God of the Ocean, Tangaroa, the God of Agriculture and War, Rongo, and the unnamed Aitutaki goddess. 

Mahiriki Tangaroa has been a catalyst for Rarotonga’s arts community, organizing multiple international artist residencies and training workshops for established and aspiring artists. Her extensive exhibition history includes shows in Rarotonga, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Sydney, New York and Stockholm. 

Her work is included in the collection of the Cook Islands National Museum, Rarotonga; Cook Islands Government; University of the South Pacific, Cook Islands Campus, Takamoa, Rarotonga; Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, New Zealand and the James Wallace Arts Trust, New Zealand.

Listen out for: Mahiriki and Chantal sing a song at the end of the show together.

Bonus: Mahiriki has requested that the link for the gallery where you can find her work be advertised. Learn more here https://bergmangallery.co.ck/

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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

In February 2020 Selina was appointed Democratic Party spokesperson for Health, Environment, Justice, and the Trade and Investment Board.

Selina assumed office in June 2012, she is a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Political Party for the village of Titikaveka. 

An accomplished sportswoman, and daughter of former MP Dr. Teariki Matenga. 

In 2007 Selina was awarded an MBE for services to sport, youth and the community in the New Year Honours.

Together we discussed being a female in Cook Islands Politics, her aspirations for our people, her constituency and country. 

Enjoy this snapshot into the life of a very, very busy woman wearing lots of life’s multicolored styled hats. 

Thank you Selina for sitting down with Kia Orana Podcast.

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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.

Welcome to the podcast of our Passionate Inspirational Fine Dining Extraordinaire Phillip Nordt.

“Chef Of THE Nation”. 

When I sat down with Phillip, (February 2021) I actually got more than I bargained for. He must have been just, “ready’ to talk, because he opened up in so many ways and about so many things. You will enjoy today’s podcast, Phillip Nordt the licencee holder of The AWARD winning OTB On The Beach restaurant in Arorangi. Recently OTB has won the highest Air New Zealand EXCELLENCE award. He spoke to me with the energy of a Maserati engine with the chrome of a Rolls Royce! Fast and furious like a Toyota Supra!

Phillip chatted to me like an old friend, the kind that you sit with and reminisce about the good times, the buoyancy of life and also the struggling times. He spoke from an age of 17 years old, and took me on a journey until now at his age and wisdom of 65 years old. 

Everyone that he mentions in this podcast, Phillip speaks from a place of learning, adventure, gratitude and of course a place of love. He appreciates everyone in his life and he could not wait to share with you all the fantastic hospitality and culinary journey that has taken him from Europe, to New Zealand and now his home the Pacific - Rarotonga. 

After our podcast recording Phillip cooked us an amazing meal. Effortlessly “Thrown” together in all his exuberance and style! 

Check out his local cooking show on his website www.thechefstable.co.ck 

I will never forget this podcast recording, of truth telling and generosity. He couldn’t help himself, maintained his spirit for being that ‘teacher and mentor’ and gave me a lesson or 7.

Thank you Phillip, a personal note from my self Chantal Napa. XOX

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In April 2020, Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions. Self funded by the 2 co-hosts, we are thoroughly enjoying producing this show for you. Our website www.kiaoranapodcast.com and podcast channel is presented to you by Haydn and Chantal, who wear the hats of journalist, researcher, copy writer, administration and ICT expert? We cover rich local content, and we want to keep it that way. Support us today to help secure a sustainable future for locally owned and operated broadcasting media with Cook Islanders’ best interests at heart.

Make a contribution/donation from as little as $5 and help safeguard trustworthy, independent broadcasting.

Support the Kia Orana Podcast 

https://kiaoranapodcast.com/donate/

Meitaki Maata (thank you very much),

Chantal Napa & Haydn Adams

Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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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

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.