Economic Development – taking on the challenge in Mauke, Cook Islands
When weighing up moving to Mauke we were well aware that many have ‘given up’ on the outer islands; depopulation continues and challenges mount up. To have any chance of making a positive difference we knew we had to be there living and doing, not just talking. Although we live off the land there seems no way […]
Living in the outer islands
We left regular paid jobs on a mission to develop a sustainable lifestyle; introducing appropriate technology such as a Rotaloo composting toilet, rainwater harvesting, solar power, a house designed for passive cooling, wheel chair accessibility, and natural agriculture practise. So in September 2008 we began the challenge of small island life on family land in Mauke, […]
E-trading: Any portal in a storm
Saturday April 04, 2020 Written by Rashneel Kumar Published in Hot on the Rock With the tourists gone, local stores are reaching new customers by trading online. In a crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic, the need for local businesses to start thinking outside the box has become more apparent. Island Craft is doing exactly that. The company, which […]
Kevin Iro 50th Birthday
Happy Birthday Kevin Iro. The carvings on the paddle represent his children. A scripture from the bible chosen from his loving wife Tina Iro. The logo represents the wider family and a beautiful black pearl is inlaid that came from his cherished mum. Thank you Kevin for allowing us to share this wonderful story around […]
Kumete Bowl
Our master carver Wailess carved this amazing kumete.
Pope Francis Gift
We are so proud to have made the rosary case for his Holiness Pope Francis which was presented by our Prime Minister Henry Puna in Rome.
Custom Designed Mirror
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