New Electric Motorbikes to Help Local Puna in Rarotonga
- Leanna Kairua
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, through its Major Projects and Procurement Support Division, is helping introduce 10 new electric motorbikes for Community Safety and Monitoring work in Rarotonga.
The motorbikes are being provided with support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, as part of its development cooperation with the Cook Islands.
The purpose is simple: the bikes will help local Puna move around more easily, be more visible, and respond more quickly when they are needed.
These motorbikes are for community safety and monitoring work. They will support local Puna with regular monitoring, outreach, and community safety activities around Rarotonga.
Members of the Puna have already met with the MPPS team and are looking forward to receiving the motorbikes. They see them as a practical tool that will help with local monitoring, reduce fuel costs, and support safer community practices.
The project includes:
10 electric motorbikes for community safety and monitoring work.
Chargers that can plug into normal power outlets at community buildings.
Charging equipment that works with the Cook Islands power supply.
Because the motorbikes are electric, they will also help reduce the need for petrol and support cleaner transport in Rarotonga.
Andre Tuiravakai from MPPS said the motorbikes are a practical investment in community wellbeing. He said they will help local Puna carry out their work, reduce running costs, and support cleaner transport options across Rarotonga.
This project shows how practical support can help communities directly. It also shows the value of partnerships that respond to local needs and help build safer, better-connected communities.
For more information, please contact:
Andre Tuiravakai
Major Projects and Procurement Support Division
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Learning about Tycoon Club helps MONOPOLY GO players understand how different rewards and event features operate, making it easier to interpret announcements and community-shared gameplay information.
A great initiative that supports local puna while promoting cleaner Fnaf, more efficient transport. These electric motorbikes will make daily community work easier and more sustainable.
Anyone else worried about gas stove emissions after that new study? I just read that gas stoves can expose you to 75 percent of the WHO's annual nitrogen dioxide limit just from normal use. I've been cooking on gas for years and now I'm genuinely concerned. I can't afford to replace my stove right now. Are there any practical ways to reduce exposure without buying new appliances?
I was impressed by the collaboration between the Cook Islands government and China in providing electric vehicles to security forces in Rarotonga. The deployment of electric motorcycles for patrols and community outreach demonstrates a very scientific and strategic plan. This reminded me of my approach to each Block Blast game. To win and clear the rows of blocks, you can't just place blocks randomly; you have to strategically arrange them to optimize space. The combination of observing real-world community development projects and honing my logical thinking in this block-stacking game has given me a keener insight into solving everyday problems.
In Slope Game, increasing speed keeps players engaged, demanding faster reactions and better control as they progress farther.