Cook Islands Kukicast

Discover the South Pacific paradise of the Cook Islands through fascinating chats with those who have a unique insight

Cook Islands Kukicast is a society podcast hosted by John Roberts, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Roberts hosts Cook Islands Kukicast, a society show with 17 episodes published.

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  "On the Wind of a Dream": Epic adventures of a remarkable sailor

  Apr 23, 202629 minS0

  <p>The world marvelled at the expedition of the NASA astronauts to the dark side of the moon, but more than 70 years ago a retired <b>Royal Navy commander</b> undertook a journey that in its time was equally remarkable. <b>Victor Clark </b>, who had been twice decorated for bravery during World War II, spent six years sailing 48,000 miles, 77,200 kms round the world in a tiny ketch. That’s still believed to be the longest ever trip made by such a small craft. </p><p>Clark was cast in the mould of the great Sir Francis Drake on an adv...

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  "Boss" McKegg, Cook Islands Trader

  Oct 19, 202537 minS0

  <p>The CITC  in Rarotonga is the closest the Cook Islands get to a superstore and for more than 100 years it’s been a part of daily life. Its story is entwined in the nation’s history thanks to the strength, determination and commitment of its founding father, <b>Robert McKegg</b> from Goodwood, Otago on New Zealand’s South Island, but little has been known about this enigmatic figure until now. Thanks to meticulous research and a treasure trove of family photos, letters and documents, his granddaughter is now sharing <b>the story of the man known affectionately as “Boss”.</b...

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  MAUKE - a magical paradise through the eyes of the Mayor

  Oct 3, 202519 minS0

  <p><b>MAUKE is the most easterly of the Cook Islands</b> and even though it’s just a short flight from the capital island of Rarotonga 277 kms away, it’s very different in landscape and lifestyle. There are few visitors but those who venture there discover probably the warmest and most welcoming people anywhere in the Islands. </p><p><b>Our guide is Mauke’s Mayor, Joanne Stephens</b> who tells me how her leadership focusses on service, integrity and love. She talks about the challenges her island faces from wild pigs to depopulation. And we drop in on very sp...

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  Now we are 60: The party so far

  Aug 18, 202515 minS0

  <p>What do the best breadfruit stew, the unveiling of 15 stunning murals and a colourful and noisy parade of dancing, drumming and singing in the streets have in common? They're just some of the events so far in a whole year of <b>celebrations marking 60 years of self-government in the Cook Islands.  </b></p><p>In this podcast, we look back at what's been happening and hear from those who've been part of the celebrations which have brought the tiny nation together in an unprecedented way. But this is happening against a background of increasing political tensions about the future, w...

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  DIAMOND CELEBRATION OF A NATION

  Jul 26, 202515 minS0

  <p><b>The Cook Islands is having the biggest celebration in its history</b>.  2025 sees a whole year of events marking 60 years of self-government and <b>this is a special edition of Kukicast  </b>as the main events get underway. Pride in identity is reflected in the chosen theme for the year, "I know who I am. I have a homeland" (Kua Kite au i toku turanga, a Avaiki toku"). The Islands have a past to be proud of but face an uncertain future with threats from climate change, fears about deep sea mining and even from rapidly growing tourism.  </p><...

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