Aitutaki

Polynesians settled Aitutaki between about 1225 and 1430, keeping voyaging contact with Samoa and the Society Islands. Oral tradition says Te Erui raised the island from the ocean after travelling from Avaiki. The first…

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Aituta…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Aitutaki…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Aitutaki? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Aitutaki, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Aitutaki, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

One Foot Island is a must-see with blue lagoons and white sandy beach. There is a post office (box), one of the most remote in the world. There are beaches for swimming, and you can walk around the island. Best snorke…

Polynesians first settled Aitutaki around AD 1225–1430. They maintained voyaging contact over a wide area, for the geochemical source of basalt adze heads found in this island can be traced back to quarries on Samoa to …

Aitutaki, also traditionally known as Araʻura and Utataki, is the second most-populated island in the Cook Islands, after Rarotonga. It is an "almost atoll", with fifteen islets in a lagoon adjacent to the main island. …

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