Manihiki

Manihiki is known informally as the Island of Pearls, and the lagoon that earned it that name has shaped life here for centuries. Polynesians are believed to have lived on the atoll since at least 900 or 1000 AD, and lo…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Manihiki: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in …

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Manihiki when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rain…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Manihiki? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Polynesians are believed to have lived on Manihiki since at least 900 or 1000 AD. According to local folklore, the atoll was discovered by Huku, a fisherman from Rarotonga, who noted a shallow area of sea and claimed it…

Manihiki is an atoll in the northern group of the Cook Islands known informally as the "Island of Pearls". It is located in the Northern Cook Island chain, approximately 1,299 kilometres (807 mi) north of the capital is…

Concerto No.1 in B flat minor Op.23 - III. allegro Musopen · Public Domain

First zither solo in G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald, op. 325 (Johann Strauss II) Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain