Cook Islands Kukicast
Discover the South Pacific paradise of the Cook Islands through fascinating chats with those who have a unique insight
Podcasting since 2023 • 6 episodes
Cook Islands Kukicast
Latest Episodes
16 years alone on a deserted island
The idea of living alone for years on a deserted island might be a nightmare for some, but for Tom Neale it was his dream come true. He spent 16 years of his life on remote Suwarrow in the Cook Islands and became world famous when...
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Fish sandwiches and beer - Ian Rankin's Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are a world away from Edinburgh in Scotland where best selling author, Ian Rankin lives and his novels about Detective Inspector John Rebus are set. But in this episode, Ian recalls his holiday in the Polynesian p...
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Introducing Kukicast
Find out what KUKICAST is all about in this five minute introduction with clips from some of the first episodes. And presenter, John Roberts tells of his passion for this Polynesian paradise in the South Pacific and how this podcast is hi...
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Sharing the love: Cook Islands Tourism CEO
WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES THE COOK ISLANDS SO SPECIAL? Karla Eggelton definitely knows because she’s lived there all her life and is uniquely placed to tell us as she’s Chief Executive of tourism. In this episode, she gives us ...
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"Trader Jack" Cooper - a Cook Islands legend
Trader Jacks near the harbour on Rarotonga is iconic. In this episode, Jack's daughter, Vanessa talks its colourful history and its legendary owner. Sadly, Jack |Cooper died in June, 2022 but his legacy lives in his new book. Vanessa talk...
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Episode 2
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