ABOUT THE WEBSITE AUTHOR
Journalist and broadcaster
My home is more than 12,000 miles away from the Cook Islands in a small village in Cheshire, which is in the north of England. For many years, I worked as a journalist, first on newspapers and then in radio and television. I spent most of that time at the BBC in the United Kingdom where I reported and presented for local, national and world service radio, and regional and national television news.
I've interviewed stars, royalty, Mrs Thatcher (!)...and a lot of other people who were far more interesting!!!
Labour of love
Now I work in I.T. for one of the UK's biggest banks, but I'm not a "teckie". This is the first and only web site I've created, so I hope all the experts out there will forgive me for any dodgy design. I still love writing and the written word, and this web site has given me a chance to explore a new medium. This is very much a labour of love. The news page is updated every week, and I also spend a good few hours on top of each week checking the rest of the site and trying to make sure all the information is accurate and current.
One of the greatest pleasures for me has been getting emails and guest book messages from people all over the world, including Cook Islanders who now live elsewhere. I really appreciate these. I also get a fair few questions about the Islands. I will always write back to you, but please forgive me if you don't get an immediate reply (You can contact me by clicking here)
Dedicated to the people of the Cook Islands
The purpose of this site is the same today as when I started it more than three years ago: to pay tribute to a place of outstanding beauty, warm and genuine people and a lifestyle the rest of the world can only envy. That's why the site is dedicated to the people of the Islands. I'm not ashamed to say I've fallen in love with the Cook Islands.
I hope you enjoy exploring the Islands with the help of this site...and I especially hope that, one day, you can experience them for yourself.
My home is more than 12,000 miles away from the Cook Islands in a small village in Cheshire, which is in the north of England. For many years, I worked as a journalist, first on newspapers and then in radio and television. I spent most of that time at the BBC in the United Kingdom where I reported and presented for local, national and world service radio, and regional and national television news.
I've interviewed stars, royalty, Mrs Thatcher (!)...and a lot of other people who were far more interesting!!!
Labour of love
Now I work in I.T. for one of the UK's biggest banks, but I'm not a "teckie". This is the first and only web site I've created, so I hope all the experts out there will forgive me for any dodgy design. I still love writing and the written word, and this web site has given me a chance to explore a new medium. This is very much a labour of love. The news page is updated every week, and I also spend a good few hours on top of each week checking the rest of the site and trying to make sure all the information is accurate and current.
One of the greatest pleasures for me has been getting emails and guest book messages from people all over the world, including Cook Islanders who now live elsewhere. I really appreciate these. I also get a fair few questions about the Islands. I will always write back to you, but please forgive me if you don't get an immediate reply (You can contact me by clicking here)
Dedicated to the people of the Cook Islands
The purpose of this site is the same today as when I started it more than three years ago: to pay tribute to a place of outstanding beauty, warm and genuine people and a lifestyle the rest of the world can only envy. That's why the site is dedicated to the people of the Islands. I'm not ashamed to say I've fallen in love with the Cook Islands.
I hope you enjoy exploring the Islands with the help of this site...and I especially hope that, one day, you can experience them for yourself.
Meitaki
(Thank you)
(Thank you)
Copyright Notice: This web site and the Kia Orana logo is © John Roberts 2004-2008
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OR TAILOR MAKE YOUR OWN TOUR USING THE MENU ON THE LEFT
Kia Orana!
I'm John Roberts and this has been the most difficult part of the web site to create because it's about me rather than the Cook Islands! It's probably the least interesting too, so maybe you should just click the back button.
But if you insist on being nosey.......
But if you insist on being nosey.......
Mauke, November 2005
