Kia Orana!
JOURNALIST AND BROADCASTER
My home is more than 10,000 miles away from the Cook Islands in a small village in Cheshire, which is in the north of England. 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.. interviewing lots of famous and not so famous people along the way.
My home is more than 10,000 miles away from the Cook Islands in a small village in Cheshire, which is in the north of England. 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.. interviewing lots of famous and not so famous people along the way.
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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 .....
Flowers and friendly locals welcome me to Mauke
ABOUT THE WEBSITE AUTHOR
LABOUR OF LOVE
This is the first and only web site I've created and I've tried to keep the design simple and concentrate instead on the content. 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 weekly and I also spend a good few hours on top of that each week checking the rest of the site and trying to make sure all the information is accurate.
This is the first and only web site I've created and I've tried to keep the design simple and concentrate instead on the content. 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 weekly and I also spend a good few hours on top of that each week checking the rest of the site and trying to make sure all the information is accurate.
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)
WHY DON'T YOU...?
I've been asked umpteen times why don't I write a book, or make a TV programme about the Islands. Well, there is a book in (very slow) progress. And as for the TV, it's not for want of ideas...more for want of a partner to turn my ideas into reality. So, if you're in the TV production business, don't hesitate to get in touch!!!!!
DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLANDS
That's what is says on the home page for good reason. The purpose of this site is the same today as when I started it seven 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 hope especially that, one day, you can experience them for yourself.
WHY DON'T YOU...?
I've been asked umpteen times why don't I write a book, or make a TV programme about the Islands. Well, there is a book in (very slow) progress. And as for the TV, it's not for want of ideas...more for want of a partner to turn my ideas into reality. So, if you're in the TV production business, don't hesitate to get in touch!!!!!
DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLANDS
That's what is says on the home page for good reason. The purpose of this site is the same today as when I started it seven 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 hope especially that, one day, you can experience them for yourself.
Meitaki (Thank you)
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