The Ministry of Education is proud to announce the launch of the Hall of Honour, a new initiative recognising teachers across the Cook Islands who have dedicated more than 20 years of service to educating our children and strengthening our communities.
This initiative honours the invaluable contribution of teachers who have shaped generations of Cook Islanders, guiding learning, fostering identity, and preserving the values and language that make our nation unique.
“These teachers represent the heart of our education system,” said Owen Lewis Secretary General of Education.
“The Hall of Honour celebrates their service, dedication, and love for teaching.”
We want to celebrate and showcase their on the Ministry of Education’s website under the new Hall of Honour section
2025 Hall of Honour Recipients
| Name | School/College |
| Kora Jason Rangiaitu | Araura College |
| Ngatuakana Tukumate | Araura College |
| Jessie-pareanga Ana Ngake | Araura College |
| Vaasa Moeroa | Araura College |
| Teiti Ngereteina | Araura College |
| Noo Mataiti Rere | Araura College |
| Kauvarevai Annie Maarametua | Arorangi |
| Elika Temanii-o-te-rangi | Arorangi |
| Tamangaro Nooroa Vaine | Arorangi |
| Rikiau Elizabeth | Araura Primary |
| Paerau Michelle | Araura Primary |
| Toka Barbara Teina | Araura Primary |
| Turi Teipu | Araura Primary |
| Baxter Engia | Avarua |
| Teinangaro Tangaroa Vaine | Avarua |
| Tangatataia Metuanoro | Avarua |
| Wuatai Poumanava | Avarua |
| Tautateopu Matakeu | Avarua |
| Mangere Tevaine | Avarua |
| Takaia Elizabeth Joanne | Avarua |
| Tairi Syaka | Enaumanu |
| Naiyaga Sera | Enaumanu |
| Tangata Tereapii | Enaumanu |
| Tararo Tiraoru | Enaumanu |
| Roberts Ngatokoa June | Enaumanu |
| Papatua Michael | Managaia |
| Julian Topa | Managaia |
| Mareto Naomi | Managaia |
| College Peter | Managaia |
| Ruatoe June Judy | Managaia |
| Ave Teremoana O Tupuna Arrived Safely | Managaia |
| Papatua Moeroa | Managaia |
| Aiturau Maria Sophi Tapita | Mauke |
| Tamaka Bene | Mauke |
| Tangatamurare Tetua Maora | Mitiaro |
| Teuvira Teremoana | Mitiaro |
| Neiao Teautu | Nassau |
| Mokai Michael | Nikao |
| Tatu Hani | Nikao |
| Napa Teina | Nikao |
| Teipo Moearanui | Nikao |
| Scheel Wendy Maara Metua | Nikao |
| Nootai Olenga | Nikao |
| Nicholls Temarangi Mariri | Nikao |
| Aberahama Uamaki | Nikao |
| Savage Vainu | Nikao |
| Mataora Linda | Niua |
| Ukeria Karanga | Niua |
| Dariu Irene Tereni | Niua |
| Napa Tereapii | Omoka |
| Edwards Tuaereua | Rutaki |
| Mitchell Tatari | Rutaki |
| Tairea Rimaati | Takitumu |
| Kumar Nileshni | Takitumu |
| Taua Metuakore Tonia | Takitumu |
| Tekii Margaret | Takitumu |
| Gorrie Heather | Tereora |
| Savage Robert Valentine | Tereora |
| Parima Teaea | Tereora |
| Platt Brendan | Tereora |
| Pokura Porter Joel | Tereora |
| Makara Anna Mereana | Tereora |
| Milanovic David Christopher | Tereora |
| Caffery-tangimetua Valerie Anne | Tereora |
| Mokoroa Terangi | Tereora |
| Iona Annie | Tereora |
| Teariki-kimiangatau Metuamoeroa Kuresa | Tereora |
| Jacob Teariki | Tereora |
| Savage Thomas | Tereora |
| Dun Linda | Tereora |
| Keranu Freda | Tereora |
| Teaurere Napa | Penrhyn |
| College Unuka Ake | Tititkaveka |
| College Morgan Raewyn | Tititkaveka |
| College Unuka Vaeruarangi | Tititkaveka |
| College Morgan Beauman | Tititkaveka |
| Tuteru Teokotai | Tukao |
| Taio Ngatokorua-o-metuakore-e-isala | Tukao |
| Tuaineiti Kerry | Tukao |
| Rota Tuainekore | Vaitau |
| Macshane Karen | Vaitau |
| Kaokao Teko Vaipae | Vaitau |
| Rota Tuaine | Vaitau |
Celebrating Lifelong Learning and Legacy
The Hall of Honour will serve as a permanent tribute to the educators who have gone above and beyond for more than two decades, embodying the Ministry’s vision to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values of Cook Islanders to put their capabilities to best use in all areas of their lives.
Ministry of Education – Cook Islands
October 2025
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