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Articles by Legacy Author
Karlene Taokia: Dinner for four for $10
Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Features
Our body and immune system need the help of vitamins and minerals, which we can get from the food we eat, writes Karlene Taokia from the Chefs Association.
Armed soldiers not needed says Fijian rights advocate
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The Pacific has been warned to prepare for a ‘long-term battle’ against the Covid-19 coronavirus as reports from Fiji say armed soldiers are patrolling the streets.
'We don't know how long this will last' –Brown
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown has announced wage subsidy payments will begin from the week of the April 6, as government mounts a fightback against the Covid-19 downturn.
Govt pays to send cargo ships to outer islands
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Outer Islands
Government is subsidising shipping to ensure the Pa Enua receive vital supplies, Finance Minister Mark Brown has announced.
Evangelene Daniela-Wong: Life on Atiu teaches us to keep well
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Sailing into unknown waters naturally creates a sense of anxiety, a sense of fear that for many of us is like a dark shadow circling beneath the waters.
Norman George: My private prosecution of Puna and Brown
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Lawyer’s side of the story about the attempt to prosecute the Prime Minister and his deputy for chartering a jet to Penrhyn after the 2018 election.
Moana Moeka'a: MPs' travel budget
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Can I ask the Speaker of Parliament as to why the extra $200,000 was appropriated for MP Travel and Allowances (local and overseas), and why the Civil List has been topped up by $30,000 for Constituency Visits, in the supplementary budget passed last Wednesday?
Dean Kapi-Tangata: Mamas stay strong in Auckland
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor; Fact number 1: We waited, and waited, and waited for a cancellation, but it was not cancelled until day three of the tournament, when we were already in Hawaii. We specifically asked for a postponement and was left wanting.
John M Scott: Time to support local businesses
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
It was encouraging to hear the Minister of Finance urging consumers during these difficult times to support local businesses in order to sustain livelihoods and maintain business continuity and economic activity. I certainly hope that we will see this translate, where eggs are concerned, into a rationalisation of that market.
Malcolm Laxton-Blinkhorn: Covid-19 support
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
I, along with most Cook Islanders, are very impressed with government and NGOs precautionary measures to prevent Covid-19 getting here. And response of people adhering to the rules is also impressive.
Vaine Wichman: Government's Covid-19 support
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
We note kind words from our people regarding government’s pro-active actions to help cushion the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: Be present and thankful
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Never has a truer word been spoken.
Exercise information hygiene
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Health officials around the world are fighting back against a rising Covid-19 ‘infodemic’ being spread on social media.
Health Secretary: Wash your hands of misinformation
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Health officials in Cook Islands and around the world are fighting back against a rising Covid-19 ‘infodemic’ being spread on social media.
Brian Baudinet: Banks must contribute real money
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor During the coronavirus crises lots of people and companies have given back to their communities. I have observed that employees (but not the government ones), employers, Vodafone and Te Aponga have all made money contributions and have made those public.
Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara Sonny Mana Daniel: Close the border entirely
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It is sad that we took too long to act on the pandemic threat posed by coronavirus – a threat already well established throughout the world and yet even up until a few weeks ago we were still dithering on the matter of allowing cruise ships to offload their passengers onto our pristine islands.
Alanna Smith: An interview with a dedicated beachcomber
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: This interview was conducted with a wandering tattler, also known locally as a kuriri. Te Ipukarea Society's Alanna Smith bumped into this beachcomber last week, holidaying on Motu Taakoka. He was about to depart for Alaska, oblivious to the current Covid-19 concerns and the havoc this was causing.
Pastor Tevai Matapo: God is our present help in times of need
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Fear not, for I am with you,’ says God. All we need to do is pray.
Moana Moeka'a: Helmet law 'snuck through' in Covid turmoil
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Can I congratulate Cabinet minister George ‘Maggie' Angene (Tupapa-Maraerenga) and Mitiaro MP Tuakeu Tangatapoto, for voting against the Transport Amendment Bill on Wednesday night.
Ellena Tavioni: Facemasks
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, First of all, excellent news in regard to government package.
