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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Justine Flanagan: Free water allocation 'misunderstood'
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The submission to Parliament by Ngati Kainuku illustrates how ‘free allocation’ is widely misunderstood. “Free allocation” does not mean free water for residents.
Working together to prevent suicide
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Suicide rates among males in Rarotonga per capita were twice that of New Zealand and three times more than Australia, says a local mental health group.
Leaks by-product of increased water pressure
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai staff were busy cleaning the filtering system at a water station on the Matavera backroad yesterday.
Karlene Taokia : Plenty of pumpkins everywhere
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Pumpkin has a low calorie count which may promote weight loss.
Capturing rare moments in time
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Photographer Charlotte Piho described her international award winning photograph ‘Heart Wide Open’ as a beautiful rare moment where all vibrations and nature; the sun, light, eagle rays and turtles aligned.
Teanaroa Worthington : China versus Australia
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read your article in Saturday’s (September 5, 2020) paper titled “What does China really want in the Pacific?” The author, a former Australian High Commissioner to PNG, rehashes a lot of points that have already been debated ad infinitum.
Patricia Barton: Neutering programme
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The SPCA does not provide a free neutering programme.
More funding for women's football
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
FIFA has launched a programme for member associations, including the Cook Islands, to further develop women’s football on a sustainable basis whilst simultaneously pushing it forward into the mainstream.
Dengue bites again in Pukapuka
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Pukapuka residents are being urged to continue eradicating mosquito breeding and resting sites after another confirmed type two dengue case on the island.
Day of acknowledgements on Aitutaki
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Prime Minister Henry Puna and Minister George Angene attended the official inauguration of the Mayor and Members of the Island Council of Aitutaki held yesterday.
More returnees to Rarotonga this Friday
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Te Marae Ora will confirm the details of a 24/7 monitoring plan for households in quarantine before the next flight arrives from Auckland in Rarotonga this Friday.
Resilient livelihoods project nears end
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on outer islands projects discussed at the annual seminar.
Adrienne Matapuku: Barking dogs becoming a 'nuisance'
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
In October 2019, I sent emails to various government departments regarding the dog problem and many times called the police.
Justine Flanagan: Water issue
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Government is avoiding public consultation on the use of polyaluminium chloride.
Diving into the plantation
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Grower Danny Mataroa is sharing his knowledge about planting and harvesting with a group of divers in Rarotonga.
Quarantine process 'putting pressure' on health and police
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The current quarantine process is putting too much stress on health officials and police, says the director of a Rarotonga security firm.
Foul play not ruled out in Avatiu house fire
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of a fire that completely destroyed a house (pictured) in Avatiu late last week.
From Rarotonga to Sydney: Te Akaiti's big tennis dream
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Young Cook Islands tennis player Te Akaiti Toa loves life in Australia but the pull home is strong and she misses being physically close to her families in Rarotonga.
Dr Collin Tukuitonga: Farewell, Papa Joe Williams – a Pacific beacon of calm and wise leadership
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
TRIBUTE: Dr Collin Tukuitonga farewells his mentor, Dr Joe Williams, who died on Thursday night after a battle with Covid-19.
Learning about sustainable energy and climate change
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nine people from the Pa Enua will be raising awareness and sharing their knowledge on sustainable energy and climate change within their communities.
