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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.
Sludge solution canvassed
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai (TTV) – the agency responsible for Rarotonga’s water supply, is in the final stages of finding a solution to dry the sludge that’s a by-product of filtering the island’s water supply.
Intensive water safety course underway
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.
Strumming and drumming in the Cook Islands
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features
Australian singer-songwriter Bobby Alu has spent the past four weeks soaking up island life in Rarotonga. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about what he discovered during his stay.
“Tough” Budget passed in Parliament
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Parliament has officially passed the Budget after a grueling two-week session.
Major cleanup of Manihiki to take place
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Government is spending more than $750,000 over four years on the cleanup of bulky waste in Manihiki.
Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.
MP calls for more teaching of Cook Islands Māori
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.
$400k to be spent on coastal and foreshore erosion research
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Government is spending $400,000 to research ways of tackling coastal erosion.
Flight from New York to Auckland makes stop in Rarotonga
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A plane that was returning to New Zealand from New York had to make an emergency landing in Rarotonga after previously being stuck on tarmac for about five hours.
Minimum wage increase proposed for next year
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A wide-ranging report on the minimum wage in the Cook Islands suggests a further increase by $0.30 per hour next year.
Author immerses herself in Rarotonga
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features
New Zealand author Karen McMillan has set her latest children’s novel in Rarotonga. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about the process of her work and what she enjoys about it.
MPs worry about Crown Law’s resources
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands MPs are concerned that Crown Law’s resources might be stretched.
MPs drum up support
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands MPs are asking whether the Ministry of Cultural Development budget could include scope for traditional drumming teaching.
Cannabis accused allowed to travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
An incoming passenger who was arrested at the Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday morning has been allowed to travel back to New Zealand.
Opposition leader demands greater transparency on ministerial travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne wants greater transparency in terms of how Ministerial trips overseas are reported.
MP calls for cut back on Parliament lunches
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather feels that Parliament should cut back on its lunches.
Christmas deadline for medicinal cannabis
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
The chair of the Medicinal Cannabis committee is now saying that he would like to see new measures implemented by Christmas.
Teacher shortage, 24 vacant positions: Minister
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.
$1.3m agriculture budget insufficient: Heather
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather is calling on the Agriculture Budget to be doubled in the future.
