Articles by Utopia Support

Switching off the TV

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read in the ‘other’ newspaper, a rather arrogant retort by ‘Big Red’ regarding the anonymous letter writer to this publication regarding CITV.

'Let the people choose'

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to see commercial fishing halted and deep sea mining stopped before it starts.

'Declare your business'

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I demand that all politically appointed candidates, including members of parliament, declare to the public, all their interests in business ventures.

USP's outer island plans

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus has a focus on the outer islands this year and plans are already well underway.

A future in Mauke maire

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

A maire nursery on Mauke may eventually help to keep young people on the island, says founder Taratoa Metuariki.

Colagate inquiry by MPs

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics

The first stage of a parliamentary inquiry into Colagate has been initiated.

Parliament next month

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics

The next session of parliament has been scheduled for April 15, but it is possible it might be later in the month.

New deputy clerk

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics

It is the new parliamentary deputy clerk’s first day on the job and she’s a bit nervous.

Cabinet travel funds under control

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics

Parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui has the last say on who in government gets funding for overseas travel – and he’s not afraid to say no.

New website for marine park

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Politics

Drivers behind an ocean-management initiative will be seeking the ideas and opinions of Cook Islands residents via a new website.

Warriors face Sharks

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The Takuvaine Warriors may finally get some points on the rugby league premier grade table if they do damage to the visiting Aitutaki Sharks.

'Don't tax' market vendors

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller says finance secretary Richard Neves and the Revenue Management Division of MFEM should stop worrying about gathering tax from Punanga Nui market vendors.

Netbooks for the north

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Local

New netbooks for the northern group was just one reason the education ministry sent staff to the remote islands this week.

Bodyboarder rescues surfer

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Local

Stay calm and go with the flow of the current is the advice French expatriate and surfer Eric Gamez has for anyone being swept out to sea.

Water saga again

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A political nightmare when water charging may actually be enforced! Mark Brown’s response was interesting as well.

'They work for you and I'

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, What on earth are some of our members of parliament getting up to these days? The general elections are due for a re-run in just over a year’s time, and not one member is out there sucking up to their neighbourhood over promises.

Thanks Air Raro

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Firstly, my humble apologies to Air Rarotonga that I have not written this letter of recognition earlier, as it’s been over a year now since I won a trip to the outer island of my choice.

Finding the right balance

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

As humans we don’t seem to be adept at finding the happy medium, striking the right balance, practicing the principles of moderation.

Kata - March 20, 2013

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Kata

Netball squad trials completed

Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Netball

The Netball Cook Islands national squad selection panel now have the unenviable task of picking the best players to represent the country at the upcoming Pacific Netball Series.