Articles by Utopia Support

Wooden artifact found

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local

There has still been no home found for a wooden artifact that was left on the streets of Rarotonga last week.

Learning how to apply for aid?

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Following on from the letter on Monday March 4 ‘Remarkable achievement’ about the Aquaponics in Titikaveka, it is indeed a remarkable achievement for the inexperienced operators of that venture to have conned a quarter of a million dollars (CI News 25 August 2012) out of NZ Aid.

NZ pension issue shelved again

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Since there has been no feedback yet from government on the outcome of talks in Queenstown reguarding the portability of NZ superannuation, the following email I received from Mr [Murray] McCully’s office two days ago should provide enlightenment (and disappointment) for those golden oldies hoping for glad tidings: ‘7 March, 2013, Dear Les, Thank you for your emails on the 23 and 26 February 2013 regarding the issue of eligibility for NZ superannuation in the Cook Islands.

Kata - March 9, 2013

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Kata

Warriors visit Panthers

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in League

Victoria Park in Tupapa and Raemaru Park in Arorangi are the venues to catch all the rugby league action today.

Opposition call 'bizzare stunt': PM

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Politics

The prime minister has termed the opposition’s calls for a snap election a (bizarre stunt)which smacks of desperation.

NZ to respond to concerns

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Politics

New Zealand is willing to address the concerns of the Cook Islands after a successful ministerial meeting in Queenstown last week, says the government.

PM starts third week away

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Politics

All cabinet members are in the Cooks this week apart from the prime minister, who is about to start his third week away from the country.

Sign up for Sevens in Heaven

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

This year’s annual International Sevens in Heaven tournament is shaping up to be another fantastic event with expressions of interest received New Zealand, Australian and Fijian based teams.

Our form of govt 'is wrong'

Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

Responding to yesterday’s opinion piece ‘The government is imploding’ by Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen, a smoke signaller writes: “Wilkie is right, the present government seems to be in disarray, traveling around the world, fantasising about billions of dollars in income from selling little rocks from the bottom of the sea when it can’t even hire a dogcatcher for Rarotonga.

The power of little voices

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Church Talk

I enjoy my time with 5 year old, brown-haired Mata Arama.

The transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Church Talk

One of the greatest works the Holy Spirit does is He changes people from the inside out, their lives, their circumstances, their perspectives.

The government is imploding

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Local

There is a sense of anxiety in the country, an air of gloom, anticipation of an eruption that will cause irreparable damage.

World Heritage workshop for Cooks

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Local

A four day World Heritage workshop will begin next Monday with the aim of raising awareness of heritage sites in the Cook Islands and the role they play in the lives of people within the country.

International Women's Day

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Local

Vaine Wichman, president of the Konitara Vaine Tini O Te Kuki Airani (Cook Islands National Council of Women), shares her views on the voices and dreams of Cook Islands women and their families as the central focus in any development growth path or plan of the country. Kia orana te iti tangata Kuki Airani.

Holding back women hurts everyone

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Local

Gavin Murray and Franz Drees-Gross of the World Bank are calling for support to change attitudes towards women and the need for the Pacific to promote gender equality.

Ending violence against women – hand in hand

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Local

On this International Women’s Day, with its focus on eliminating and preventing violence against women and girls, I recall and applaud anew the significant commitments made by Pacific leaders in 2012 to make their countries safer for women.

Fight night tonight!

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Local

Tonight is not the fight night of the century but an opportunity for local boxers to exhibit their skills in the ring and get some much needed bouts under their belts.

Kata - March 8, 2013

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Kata

Sharks and Eels vie for top spot

Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in League

With nine points each – today’s main rugby league clash between the visiting Aitutaki Sharks and Avatiu Eels premier grade will decide who will top the points table.