Articles by Utopia Support

Solar workshop on today

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment

A free presentation on how solar energy systems work is being held for the public this morning.

Coral gardening a success

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment

A new coral garden off One Foot Island in Aitutaki is the outcome of a hatchery programme coordinated by the Ministry of Marine Resources.

Pacific bluefin down 96.4 per cent

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment

Pacific bluefin tuna stocks have declined an estimated 96.4 per cent, reveals the latest assessment just out.

Retreat develops agriculture pathway

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment

The agriculture ministry held a retreat last week to set clear guidelines for the future of the ministry and the industry.

Public servants want climate change training

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment

An online survey shows that local people want to learn more about climate change, but everyday time pressures may deter them from attending training courses.

Trust enters third stage

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment

The Aitutaki Conservation Trust has reached the third stage of its ‘Keep Aitutaki Clean’ initiative.

Rain and rough seas for next few days

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local

The tropical depression which was a potential threat to the Cook Islands has now moved south-eastwards and is not likely to get any closer to the southern Cooks.

NCEA results expected out this week

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local

High school students awaiting their NCEA exam results – eagerly or not – are expected to be able to access them online this week.

Eftpos back up

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local

Westpac Cook Islands Eftpos terminals were out of action around Rarotonga for two days last week, but the bank’s management said it is not an ongoing problem.

Forced investiture a big joke

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to the Maoate Mataiapo investiture mentioned in CI News January 11 and 14.

Project tenders not influenced

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter to the editor from ‘Undecided’.

Playing playground politics

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I know you are, you said you are, but what am I? Forgive my childish antics.

Playing games

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The catch figures Ben Ponia supplied try to blame Reuben’s poor catch rate at Avana on his fishing ability.

Kata - January 16, 2013

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Kata

Rugby league starts Feb 9

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in League

The date was confirmed by Cook Islands Rugby League president Charles Carlson yesterday.

Tuna tit-for-tat

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

Tuna talk is dominating headlines and print space this year.

Fisheries officers catch paua smugglers

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Random baggage checks have found paua (clam) continues to be smuggled illegally out of Aitutaki to Rarotonga.

Giant clams on the move

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Don’t be alarmed – the giant clams in this photo by marine biologist Tina Weier are for a conservation project in Aitutaki.

Sharks face nervous wait

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

The Aitutaki Sharks’ participation in Rarotonga’s rugby league competition is hanging in the balance again this year.

Junior changes

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Two new junior rugby league divisions may be added to the 2013 Rarotonga rugby league season, pending a decision on the proposal set to be made next week.