Articles by Utopia Support

What were the fishing penalties?

Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “It’s wonderful and I commend Marine Resources’ minister Teina Bishop on his instruction to the ministry’s secretary Ben Ponia to be open and transparent with the public about the MMR’s activities.

Don't drop your cyclone guard

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local

A warning was issued yesterday to stay prepared for cyclones this month – and for the next three months.

Jim and Jay put a handle on it!

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local

For Canadians Jim Hinde and Jay Vinden, growing peculiar-looking moustaches is one part of how they help children.

Private accommodators targeted

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local

Titikaveka MP Selina Napa is emphasising a need for private accommodators to have access to water safety information.

Tuna stocks not a simple issue

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Since writing my original letter, there has been healthy debate about our fishery resource.

Colagate opinions must come out

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Sir, Incredible isn’t it the way things operate here? On 27 November 2012 you published the 27 questions to cabinet ministers that Norman George lodged with the Clerk of Parliament to be placed on the order paper for written answers.

Maoateatua name has no connection to Maoate Mataiapo

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editior, I watched the Maoate Mataiapo investiture on TV and heard the newly invested mataiapo title holder, Tamaiva Tuavera, say that he holds the title of “Maoateatua Ariki”.

Please give us the fishing facts

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A request for Aunty Hillary: We were sad to hear of your recent illness and all hope you are on the way to a full recovery.

Kata - January 15, 2013

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Kata

Fish factory on reclaimed land?

Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A “CIP tangata rikiriki” writes in and asks: “While fishing is currently a hot topic on the beach, can government confirm or deny the rumour that the newly reclaimed land in front of the Punanga Nui Market is earmarked for the new Chinese fish processing factory? I sincerely hope that this is just a joke because I cannot imagine that this beautiful piece of land, which is badly needed for the congested Punanga Nui Market, will have a stinking fish factory for the whole of Avarua to view and smell.

Solar project launched in Fiji

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Environment

Villagers of Matasawalevu on Fiji’s island of Kadavu found reason to celebrate last month with the commissioning of the ‘Fiji 1000 Solar Home Systems Project’.

55% live where they are born

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Local

Cook Islanders must know they’re on to a good thing living in the Cooks – more than half live in the same place where they are born.

Tupa, coconut crab on the menu

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Local

Coconut crab and tupa are always on the menu at his home in Tipitoi, Tupapa where he keeps his crabs in pens – ready for the pot.

Let Cook Islanders run their fisheries

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Ben Ponia for the information he has provided, and for the level headed and reasoned manner he addresses the issues.

There are bugger all fish, mate

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Hi there to the people of the Cook Islands.

Stop this 'divide and rule' approach

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I agree with Tumutoa no Takitumu’s letter to the editor on Friday.

Leave the new Maoate Mataiapo alone

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Pa Ariki’s whole demeanour in the lead up to the election of one of the traditional leaders of her Vaka – Maoate Mataiapo – is totally unbecoming of an Ariki of this country.

Kata - January 14, 2013

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Kata

Outer island building materials stuck in Rarotonga

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Building materials destined for Manihiki and Pukapuka have not reached the islands due to shipping cargo overloads.

Coconut crab on the menu!

Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

When it comes to feeding the family – Bonnie Kietonga of Tipitoi in Tupapa turns to Mother Nature for her bounty.