Articles by Utopia Support

Sel's ready and waiting

Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National

It’s been a busy first month for new Titikaveka MP Selina Napa – and she isn’t even an official politician yet. Despite winning the seat after the death of Robert Wigmore in the by-election, Napa had to wait until her brother and opponent Teariki Matenga withdrew a petition seeking a formal re-count of the votes. […]

Avatiu's leftovers delight

Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “Congratulations to Bim Tou [Ports Authority general manger] and his men for the free sand from Avatiu wharf; all we have to do is pay for the transport costs to our place. It reminds me when the Chinese workers were here to construct the government buildings – they were assigned to […]

'Crazy' response to Kate wearing Tav

Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Art

TAV Ltd designer Ellena Tavioni says sales have skyrocketed since photos of the Duchess of Cambridge wearing her floral print went viral.

Rolling rubbish roundup continues

Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Environment

Last week’s Rubbish Roundup instalment was another success.

Wearable arts showing tonight

Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Environment

Students are putting finishing touches on their newspaper skirts and tops laden with aluminium cans ahead of tonight’s Wearable Arts show at Tereora College’s Princess Anne Hall.

Kata - September 19, 2012

Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Kata

TIS seabed minerals motion adopted

Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Politics

A motion proposed by Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has been adopted with majorities of over 95 percent from government and non-government representatives at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea.

Dominant Cowboys face improving Bulls

Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Rugby Union

The Titikaveka Bulls and the Arorangi Cowboys will do battle this Friday in the Polynesian Bike Hire under 16 grade grand finals.

Knowledge pooled on deep-sea minerals

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Environment

A deep-sea minerals training workshop to address issues associated with deep-sea minerals and mining, was recently held in Nadi as part of a series of capacity building activities aimed to develop and enhance regional knowledge on geological, technological, biological and environmental aspects of deep-sea minerals.

Weekend winds popular in Muri

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Environment

Gusty south south-easterly winds of up to 20 knots on Saturday sent thrill seekers to Muri lagoon for a day of kite surfing.

Import substitution is designed to protect

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor. The letter by ‘Disadvantaged’ in Monday’s (September 17) CINews is a great analogy of what has been happening with the “split invoicing by CITC and systematic rip off by CITC” according to Mr James Beer’s letter.

Outstanding police work

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On September 3 I spotted someone moving about on my veranda. I rushed out there and observed a teenage boy leaving the property. I later noticed that my inexpensive wrist watch was missing from the outside table.

Maire rehab idea proposed

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We have been following with great interest the increasing crime rate in Rarotonga by young offenders. We offer a suggestion to those government agencies who can jointly be part of a positive solution for rehabilitation.

Kata - September 18, 2012

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Kata

Review of Pacific Plan forthcoming

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Work is now underway at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to prepare for a review of the Pacific Plan.

High Commissioner harvests moringa

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Rarotonga’s only moringa oleifera plantation has had its first harvest three months on from being planted.

Tamara File represents Cooks at youth gathering

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Politics

Tamara File of the Cook Islands National Youth Council is representing the country at the Commonwealth Pacific Youth Leadership and Integrity Conference in Honiara this week.

Law job opportunity in seabed minerals

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Politics

Cook Islanders with a background in law are eligible to apply for an internship with SOPAC.

Baby Eels hard to beat

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Rugby Union

The first grand final match of the 2012 CITC club rugby season on Saturday will be in the Avarua Bakery under 13 division between the Avatiu Eels and the Arorangi Cowboys.

'No stretcher, no medics, no ice'

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller texts to 188: “Every year the rugby semi finals are held at the BCI Stadium and every year the Cook Islands Rugby Union forget to prepare for injuries – no stretcher, no medics, no ice, and no plan. Get it together!” SS: A person who was at the game commented: “Yeah, there was an injury in the Senior B game between Tupapa Panthers and Ngatangiia Dragons. The injury was to a Ngatangiia player and it looked pretty serious as they put the player into the recovery potion and straight away an official called for a stretcher, but there wasn’t one. The player was out cold for a little while before he was roused and gingerly got back to his feet and was helped off the field. It seems that only at grand finals time – which is next week – do the right things happen and the right people appear, such as Red Cross. But during the season having a fist aid kit and a stretcher and even a medic available on the day should be the hosting club’s responsibility, enforced by the CIRU. At this stage of the competition CIRU need to lead by example by providing this important equipment, especially as our local teams play hard and ruthless rugby. But each player and club should also take responsibility for their own safety.