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Articles by Utopia Support
MPs, your time is up
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I couldn’t agree more with the writer of the article about MPs, taking a pay cut, to lead by example. That is real leadership not saying one thing during the years of opposition and then doing the opposite when the party becomes the government. Secondly cut off the appointing their mates to different […]
BTIB, the future is in your hands
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It really annoyed me when I read in the paper that some health conference spokesperson said that Cook Islanders have really low education. Would this be Cook Islanders living in New Zealand? Can’t be. A lot of organisations in Auckland such as the Pukapuka New Zealand community are purchasing huge 35 storey buildings […]
Does the offence justify the cost?
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’ve just read Saturday’s front-page story about the jail sentences imposed on Operation Eagle defendants. And I have to ask: What are the court’s priorities? People who constitute a threat to society, or people who grow and sell a plant that is, elsewhere in the world, quasi-legal, and for good reason? I read […]
Cowboys lead round of upsets
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
The Avatiu Eels have been given a reality check by gun-toting rivals the Arorangi Cowboys, who secured a remarkable 20-19 victory with the final kick of the game. Patchy drizzle did little to dampen the skills on offer at the Swamp as the Cowboys rediscovered their dominant forward pack and hammered the advantage home at […]
Museums called to return Pacific 'treasures'
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
Overseas museums are being called on to return all Pacific Island artefacts to enable the cultural economies of their countries of origin to grow. The call comes from the head of the organising committee for the recent Festival of Pacific Arts in the Solomon Islands, which included a forum on building a creative economy. Thousands […]
Partnerships critical for Pacific region
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade has called for a committed and effective partnership between Forum countries and development partners to the region. Speaking at the opening of the 2012 Pacific Island Countries/Development Partners Meeting at the Secretariat in Suva, Fiji last week, Slade said the timing of the meeting […]
Ex-cop 'sure' Peppiatt's alive
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
An Australian ex-cop has been in the Cooks to investigate the strange disappearance of a Kiwi wanted on sex charges. Skipper David Peppiatt disappeared from yacht Bonny about 20 nautical miles from Rarotonga on January 3, after complaining of heart problems to authorities. He had fled New Zealand on the stolen yacht after being charged […]
Atiu – the ”land of birds“
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
In this article noted bird expert Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust, explains to readers the rare bird life of the Cook Islands with particular emphasis on the ”land of birds“, Atiu. Mariri was the first settler of tiu, probably around 1300AD, and he called the island ‘Enua Manu, ”land of animals“, in response […]
Tereora College students will be working hard during the holidays
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
Not all students will be taking a break in the coming weeks of the school holidays. Many Tereora College students will be taking the opportunity to further their learning, by taking part in the school’s holiday programme during the first week of the second term break. Over 80 students have enrolled in the programme, which […]
Community scheme celebrated
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands’ longest-running initiative scheme came to an end on Thursday night with a celebration of its achievements at Pa Ariki Mata Enua Palace-Turangi in Ngatangiia. The Community Initiatives Scheme (CIS) will be replaced by the Social Impact Fund (SIF), which is yet to be finalised but aims to incorporate funding from the New […]
Tributes to Sir Terepai
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
To Aunty Marito and Fanau, Our deepest sympathy on the sad loss of a true leader. Aere ra e te Tumutoa. Angai & Mareta, Mrs Mary Rima. To Mama Marito and the family, my condolences at the sad passing of a mentor, a leader and voice of the people of the Cook Islands. He leaves […]
Toilet for disabled installed at market
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
Disabled marketgoers can finally feel a sense of relief. The Punanga Nui Market has finished an extension of the current toilet block next to the market, which includes a toilet block specifically for those with a disability. The project, which was made up entirely of donations from the public and private businesses, was completed last […]
Support for filmmakers, tattooists
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in National
The newly-formed arts council is already kicking two projects into gear, planning a film festival for early April next year and driving the formation of an association for local tattooists. Council chairman Mike Tavioni says the council has decided to run a festival for screening Cook Islands-themed films and documentaries in early April. It is […]
Talk about ambush marketing
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
KEEP the smokies rolling in! Smoke Signals and interesting island photos will be accepted by email (smokesignals@cookislandsnews.com), or text to 188 or a phone call to the newsroom on 22-999.
Lagoon Day educational
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Environment
A successful and educational two days, is how this year’s Lagoon Day is being viewed by participants and organisers. The venue, in Arorangi, took participants from the sea to far inland, linking the message that what happens on the land impacts largely on the health of the lagoon. All but two schools from Rarotonga took […]
Telecom's disruptions over?
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Local
Telecom’s Chief Executive Jules Maher apologised to people gathered at the technology industry forum this week for the recent internet and phone problems the company has been experiencing. Maher explained the disruptions were caused by Telecom upgrading the main telephone switch at Parekura. The switch was over 20 years old. A much-smaller switch is now […]
Bar burgled
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Local
Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole alcohol after breaking into Whatever Bar on Wednesday night. Whatever Bar owner Tiri John was initially disappointed with police inaction over the break-in. He told local radio station Matariki FM on Thursday morning that despite him providing video camera footage showing the burglar in action, the police […]
Prison sentences for Eagle defendants
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Local
Justice Colin Doherty has sent three defendants in the high-profile Operation Eagle trial to prison. Giovanni Marsters, who Doherty termed the ”ring-leader“, was sentenced to six years in prison for importing and conspiring to import cannabis into the Cook Islands. He also received a two-year sentence for selling, offering to sell and cultivating cannabis. This […]
Te Radar shares love of Atiu
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Features
Well-known Kiwi TV personality Te Radar (Andrew Lumsden) loved his entire Cook Islands experience but was ”blown away“ by the beauty of Atiu while filming his latest television series, Te Radar Across the Pacific. Te Radar expressed his adoration and wonder for Atiu stating ”I think this has been the highlight of my trip, this […]
Music group hope for youth
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Features
A group in Arorangi has received a grant to continue the work they do in the community to encourage youth to get involved with music. The New Zealand Aid Programme has provided $9605 to the Community Initiative Scheme (CIS) in order to make a difference in youths’ lives through music. The money will go to […]
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