Articles by Utopia Support

Do real research

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I havent written about fishing for some time because MMR reached an agreement with the Fishing Association two months ago to carry out some basic research. Included in this were the review of their existing catch records, a survey of local fishermen who are complaining about their decline in catch of tuna, and […]

Kata - December 10, 2011

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in Kata

Bringing in the outer islands

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

The Edgewater Resort and Spa has looked to its surroundings for a new concept launched at the property this month, which has taken inspiration from the pa enua. Last Friday the resort officially opened its new culture initiative Te Pae Tai Nui, or Your Village by the Sea. The aim is to provide guests of […]

Finding a follow-up to Guildford

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

Given the worldwide exposure the Cook Islands has gained from an All Blacks indecent exposure last month, onlookers at the Kia Orana Cook Islands forum have discussed the possibility of tailoring similar occurrences in the future. The crowd suggested the Cook Islands could help spread its name and raise awareness of itself in the United […]

Put the social in social media

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

It doesnt matter how many friends you have, what is important is that theyre talking to you. No, this isnt some skewed, modern version of a life lesson for the school playground this piece of advice is going out to businesses using social media, of course. Sarah Moore, from New Zealand public relations company Goode […]

Distance no trouble for Euro travellers

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

With more awareness of the Cook Islands in the European markets, the local tourism industry could expect more patronage from the continent. Though the distance is immense for travellers coming from the continent, the time needed to get to the Pacific should not be a major hurdle for the Cook Islands in attracting tourism from […]

Value vital for UK market

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

British travellers are pushing through their current economic troubles but tougher times mean they are looking for better value in their destinations, the Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum has heard. Cook Islands Tourism Corporations United Kingdom accounting director and sales manager Andrew Price said British people considered their holidays not as a luxury, but […]

It's in the giving that you share

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

By Vaine Wichman Development Economist A few weeks ago, the junior secondary schools had their maths quiz night at the auditorium. Students from Rarotonga and pa enua colleges/schools attended. It was an amazing night watching some of our future leaders focus over the questions and provide the team answers to be tallied. What was amazing […]

50-tonne crane tips over

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

Cook Islands General Transports 50-tonne Kobelco crane tipped over onto Kwai at about 11 oclock yesterday morning, causing damage to the ships steel hull. The crane was loading a standard 20-foot container into the ships cargo hold when it tipped over, its boom landing across the deck of Kwai. Eyewitnesses report the crane showed signs […]

Rocky Avatiu here until January

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

Rocks being stockpiled at the Avatiu harbour wont stay above ground long theyll soon be in the water as part of the $25 million redevelopment works being undertaken at the harbour. A new rock wall will be constructed at the harbours southern wharf in January as part of the Avatiu port development works. The retaining […]

Tonnes of value in Cook Islands

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

A significant amount of oil and petroleum is likely to be found in the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters says. In parliament yesterday, Marsters told fellow members he has received unconfirmed reports that Cook Islands waters contain tonnes of valuable minerals including more than 20 billion tonnes of a […]

The Vital Voices of the Cook Islands

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

The Cook Islands Vital Voices delegation hand-picked by worldwide non-profit Vital Voices Global Partnership is in Vanuatu discussing with its regional counterparts the Emerging Pacific Women Leaders Programme about to be rolled out. The programme aims to empower women and increase the profile of women leaders across the Pacific.

February start for pawpaw export

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

Export of Cook Islands pawpaw is due to begin in February or March next year, agriculture minister Nandi Glassie says. More seedlings are also being planted on Rarotonga, to ensure the islands pawpaw crop continues to be sustained for future export, he says. Glassie was asked to explain the status of pawpaw cultivation and export […]

Tuna quota a raw deal for Cooks

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

The Cook Islands is not getting its fair share of the Pacifics tuna resources, hence the need for governments exploratory fishing programme, marine resources minister Teina Bishop says. In parliament yesterday Bishop explained that soon the entire Pacific region will be subject to a quota system, whereby each country will be allocated a maximum annual […]

Cook Islands territory may expand

Saturday 10 December 2011 | Published in National

Parliament members continue to debate an amendment bill enabling more precise mapping of Cook Islands territories and borders. Indications are that re-mapping with advanced technology could actually result in the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone (EEZ) comprising an additional area of about 400 square kilometres. At present the EEZ spans about two million square kilometres […]

Success, measured in faith

Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk

About five weeks ago I started this article on faith. We looked at three aspects of how to build a life of faith believing when I dont see it, obeying when I dont understand it and giving when I dont have it. Today, we will look at three more aspects of building my faith. First, […]

Hearing the voice of God - part 2

Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk

(Hearing the voice of God – part 1, Weekending 16 Nov 2011) When God speaks it is always supernatural in its origin and consistent with His word – the Bible. John 16-13. However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His […]

Tutaka wraps up this afternoon

Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local

Health inspectors and public health officers the tutaka team expect to finish inspecting Rarotonga residences by the end of today. The fourth tutaka inspection of the year commenced on Monday. Inspectors managed to visit about 3000 residences this week, and note that overgrowth seems to be the islands biggest problem area. Five teams of four […]

Memorial ride for Granny Atera

Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local

Motorists are asked to be mindful of cyclists taking part in a memorial ride for triathlete Pauline Atera tomorrow. Members of the Cook Islands Triathlon Association will set out from the triathlon site in Tikioki just before 3pm tomorrow. Riders will ride around Rarotonga in remembrance of Atera, who died almost two weeks ago after […]

Puna leaves parliament for Abu Dhabi

Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna today leaves Rarotonga for United Arab Emirates capital and its largest city Abu Dhabi, abandoning the current Cook Islands parliamentary session. Parliament resumed on Wednesday and the session this years last could extend for two weeks. Puna is attending the Eye on Earth summit being held from December 12 to 15 […]