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Articles by Utopia Support
Manihiki lands for betterment of all?
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is quite interesting reading of the Manihiki airport incidents and how people can come up with their personal interest in the airport lands ownership. They talk about how traditional customs are still valued, but are they sure of that? There are people in the extended families who still have the rights to […]
Unlocking Mangaias growth and potential
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
A training workshop recently run on Mangaia by the Business Trade and Investment Board has been designed to unlock growth and potential in the community, says business development manager Melina Tuiravakai. Tuiravakai and business development officer Tangata Tou were on Mangaia between March 28 to April 1 to conduct the small business training workshop. The […]
Trauma care training at hospital
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Ministry of Health (MOH) staff refreshed their skills on Friday through primary trauma care training held at Rarotonga hospital. It was the second training conducted by local MOH instructors since graduating from their own training in July 2010 with 17 staff taking part in the days exercise. The Primary Trauma Care (PTC) course is intended […]
Proposed $10m centre in NZ
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
A $10 million centre for all Cook Islanders is to be established in Auckland, and the Cook Islands government as well as various other local organisations will be involved. The proposal is an initiative of the Cook Islands Taokotaianga Charitable Trust which was established in 2001 expressly for the purpose of uniting and strengthening various […]
Te Manava wins best new small hotel
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa has beat out international competition to win the Best New Small Hotel Design and Construction award at the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011. The awards ceremony, which Bloomberg Television and Google support, is part of the International Property Awards the worlds most prestigious competition ranking hotel properties around the […]
No more lump sum clothing payments
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Finance Minister Mark Brown announced in parliament yesterday that the controversial $5000 clothing allowance for all MPs would be paid out on a pro-rata basis over the next four years rather than in a lump sum. He said government would be discussing how future payments will be made to MPs. The new arrangement could see […]
Kiwi preferential treatment policy completed
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna confirmed in parliament yesterday that government has completed a policy that would give New Zealanders preferential treatment when visiting here. Under the new policy, Kiwis would be able to stay in the Cook Islands for up to three months. Responding to a question by independent MP Norman George, Puna said he […]
First MMR consultations underway
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Public consultations on purse seining in the Cook Islands were scheduled to begin in Aitutaki last night with a large meeting planned for Rarotonga at a later date possibly to be held at the national auditorium. In response to a question, Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop said in parliament yesterday that MMR secretary Ben […]
Dancer of the year correct dates
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Twenty-three dancers will take to the National Auditorium stage tomorrow night for the junior and intermediate dancer of the year competition. Last weeks elimination competition was cancelled and Wednesday will be the one and only time junior and intermediate dancers will get to show off their skills to win. After Easter weekend, the golden oldies, […]
Sworn in
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
The first business of the House yesterday was the swearing in of independent MP Norman George (pictured) who uttered the words Im back! immediately after taking the oath of allegiance. Speaker Sir Geoffrey Henry had indicated on Friday that he would seek a legal opinion from Crown Law regarding Norman Georges standing in parliament which […]
End of a fantastic journey
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in National
Tereora Colleges first-ever guidance counsellor is heading back to Auckland at the end of the school holidays. Sarah Milne, who was employed for three years by the Ministry of Education, says she will miss everything about Tereora College. The students, their friendliness, their respect for people and their warmth thats what Ill miss. Even, she […]
What now, fishgate?
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
Theres growing opposition to the way the government through its Ministry of Marine Resources is handling the future of our oceans. One MMR official, who blames the media for the public reaction, needs to realise the backlash is because of the way they have foisted the fishery plan on an unsuspecting public, and signing the […]
Aitutaki faces Takitumu in youth soccer
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Football
The Aitutaki under 16 girls and under 15 boys are the most interesting features of the third day of games of the National Youth football tournament action today at the CIFA complex in Matavera. The top outer island team will face Vaka Takitumu today. Aitutaki has one last opportunity to earn 3 points after this […]
The pride and joy of Manihiki
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Local
Manihiki MP and Prime Minister Henry Puna and Mrs Akaiti Puna were thrilled to celebrate the top two sports awards of 2010 going to Manihiki sailors Helema Williams (sportswoman of the year) and Taua Eliza (sportsman of the year). Full report, results and photos from the annual sports award dinner, pages 8-9.
Vicious attack on woman in Panama
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Local
A woman was hospitalised last Sunday morning (April 10) after she was attacked by a youth who was stealing in her Panama property. According to police, the woman went to her Panama property to check the cause of a power failure when she was assaulted and her personal belongings stolen. Police immediately responded, and conducted […]
Reducing public service not an option
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Mark Brown says government won’t be considering reducing the public service to save on costs as suggested by a local economist. Economist and Democratic Party finance administrator Eddie Drollet said earlier this week that government should trim back the public service to free up funds to implement some of the specific actions identified […]
National netball trials on tonight
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Netball
Trials for the national netball squad to play at the Pacific Netball series in Papua New Guinea in June will be held tonight. All netball clubs are encouraged to send your players to the Telecom Sports Arena for the trials starting at 5.30pm. From Mondays trials, 16 players will be selected for a second trial […]
German aid funds for girl guides
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in National
Thanks to a NZ$8425 grant from the government of Germany, the Cook Islands Girl Guides Association has enough office equipment to set up a proper headquarters at Takamoa. Girl Guides applied at the end of 2009 for financial assistance from German Aid, which was approved early this year. Last month, local Girl Guides held an […]
Murals brighten Avana toilets
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in National
A special Apii Te Uki Ou assembly was held at the Avana harbour last Monday for the completion of murals on the public toilet building created by room one students of the school. Four brightly painted murals feature on the toilet block selected from a number of artwork pieces created by the senior students of […]
Man has serious head injuries after bike crash
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in National
Three motor vehicle accidents and three thefts were investigated by police at the weekend. A motor vehicle crash occurred at the Avatiu intersection on early Friday morning when the male driver of a motorcycle crashed into the garden at the intersection. The man was thrown over the garden and landed head first on the intersection […]
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