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Response from Justice
Thursday 27 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Propaganda is often the promotion of something that is not true. I suggest you visit the prison to see for yourself the vegetables they are planting as part of the replanting programme, new water tanks, uniforms and newly installed communications system. You are also free to contact Kevin Iro or Sister Margaret to […]
Preserving lagoon is paramount
Thursday 27 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To some degree I can understand, appreciate and somewhat sympathise with the small minority of individuals in Ngatangiia who have publicly voiced their opposition to the removal of the rock fish traps. Built some 40 years ago, I guess it is only natural that there are a disgruntled few who are against the […]
Technical talks
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Local
Visiting officials from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade met yesterday with government officials including acting financial secretary Garth Henderson and secretary of foreign affairs Jim Gosselin. They are here for a series of technical-level meetings on budget support, assistance to education, infrastructure, tourism and the pearl industry. The three visitors from […]
Missing NCEA exam papers found
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has managed to find the missing Information Management NCEA Level One examination papers, according to secretary of education Sharyn Paio. NZQA notified the ministry yesterday that one box of examination papers had not reached its Wellington office – an oversight for which the Cook Islands MOE takes full responsibility. The […]
George ponders switching sides
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Local
Norman George, CIP MP for Teenui-Mapumai, yesterday refused to confirm or deny rumours that he may be crossing the floor to join the Democratic Party. But he said that a public statement on the issue was imminent. George said, “I will make a public statement at the appropriate time in the future. I am in […]
A radical new approach could open up economic development in outer islands
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Here is a suggestion for the Economic Task Force. There is an abundance of good, machine workable, agriculturally attractive land in Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki, most of which is grossly under-utilised, has been for years and will continue so without a radical new approach. Each of these islands at some stage […]
You can't stop pirates
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Illegal movies, what’s wrong with that? It’s been given to us, thanks to Mr Gates. Back in the old days there were record players, nowadays we have iPods and flashdrives and we will do anything to get illegal movies to our flash drives because it’s a whole lot better and way more affordable. […]
Remarks are racist
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with a bit of bemusement and disbelief comments made by your letter writer ‘Green and white’ about the recent Australian floods fundraiser concert organised by a couple of locals. Are you actually on the same planet as the rest of us, you idiot? Unlike the Kiwis eh mate? Yeah right. On […]
Fishing deal covered up
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is outrageous that the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company was able to get the green light to basically rip off the people of the Cook Islands on what was, pointed out in November 2009, a dodgy arrangement by a few in power with their connections in the private sector. We want to […]
Justice ad just propaganda
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The action of the Ministry of Justice HOM to waste valuable taxpayer money running a full two-page advertisement in your newspaper last month is not a good look. The ad, which is primarily aimed at showcasing what has been achieved by the Justice Ministry under Mark Short’s management, appears to be nothing more […]
Netball coach has big goals
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Netball
Up-skilling local netball coaches and inspiring players at all levels are two of Marg Foster’s goals in her new role as the Cook Islands national netball head coach. The former Silver Fern brings with her a wealth of knowledge and skills which she says she is keen to share with Cook Islands netballers. The new […]
Dialogue in PI issues
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
The East-West Centre in Honolulu today concludes what media are calling a ‘high-level dialogue on Pacific island issues’. The ‘State of the Pacific Dialogue’ involves scholars from a number of Pacific nations and from Australia, Japan and the United States, and aims to review regional developments and emerging trends likely to shape future policy within […]
Drinking water project begins
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
The first-ever region-wide safe drinking water initiative is underway. Eight countries are implementing Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSP) recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) – and the Cook Islands is one of them. Other participating countries are Marshall Islands, Palau, Vanuatu, Fiji, Niue, Tonga and Samoa. AusAID provided the funding to back the scheme […]
Mauke teen attends Bluelight camp in NZ
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
Kimiora Makitae of Mauke is currently in Auckland attending a four-day Bluelight Youth Leadership and Personal Development camp at Hobsonville Base. After much consideration and consultation with Mauke School principal Josephine Ivirangi, Bluelight coordinator Hugh Graham chose Kimiora to represent his island at the Auckland conference. “Kimi is a young lad that possesses leadership qualities […]
New mayor calls for unity
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
Aitutaki’s new mayor John Baxter and his scrutineer Tereicino Tuare flew into Rarotonga this week for the final count of the votes from Aitutaki. He was officially declared the winner at the conclusion of the count. Baxter said that votes were added to all candidates but that he won by 37 votes. In the preliminary […]
HIV workshop a success
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
Staff at the Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation have said that the workshop they held for Members of Parliament at Crown Beach was a success. Research officer Hilary Gorman reported that of the 12 invites sent to MPs, seven people attended. The invites were issued to governing party MPs and their wives who live on Rarotonga. […]
Mauke grateful for new tractor
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
The arrival of China’s gifted tractor to Mauke came as an early but much appreciated surprise to many. Acting Island Secretary Steve Barrett wishes to pass on his thanks to China on behalf of the island of Mauke. Everything comes with responsibilities and costs however and on that note, Barrett hopes that operational costs will […]
Bikes collide, riders hurt
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
The sirens that sounded on Monday evening came from ambulances rushing to the scene of a Tupapa motor vehicle crash, just in front of Ngatipa Store. At 6.19pm, a male was driving a black Yamaha Spark motorbike travelling from Pue toward Avarua. Another black Yamaha Spark – this one carrying two people – was following […]
School uniform sales thriving
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
As students prepare to enter a new school year, Tuki’s and Vonnia’s are busy selling uniforms. The mamas at Tuki’s Pareu are flat out this week sewing uniforms. Tuki’s carries uniforms for every school on the island except Tereora College and Papaaroa School – which parents can find at Vonnia’s. Tuki’s has uniforms for Titikaveka […]
Glassie has high hopes for Te Kura Ou
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in National
Minister of Health and Agriculture Nandi Glassie says that it is his role and his objective to provide a clear vision and an impetus for change – not to get involved in the day to day running of the ministries. “My job is to assess the two portfolios. In public sector management you have to […]
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