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Articles by Utopia Support
Concerns for Cook Islanders in floods
Thursday 13 January 2011 | Published in National
Families make contact, support and sympathy flow for victims As Queensland mourns the loss of lives and property to devastating floods, water levels continue to rise, filling over 2000 streets and saturating thousands of homes. Given that over 127,000 Queenslanders are without power, attempts by CINews to contact Cook Islanders living in the area have […]
Cabinet commits to HIV policy
Thursday 13 January 2011 | Published in National
The first cabinet meeting of 2011 was dominated by deciding on the nation’s response to the first case of HIV. Cabinet started at 10am on Tuesday and the meeting went on until 6.30pm as ministers tried to hammer out a way forward. They were joined by the National HIV, STI and TB Committee for discussion […]
Rasmussen fired up over election
Thursday 13 January 2011 | Published in National
Wilkie Rasmussen, the MP for Penrhyn, has raised concern that outer islanders who are currently overseas cannot vote in today’s outer islands local government election – and he is seeking legal advice on the matter. He says the Government “has seriously neglected its duty” to ensure that Cook Islanders who are eligible to vote and […]
Fix the disgusting stench in Avana
Thursday 13 January 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Instead of cutting down killer coconut trees, can the Ministry of Works guys do something about the disgusting mess at the bridge opposite the Ngatangiia CICC at Avana?” pleads a smoke signaller. “Driving past, you notice the stench getting stronger and stronger every day. I almost vomited when I walked past there this morning. It […]
'Sexy eyes' spreading in Rarotonga
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Local
The conjunctivitis outbreak in Rarotonga is escalating. So far 103 people have presented with the condition, locally known as ‘sexy eyes’ and more commonly known overseas as ‘pink eyes’. From January 1 to 11, 103 people presented at outpatients with symptoms. The highest number of affected people came through outpatients on January 10, with 33 […]
Nu stall for brothers' school fees
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Local
While most kids get a holiday job to buy luxury items – entrepreneurial brothers Revival (14) and Faithful Turua (7) are selling nu to pay for their 2011 school fees and stationery. Since Boxing Day the pair, with the help of their dad Pastor Clerk Turua, have been collecting, husking and selling nu from a […]
Palace land secure says Pa's lawyer
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Local
Lawyer for Pa Marie Ariki Tina Browne says that the challenge over ownership of land earmarked for Pa Marie Ariki’s palace will not have any impact. Te Konini Amy Cowan Whittaker voiced her protest at the stone laying ceremony on December 28, saying that the land rightfully belongs to the Ngati Vaikai clan. Since then […]
Mayoralty should not be 'political'
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It’s that time again – the race for the Aitutaki Mayoral position is up for grabs. I am currently on Aitutaki, and I could feel an air of expected cotton downed tension among my Aitutaki people, especially among family members. Surprisingly, I am experiencing an unnecessary segregation barrier among our people, with their […]
Give nurses credit
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’m somewhat bemused by ‘Very Angry’ in terms of nurses having a social gathering to reflect the year’s end of 2010. Whether its merrymaking, or celebrating for that matter, it definitely gives the nurses the chance to express their passion in seeing the year out and to welcome the new year of 2011. […]
Don't listen to outsiders
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was just wondering if someone who is a foreign worker who brings AIDS into our country or receives it while here on our island should be deported back home. We have a population of only 10,000 people and decreasing, so what is of concern is that we don’t know who it is, […]
Do decent thing
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The HIV carrier that we have on the island must be shaking in his/her pants for the uproar he/she is causing our people. I feel sorry for you mate, I also feel sorry for all those you may have infected. You both are important however, if you maintain your stance and stay on […]
The fact is, Jesus was born
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter of Les Priest yesterday. Funnily enough, the Archbishop of Canterbury is hardly the sort of person you want on your “team”. His views are heretical and do not reflect Biblical Christianity in any way. The fact is, Jesus Christ was born (probably not in December but it is […]
Mangaia gears up for Manea
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
The island of Mangaia is gearing up to host the Manea Zone Games this October with the organising committee on the island expected to confirm dates and competition schedules for the event by the end of the month. The proposed dates for the event are October 7 to 17. Mangaia was the first island to […]
Disaster insurance suggested
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
Recommendations have been made to the New Zealand Government that a number of steps should be taken to make conducting business easier for Pacific Islanders. One of those recommendations is that the NZ government look into natural disaster insurance which would lower the risks faced by new businesses and reassure investors. The report, Inquiry into […]
Surgical table donated
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
After collecting a near-new steel operating table off the wharf yesterday, Esther Honey Foundation volunteers feel better-prepared to perform surgery on local animals. The table – valued at between $3000 and $4000 – was a donation from Dr Judy Harbison of Bulimba Veterinary Clinic in Brisbane, and it arrived safely because of the support and […]
Inquiry suggests business aid of $100m
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
An Inquiry into New Zealand’s relationship with South Pacific countries has recommended that NZ provide Pacific countries with a business development fund of up to $100 million to support innovative and sustainable ventures. One of the aims of the report was to investigate how the New Zealand government could assist Pacific nations develop sustainable economies. […]
Honeymooners luck in
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
Before newlywed couple Mark and Kirsty Bignell received news that they were the winners of Edgewater’s promotional honeymoon package, they were planning to go camping to celebrate their December marriage. But their weeklong Rarotonga holiday was a “far cry” from that original arrangement, Kirsty said yesterday under the shade of a poolside umbrella. The Maraetai […]
Deportation could apply both ways
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
A report on the website ‘monstersandcritics.com’ states that deportation of the local individual who has tested positive for HIV could invite the New Zealand government to send home any of the HIV positive Cook Islanders living in New Zealand. The report states, “The Prime Minister Henry Puna told the local Cook Islands News that the […]
Final election changes
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in National
The outer island council elections are going to the polls tomorrow January 13 – but Atiu will no longer be electing council members. Originally there were seven candidates for the five council posts. Now two challengers to the incumbents have withdrawn, and no election of council members will be held. Elections for the mayor of […]
Sharks sighted in lagoon
Tuesday 11 January 2011 | Published in Environment
Two sharks spotted in the lagoon have prompted the Ministry of Marine Resources to urge people to be mindful when heading out for a cooling dip in the sea. But there’s no need to panic – the two sharks were spotted in the Arorangi lagoon area over the Christmas weekend. Vaiimaanga resident Arama Wigmore had […]
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