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Articles by Utopia Support
Super new playground for preschool
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
Black Rock Preschool celebrated recent improvements to the playground area with a superhero themed day yesterday.
Reggae band sets Rehab stage alight
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
Performing for the first time in Rarotonga, New Zealand reggae band Katchafire amped up the crowd, with their Jamaican-infused reggae music at Rehab Night club on Wednesday evening.
Island's sole tour bus handy for training tour
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The one and only tour bus on Mangaia, owned by Maui Peraua and Lynn Martin, took all the participants in a tour guiding course being run on the island on a training tour on Wednesday.
Depopulation closes schools
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
Two schools are now closed on Mangaia, highlighting the effects of continuing depopulation.
Tupapa Maraerenga to host Titikaveka
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga is set to host the first lot of mid-week matches today in the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition as they take on Titikaveka at Victoria Park.
A rugby star on the rise
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
A young rugby star is visiting his grandfather in the Cook Islands after finishing a very successful stint for an Irish club.
CIP president just sore loser
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Cook Islands Party president Nga Jessie is a sore loser over the Ivirua Demo win.
Free access warning
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Wednesday’s CINews ran two separate but related stories for us in the Cook Islands. The first was about proposed new immigration rules for the Cook Islands and the second was Fiji’s struggle with the effects of their grant of visa free access for Chinese travellers.
Ivirua by-election has predictable result
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The result from the Ivirua by-election was somewhat predictable, because it has always been a safe Demo seat.
Aquafest excitement for Muri
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
Muri beach is set to be jam-packed with paddle boards and sun block-soaked bodies on Saturday when the 2017 Manureva Aquafest gets underway.
Virtues boost for schools
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
Over the past two weeks Judy Dixon, a former principal of Frankton School in New Zealand, has been working with the Ministry of Education providing refresher training for principals and teachers on the Virtues project, an internationally-acclaimed character education programme.
Story brings help for the helpers
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
A CINews story highlighting some of the problems faced by Punanga Tauturu (PTI) has sparked action from passionate Rarotongan residents keen to lend a helping hand.
Working to preserve traditional values
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
At yesterday’s Koutu Nui conference, a New Zealand visitor spoke strongly about the rights of indigenous people and her own efforts to preserve traditional values.
Great rugby season for Canterbury-based pair
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islanders Doom Ponini and Josh Motu were both recently selected for the 2017 Canterbury Country under 18s.
Wait over for keen football players
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Football
The wait is over for the 2017 Rarotonga football season, which kicks off today with the junior divisions from 4:15pm, at the CIFA Complex, Matavera
Crotty's attack skills 'outstanding'
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Assistant coach Ian Foster says midfielder Ryan Crotty’s attacking abilities should be given the recognition they deserve after an “outstanding” performance against the Wallabies.
Cook Islands visit leaves great impression
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
For those of you who live in the Cook Islands, it can be easy to feel the need to spread your wings and see the rest of the world. Well, let me assure you that the islands are unique in the world and something to be appreciated and treasured. Constitution Day gave insights into the patriotic spirit of the people. Easy-going, with a little spice. What impressed me? I did not see people begging for money. I did not see young people wired to their smart phones, but rather they were talking. Sports are appreciated. Sorry about the loss to Tahiti! The honesty of the islanders impressed me. The honesty boxes at fruit stands and other locations are a testimony to this. On Sunday mornings it is uplifting to see all the people in their Sunday best going to church. The choirs fill the air with melody. I was compelled to join in the procession. What concerns me? Please do not become like Hawaii, which in many ways has become exploited. You don’t need high rises reaching to the sky. Keep your soul and your unique spirit. I am not a member of a Green Party. However, in this case I would suggest that there needs to continue initiatives to keep the islands pristine as this is your greatest resource. Finally, do not give your natural resources away to any other country. I know that permission was given to China to fish in your waters. No amount of money can replace your fish stocks once they are depleted. I am from British Columbia, Canada. The Chinese fish with their big drift nets outside of our controlled waters and we can do nothing about it. Our beloved salmon stocks are being depleted. For the sake of your children and your grandchildren, cherish your heritage and your islands. Enjoy the Cook Islands - it is a unique country in this world that has so much trouble and dissention. You are blessed. Betty Lou Pacey, President, BL Lighting, Canada
Youth council college project a first
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) held its first-ever project involving youth in the outer islands last week.
Ministers to check progress on 'Healthy Islands' concept
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Twelfth Pacific Health Ministers Biennial Meeting set to start on Rarotonga next Monday will cover a wide range of issues.
Traditional leaders tackle big issues
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
Tomorrow will be a day for discussion about vital issues facing the Cook Islands as traditional leaders from Rarotonga and southern islands come together for the Koutu Nui conference.
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