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Articles by Utopia Support
Angie Samuela: The two Es: Education and enforcement
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It’s good to hear Cook Islands government will introduce legislation attempting to curb drink-driving tragedies.
Nigel Toa: Our 'bush mechanic'
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I had the pleasure of meeting this young man, Nathan Matata (“I don’t want to be known as some bush mechanic,” Feb 3).
George Ngaei: Fixing road trauma crisis a worthy legacy
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Relating to the most recent tragic deaths on Rarotonga’s roads, I am reminded of the Bob Dylan’s soul searching lyrics from “Blowing in the Wind”: “Yes, an’ how many ears must ONE man have, before he can hear people cry? Yes, an’ how many deaths will it take until he knows that too many people have died?”
Andrew Robb : Waitangi Day
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tena koe, Many years ago, I marched in support of Maori rights (in response to Derek Fox, “What would Treaty fathers think?” Jan 29).
Tuua Ngatokoa: Binge-drinking culture
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Condolences to the grieving family, but please consider that a proposal to lower blood alcohol content, helmets for all, and driver education is just not enough.
William Framhein: Demos boss admits social post
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The purpose of this letter is to offer the public an explanation in respect of a posting on the Democratic Party Facebook page on Thursday 30 January 2020.
Maringakura Campbell: Coronavirus response
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, This is not a time to panic but a time to improve your self-care. It's a challenge for all mankind.
Alex Herman: Seabed minerals: This is a long game – we have do to it right
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Deep-sea minerals aren’t all the same, and the tools used to harvest them are very different from one corner of the ocean to another. In Cook Islands, the focus is on environmental and economic sustainability – and that sets it apart from more harmful seabed mining practices, contends new Seabed Minerals Commissioner Alex Herman.
Letters: Henry Puna's road safety laws
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Some are heralding as leadership the Prime Minister’s suddenly discovered burst of enthusiasm for mandatory wearing of helmets for all bike users, banning phones and earphones while driving and reducing the alcohol limit.
Letters: Helping when others turned their backs
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, There have been some negative comments made recently about George Maggie, however I wanted to write to your newspaper about the other side of Mr Maggie that people don’t know about.
Business ethics? These guys have it in spades
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Environment
The positive response received to Mana Tiaki Eco Certification’s first year of operation confirms the industry’s genuine interest in sustainable tourism for the Cook Islands.
By the skin of the teeth
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Football
Tupapa couldn’t get a win out of their two qualifier matches – but two draws was enough to put them through to the Champions League.
I te tuatau tau tikai (In the best of times)
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Church Talk
We should not rely on oil from the Muslim Middle-East, nor soft loans from the Buddhists populations of Chinese and Asia, but instead rely on the treasures our God has given us beneath our feet, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Letters: Be careful, or lose it all
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Thomas Wynne’s opinion piece (“Sons for the return home”, Jan 25) highlights issues facing many Cookies both here and in New Zealand.
Letters: Pukapuka homecoming
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
We spent three weeks on Rarotonga in 2002 and had a lovely time with Johnny Frisbie and her grandchildren, Sophia and Tevanna . We understand she now lives in Honolulu.
FJ van der Vyver: Far-off rugby season
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Greetings from Blue Bulls and Rugby World Cup champions country.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Kuru for a rainy day – or sunshine!
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Art
RECIPE:Climate Change has brought about many modifications with the availability of produce seasonally. We have seen various fruits come into season at unusual times of the year.
Elizabeth Taumoepeau: Coastwatchers – lest we forget
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, This is a very important story and very interesting for all us island people, especially for my son-in-law William Cuthers Kainana Anguna. We are looking forward to watching it.
Letters: On another road fatality
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I don't know whether to feel angry or sad.
Letters: Repay study loan through service
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Just to reassure your correspondent (Letters, Jan 28), the proposal before the Budget Committee for a Cook Islands Tertiary Education Student Scholarship scheme states that should students who receive a scholarship stay in country once graduated, they can repay their loan by service back to the country.