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Articles by Utopia Support
Tupapa MP impartial when it comes to hedge-trimming
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller says it’s interesting what Tupapa MP George Maggie is able to accomplish without being a cabinet minister, when another MP claims he had to cross the floor to become a minister in order to be able to do community services in his constituency.
Diplomats present credentials to QR
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Local
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters received official credentials from two ambassadors and a high commissioner at the Government House in Titikaveka last week.
MPs represent country in NZ
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Local
More than 40 delegates from 17 Pacific Island countries visited Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand earlier this month for the Pacific Parliamentary Forum.
Felicia notches up second award
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Felicia George is on a roll at the 2016 Miss Asia International Pageant in the Philippines.
Yoga session to aid a great cause
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Local
Mo-yoga, a special fundraiser beginners’ yoga class led by Victoria Dearlove last Wednesday, saw more than 50 members of the community come together to bend, stretch and relax.
College project already ahead of schedule
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Local
Good progress has been made by Landholdings Ltd on the new Technology Centre building at Tereora College.
Parliament 'lockdown' focus of court hearing
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Politics
The much-anticipated court hearing on a matter involving the opposition coalition against members of the Cook Islands government will take place on December 5-6 before a full High Court.
Unearthly power to see the future
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Is CINSF chief executive Damien Beddoes crystal ball gazing or does he know something that no one else on planet earth is able to predict?” a smoke signaller asks.
Cook Islanders should take care with next of kin nomination
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
I want to bring to the attention of the people of Cook Islands matters in regard to nomination of next of kin on their National Cook Islands Superannuation Fund.
Conspiracy theory 'outer space stuff'
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Court of Appeal case for Teina Bishop has opened up another Pandora’s box, with insinuations raised during the Solicitor General’s summing up of allegations of a conspiracy theory and political manipulations by a number of independent witnesses who came forward expressing concerns over the conduct and behaviour of a member of the jury during Bishop’s trial.
Unsuccessful stance abandoned
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Local
A significant aspect of last week’s Privy Council ruling regarding the National Superannuation Act is that government had unsuccessfully argued in the High Court and Court of Appeal that the fund should be regarded as the proceeds of tax, and that therefore the monies were public funds.
Marae Moana vital initiative for our future
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Local
Kia orana tatou katotoa i te aro’a maata o to tatou Atua
Labour sector meetings address issues
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Local
A series of meetings with national stakeholders in the labour sector has begun following key appointments to the Labour and Consumer Division in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Contest proud night for art of tatau
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Art
What is believed to have been the first tattoo competition held in the Cook Islands took place at The Islander on Saturday night.
Appeal win for workers' rights
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Local
The Privy Council in London has upheld a constitutional appeal made by a group of Cook Islanders who believe they’ve won vindication for the rights of migrant workers here.
Last-gasp win to Kiwis over our local Kukis
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
By the time NZ and our local Kukis kicked off the final match of the series at 5pm on Friday, the Ozzy Kukis would have landed and be celebrating their win with their families back in Sydney.
Nikao climbs closer to top of league
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Football
Samuel Koiatu clinched Nikao Sokattak’s fifth win of the Round cup season – as they inspired a 2-0 victory over Matavera on Saturday and improved their sitting on the Van’s premier men’s table.
Turn volume down please
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
There needs to be a volume limit or noise control team at the Vaka Eiva trades day. The musicians are awesome and very talented, but it is so hard to enjoy the music when everything is so loud and deafening. Feel sorry for the people working at the stalls.
Last letter so our muna korero can live on...
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Gospel Day on October 26 has come and gone and by all accounts our people played out their Nuku as only they could and enjoyed the event.
Just Play festival: a colourful display
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
The messages behind Universal Children and White Ribbon Days came through clearly for the happy little minds who participated in the Just Play festival last week.
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