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Articles by Utopia Support
'Leader of the opposition' wasting time
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Having read Wilkie Rasmussen’s article of 1 May headed “Tongareva gold rush an illusion”, I could be excused for thinking the poor fellow is delusional: Gold rush teaa?
Our sacred trust to care for the islands
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Opinion
One way to think of the place where one lives is that it is a sacred trust.
Aitutaki legend helps students learn Maori
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
It was back to their roots for the Year 7 and 8 students of Titikaveka College who were introduced to the Maori language in the build-up to Literacy Week which will be celebrated next week.
Hotel a winner for weddings
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Muri Beach Club Hotel should clearly be high on your list of places to check out if you’re looking for the ideal location for your wedding.
French patrol boat on three-day visit
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga is hosting a three-day visit by French patrol ship Arago.
Group promotes organic farming
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The revived Titikaveka Growers’ Association (TGA) aims to promote alternative farming practices that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Worms teach Mauke pupils vital lessons
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Te Ipukarea Society’s waste management project has wriggled its way to Mauke School.
Clam bleaching poses threat to Manihiki pearls
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Widespread pa’ua (clam) bleaching has been reported in Manihiki this month as the global bleaching event continues as a result of the current strong El Niño.
Bid to boost interest in reading
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
IN an effort to increase interest in reading books and the country’s literacy level, the Ministry of Education will begin a week-long “Books in Homes Project” in five schools on Monday.
Colouring contest winner with young
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Road Safety Council is putting more emphasis on educating the younger generation on road safety.
Presentation on plants
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Library and Museum Society has organised a presentation titled Plants of the Canoe People to be held at USP on Monday
Big turnout for dancing contest
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Senior National Dancer of the Year final on Thursday night was the last show in the Ministry of Culture’s national dance competition for this year.
New business rules proposed
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Koutu Nui want to see a new law that would require permanent residents to be married to a local person to be able to start a business in the Cook Islands.
Aronga Mana want PR freeze
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
Traditional leaders are calling for swift action from the government to implement a moratorium on issuing any new permanent residencies and for the freeze to be backdated to January 1, 2016. The Koutu Nui want in place clear guidelines and criteria on the process of approving future PRs. This is to include an agreed limit on the number of permanent residents the country can have at any
Climate financing an 'utmost priority'
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are urging the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as one of its main multilateral banker, not to segregate climate and development finance.
Death of pastor's wife highlights issues facing Christians in China
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last month’s widely reported death by suffocation of Ding Cuimei, the wife of a pastor in China’s Henan province, has shocked Christians worldwide.
Brown praises ADB decision
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
Pacific Small Island Developing States have welcomed the decision by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop a contingent credit line to finance post-disaster recovery.
Observations on taking a risk
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
It is interesting to take note of the different things people do, and why they decide to do them.
Credit for water station belongs to New Zealand
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I appreciate some of points raised by Tupapa Maraerenga MP George Maggie in the Cook Islands News on Saturday April 30.
Eating wild chickens not a great prospect
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Are people really advocating that we eat our wild fowl? Do we really have to eat every living thing in sight? I hope not, as my chooks are like pets which I feed and watch over fondly.
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