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Articles by Utopia Support
A sunny welcome home for Sir Tom
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Politics
In bright and sunny weather, Rarotonga turned on a right royal welcome home for the country’s new knight, Sir Tom Marsters and his wife Lady Tuaine on Saturday afternoon.
'Consultation' concerns TIS
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Environment
For the past few weeks the Sea Bed Minerals Commission has been conducting public consultations, and some closed workshops, about the Government’s proposal to tender for exploration licences for seabed mining early in 2019.
Action on illegal dump falters
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Efforts by the National Environment Service to take action over an illegal dump in Akaoa No1 Road appear to have become mired in bureaucracy.
Summit 'centrepiece' for PM
Thursday 22 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna joined Pacific leaders in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea last week for the annual meeting of Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC).
China is to hand over $10 million
Thursday 22 November 2018 | Published in Politics
China will provide $10 million to the Cook Islands in grant funding for a project yet-to-be-determined by the Cook Islands government.
Island celebrates blooming flowers
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Published in Local
The annual Te Mire Tiare flower festival will launch on Friday.
Battles over for 'Lost Tribe' campaigner
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Published in Local
The late Les Priest will most probably be remembered on the local scene as the staunch campaigner, fighting for the rights of retirees of the “Lost Tribe.”
'Majority' support seabed strategy: DPM
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Deputy prime minister and Minerals and Natural Resources minister Mark Brown says he is pleased the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Sector Strategy Public Consultations in Rarotonga have been positive, with “the majority” of the public supporting the recently-developed draft strategy.
Mining talk horrifies visitor
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Published in Environment
A visitor who says he overheard two conversations last week between a group of Americans as to how they could best take advantage of seabed mining in the Cook Islands, says he was so disturbed by the conversations, he decided to go public with them.
Visitors applaud 'wonderful' island residents
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Tomorrow my wife and I are returning to New Zealand but before going wish to publicly express our appreciation to the many wonderful people we have met during our stay here on Rarotonga.
Price tribunal says goodbye to two members
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The Price Tribunal has farewelled two long-serving members.
Family grieves passing of Ivirua MP
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Local
Ivirua, Mangaia Member of Parliament and local businessman Anthony Touariki Armstrong passed away last Thursday.
Rotary golf event raises thousands
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s fundraising effort, which culminated with the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf Ambrose last weekend, raised almost $18,000.
Deep sea mining: Riches or ruin?
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The government is in raptures as they prepare for a bonanza of riches that they hope will flow from deep sea mining in our exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Minister's over-hasty reply barks up the wrong tree
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I suggest that the Cook Islands Investment Corporation check whether the Minister of Finance's office has enough wall space to accommodate what I perceive as a growing siege mentality reaction operating there, so he can frame and hang his gems of, “Things I wish I had never said,” to shine as a beacon to remind him of the folly of shooting from the hip.
Nikao blast past Avatiu for 7-0 victory
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak Premier Mens’ team scored a team-high seven goals, downing Avatiu 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at the CIFA Complex.
Muri Lagoon concerns clarified
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to the November 14 letter to the editor titled, “Algal bloom issue due to groundwater”, The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team (PMU) would like to thank the anonymous, concerned environmentalist who wrote in support of our recent environmental study.
Cruise ship docks in our harbour
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Local
The comparatively unusual sight of a cruise ship docked at the Port of Avatiu drew a steady stream of spectators to the wharf yesterday morning.
Fuel prices up – but they may come down next quarter
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Local
The price of fuel has increased throughout the Cook Islands, reflecting a hike in prices globally.
Round Cup contest sees 'awesome' performances
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Football
The ongoing 2018 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition is living up to expectations as the U-8 and U-11 mixed and the U-17 Men’s division teams produce awesome performances at the CIFA Complex and the Takitumu School Grounds.
