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Articles by Utopia Support
Just Play continues to draw big numbers
Friday 5 October 2018 | Published in Football
A large number of children turned out for the village of Arorangi to take part in the Just Play village festival which was held a fortnight ago.
UN plan to advance female entrepreneurs
Friday 5 October 2018 | Published in Technology
A new initiative to advance women’s entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific was recently by the UN General Assembly in New York.
Female firefighters enjoy challenge
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Published in Local
This job is exciting and stimulating, says Inano Matapo of her role as a volunteer fire fighter at the Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade in Titikaveka.
Raemaru trek goes digital
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The popular Raemaru trek is going digital as part of World Tourism Day.
Water safety in the spotlight
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Rules and regulations around tourism operators are coming, says director of Destination Development Cook Islands Tourism Metua Vaiimene, “and we must get ready as a community and as operators for this by adopting a culture of compliance now”.
Pride of Cook Islands: Educational Development
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Opinion
The Cook Islands consists of 15 islands and atolls and total land area of 240 square kilometres within an exclusive economic zone.
Creative Trail to raise funds for special needs
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Local
Local resident James Talbot has taken on a gruelling challenge, to walk the length of New Zealand to raise money for a cause that’s close to his heart, the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
Artisan siblings create beautiful wearable art
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Tangi Taime carves pearl shells into exquisite sculptures of sea life.
US not Christian, China not peaceful
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is in response to Tim Tepaki’s letter “China wants peace, not war!”
Te Vaerua receive $10,000 donation
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Local
A $10,000 donation will go a long way towards helping Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation clients.
Sowing seeds to little growers
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Agricultural department deals in everything from pests and weeds to growing food.
De-sexing drive well supported
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism director of destination development Metua Vaiimene says tourism is right behind the de-sexing programme taking place at Te Are Manu.
Learning to manage traffic
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands has been holding temporary traffic management training to improve safety on the road at work sites, for the travelling public and road workers.
Puaikura, Nikao looking for win
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Football
The Puaikura premier men’s soccer team returns to the field this afternoon for a match against Nikao Sokattak at the CIFA Complex. The game is scheduled for a 4pm start.
Why fathers do matter
Friday 28 September 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The newly appointed Minister of Police recently expressed his concern over youth offending in the Cook Islands and is keenly interested in addressing the issue. We may not be able to isolate any one cause to this problem, but we can be sure that parenting in the home, especially by fathers, plays a significant role.
Matavera to welcome visitors from Tupapa
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Published in Football
The Matavera football club will be going up against Tupapa Maraerenga in the seventh lot of mid-week matches being played at the Takitumu School grounds.
Pacific Islands people are not leeches
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to your article of 17 September headed “Pacific Islands labeled as leeches”, which reported on comments made by New Zealand talk show presenter Heather du Plessis-Allan.
Te Arapo – A way to health, well-being
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Published in Opinion
Maori and Polynesian people are constantly reminded that we’re becoming more overweight and obese. But our recent research suggests that weight loss, and biological health measures just aren’t relevant to us culturally, being told we need to lose weight just doesn’t motivate us to change our lifestyle.
Boomerang bags come back
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Published in Environment
In a small New Zealand town, women’s groups have taken to their sewing machines producing plastic bag replacements, called boomerang bags.
Football's round seven kicks off today
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Football
The under-8, under-11 mixed and under-17 men’s teams are set to take the stage today to kick off round seven of the Rarotonga Football Competition.
