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Articles by Utopia Support
Whale season off to slow start
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
October, Rarotonga’s resident whale expert Nan Hauser says the mighty marine mammals should now “start to pour in, in greater numbers”.
Revealing look into the nature of our rubbish
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Have you ever been curious about what is in our litter?
Kids' book for prison inmates
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Local
New Zealand author Tommy “Kapai” Wilson has written a children’s book specifically for kids with parents in prison, and he wants to make sure every inmate in Arorangi Prison gets one.
OSH consultation continues
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Local
More than 50 people attended a national occupational safety and health (OSH) workshop yesterday, run by the Labour and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Cook Islands at conservation workshop
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Last month the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) held an interactive workshop on project development, management and leadership over an intensive 14 days in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Fire brigade a real success story
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Local
Residents of a village have worked together to create an institution that not only helps to safeguard the 2000 Takitumu residents and buildings that surround the station, but also those across Rarotonga during fire emergencies.
Project leads way in waste management
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
The Cook Islands Renewable Energy Sector Project is not only building a renewable future for our islands in terms of energy generation, it is also leading the way with its waste management practices.
'Shippa' needs to get his facts straight
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to ghost writer “Shippa’s” letter of August 9 headed, “Questions remain on shipping venture”, in which he fabricated rubbish to damage me by quoting statements I made in a letter to Prime Minister Jim Marurai on September 14, 2005.
Remember the Sabbath day
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The word “sabath” or “sabbat” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it’s the name of a day of the week.
A tribute to John Tangi
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is from David and Terupe.
Avarua boat ramp ready
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Work on rebuilding the boat ramp at Avarua Harbour has now been all but completed, with the final load of dredged material removed a week ago and the last two mooring blocks due to be installed in the coming week.
Signing formalises relationship with UAE
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands and the United Arab Emirates have signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations in Wellington, New Zealand, formalising diplomatic arrangements between the governments of the Cook Islands and the United Arab Emirates.
Tour operators onboard for better safety standards
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Recent concerns raised regarding the dangers of increased aqua tourism activity at Avaavaroa passage seem to have now led to real progress, with the passing of official legislation the final goal.
Rare absence from port for Tiare Taporo
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Notably absent from the port of Avatiu at present is a vessel which at one point threatened to become a permanent fixture after being left immobile at the wharf for almost two years.
Football kicks off next week
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Football
The 2018 Rarotonga Football Season is set to kick off on Wednesday next week.
Tourism critic is off the mark
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your letter writer complaining about tourism arrival numbers and quality is way off the mark.
Debts will be repaid
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been back and forwards to the Cook Islands since I was a child (I am now 55).
Questions remain on shipping venture
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We notice the recent letters of Tim Tepaki and his open friendliness towards China maybe taking over our islands with their mortgages, and Tim’s open wish to discuss these matters.
Old machinery still a mystery
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
A collection of what appears to be parts from an early printing press leaning against a tree in the grounds of Takamoa Theological College has attracted new interest from Cook Islands Christian Church general secretary Nga Mataio.
Crew returns to complete test of landing system
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
A specialised calibration aircraft was expected to be back on the job testing Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2 million instrument landing system this week.
