Articles by Utopia Support

Aitutaki marks Air NZ video with big event

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki’s breathtaking lagoon was a fitting backdrop for the official Cook Islands launch of Air New Zealand’s much-hyped new safety video.

Cabinet to review BTIB registration condition

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National

An effort by the Business Trade and Investment Board to require a foreign bank to obtain a high court order before withdrawing funds from account holders has been referred to Cabinet.

'Same old, same old' for Cabinet team

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National

Cabinet members were present at the Third Joint Ministerial Meeting in Aitutaki at the weekend.

Strengthen your community

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National

With annual memberships coming up for renewal this month, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society has decided to make a real effort to grow the organisation’s membership throughout the country.

DPM Heather answers critics on TMV claims

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of infrastructure Teariki Heather addressed allegations of conflict-of-interest earlier this week, in relation to the recently launched Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.

Protest held at TMV launch

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Environment

A small protest against Te Mato Vai was held Thursday during the water infrastructure project’s launch event.

Kiwi students settle in for Atiu stint

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Local

Six Occupational Therapy students from New Zealand arrived in Atiu this week to work on projects previously chosen by the community.

Dengue outbreak declared by MoH

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Local

A total of seven cases of dengue fever have now been confirmed in Rarotonga, prompting local health officials to declare an outbreak of the virus.

Young brain development part of solution to youth crime

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Features

Understanding how a young brain works is now a serious consideration within youth justice systems the world over.

CI fisheries officers sharpening their investigative skills

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Features

Fisheries officers from across the Pacific have spent the past three weeks sharpening their investigative skills to better detect fisheries offences.

Patronage keeps galleries going

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Features

Patronage is what keeps art galleries delivering lively programmes was one of the main messages renowned art dealer John Gow shared as guest speaker at the first-ever catalogue auction by the local BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea.

Akateretere anga tau no te au tangata angaanga

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Ki te Etita, Kua akaari mai te parani maata ote Mato Vai i tetai akaraanga no te maani atu i tetai ngai maani anga vai meitaki no tatou, inara, ei akapapu atu i teia, kia tau te akateretere anga e te iki anga ite au tangata tau tikai e te matutu, no te rave atu ite angaanga.

Due Diligence: Personnel

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Te Mato Vai Master Plan gives us the roadmap to build a good water system, but we have to exercise due diligence in getting the right people for the job.

'Moemoea Vai' much more credible alternative

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor One of the very smallest public water treatment plants in all of New Zealand is located at Papakura.

Doing is the thing

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor Nick Reeves’ letter dated Feb 14, “Saturate Orange County with ads” was spot on.

'Big bang' no answer

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I disagree strongly with your reported comment from Air Rarotonga MD, Ewan Smith that “the reality is that big hotels and development will be needed on the outer islands before they become major tourist destinations”.

Kata - February 22, 2014

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Kata

German entrepreneur hunts for new product

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

Coconut, noni and pawpaw have caught the eye of a visiting German businesswoman who owns a thriving natural cosmetics company.

Partnership emphasised at launch

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

This week saw the official launch of the Te Mato Vai water partnership - the largest infrastructure undertaking in the modern history of the Cook Islands.

Long journey home for 'Fred The Raro'

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National

On Thursday February 6, 2014 39- year-old Fred Tararo, aka ‘Fred The Raro’, who is of Mauke decent, passed away unexpectedly on his way to set up for the Waitangi Day Bastion Point concert.