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Articles by Utopia Support
Avana Point and foreign investment
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana Editor, I was pleased to read your news article in the July 30 edition of CINews, and especially with regard to Paul Allsworth’s comments representing the thoughts of the Koutu Nui.
Tepaki on unit title development
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As part of the roll out by Merchant of Paradise (MOP) of its Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) for the Pa Enua, which will employ the Unit Titles Act 2005, I should like to take this opportunity to put into perspective the merits of unit title development.
Meet your Miss Cook Islands contestants
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Local
CI News will be introducing the finalists in this years Miss Cook Islands pageant over the next fortnight.
Shedding light on old carvings
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Rei a hiva, rei a tane, rei a o-te-patiki Just to add some information and enlighten CINews readers regarding the story in CINews on July 28 about the artefacts: “rare collections of bone carvings included three testicle sacs dating back to the 18th century”.
Some thoughts on UN membership
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to put into perspective what happens to our New Zealand citizenship if we ascend to developed status and go on to full sovereignty with own seat at the United Nations (UN). I trust it will put this matter to rest.
Te Mato Vai heads for Sheraton status
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It was interesting watching a Q & A session on ABC television recently regarding waste reduction. What was suggested by one panelist was, wait for it, communal water stations where you fill your water bottle.
Planning starts early for food suppliers
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Local
Planning to ensure their Te Maeva Nui stock levels are sufficient to meet the increased demand started six months ago say representatives from both CITC and Prime Foods.
Minister asks China for a four-wheel drive
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Culture minister George Maggie put in a public request to the Chinese government for “machinery and trucks”, including a four-wheel drive, at an official ceremony held at the National Auditorium yesterday.
Worst year in the history of floats in Cook Islands
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This year's float parade sucked. It would have to be one of the worst in the history of floats in this country.
Parade falls way short of all expectations...
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What an exciting day – gather the children and families and let’s celebrate the opening of the 53rd Te Maeva Nui by viewing the float parade….
Tepaki explains plan's money source
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the long awaited roll out of the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) for the Pa Enua is happening Merchant of Paradise (MOP) is fielding strong support for the project and numerous inquiries for opportunities available, with the odd niggle about the colour of Chinese money, the loss of New Zealand citizenship if we ascend to developed status and full sovereignty with own seat at the United Nations, and security of land under unit title development.
Warm welcome for Miss CI seven
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands 2018 contestants made their first public appearance at the Rakei Manava event to an eager crowd who roared with support and excitement as each of the contestants introduced themselves.
Vandalised signs threaten public safety
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Life Saving Council is “very disappointed” with the actions of some reckless people.
Koutu Nui weigh in on Avana issue
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Local
Increased foreign investment is not the answer to sustainable domestic development for the indigenous people of the Cook Islands, says Koutu Nui president Terea Mataiapo Paul Allsworth.
Ambitious plan unveiled
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Outer islands residents have suffered “economic vacancy” in silence for far too long, while Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoy the bounty of “developed” status economy without them, says Merchant of Paradise Fred Webb. Webb is calling for support for Merchant of Paradise’s ambitious development plan for the outer islands, in partnership with Chinese interests under One China Policy (OCP).
Join the battle against plastic bottles
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is working on a new campaign called “Plastic Battle.”
The cost of nationhood
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Opinion
In 1858, the Kingdom of Rarotonga or Mātāmuatanga Rarotonga, was the name given to an independent kingdom established in what we now know as the Cook Islands.
Let's give credit where credit is due...
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the story headlined “Joint venture aids animal welfare,” published in CINews on July 10, the Esther Honey Foundation applauds and wholeheartedly supports the recent efforts to build upon EHF’s two-decade legacy of sharing animal health and humane education with a generation of Cook Islanders throughout the country.
Te matakeinga o Makea Nui
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Aka umuumuanga o toku Tupuna Makea Nui e e, Makea Nui e e
How college houses got their names
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Last week there was a report in CINews on the Nukutere College’s cultural inter-house competition held at the Punanga Nui Market in connection with the Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
