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Articles by Utopia Support
The choices you make define who you are
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Today I ask of you, before you continue to read this Church Talk article to firstly reflect a little on your life.
Fishing a family business
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
For this week’s market story, CINews marketing manager Susan Tealby visited the Seafari Fishing Charter stall at Punanga Nui.
New batch of New Zealand citizens
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
It was a diverse group of prospective new New Zealand citizens who gathered together at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s official residence yesterday to take the oath and swear allegiance to New Zealand and Her Majesty The Queen.
Some questions for agriculture minister
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to cabinet minister George Maggie.
Petition battles Avana plan
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
A petition opposing the proposed development of a site at Avana is gaining traction, with over 400 people signing it within a day.
Manuae pa'ua at risk of over- harvest: MMR
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) stands behind its recent recommendation for no more harvesting of pa’ua (giant clams) in Manuae.
'Horse trading' turns into 'money trading'
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We watched in amazement at the line-up of the new government Members of Parliament – namely the two independents and the sole One Cook Islands movement member.
Shame on Aitutaki govt!
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is a sad indictment of the Aitutaki island government that they are willing to ignore scientific advice and harvest 800 pa’ua from Manuae Island. Eight hundred – seriously?
Fire emphasises danger of plastic
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, “Say No To Plastic July” just got very serious with the burning down of Raromart this week.
Time for action on unfair employers
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have come across some information regarding a company on the island that is being very unfair towards its employees.
Restaurant celebrates launch
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
The new Antipodes restaurant celebrated its official launch with a function for invited guests on Tuesday night.
Bank celebrates birthday with a week of activities
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
It’s a big week of celebration for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands as it celebrates its third birthday.
Community gets $160,000 from HOM fund
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
Seventeen community groups have benefitted from $160,000 distributed by the New Zealand High Commission’s Head of Mission Fund over the past financial year ending June 30.
Appointment talk keeps the 'wireless' humming
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Rumours of associate minister and ministerial chief executive appointments have kept the “coconut wireless” humming over the last two days.
NIWA warns of 'water stress' to come
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is at risk of a high level of “water stress” as a result of abnormally low rainfall predicted over the next three months, says New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
'No friction' claim shot down
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop’s claim that there is “no friction” within the One Cook Islands movement over George Maggie’s decision to join the CIP government has been shot down in flames by party president George Turia.
Parade colourful bonus for church congregation
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Local
The congregation of St Mary’s Catholic Church at Arorangi were treated to a colourful spectacle after mass on Sunday when there was a short combined parade for St Joseph’s Scout Troop and the St Joseph’s Girl Guides.
Kaitaia College wins second rugby match
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The visiting Kaitaia College First XV rugby side have recorded another close win in their Rarotonga tour, beating the Cook Islands U18 Town side 20-15 at The Swamp on Monday.
Stop to vaka-jumping seems popular call
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There has been much anguish in the Opposition camp since the news came out of the swearing-in of three new Cabinet Ministers by the Cook Islands Party.
Bank to close Aitutaki branch
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The ANZ bank has decided to close its Aitutaki branch, citing the low number of customers on the island as a key factor.