Articles by Utopia Support

CITC 'greening' is leading by example

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Te Ipukarea Society Inc wishes to congratulate CITC for their ‘greening’ initiatives - a company really leading by example.

Kata - October 5, 2013

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Kata

World Teacher's Day

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National

Teachers the world over are commemorated today.

Students to debate seabed minerals Sunday

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National

Seabed minerals will be the topic of a debate between young people at the auditorium tomorrow.

Non-performing loans and closures

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National

Development economist Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific and Cook Islands as a development economist.

A good time for Bite Time

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National

Fresh, healthy, inexpensive, all local and dairy-free is the motto at Bite Time.

Education conference next week

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National

The first-ever national conference organised by the Ministry of Education will be held next week.

Team 'simply the best'

Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

Wednesday’s smoke signal ‘League locals stay home’ drew a couple of swift responses to TXT188: “Here we go again.

Dealing with our grief

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk

One of the unwanted and unwelcome occurrences in any family is the death of a loved one in the family.

Takitumu tunes!

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local

Takitumu School teachers and mamas enjoy their part in the performances at the school yesterday for their 50th anniversary celebration.

Govt reports $8m surplus

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local

Government has announced an operating surplus of almost $8 million for the last financial year.

Tax changes 'proposed', insists ministry

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local

The omission of one word on a government-produced information sheet on proposed tax policy changes raised the ire of the Cook Islands business community yesterday.

Here by choice

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In response to ’The nerve!’ I attended the Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting where the comment was made that Cook Islanders were unrepresented.

Tax consultation, or a done deal?

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last Friday, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) announced a series of “proposed” tax changes.

Positive change

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Shame on those small number of selfish landowners who have tried to drag down Steve (Moko) Kavana and his small team of dedicated volunteers for their tireless efforts to bring about positive change for the Ngatangiia community, including the tourism industry, through the beautification of Avana.

Proposed tax changes will have benefits

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am happy to see that the proposed tax changes are receiving a significant amount of coverage in the media and that there is now considerable discussion occurring in the community.

Kata - October 4, 2013

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Kata

Raiders feature in Cooks league

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in League

Canberra Raiders NRL squad members Sam Mataora and Jordan Rapana are set to feature in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup after being named in the Cook Islands squad.

Pukapuka community raises $168,000

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National

The Pukapuka community raised around $168,000 last Friday, to be used for their new accommodation unit in Rarotonga.

Pacific ports authorities to meet

Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National

The Cook Islands Ports Authority is proudly hosting the 38th annual Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Rarotonga from 16-18 October.