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Articles by Utopia Support
More on geopolitical distribution of posts
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, If the veteran MPs and newly-minted MP-elects came together and were to share political power along geopolitical lines, there is still the plum post as the Speaker of the House to be considered in the mix.
Scholarship up for grabs
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Two New Zealand high schools are looking for potential rugby players for the upcoming season.
Spiritual suicide: Mate vaerua iaia uaorai
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost...E teianei, te arai katoaia nei ta matou Evangelia, I arai’ia ia I te aronga e ta ia ratou uaorai” – 2 Corinthians 4:3.
Napa touted as best choice for Cabinet
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am truly horrified that Noeline Browne has suggested that political newcomer Vaitoti Tupa would be a good choice to take one of the ministerial postings in a new government. OMG.
Burning need for education
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been coming to this gorgeous paradise for the past decade, often staying several months at a time.
Election results point to desire for change
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regardless of who takes over the running of the country now, one thing is for sure the people have spoken and the fact the key roles of infrastructure, health, environment and infrastructure are no longer in the hands of old and tired Cabinet ministers, says something about the mood of the people.
Possible outcomes on political scene
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The political commentary in the news has been very insightful yet disturbing as it reveals political jockeying for positions behind closed doors.
Low voter turnout brings questions on voting system
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, So now we have, in Rarotonga, by my count (preliminary results), more people not voting (2937), than voting for either the Demos (2324) or CIP (2258).
Rocket launched into a new home
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Local
The story in CINews on Tuesday about a dog called Rocket who was urgently in need of a home, has had a happy ending.
NES warns of fire fume danger
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Toxic smells still coming from the burned-out shell of the Friendly Mart store have prompted a warning from the National Environment Service for people to keep away from the Arorangi building.
Joint effort to keep Rarotonga clean
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Leading into Te Maeva Nui and the expected arrival of 2000 extra people on Rarotonga, the National Environment Service, Te Aponga Uira and local schools have banded together in a community-minded waste initiative that will make a real difference to the island environment.
New fishing boat boosts Matavera club
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Tuesday June 19 was a special day for the Matavera Fishing Club Association – it marked the blessing of the organisation’s new fishing boat “Rangiatea 2”, funded by the India Grant Fund programme.
'Probables' versus the 'possibles'
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Politics
As negotiations continue between the Democratic Party (Demos), the Cook Islands Party (CIP), One Cook Islands (OCI), and the independents as to who will form the next government, CINews takes a look at who is likely to land a ministerial portfolio and what Cabinet may look like, depending on which party claims a majority.
New landing system almost ready
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Everything is proceeding on schedule for Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2million instrument landing system, which has almost finished being installed and is currently set to be tested on June 27.
Smoke Signals - 20/06/2018
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
ELECTION PROMPTS ACTIVITY
All eyes turn towards new government
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir, There comes a time every four years that the Cook Islands has a valuable opportunity to renew itself and kindle a fresh commitment to work together in the never-ending process of developing our country.
Diving course brings diverse benefits
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Two more candidates have just passed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor examination in Rarotonga, conducted by course director Stephen Lyon, owner of Pacific Divers in Muri.
Poll comes close to predicting election results
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Last Tuesday, CINews released the results of its 2018 Cook Islands General Election poll. The poll had a sample size of 100 voters from all constituencies and asked a total of six questions relating to the election.
Compulsory voting would solve low turnout issue
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest in June 16’s CINews regarding the low voter turnout in this year’s general election and the fact that voter apathy has resulted in consistently ever lower voter turnouts during all elections since 2006.
'Rocket' in need of a loving new home
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Local
Island residents Huw and Sheryl John are looking for a home for a dog they have named “Rocket” which turned up at their Arorangi home a couple of weeks ago.
