Editorials
Waiting for Covid is like childbirth
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we look to the day our borders open, what will be will be. We have done all we can to prepare, we could do better with our personal health on a long-term basis – its’ not too late, writes Ruta Mave.
Cooks entitled to NZ aid fund
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Nothing brings out the racist underbelly of Aotearoa and its dirty underside more than when countries like our own, realm countries of New Zealand, receive aid, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Leap of faith or plunge in darkness?
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
What’s safest? To remain with self-creating and self-sustaining economic strategic plans or let’s give up the fight like our most trusted ally NZ, bust our bubble and allow Covid-19 like the rest of the world, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
A little piece of Cook Islands in Israel
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The ‘Lord’s Prayer’ in Cook Islands Maori is one of the latest additions to the colourful ceramic mosaic plaques at Church of Pater Noster in Israel. By Jean Mason of the Cook Islands Museum and Library Society Inc.
Covid, risk and fear: Let’s get real
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Now is a good time to address this with Cook Islands finally opening for business on January 13. Understandably there exists anxiety. I would like to make a case for optimism and excitement. Let’s examine the critical factors, writes Associate Professor John Dunn.
Check your attitude
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Its not often Tata Crocombe (resort owner) and I have agreed but I found his latest opinion piece in the Cook Islands News sobering and thoughtful with some clear statements on where our country is at and what we need to do now, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: The economic impact of Covid-19 on Cook Islands
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
For yonks we have gone around in circles talking about diversifying our economy, lessening our reliance on tourism receipts, investing in agricultural enterprises, foreign investment and guess what, the clamour for change has fallen on deaf ears, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.
OPINION: ‘Luck is believing you’re lucky’
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Your decision can make luck, but luck can’t make your decision so always trust yourself, writes Ruta Mave.
Strong signal sent as conservationists vote to pause deep sea mining
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The International Union for Conservation of Nature congress have voted in overwhelming support of a moratorium on deep sea mining, with support from 93 per cent of governments and NGOs part of the international group. This sends a very strong message to world leaders of the global concern around the potential environmental impacts of deep sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
THOMAS TARURONGO WYNNE: Having the wisdom to find common ground
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Nothing at the moment can be more emotionally charged than our personal decisions and feelings around Covid-19, vaccination, vax passports, and our faith and trust in government and institutions, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: Beetles bolster battle against invasive tree
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Introduced insects landed on Rarotonga in June making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree. By Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research (MWLR) biocontrol and molecular ecology science team leader Lynley Hayes and research leader Quentin Paynter.
OPINION: The changing and challenging role of fathers
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking, they have the unenviable task of being neither an anchor to hold children back or the sail to take them ahead, writes Ruta Mave.
OPINION: Caring for Muri Lagoon means caring for our streams
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Everything is connected and particularly so when it comes to water. If we want to improve the water quality of the lagoon, we also need to protect the streams. This is the message the Muri community is sharing, not just through words but through action. By Te Ipukarea Society.
Thomas Wynne: Separating the layers that bind us
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Anyone involved with politics in the Cook Islands knows how critical that first role is because anyone wanting to form a government in the Cook Islands has to have met with the Queen’s Representative first with a list of names and show a clear majority, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: Promoting economic recovery and building resilient health systems
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Australia and our close friends in our region, including Cook Islands, are facing unprecedented challenges. However, our commitment and determination to work together is ensuring we can protect the health and safety of our people, writes Senator Zed Seselja, the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific.
OPINION: Everybody, somebody, anybody and nobody
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
How many times do we have to say to the Government to diversify, create, find, discover, fund other ways to provide us with another reliable source of income, writes Ruta Mave.
OPINION: Underwater wizardry from Rakahanga
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A special part of the recent Northern group vaka tour was being able to experience the local foods, traditions and even some examples of local fishing practices carried out on each of the islands, writes Alanna Smith of Te Ipukarea Society.
OPINION: Keeping Cook Islands Covid-free is a team effort
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There is a common saying that goes – when the going gets tough, the tough get going! And this week was a good example of that saying, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
OPINION: Be the change you want to see in the world
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Count your blessings, stop your bickering, there are people suffering who need your prayers, and your mindfulness to make the world a better place. We can think globally but we need to act locally, writes Ruta Mave.
OPINION: The three-legged stool
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The strength of our three pillars – our government, our Church and our traditional leaders – and how they interact with our lives affects everyone who calls themselves a Cook Islands Maori, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
