Editorials
Manganese or polymetallic nodule mining
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Precautionary principle and best practise should be rigorously applied when dealing with deep sea mining, and this is what local discussion should focus on.
Ruta Mave.: 'Nice guys can win'
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We need leaders who understand and listen to us, who represent our needs and can walk in our shoes.
Christopher Watkins: Cook Islands Games bring a sense of togetherness
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINON: While a virus sweeps the world, here in Cook Islands, we are celebrating life with a joy which is inspiring. By Christopher Watkins, Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Making their mark in NZ political scene
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Potential history in the making as seven Cook Islanders contest for a place in New Zealand Parliament.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: Real eyes, realise, real lies
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Don’t believe all you see or read – real eyes, realise, real lies.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Connection key to great leadership
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: A leader is someone who takes seriously the responsibility of developing and finding room for the potential of others.
Te Tuhi Kelly : A traditional leaders concept focused on culture and business
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The apparent move to abolish the Koutu Nui will be seen as another nail in the coffin for traditionalists.
Dr Andrew Jones: Why maritime zones matter for the future of our Blue Pacific
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Pacific people are leaders on the global stage, connected by our vast Blue Pacific in a way that land-based continents can never be.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Who do we want to be 100 years from now?
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Let’s hope it doesn’t take 100 years for us to accept our nation’s best leaders may be Rainbow People.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: At what chapter do we judge a man's life?
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Former Prime Minister Henry Puna stated this week in his valedictory speech that history itself will judge the works of a man’s life and political career – be they for good or for not so good.
John Scott: Confidence 'shambles'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The motion of confidence in the new prime minister is a constitutional requirement and if brought to the House in compliance with the Standing Orders would be in order, writes John Scott.
Tupou Faireka: Democratic process in Parliament
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Dear Editor, Please publish the remainder of my letter as what was omitted due to space constraints is of great importance to be made public; public concern is fast mounting over what is increasingly happening – the bias of the Speaker of Parliament towards the government.
John M Scott : Crimes Bill: Infringement of human rights 'different territory altogether'
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
There have to be repercussions for ignoring the will of the people and we are seeing a worrying degree of such behaviour. Petitions against purse seine fishing; Te Mato Vai; To Tatou Vai are just some that come to mind.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Death and taxes
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Guarantee MPs high wages will suffer little, if any wage cuts. They’re more likely to be given dispensation on tax levels.
Laura Clarke: UK scholarship
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Tuatau taime - is it time for change
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Nothing has caused as much division and heartache as the split along party lines and the favours and favouritism and nepotism from both political parties.
John Scott: Opportunities lost, from prosperity to ruin
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: By way of introduction let me quote a few of the grand plans, goals and objectives of the Cook Islands Party from its Manifesto and National Sustainable Development Plan.
Gerald McCormack: Deep sea dilemma: More scientific information required
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: There is nothing to lose by giving out a few exploratory licenses, and much to gain in terms of knowledge on whether or not to go forward to actual mining.
Ruth Mave: Pride and dignity can hurt just as much as physical pain
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Keeping borders closed here, protects our elderly, reflects our humanity, and highlights our vulnerability.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Communication is vital in battle against Covid-19
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Effective communication is 20 per cent what you know and 80 per cent how you feel about what you know.
