Opinion

T-shirt tote bags, Kata Kapu and Jar Undies in Plastic Free July

Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Already we are a third of the way into Plastic Free July and it is great to see so many activities happening around Rarotonga, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

KATA: Power discounts

Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Ngamaru Ariki o Atiu

Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 10, 2021

KATA: Not obliged to talk to the media

Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Human rights in ‘autocratic law’

Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 9, 2021

KATA: Intrigue at ICI

Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

PET TALK: Do your part, get your pet desexed

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Rarotonga’s roaming dogs are much loved by visitors and locals alike, but in their current numbers they’re becoming a nuisance and a hazard. To tackle this problem, Dr Ellen McBryde says we need to take responsibility for our pets and have them de-sexed to help control the island’s out-of-control dog and cat population.

LETTERS: Unity message by Forum’s Puna rings hollow

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 7, 2021

KATA: Sorting out title disputes

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Put a leash on dog problem

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 6, 2021

LETTERS: Rough ride for local taxis

Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 5, 2021

OPINION: Agriculture needs creative thinkers and action makers

Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Living in Rarotonga in year-round temperate climate, surrounded by fertile soil, and empty growing lands, it astounds me and tourists how often and how long we go without certain foods when we have so much abundance to produce at our fingertips, writes Ruta Mave.

KATA: Airline delays?

Saturday 3 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Leading the way in vaccine rollout

Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

As many of us Cook Islanders watch from a distance the vaccine roll out from Rarotonga to Akatokomanava to now Nukuroa, the mighty arrow, the work of the Ministry of Health must be applauded as they protect our very vulnerable population from this global pandemic, especially as more people look to visit or simply return home.

LETTER: Blowing his own trumpet

Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Usually, it’s someone else will say that you are good or have done something well. In this case, it’s the Prime Minister Mark Brown praising himself and government for the most expensive infrastructure project, (actual cost is unknown but this could be well over $95-100 million) and that’s the Te Mato Vai water project.

KATA: Unlicensed taxis

Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: A humble welcome home for top cop

Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 1, 2021

OPINION: MPs suggestion to delay election poorly researched

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

During the recent sitting of Parliament, two MPs from both side of the house tried to push forward the argument that if Covid-19 continues to affect the country’s financial situation, the forthcoming general elections should be delayed. Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party, says those MP’s haven’t done their homework.

KATA: Spare parts

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion