Opinion

OPINION: Focus on reducing barriers to private sector success, PM says

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

A recession is not the time to cut government spending, it is a time when government is expected to front up and stimulate the economy, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTER: Sludge: The ‘cart’ has already bolted

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The PMU (Project Management Unit) have yet to substantiate claims of safety with peer-reviewed, long-term studies of the impacts of disposing of aluminium sludge to agricultural soils (let alone in the tropics)."

OPINION: Be an upstanding citizen, say no to bullying

Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Those who say sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you have never been held to ransom by a verbal bully, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave, highlighting the ongoing discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

OPINION: Thank you Te Marae Ora and New Zealand

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

No matter what you believe or not, we must take advantage of the vaccination rollout programme to protect ourselves and each other from a virus that continues to ravage parts of the world, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

KATA: Arorangi Prison & Spa?

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Supervised isolation and quarantine fee

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CI News letter writer asks if there are separate costs for those who choose not to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.

OPINION: Celebrating Maine Mura on World Menstrual Hygiene Day

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

For some women, menstruation is an inconvenience they don’t give much thought to. But for many it can be a dreaded week with stigma attached. It can also be expense and sometimes uncomfortable, resulting in missed school or work. By Te Ipukarea Society.

OPINION: Political convenience ahead of proper engineering

Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles

I remember the wise late Professor Papa Ron Crocombe prophesize that in future if we continue our tendency to build on flat, or undulating rich planting land, floods will occur. He is absolutely right, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

KATA: Power politics in Samoa

Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Feeling safe after first jab

Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor

"What a great experience. We felt no pain and look forward to the next shot in three weeks," writes lawyer and former politician, Norman George.

OPINION: Cats gone wild

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This week, Te Are Manu team, Aitutaki Community Cat Programme, and Aitutaki Animal Rescue are running a cat desexing programme in Aitutaki. In her fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde explains why are initiatives like this so important.

KATA: Hyphenated names

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

LETTER: Resident calls for consultations after flooding

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I have told anyone who wants to listen – including the MP recently – that to alleviate flooding in the area, a plan needs to be thought out which takes into consideration everything between the mountain and the sea outlet near the Avarua Catholic church."

OPINION: Serving the nation with integrity

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Politics itself is not a dirty game. Politics is actually about governance, and good governance is about the ability to lead and govern well with integrity and transparency, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

KATA: Yachties in paradise

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

KATA: Navigating the high seas

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

OPINION: After 14 months, first impressions matter

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

CI News columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mave says we had a whole year to revamp our systems and get them sorted before last week's inaugural bubble flight. It was planned and advertised as the best thing since fried taro, and she says we failed.

LETTER: The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write in in response to Mr Enoka’s letter ‘To sludge or not’ (Cook Islands News, Wednesday May 19, 2021). The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability. Laws and regulations apply to the public, our government, and landowners alike. A confidential application to the Rarotonga Environment Authority for a temporary PACl […]

KATA: Political dinosaurs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

OPINION: Electric Vehicle rally celebrates green tech

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The first ever Rarotonga Electric Car (EV) Rally is being held Sunday starting from the new Constitution Park in Avarua township at 3pm, writes Te Ipukarea Society.