Opinion

LETTERS: Sacrificing trees for political gain?

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Are trees getting cut down for safety or for political gain? asks a CI News letter writer.

KATA: Land laws

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Totally reliant on the Golden Goose

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles

By Jove, like it or not, I was one of those who loved it. I celebrated quietly and sucked in a different air, an air of freedom and lordship over the land and waters, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

KATA: Catching up with the world on LGBTQ+ rights

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: To sludge or not? Landowner speaks

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"We have made our own decisions based on science, our own investigations, and the consensus from us, this sludge is good and perfect for our needs," letter writer says, in defense of sludge disposal plan.

KATA: Exclusive service for our visitors

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Vaccination ‘should not be a difficult choice’

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your family and all those around you. You know it’s the right thing to do, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: The bubble and health sector preparedness

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"... I am really tired of hearing how the government has assisted the private sector with $100 million of help over the past 15 months. As a community of employees and employers we are very grateful, but how about commenting about how much the public sector has been assisted? How many public servants have had reduced hours or pay?"

OPINION: Our holiday is over, their holiday begins

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.

OPINION: Looking beyond the smoke and mirrors

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a time when there is so much information, sometimes it is difficult to decide what is true and what is not, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

OPINION: Permaculture means ‘Less fires, more composting and a chemical free garden’

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Rarotonga’s first ever permaculture classes have been running since the beginning of March, at the Permaculture Centre in Nikao. By Te Ipukarea Society.

KATA: Water treatment woes

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Find another way to get clean water

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"We must find another way to get clean water to our people," a reader writes in response to the ongoing issue of disposal of water treatment waste and byproducts.

LETTER: Police curfew checks

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Being reasonable and considerate is not a weakness, but a sign of respect and confidence in our people. They in turn will support their Police."

KATA: Rarotonga floods

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Curfew checks

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

OPINION: When dogs bite

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

OPINION: Journey to recovery ‘may be a road short lived’

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

KATA: Bubble burglaries

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion