Opinion

THOMAS WYNNE: Walking in the shoes of others

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Opinion

We should never let oppressive attitudes, especially by some of those in authority, spoil the kindness and generosity within us.

Opinion


Dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.

Opinion


LETTERS: Demos festive celebration on Koromiri queried

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Organised by Ngatangiia member Tama Tuavera, and Sel Napa, the Democratic Party advertised they’re holding a seasonal party event on Saturday, December 12 on Koromiri Island.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: ‘Double standards’ on travel bubble

Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The New Zealand government gave 88 members of an international film crew (border) exemption to travel to New Zealand to shoot the Netflix show Cowboy Bebop, this total included 17 dependents.

Letters to the Editor

Pastor Eric Toleafoa: The hope that CHRISTmas brings

Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

How can Christmas bring hope to our lives? Even with a world in isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Opinion


LETTER: Subsidising the local shipping industry

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Why doesn’t the government work with (Tapi) Taio, who’s an experienced entrepreneur and a local expert in the shipping industry? Is it because he’s a Demo stalwart?

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Sexually Transmitted Infections on the rise

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Condoms, condoms, condoms … what more can be said?

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: ‘The writing is on the wall’

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To expand upon the headline article ‘Select committees under fire’, December 2 edition. The current version of the To Tatou Vai Authority Bill disregards the cultural and economic context of Rarotonga. At the vaka presentations in July 2020 it was evident that it required a complete redraft.

Letters to the Editor


OPINION: Moving past the ‘fractious politics’ of the PACER Plus talks

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The regional free trade agreement, PACER Plus, will come into force on December 13. In the third and final piece of a three-article series, Wesley Morgan calls for nations like Australia to cement the long-term relationship with its Pacific family and build a more integrated regional economy.

Opinion


LETTER: Stranded for four months

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Grant a “one time” quarantine free Rarotonga/Auckland flight to fly stranded Australians out.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Where is the justice?

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I would like to commend you on today’s paper December 7, 2020 – probably the most factual and poignant front page I’ve seen in your paper ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Time to think outside the NZ bubble?

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Australian and New Zealand governments were trying to reach a Trans-Tasman bubble as we all know, that would then start to include Pacific Islands, that every island nation has been holding out for.

Letters to the Editor


‘Hidden corruption in our society’

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

When we know it happens, we see it happen, and we don’t say anything, we are guilty too, and corruption wins.

Opinion


Living away from home

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To say I have missed home is an understatement, in fact I don’t think there are words in the English language that capture the emptiness we all feel, those 80,000 of us who live in New Zealand but call the Cook Islands home. By Thomas Wynne.

Editorials


What’s the big deal about deep-sea mining? Let’s break it down!

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The removal of nodules will lead to significant, long term or even permanent biodiversity loss, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


LETTER: Real or controlled democracy?

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"In my view, there have been and continues to be “multiple red flag situations” within the upper echelons of central power whereby knowingly, and for some unknown reason, have not been investigated or reviewed."

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Food Security

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The value of egg and pork imports has risen exponentially in recent years, to the detriment of local industries, argues John M Scott.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Too little, too late

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Businesses and government have to share the blame for the delay in opening up a NZ/CI travel bubble."

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Giving credit where it’s due

Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I think the Cook Islands Government are responsible for our Covid free status."

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Suggestion to improve tendering process

Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Tenders over $1million should be conducted with a public opening of bids with an independent auditor present to ensure all bidders comply with contract documents."

Letters to the Editor


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