Opinion
Pet Talk: Desexing - key to controlling Rarotonga’s dog population
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Desexing, or spaying and neutering, is a crucial practice in the management of dog populations, particularly in our island settings where resources are limited, and uncontrolled breeding can lead to serious problems, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: ‘Focus on local issues, PM’
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, PM Mark Brown has decided to visit New Caledonia to try and bring peace to the warring factions. Well, how about staying home and meet the petitioners for the soon to be introduced water tax and tariff charges.
Michael Tavioni: Water charges will ‘restrict our farmers’ ability to produce food’
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I am prompted to write about water once more after hearing the Prime Minister referring to these issues again in his Constitution Day speech, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.
Kata: Sheraton
Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Atiu Harbour Project 1974-75
Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion and opening of the Atiu Harbour by Sir Albert and Lady Henry in July 1975.
Ruta Mave: The reality of women’s leadership in the Cook Islands
Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We have come a long way from a women’s place being barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen, writes Ruta Mave.
Kata: Paris Olympics
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Embracing protest and disagreement
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In our ever-connected world, it’s easy to find ourselves nestled within the warm embrace of those who share our views, beliefs and convictions. This comfort, while reassuring, can also become a prison — a self-imposed echo chamber where dissenting voices are drowned out, shunned, even publicly ridiculed, and the richness of diverse perspectives is lost, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.
Letter: Costume controversy
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It was interesting that Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) confirmed on CITV that Tupapa won first place for the drum dance costume as per the rules.
Kata: Maeva Nui 2024
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: ‘You’re missing the point, PM’
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
So the Prime Minister is now comparing the petition of 3400 signatures to tell his Government that his people are not happy with the water situation. How to belittle your own people.
Letter: Democracy in action!
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana. Once upon a time, democratic principles meant that the people told their elected Members of Parliament what they wanted and this actually worked. Recently the “people” presented a petition to Parliament, signed by many individuals, telling the Government that they do not wish to see the imposition of water meters and charges … Simple! Democracy in action!
Kata: Water tarrifs
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Bring back real competition!
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Re: Aug 7th 2024 article, pg 3, Te Maeva Nui prize awards night.
Kata: Vape
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Ruta Mave: A costly leak in government trust
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Government’s inadequacy to collect and store water is costing shareholders millions in lost returns, but these costs are now being passed on to them as water tax. Are we paying for infrastructure or directors $100,000 plus salaries? Ruta Mave writes.
Letter: Anyone in the office?
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Has anyone tried to get hold of Internal Affairs lately? The office is there to serve the public but I think they have forgotten that.
Tourism joins prestigious global sustainable council
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) had announced its new membership in the prestigious Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
Kata: Maire Nui
Monday 5 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
