Opinion

Letter: TTV ‘pleading corporate poverty’

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As chair of the To Tatou Vai Board of Directors, Brian Mason is in the habit of justifying water charges by pleading corporate poverty: “The implementation of the tariff will not be delayed because to do so would compromise the supply of water essential to all who live, reside and visit Rarotonga.” (Cook Islands News, 12 August 2024)

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Ancient custom vs. western law

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The recent court case that declared Tangaroa was the rightful Tamatoa Ariki in Aitutaki has implications for the people (Tangaroa declared rightful Tamatoa Ariki after three-year legal battle, August 7,2024).

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Stop Vaping

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Kata: Pa Enua Council

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

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.

Opinion

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.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: TTV

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

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.

Editorials

Kata: Sheraton

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

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.

Letters to the Editor

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.

Editorials

Kata: Paris Olympics

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

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.

Editorials

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.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Maeva Nui 2024

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

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.

Letters to the Editor

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!

Letters to the Editor