Opinion

Kata: Parliament rules

Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Letter: Tereora College dinner fundraiser

Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am writing on behalf of the Former Tereora College Students to launch our dinner fundraiser to be held next month.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Power bill

Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Kata: International fishers

Thursday 13 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Opinion: Time to rethink fisheries management for local benefit

Thursday 13 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Last week, former lawyer and columnist Reuben Tylor analysed catch figures for purse seining and longline fishing to investigate the low yellowfin catch in the South. In his concluding article of the three-part series, he examines Vaine Wichman’s 2012 report and argues for increased government support to develop the local fishing industry, following the model of Tahiti (French Polynesia).

Editorials

Kata: Tapu in Hawaii

Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Letter: Open letter demanding transparency

Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Subject: Open letter to Honourable Albert Nicholas, Minister for Cook Islands Investment Corporation. I bring to your attention, To Tatou Vai (TTV) have yet to acknowledge an information request dating back to February 2023.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Stolen bike

Tuesday 11 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Letter: Cook Islands justice system

Tuesday 11 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, “When you expect the worst, you will never be disappointed!”

Letters to the Editor

Ruta Mave: Race walking teaches perseverance and understanding

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try, try again. Then if you don’t succeed read the instructions. This has been the answer to my latest attempt at trying race walking, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion

Letter: Cook Islands deserve NZ Defence Force inclusion

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my disappointment and concern regarding recent developments that may have implications for the Cook Islands and its people.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Super slam

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Thomas Wynne: Pacific voyaging, more than metaphor

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Two thousand four hundred (2400) miles of excellence, 2400 miles of precision and 2400 miles of discipline and strength, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: Seven virtues of happiness

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

“Don’t worry, be happy,” sings Bob Marley. There is profound truth in this. Even in the midst of a deeply troubled world, we have more power than we know to sustain our wellbeing and happiness, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Opinion

Kata: Overpaid per diems

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Letter: Ten-year fishing ban needed

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I think we have already destroyed our fish stocks and what is left is struggling and if we do not watch out our EEZ will be without fish in a few years’ time.

Letters to the Editor