Opinion
Letter: Sheraton redevelopment saga: The two presents
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
When Tim Tepaki returned to the Cook Islands, he brought two presents with him. The first was Unit Titles, which was passed by Parliament in 2005 to double the value of property as shown in LAT sales, and the second was Entitlement Titles, yet to be released to the public and expected to rain money when it does.
Ruta Mave: A tribute to the mums who make Christmas magical
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Your mum does everything for your family, this year make sure she gets more than one present, writes Ruta Mave.
Thomas Wynne: Peace in paradise, war in the world
Sunday 24 December 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Christmas is now nearly upon us, and as the world reels from conflicts and wars raging across the planet, from Gaza and Israel, Africa to Eastern Europe, we will have peace in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands, and never be subjected to the cataclysm that is war, conflict and genocide, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Beyond the tinsel: A time to remember the true gift
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We live in a highly commercialised, materialistic world, even here in Paradise. What do our children think Christmas is all about when they attend Christmas in the Park, only to see Minnie Mouse, Hello Kitty and Spider Man tossing candies and handing out gifts.
‘Remember the teachings of Jesus’
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Local, National, Opinion
Kia orana tatou katoatoa, on behalf of my family and our Cook Islands government, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and very best wishes for the holiday season.
Letter: $50 Xmas bonus versus MPs’ $5k clothing allowance
Thursday 21 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The front-page story this week reporting on the $50 Christmas ‘Bonus’ for Cook Islands beneficiaries is good news but one wonders just how self-satisfied our Members of Parliament are feeling for this most generous gift?
Kata: Avaavaroa drowning
Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Justify
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Cannabis
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Flag change
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I urge PM Mark Brown to pause and think about the historic qualities of our flag before changing it.
Letter: Leave the flag alone
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Can someone please get the PM Mark Brown to stop globetrotting and get down and do some hard work. Like trying to slow down and manage the cost-of-living increases and limit price increases for fuel, bread and power. Households are struggling. MPs wouldn’t know as they are highly paid.
Ruta Mave: Where’s the Opposition we deserve?
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I object – I am an objector. I oppose because I don’t agree. No, I oppose because I am the opposition, writes Ruta Mave.
Kata: Medical attention
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Unwrapping the narrative of Christmas
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
With Christmas approaching and the world celebrating Jesus’ birth, our nation’s Christian heritage, enshrined in the Ekalesia as one of our three tama Ua pillars, cannot be ignored or overestimated in its impact on our lives as Cook Islanders, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Kata: Bank employee- court
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Cannabis reform
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Govt should learn to work and live within its means
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Regarding the Constitutional Amendments Bills presented in Parliament yesterday, all other amendments are fine except increasing the number of Cabinet Ministers from six to eight.
Kata: Fare
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Cut the red tape, end prohibition
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It’s obvious the Government cannot come up with a plan for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis.
Kata: Pukapuka
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
