Opinion
Letter: Call for dialogue on ‘water issues’
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor I hope this letter finds you well, this missive presents an opportunity for an open dialogue regarding a matter of significant community concern.
Appreciating our mothers
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Features, In Depth, Opinion
Do we know how powerful we are? We mothers? With one gentle touch, we can soothe an injury or with a harsh hand, we can injure a heart. With one word, we can crush a dream or inspire hope in our child, whether at three or fifty-three, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Tata Crocombe: Enhancing visitor accommodation services with artificial intelligence
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tourism industry, and the Cook Islands’ visitor accommodation services can benefit from the cutting-edge AI technology of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, writes hotelier Tata Crocombe.
Letter: Medicinal cannabis plan for Ministry of Health
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The following is a proposal to allow for the individual cultivation of medicinal cannabis by patients who qualify under a clinical trial supervised by the Ministry of Health.
Letter: Preventing drink driving
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The never ending headlines and stories of drink driving, and “nearly nine times” over the limit will not stop until two things occur.
Kata: Revenue gathering
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Working together for the animals of the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk
As you read this I will be in Mauke, thanks to Air Rarotonga and the New Zealand High Commission, both of whom have supported our work in the pa enua.
Letter: Traffic infringement notice
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Government can boast a unique traffic regulation that is unparalleled in the Pacific region, if not in the entire Western world.
Ruta Mave : Allegiance to the Crown versus financial donations
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Long live the King. By default, we have sworn allegiance to the Crown but what are we going to do when all our handshakes and financial donations are called into play?
Letter: Cannabis law review: How much longer?
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On August 1st 2022, an overwhelming 62 per cent of the voters said yes to reviewing laws to allow for the research and medical use of cannabis.
What is the price of citizenship?
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we mark the coronation of a new King and the solemn Anzac services held across the Pacific, in Rarotonga and in Aotearoa, it is important to revisit the poignant question posed by Sir Apirana Ngata in his 1943 treatise, ‘The Price of Citizenship’, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Letter: Old makes way for the new
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The anonymous letter writer under “Old makes way for the new” failed to appreciate that we are fortunate in having probably the largest parking area in Rarotonga almost straight across the road directly behind the market, about 120 metres away.
Letter: Best by date’ sale
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, How is that most retailers will put on sale any perishable goods nearing their ‘Best by date’ while others continue to sell the product at top price.
Letters: Road works
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Editor, I note in your paper yesterday, the farmers of Titikaveka are not happy with the road works going on in their area for the reasons they give.
Letters: Old makes way for new
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Your story of old makes way for new, and the planned closed to $1 million on a 360 square metre site on the main road is somewhat perplexing.
Letters: The role of free media . . .
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Editor, What a load of hogwash and hypocrisy coming out of Henry Puna’s mouth.
Transforming Cook Islands’ government, business, education, and health sectors using AI
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Cook Islands’ communities. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are cutting-edge AI technologies that offer tremendous potential for organisations across various sectors, writes Tata Crocombe.
RUTA MAVE: Pride and prejudice in our sporting community
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Pride and prejudice exist in our sporting community where we have little pride and too much prejudice, writes Ruta Mave.
LETTER: Progress or new problem?
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The newly constructed sidewalk fronting Trader Jacks is perplexing. Previous to this construction, the open access to the Avarua Wharf from across the street next to the Ministry of Justice where the canoes are stored was seamless.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne :It’s time to learn to walk in two worlds
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The arrival of the Vaka Paikea to Akatokomana, Mauke, is such a good example of where we can utilise the culture of today and culture of tomorrow and use both to advance ourselves into the challenges of the world, we now live in, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
