Opinion
OPINION: ‘Democracy is under threat’
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by John Scott | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In this two part column, I would like to put these questions to Government and request an immediate response, writes John Scott, former Clerk of Parliament.
Kata: Robbers
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: 'Protecting Cook Islands flag'
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, the Russian boat wanting to have a Cook Islands flag to hide behind can join the other dubious boats the Maritime Cook Islands have supposedly done due diligence on.
LETTERS: Permanent residency list
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, can we find out who all the new PRs (permanent residencies) are, please?
Kata: Re-population
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: 'Good governance and justice'
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, English historian Lord Sir John Acton in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton about how historians should judge the abuse of power by past rulers, is best remembered for the remark, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
Kata: Pacific package
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
On a mission in Mangaia: Desexing dogs, cats and a goat
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands and we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes clinic’s medical director Dr Michael Baer.
LETTERS: 'The future looks challenging'
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, with the political campaigns gaining some momentum it is easy to see that the political parties are going all out to capture the hearts, minds and voting souls of the populace.
Kata: Wild weather
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Hard work is key to success
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A strong work ethic involves upholding the values and goals of the company by performing your job to the best of your ability.
LETTERS: ‘Scale down’ MPs salaries
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, in most areas of employment around the world, including here in the Cook Islands, school leavers, and the young and inexperienced start at or near the bottom of the pay scale, and work their way up over time and accumulation of experience, thus justifying higher pay levels.
OPINION: Decriminalise homosexuality – the most offensive and disturbing barrier to tourism
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Dr. John Dunn | Published in Opinion
Cook Islands is noted internationally to have a poor human rights record.
Kata: United Party
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: ‘Drop Covid-19 restrictions’
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, in response to Prof Dunn’s letter, he acknowledges vaccination doesn’t prevent spread of virus, which is exactly why mandates and restrictions should be done away with, and in many countries, they are indeed being done away with.
Kata: Flooding
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: ‘Barking up the wrong tree’
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, very lately and surprisingly our news media has been bombarded with a stronger and incorporate voice calling for a moratorium against any seabed mining.
Kata: Mental Health
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: ‘It’s time to move on from Covid’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, interesting to read New Zealand opposition leader Christopher Luxon’s comment on his return from overseas travels, that the rest of the world has moved on from Covid-19 and it didn’t feature in any of his conversations with any political leader or officials.
Kata: Crimes Act
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
