Opinion
Squeal for the eels – amazing migratory fish
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Last week we did a shout out for some of the migratory birds that visit us in the Cook Islands. This week, it is the fish that are getting their time to shine, because today is ‘World Migratory Fish Day’, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Kata: Election time
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: Old Sheraton redevelopment endorsement
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, excellent letter from a member of the public (Cook Islands News, May 17) addressed to the Director of National Environment Service regarding the pillaging of the creeks on either side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton hotel site by heavy machinery.
Kata: Solicitor general
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: Deputy PM’s reinstatement
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, let’s start with a direct quote from the Prime Minister.
Kata: Vice-chairman
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: Treating voters, a common campaign method
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, with the national general election due within the next few months, I think it's fair to challenge each candidate that is standing.
Kata: Covid numbers
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands to expand co-operation with French Polynesia
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There are many different ways and many different areas in which the Cook Islands and French Polynesia can support each other in the post Covid-19 economic recovery, and last week’s visit was about capturing the opportunities that are now available to us, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
LETTERS: Storm water runoff probe
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, we see from Cook Islands News reporting that National Environment Service (NES) Director Halatoa Fua is undertaking further investigation into the “storm water runoff” at the Sheraton.
Kata: Marijuana
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Giving people the freedom to choose who they love
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Many Pacific island countries recognise and accept transgender but not homosexuality and although there is a law against homosexuality it is not often enforced. But it can be, writes Ruta Mave.
ONLINE COMMENTS: Minimum wage
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
The cost of living has risen and we are about to get hit with a price hike.
Kata: Minimum wage
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
From Anzac to Te Kukupa II
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
At dawn on Anzac Day on April 25, I had the honour of joining Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna and veterans at the cenotaph.
LETTERS: Suffering ‘third world problems’
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, if Government prioritised spending, then every household in the Cook Islands would have access to running water, roads wouldn’t be an obstacle course and our schools would be better resourced, to name just a few things.
Kata: Mask mandate
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: Government spending questioned
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, the $580,000 Manihiki new administration building refers. Could those in charge have found a design any more inappropriate for a Polynesian Island? The building screams “Papa’a kit house — box with windows”.
Kata: Doctor Baker
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: So what’s the point of isolation now?
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, when is what I believe to be a draconian exercise of authority by the TMO going to stop?