Opinion
Letter: Police review panel
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.
Letter: CISNOC and education system
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.
Kata: Jail term
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Addressing concerns and protecting our interests
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
To address potential concerns and further strengthen the protection of the Cook Islands’ interests, I have emailed the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) the following additions or amendments to the draft seabed mining regulations.
Te Ipukarea Society: Life on the rocks: Nodule fields not a biological desert
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The recent Women in Science at sea biological research expedition (WISE) wrapped up earlier this week. Organised by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority, a collective group of mostly females from the Pacific were invited to take part in at sea research surveys that focused on training and capacity building in collecting biological data.
Kata: Use less water
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: MPs travel
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Public payroll
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: Rethinking economic growth
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?
Letter: Public payroll
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: PAC report
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The PAC report showed that only 13 out of 59 government entities, representing only 22 per cent, submitted their 2022-2023 performance reports. Forty-six (46) out of 59, which is 78 per cent of government entities, are not meeting their reporting obligations.
Letter: A call for political reform
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In an interview gathering exercise for a BBC podcast on seabed mining (SBM) over a week ago, I mentioned that we have disproportionate representation i.e. my one vote is worth about 10 Raro votes. You can see why government makes sure to buddy buddy with the pa enua.
Kata: Govt entities
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Regenerative education plans
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana Editor, I agree with Joe TP’s 10 points for improved education and have two more to add for regenerative education planning: #11 – Put into action a consistent system for training new teachers. Our own Teacher’s College has, in the past, produced some excellent teachers. It does my heart good to see ones like […]
Letter: Credit where credit is due
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On Tuesday last week I reported to the Police that my watch had been stolen from my home.
Ruta Mave: The importance of prioritising your peace in relationships and careers
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There comes a point in life where you realise that some things, some people and some situations are no longer worth your time energy and emotional investment. That is when you are done. Not mad, not bothered, just done. I am done. Protect your peace at all costs, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: ‘Please more action less words’
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As a parent I’m in support of Joe TP’s letter of September 26 – “Tereora College on life support”.
Kata: Cooks robotics
Sunday 29 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: National Auditorium risk
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society: Muri Environment Expo: Celebrating our past, shaping our future
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Muri Environment Care (MEC) is excited to be running the very first Muri Environment Expo, happening on October 2, 3 and 4 from 9am at the Muri Meeting House.
