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7 December 2024

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Virtues in Paradise: The best present you can give

Christmas is nearly here, and there is so much to do – preparing for visiting family, finding gifts for the children, serving the church, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

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Coconut trees, too much of a good thing

Coconut trees are often called the ‘Tree of Life’ in the Cook Islands and other Pacific islands because every part of the tree is useful. But too many coconut trees can be a problem.

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LETTER: Water chemical permit ‘comes unstuck’

Dear Editor, Recently local media has been saturated with images of smiling locals unveiling commemorative plaques at the upgraded water intakes (Avatiu intake ‘has larger storage capacity’ – June 22).

Letters to the Editor


PET TALK: The science behind snoozing cats

I often feel jealous when I see a cat sleeping – why can’t I nap that often? Cats really are living their best lives, but why do they sleep so much? Dr Ellen McBryde explains.

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Relying on tourism alone is myopic and shortsighted, Demos say

When the government talks of a Budget of Revival what actually does it mean? By Leader of the Opposition Tina Pupuke Browne.

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OPINION: Comprehending the feelings of ‘empty nesters’

My son lives full time with me, as a solo parent and provider, it has made us a tighter unit. He’s more like my roomie, companion, writes Ruta Mave.

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Progress, not perfection, for Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is just around the corner and honestly it could not come any sooner, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

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OPINION: The power of Parliament

When a Parliament sits at the convenience of its Government, or the Opposition spends its question time praising the government, or when Members of the Parliament can hold a full-time job and also collect a Parliamentary salary, or when success is measured by the announcement that they can now wear pareu on a Friday and a flower in their hair, what does that say about us who elect them, let alone the health of our 56 year old democracy? By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

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Taau Taku Tita – Our rubbish is our responsibility

This coming Saturday, Rarotonga will once again be buzzing with people collecting rubbish off our beaches, streams and motu for the Annual World Oceans Day clean up.

Opinion


LETTER: Say ‘no’ to water charges Bill

Dear Editor, Our Members of the Parliament must not enact water charges. They must say ‘no’ to the To Tatou Vai bill.

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