Opinion

Letter: Inmate work release

The conviction and sentencing of the child rapist must give the public and parents of school-aged children some comfort.

Letter: Police review panel

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

Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.

Kata: Jail term

Thomas Wynne: Addressing concerns and protecting our interests

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

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

Kata: MPs travel

Letter: Public payroll

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

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

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

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

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

Letter: Credit where credit is due 

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

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’

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

Kata: National Auditorium risk