Opinion

A little piece of Cook Islands in Israel

The ‘Lord’s Prayer’ in Cook Islands Maori is one of the latest additions to the colourful ceramic mosaic plaques at Church of Pater Noster in Israel. By Jean Mason of the Cook Islands Museum and Library Society Inc.

Thanks to those who worked behind the scenes

We are blessed to be among those about to conclude our stay in MIQ at Edgewater.

Water flowing over the weir at Papua

The water intake at Papua (Wigmore’s waterfall) is easily accessed by all. There has been no significant rain for weeks. TTV (To Tatou Vai) is running constant media notices telling us how dire is our water shortage.

A weed choked stagnant pond

I often swim in the clear waters in the lagoon at Tikioki, where you can feel the cool fresh seawater coming over the reef and flushing the stale water away to be refreshed twice daily reducing the weed and algae growth.

Covid, risk and fear: Let’s get real

Now is a good time to address this with Cook Islands finally opening for business on January 13. Understandably there exists anxiety. I would like to make a case for optimism and excitement. Let’s examine the critical factors, writes Associate Professor John Dunn.

KATA: Water system

A time to rethink our values

The pandemic has taught us that money is not the only goal in life; that we can thrive with less; that happiness comes from being together and working together, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue (Catholic Church).

KATA: Tree cutting

KATA: Water charges

PET TALK: Compliance arm of the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee

The Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DRACC)

KATA: Crimes Bill Debate

KATA: Cook Islands debt

OPINION: The debate surrounding cannabis use

Nothing provides such a division in the community as discussion about gay rights and cannabis reform. The debate regarding cannabis or marijuana and laws relating to its decriminalisation has been going on for decades worldwide.

KATA: NZ superfund

OPINION: Wisdom is the only tonic for foolishness

Wisdom and foolishness are often found at the end of one’s tongue, and often though not always found in the actions that follow these words.

KATA: Tree maintenance

Questions on seabed exploration applications

For those of us who wish to dive a little deeper into the seabed exploration applications looking for answers to some obvious questions, it appears this will not be possible. We are currently not able to access the entire application from each company, for reasons of commercial sensitivity.