Opinion

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.

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.

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”.

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.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: The deeper debate on deep-sea mining

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Some say there is not enough evidence or data so stop, and some say well, it is from God so we must proceed, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Letter: Addressing education concerns

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Dear Joe TP, thank you for your thoughtful letter to the editor. I understand your frustration and share your deep concern for the future of education in the Cook Islands. While I appreciate the passion with which you present your ideas, I’d like to address the points raised and provide insight into the work we are currently doing to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our students.

Kata: Lack of support for education

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Tereora College ‘on life support’

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This letter has been a long time in the making and is tough to write, but I felt compelled to express my frustration and disappointment with our current education system in the perhaps forlorn hope that it might help kickstart a national conversation about the present state of affairs as it relates to our children’s secondary school education here on Rarotonga.

Kata: Backlog of papers in Parliament

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Dental care for pet

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Maintaining good dental health is crucial for the overall well-being of your cat or dog, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Crown responsibilities

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere is quoted saying “On the comment that the Crown will win, it is based on reality.”

Letter: Protecting our biodiversity

Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Over a week ago, a group from NES carried out a workshop in Mauke to gain local input, knowledge and concerns as we update the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan from 2002.

Kata: Prison limo

Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion