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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Under pressure high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks’
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National
Under-pressure staff at Tereora College are being offered stress relief in the form of counselling services, wellness checks and therapeutic massages as part of a “wellness week” at the school.
Authority holds public meetings to discuss seabed minerals issues
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals (SBM) Authority have confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Brown recently visited Aitutaki to carry out consultations on the seabed minerals (SBM) sector.
Concern over Manuae Trust
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Tension is building over the establishment of a Conservation Trust for the uninhabited atoll of Manuae.
Minimum wage to be debated
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
An independent panel tasked with recommending the changes to the minimum wage in the Cook Islands is due to meet today, as New Zealand hikes up its own minimum wage.
New Ombudsman looking to form human rights institute
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Cook Islands new Ombudsman will head to Fiji to continue with efforts in forming a Human Rights Institute.
Frustration grows as tourism operator silent while complaints keep rolling in
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
Backlog issues are plaguing tourist operator Charlotte Piho with dozens of customers still waiting for photographs nearly 12 months after forking out hundreds of dollars each for turtle tours.
Manuae Enua Conservation Trust sets out its goals in policy document
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Employing rangers, stamping out the illegal taking of pa’ua and establishing eco-tourism are top of the priority list for the Manuae Enua Conservation Trust.
Major support in bid to repeal anti-gay laws
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
A Cook Islands-based organisation that supports LGBTQI rights is welcoming the calls from Pope Francis to decriminalise homosexuality and calling on the Cook Islands Government to follow suit.
No changes to Cabinet lineup: PM
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not looking to make any changes to his Cabinet.
A failure to connect? Leading telecom provider in spotlight
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
The status of Vodafone as the lead controller of the telecommunications market in the Cook Islands has come under scrutiny thanks to a major report.
Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink – a high speed satellite internet venture – could soon be a player in the internet market in the Cook Islands.
Government plans to introduce low interest home loans scheme
Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Government is still considering offering low-interest loans to first-time home buyers to encourage them into the market.
Crown Law mum on review of Crimes Bill
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Economy, National, Politics
Moves to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act are still awaiting sign off from Crown Law.
PM Brown welcomes Kiribati back into PIF
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Kiribati, National, Politics, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is welcoming Kiribati back into the fold of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Vodafail? Telcom provider aware of ‘recent surge in dissatisfaction’
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A major telecommunications report has revealed a surge in dissatisfaction with Vodafone Cook Islands.
Teams brave rain in opening day of touch season
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association commenced their season for 2023 and rain didn't dampen spirits at the National Stadium on Monday.
Tax changes confuse
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Businesses which have received Covid-19 business grants may now have to pay tax on them.
Debate over Pa Enua tax policy begins
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Pa Enua MPs stand to earn an extra $200 per week thanks to a new Bill that alters the tax-free threshold for those living in the outer islands.
Proposed regulations promote multi-sector utilities regulator
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
People could have a better idea about what they’re getting charged for in their power bill under proposed new regulations.
Tourists stranded as Backlog of flights continues
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Travel
A backlog of flights is likely to remain for at least another week in Rarotonga, as the Auckland floods disrupt travel plans for thousands of visitors, with some people having to rebook for the end of the week.
