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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Trouble in paradise? Conflict concerns raised as Manuae trust planned
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A group of Pa Enua landowners are seeking $2million over the next five years to help restore and protect the uninhabited atoll of Manuae, but concerns about conflicts of interest are bubbling under the surface.
Court denies request to further relax bail conditions
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who evaded the police for a week has been denied a request to further relax his bail conditions.
Scott re-elected Tourism Industry Council head
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Cook Islands tourism is picking up, but is still highly reliant on one source, according to the Tourism Council’s president.
Cannabis reform not for recreational use, says TMO
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Medicinal cannabis law reform will be underway soon, with a Cabinet paper to be presented.
Te Kukupa II to transport latest batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Palmerston
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A ship will be sent to the remote island of Palmerston carrying the latest batch of Covid-19 vaccines.
Tahiti connection ‘a stepping stone’
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s chief executive Karla Eggelton says the recently re-introduced flights to Tahiti will act as a ‘stepping stone’ for the North American market.
Cooks to reach ‘80k visitors by March’
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Tourism numbers should be soon reaching close to pre-Covid-19 peaks, according to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s regional boss.
Police concerned about ‘lost tourists’
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police’s media advisor has expressed his concern about tourists going off the beaten track.
Tourism key to economic recovery
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Rising inflation will likely hit many Cook Islanders in the back pocket, but a top economic advisor says the island nation’s economy should soon experience a significant uptick.
Mangaians celebrate freedom from health orders
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The people of Mangaia celebrated their freedom from health orders this weekend after nearly two months under restrictions.
Drop in voter turnout
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Electoral turnout percentage in the Pa Enua (outer islands) was significantly higher than in Rarotonga during the 2022 general elections.
Recreating Billy Apple’s groundbreaking show
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features
A small but appreciative crowd turned out for Billy Apple’s Rainbows 1965 exhibition opening at the Bergman Gallery on Tuesday night.
Climate change funding welcomed
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The head of the Cook Islands Climate Change project unit has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s announcement of support for climate change initiatives across the Pacific.
Electoral petitions likely to be adjourned
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The High Court hearings of five electoral petitions and one application for a recount will likely be adjourned for a week.
Water levels remain low in Rarotonga
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands water authorities are still asking people to conserve water use despite the recent downpour.
Five electoral petitions filed in High Court
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Electoral petitions have been filed in the High Court accusing the Cook Islands Party of bribery and treating during the general election campaign.
‘We need Aussies back’
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel
As Australia records more than 1 million people leaving the country for holidaying over the past month, a leading Cook Islands hotelier is calling on the Cook Islands Government to do everything it can to bring back direct flights from Australia.
Lawyer questions ‘illogical’ arrest
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A defence lawyer is aghast that a client of his was taken to the cells a week after being processed for driving with excess blood alcohol.
LETTERS: ‘Our failing Police Service’
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, as the busiest working criminal bar lawyer in the country, I have witnessed the decline in the conduct and efficiency of the Police Service in the past 10 years.
United Party to file petition over hotly contested seats
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party have confirmed they will lodge electoral petitions challenging the results of two hotly-contested seats in the 2022 general election.
