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Articles by Matthew Littlewood
Patai reappointed CEO of OPSC
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Myra Patai has been re-appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) for a second, 3-year term.
Removal of RAT testing requirement to be considered
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Government is considering removing all compulsory Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) tests as a prerequisite for traveling in the Pa Enua (Outer Islands).
Mother of five found following ‘unusual’ disappearance
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The family of a 41-year-old mother of five who went missing over the weekend are delighted she has finally been found, but puzzled as to how she went missing in the first place.
Police say dog attacks ‘ongoing problem’
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
One dog has been put down and another will soon follow after they attacked a Rarotonga resident on Sunday at a beach near the Castaway Resort.
Bread price hike ‘likely’
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A delayed shipment of flour, and an increase in flour prices, has led to one bakery considering upping the price of bread, while the Price Tribunal is also looking to review all the factors that go into the price of bread.
Shining a light for the community
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Niki Rattle has dedicated her professional life to helping others and shining a light on important issues. She talks to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her career, her new role as Ombudsman, and what she would like to achieve.
The glory of Rarotonga’s mountains
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands-born filmmaker Liam Kokaua had to climb a long way to share the stories about the mountains in Rarotonga.
Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
The annual Te Maeva Nui festival has been scaled back for the second consecutive year due to cuts in the Budget.
Ombudsman offices keen to share information
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Freedom of information remains more important than ever in this Covid-19 world, New Zealand Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says.
TMO launches campaign to educate students about vaping
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is in the midst of a series of visits to Rarotonga schools warning students about the hazardous effects of vaping.
MFEM, Chamber oppose minimum wage rise
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Members of the Minimum Wage panel were told that increasing the minimum wage from $8 per hour to $8.50 per hour would increase the Cook Islands Government’s payroll by $650,000 per year.
Henderson reappointed Financial Secretary
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Garth Henderson has been appointed the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) – Te Tango Akatere’anga Moni o te Ipukarea for a third consecutive tenure.
Ten ‘long, hard’ years of Castaway Resort celebrated
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
When Paul Ash was about to sign the papers granting him ownership of the Castaway Resort on Rarotonga ten years ago, his lawyer told him he didn’t have to do it.
More booster shots on the way: TMO
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora says a fourth Covid-19 booster shot is going to be rolled out for people over 50 years of age.
Rekindling her passion for travel
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
Jill Worrall has visited 98 countries and hopes to make it to 100 soon. She spoke to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about what makes a good travel writer, changes since Covid-19 and the secrets to becoming a good traveller.
Raro records lowest daily Covid-19 cases
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) will be continuing with the Covid-19 vaccination programme, as Rarotonga records its lowest daily case numbers since the pandemic began.
Timely recruitment of workers
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The hotel industry has been welcoming Fijian workers in large numbers, as tourism returns to the Cook Islands at an increased rate.
Band-Aid on Band-Aid strategy: Crocombe
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Rarotongan Beach Resort owner-operator Tata Crocombe has described the Fiji Labour Movement Airfare Support initiative as a band-aid on band-aid strategy.
Survey reveals anxiety levels high in the Cooks
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A major mental health survey of people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is underway and preliminary results point to a noticeable amount of anxiety and depression among residents since the Covid-19 outbreak.
PM to visit Fiji and Australia
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has a busy travel schedule over the coming weeks.
