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Articles by Ruta Tangiiau Mave
A picture is worth a thousand words
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
I live in paradise far from this bitter cold war, I can choose to ride a bicycle when petrol is too high, I don’t need to know war to feel the pain of those facing it right now, writes Ruta Mave.
Break the bias
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
The mixed messages girls grow up with are relentless - don’t mess with bad boys, find yourself a nice boy.
War can’t give life it can only take it away
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
People in countries that have suffered war are faced with the dilemma of packing what is most important in your life into one suitcase and start running.
A tribute to African American men and women
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
February is black history month and a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields.
Valentine’s day – romance for some, extortion for others
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Entertainment, Features
Valentine’s day the day of love and madness, chocolate and flowers, cards and gifts.
‘Do what you can, with what you have, where you are’
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
It interests me how many school drop outs have become nationwide intellects on ‘what to do’ remedies to combat every medical situation in the world because they have a phone, data and uncle google, writes Ruta Mave.
Heavy downpours and economic shock
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
We need a government who would recognise the economic value in easy to reach, easy to manage ourselves, nuggets and nodules of food lying on our ground, not miles under our ocean, writes Ruta Mave.
2022 is the year to find your voice
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
The good news is 2021 did bring out the vocalisation of people who took their democratic right to the streets and marched and protested the decisions of the governments trying to protect them, writes Ruta Mave.
The ‘new year, new you’ pressure
Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
It’s now 2022 and it’s around about this time we start to hear the sound of breaking resolutions, writes Ruta Mave.
We must learn to dance on a moving carpet
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We’re all affected in some way, some more than others, we may all be in the same storm but we are definitely not all experiencing it in the same boat, writes Ruta Mave.
OPINION: Attitude of gratitude is the way forward to a peaceful world
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Taking a gift of help from another can make some people feel overburdened on how are they going to pay it back in kind, but not all help is given for repayment, sometimes it’s to be paid forward.
OPINION: Setting goals like making the bed
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Pre-Covid it was work, work, work, lockdown has allowed us to live a well-rounded interesting life outside work. Covid has given us a chance to reconnect with family, children, nature and most importantly ourselves.
OPINION: Understanding the beauty of the full blooming rose
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
The misconception of strong women is not that they have attitudes, it’s because they have standards – just like a teabag, the best way to find out how strong a woman really is, is by dropping her into hot water.
OPINION: A time to remember our loved ones
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
I often hear how one wishes they could see their treasured ones for one more hour for comfort, solace, advice or an opportunity to right a wrong.
The strength of Christianity in the Cook Islands
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
On August 26, 1821, the Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) arrived on the shores of Aitutaki and together with his disciple and interpreter Papeiha brought Christianity to the people of Aitutaki.
OPINION: Protecting all peoples under their care
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Covid-19 does not discriminate on race, gender, age, or religion, as shown from statistics across the world but it does show up in higher numbers for those vulnerable by age and health fragility.
OPINION: We should try to forgive but not forget
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Once the news hits, the result is the flooding of messages to social media supporting the accused and giving them support saying they don’t believe the charges, that they are still the honest, truthful beings they grew up with, or associated with.
‘Honesty costs nothing, lying could cost you everything’
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Honesty is a very expensive gift, so don’t expect it from cheap people. It’s written that it pays to be honest, and time and time again it’s proven to be true.
Slow and steady wins the race
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Some people achieve a lot despite the burdens they have to bear. Others are overly spoilt or entitled and waste their talents by being frivolous and lazy and not taking life or the game seriously when it matters, writes Ruta Mave.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: ‘Life goes on, history repeats, some things never change’
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
When people are asked to wear a mask while shopping to reduce the risk of infecting other people with a potentially deadly virus, they complain about having their personal rights and liberties taken away.
