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Articles by Utopia Support
Vou Williams: Cooking up happiness at home
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Published in Art
RECIPE: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – anon
Te Tuhi Kelly: 'We are treated like a buzzing namu'
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, You may recall that in October 2019 I announced my intentions to start a new political party, the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands, to address once and for all the political appointments, the treating, bribing of voters and other irregularities at voting time and favouritism of public service appointments rampant in our society.
Papa Williams: Who is responsible for 14yo's death?
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Following your editorial “Let those parents bury their sons,” you spoke of known and controversial social media comments from contributors about 14 year old Mona Ioane Jr’s motorbike crash and death. Many had a lot to say whilst also posting revealing comments including attributing blame for Mona’s unfortunate passing. “RIP, e Haere Ra.”
Cook Islands to host Nations Cup qualifiers
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Published in Football
Cook Islands has been confirmed as the hosts for the OFC Nations Cup qualifiers by Oceania Football Confederation.
Papa Williams: Without fear or favour
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your report, "Police arrested 'wrong assailant'" (Feb 2) raises some searching questions.
Peter Etches: Schools: Teach teens to ride motorbikes
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, With legislation in the pipeline with respect to improving road safety and reducing the number of motorcycle fatalities, and the ongoing debate regarding the wearing or not of crash helmets, I would like to suggest a way forward.
Sharing the BRUV
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Outer Islands
To this group of students, there is no separation between people and resources. For thousands of years, science has informed decisions about resource management – now the science is just a little different.
Andrea George: New intern gets engrossed in 'gross stuff'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Environment
OPINION: As Te Ipukarea Society’s newest intern, I get the chance to take part in a number of conservation efforts.
Andy Olah: Attitude on the roads
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Much has been written and said about the carnage on our roads, mainly caused by speed and driving while under the influence.
Dora John Cecil: Cooks dancer supports J-Lo
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What a great inspiration you will be to many; I love reading stories like this as I’m a proud Cookie (“Michael Metuakore dancing with the stars”, Feb 8). I am so proud of you as will be many. I think any Cook Islander who goes outside the box is very inspiring – who would have thought? You, that’s who. You made it through – congratulations. I’m sure somewhere along the way we will be related, especially on our Marsters side. William Marsters is my three greats grandfather on my dad’s side, aue! You are so right about the Cook Islands capital of New Zealand, TOKZ, Love and light to you, God bless. Shine on all the way from Mangere, Akarana. Kia orana e kia manuia, Dora John Cecil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I always believed you could do it, and I hoped for nothing but the best for you, as you are a beautiful soul both inside and out. So happy and proud of your achievements. Good luck for your future accomplishments. Not sure if you remember me, teacher aide in your maths class, when you came to Forest View High School. Always following what is happening and where you going, so proud and pleased for you. Arohanui, Lorraine (Lucky) Stowers
Paul Raui Allsworth: Put our name to the vote
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, On behalf of the Koutu Nui and in support of the Ui Ariki through the Kaumaiti, we did not and will not support any name change such as Atea as described by Danny Mataroa. We will only support a national referendum in the future due to the high financial and economic costs associated with a name change. Te Atua te Aroa Terea Mataiapo Paul Raui Allsworth President, Koutu Nui
Drugs, violence and Shortland St
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Our families are too busy on social media or watching TV soap operas to make time for God.
Jaewynn McKay: Helmet column
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I didn’t appreciate the heading you gave my most recent column. For the record I’ve never used the word “headache” when talking about this serious issue.
TM Kapi: 'To hell with helmets!'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, To hell with helmets! We’ve been there before, And it didn’t work. Already we have a very sound law in place, for the compulsory wearing of helmets, targeting our young people between the age of 16-30 years and those who travel over 40kph.
Karlene Taokia of the Chefs Association : A fresh take on raw fish
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Art
We all love to eat fresh seafood, and we are so lucky that we can get fresh fish from our oceans and put it on our tables. Seafood and shellfish can have delicate flesh so our cooking methods vary, but they can be cooked in so many ways. Flavours and methods of cookery from around the world have been introduced and have influenced our menus, dining experiences, preferences and expectations.
Lee Maoate-Cox: Helmets save lives, young or old, fast or slow, drunk or sober
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Helmets should be compulsory (Jaewynn McKay, “Helmet law scope gives me headache,” Feb 19). You're driving a vehicle at a speed that can cause damage not only to you but to others. 40kmh or 50kmh, accidents can happen beyond your control.
Richard Thomson: Seabed salvation a pipe-dream
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I have lived on Aitutaki for 30 years and my wife is from Aitutaki. I previously worked for the New Zealand government, and this experience causes me to have mounting concerns about the management of the economy here in Cook Islands.
Teresa Manarangi-Trott: 'Atea' as a new name alongside Cook Islands
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, A simple google search of the word “Atea” suggests this word is already used by others and confusion with regard to translation and copyright might be an issue.
Brian Coker: Speed, alcohol and the helmet law
Monday 17 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is very sad that every time there is a serious bike accident, the “everyone must wear a helmet” brigade come screaming out of the woodwork, demanding the government impose more laws and restrictions on all motorcycle users.
Jacki Brown: Concerns over Muri's wastewater scheme
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai held a courtesy information evening at Turangi Meeting House for landholders and interested people. They presented options for “Centralised, reticulated wastewater scheme for Muri area”. This is prior to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).