Editorials
LETTERS: Tourism and direct flights
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, with no direct flights, unfortunately tourists will just go to other destinations which is a shame as the Cook Islands are such a beautiful place.
OPINION: Predicting the impacts of deep seabed mining
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This article comprises the conclusion from a report entitled ‘Prediction the Impact of Mining Deep Sea Polymetallic Nodules in the Pacific Ocean’.
LETTERS: Pending court cases and VBD’s
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, now with the final election results completed and petitions likely to come, can the Secretary of Justice inform the general public when is the criminal case for DPM Robert Tapaitau going to Court?
LETTERS: ‘It’s time to come clean’
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, Cook Islands News’ page 1 story on Monday, August 8 was on “call from To Tatou Vai to conserve water…”
‘People accept politicians lie but they still vote in hope’
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Politics 101 – people don’t care how much you know, they want to know how much you care, even if it’s all lies – people expect, accept politicians lie but they still vote in hope.
Celebrating 30 years of raising awareness of Polynesian voyaging
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of a great friend of Te Ipukarea Society, the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS).
OPINION: An autopsy of the Democratic Party
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Petero Okotai | Published in Editorials, Opinion
"This column is part of a few which I have entitled " Oversimplifications". The reason for this is that almost every subject, and indeed everything that I write, almost always merits something significantly longer, if not a book, to explain the complexity and nuances, analyse the pros, cons, and counter arguments... most of which I have considered, having dwelled on many of these issues for years. However, if I did include all of these thoughts, 1) I'd never finish any of these and; 2) there's not enough room in the paper. So remember, below is an oversimplification of a slightly more complex ideas and thoughts."
OPINION: Crunching the numbers of 2022 Cook Islands General Election
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If a Party can command the Pa Enua seats, then they will become the next Government. This has been a constant for several elections, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.
OPINION: 'Land issues'
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This land is your land this land is my land from the deep blue ocean to the high green mountains, from the taro swamp lands to the outer islands, this land was made for you and me.
OPINION: The greenwashing of deep sea mining
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The opinion piece in last Saturday’s paper by Mike Tavioni raises a number of important issues for the 2022 election, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
OPINION: The science of how power corrupts
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Petero Okotai | Published in Editorials, Opinion
"This column is part of a few which I have entitled " Oversimplifications". The reason for this is that almost every subject, and indeed everything that I write, almost always merits something significantly longer, if not a book, to explain the complexity and nuances, analyse the pros, cons, and counter arguments... most of which I have considered, having dwelled on many of these issues for years. However, if I did include all of these thoughts, 1) I'd never finish any of these and; 2) there's not enough room in the paper. So remember, below is an oversimplification of a slightly more complex ideas and thoughts."
LETTERS: Anti-Corruption Committee ‘has been active’
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC), I wish to offer the following comments regarding matters raised in Mr Scott’s columns last Friday and Saturday, ‘Democracy is under threat’ (22-23 July 2022).
LETTERS: ‘We are here to serve’
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write with respect to the recent comments about the timing of the launch of the MFEM (Ministry of Finance and Economic Management) Strategic Plan and conducting of Government business by the public sector.
OPINION: What should be our main priority in the next four years and beyond?
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Petero Okotai | Published in Editorials, Opinion
"This column is part of a few which I have entitled " Oversimplifications". The reason for this is that almost every subject, and indeed everything that I write, almost always merits something significantly longer, if not a book, to explain the complexity and nuances, analyse the pros, cons, and counter arguments... most of which I have considered, having dwelled on many of these issues for years. However, if I did include all of these thoughts, 1) I'd never finish any of these and; 2) there's not enough room in the paper. So remember, below is an oversimplification of a slightly more complex ideas and thoughts."
LETTERS: 'Where are our dancing teams?'
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, at the opening of the BTIB Trade Days Expo at the Punanga Nui yesterday (Wednesday 27 July), marking the beginning of what should be Te Maeva Nui and Constitution week, it was disappointing not to see a Cook Islands dance team entertaining the crowds.
LETTERS: Support for cannabis referendum
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, in Monday’s edition of the Cook Islands News (18-7-22), Teariki Heather, the leader of the United Party, put out a lot of misleading and misinformed comments regarding the upcoming referendum on medicinal cannabis.
LETTERS: ‘Broken promises and new promises’
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Dear Editor, the PM’s campaign whirlwind trip to Mitiaro on Thursday 21st July was headlined with major issues covering Covid-19, tourism, telecommunications and seabed mining.
OPINION: 'Issues for the 2022 General Election'
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I wish to present my thoughts in regards to issues which I feel are important for those courageous people who have decided to be candidates in the coming General Election, writes world renowned artist and cultural icon Mike Tavioni BEM.
OPINION: ‘Democracy is under threat': Part two
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by John Scott | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If a Government demonstrates so little respect for its duties under our foundation law, the Constitution, and can get away with it for want of being challenged, do your readers not think for one moment that therein is a temptation in itself to venture into other administrative areas, writes John Scott, former Clerk of Parliament.
Studying the evolution of the red postman
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Six invasive weeds that have serious negative impacts on agriculture and/or natural forest habitats in the Cook Islands have been identified as priority targets for biocontrol.
