Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states that Te Aponga Uira has employed the three D’s of public relations, defend, deflect and denigrate to deal with fallout from the incident several months ago when four men were seriously injured by the energising of a high voltage cable they were repairing.
I read with interest last week’s articles about the TAU electrocution incident.
"... I am really tired of hearing how the government has assisted the private sector with $100 million of help over the past 15 months. As a community of employees and employers we are very grateful, but how about commenting about how much the public sector has been assisted? How many public servants have had reduced hours or pay?"
More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.
In a time when there is so much information, sometimes it is difficult to decide what is true and what is not, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Rarotonga’s first ever permaculture classes have been running since the beginning of March, at the Permaculture Centre in Nikao. By Te Ipukarea Society.
"We must find another way to get clean water to our people," a reader writes in response to the ongoing issue of disposal of water treatment waste and byproducts.
"Being reasonable and considerate is not a weakness, but a sign of respect and confidence in our people. They in turn will support their Police."
As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.
No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
They say the first 40 years of motherhood are the hardest. Personally, the day you become a mother is right up there with pain, fear and excitement, the eternal elements of being a mother, writes Ruta Mave.
Dear Editor, When I returned to Rarotonga in 1990 after living overseas for many years, I wanted to give back to my community.
Former Te Ipukarea Society staff member, Liam Kokaua, shares his experience working for the Society, and his current work in Aotearoa
There are examples of countries that when their leaders retired, they handed over the top job to their wives. Are we seeing this in the Cook Islands now? By Wilkie Rasmussen
"Because when everyone got the internet and power subsidies, all government workers got an unintended pay rise."
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