Opinion

OPINION: Comprehending the feelings of ‘empty nesters’

My son lives full time with me, as a solo parent and provider, it has made us a tighter unit. He’s more like my roomie, companion, writes Ruta Mave.

LETTERS: Better weather forecasting needed

Letters for June 19, 2021

Progress, not perfection, for Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is just around the corner and honestly it could not come any sooner, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

KATA: Pasifika Air shot down

Taau Taku Tita – Our rubbish is our responsibility

This coming Saturday, Rarotonga will once again be buzzing with people collecting rubbish off our beaches, streams and motu for the Annual World Oceans Day clean up.

LETTER: Say ‘no’ to water charges Bill

Dear Editor, Our Members of the Parliament must not enact water charges. They must say ‘no’ to the To Tatou Vai bill.

LETTER: Putting all the eggs in one basket

Letters for June 17, 2021

KATA: Parliamentary dress code

KATA: Support for agriculture

OPINION: Violence against women in Pacific politics

As with their sisters around the world, many women in the Pacific are victims of violence. While much of this violence occurs within the family, a sociocultural environment accustomed to violence against women has repercussions for women’s participation in public life. By Ancuta Hansen.

LETTER: Desecrating trees and the laws of God

Letters for June 16, 2021

KATA: Tourism numbers on the rise

LETTER: Defending clients against sexual offences

"Trials are robust affairs where the truth is the ultimate price," writes defence laywer Norman George, in response to criticism of the justice system's handling of alleged sexual offences by a CI News columnist.

OPINION: Diversification of the economy ‘is a long-term goal’, PM says

With Air New Zealand operating six flights a week as of this weekend and up to 11 flights a week currently scheduled as of July, our tourist numbers will only grow, bringing in much-needed dollars to stimulate our national economy for the benefit of all our people, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

OPINION: Families need to speak up to protect their children

Too many times our women have taken the stand to file charges only to be ridiculed by the defense lawyer. They are the man’s man if you want to get out of sexual charges, with their main cry of “What was she wearing? She was asking for it”, writes Ruta Mave.

KATA: The aliens are coming

LETTER: It’s all about the almighty dollar

"What ever happened to the discussion over the past year about the diversification of the economy, and the proposed lessening of our reliance on tourism?"

Karika Palace hosts Te Ipukarea Society’s 25th birthday celebrations

Last Wednesday night was the 25th birthday celebration and 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and it was celebrated in style at the beautiful Karika Palace, Ngarurutu.