Letters to the Editor
Police flag-raising ceremony a farce
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I see the police are at it again, holding a flag-raising ceremony for one of the most tragic days in our history (last year’s triple shooting in Vaimaanga).
Lessons to be learned from 'independent' countries
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What are our politicians thinking?
Independence will shut doors
Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
For the information of our iti tangata, let’s be clear about our status.
Animal welfare in Rarotonga
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Two years ago I arrived back in Rarotonga, back to my dream place where I had spent years loving school, sailing, playing and making lifelong friends.
No need for us to surrender NZ citizenship
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have researched the requirements for UN membership and there is no need for the Cook Islands to surrender our New Zealand citizenship and become independent as part of our membership application.
UN membership has heavy price for our people
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
If our government still wishes to pursue its United Nations ambitions, it is clear that Cook Islanders will have to forfeit their New Zealand citizenship.
More on 'developed nation' issue
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
So far, the most disappointing aspect of the debate on the Cook Islands graduating to developed nation status is that there has been no examination through your columns of the issue.
Time for reality check on independence
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s time for our politicians to take a reality check on the enormous risks of the relentless push for “independence”.
Writer incorrect on Vaikai Mataiapo title
Friday 13 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As the Pare of Ngati-Vaikai I would like to correct a statement made by letter-writer “Disillusioned Disciple” in CINews on October 2.
Helmet law 'selective and discriminatory'
Friday 13 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
While I applaud the Cook Islands finally passing a law which requires helmets to be worn when riding motorbikes and scooters, the law is inadequate, selective and discriminatory in its current form.
'We're sick of seeing rubbish'
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Through your newspaper we hope to get some answers from whoever is the appropriate department within government.
Water issues
Monday 9 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It is not unusual at this time of the year to experience reduced rainfall and water shortages and it is happening again right now and the sprinkling over the weekend will do nothing to alleviate it.
Water baptism advertisement draws more debate
Monday 9 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thank you, the writer of the advertisement about water baptism, for your rather apt response to my comments in last Tuesday’s CINews (not Monday’s as you have mentioned).
Finance minister should show respect
Monday 9 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Mark Brown’s arrogant, dismissive and disrespectful attitude toward “Big Brother New Zealand”, as displayed in the local CINews on October 5, was to me indicative of someone in meltdown mode.
Pyramid schemes no way to make money
Friday 6 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In the light of several scams that have come to light in the Cook Islands recently, a CINews reader has supplied some timely information and warnings as to how they work.
Parts of downtown Avarua 'an absolute disgrace'
Thursday 5 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Your letter writer, “Welcome to toilet town” (CINews October 4), raises a very good point.
Town critic on target with comments
Thursday 5 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The letter in CINews on October 3 which heavily criticised the appearance of our main town – indeed our capital, Avarua, was right on target.
Long wait for Aitutaki flight last straw for visitors
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
My wife and I have visited the Cook Islands five times in the past 10 years, three visits to Rarotonga and twice to Aitutaki.
Bus shelter in for some bright local artwork
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There’s some good news about the landmark bus shelter in Arorangi I wrote about recently when I noticed the familiar bright flower design had been replaced with somewhat bland cream paint.
Ugly Avarua 'looks in the midst of war'
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Ever thought that our town of Avarua is getting uglier by the day?
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