Letters to the Editor
Car park problems
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing in regard to the system at the airport parking payment system.
No response from Demos
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Both Democratic Party columnists, leader Tina Browne and executive officer Wilkie Rasmussen, had an opportunity to respond to my call for acts of political leadership and courage in tackling electoral unfairness.
Lagoon visit saddens scientist
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
CINews contributor Tom Hawkins describes a recent visit to Aitutaki, which he says left him saddened at the state of the island’s lagoon and general marine environment.
It's time to listen to voices of the people
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
This is my first response to Finance Minister Mark Brown’s vile and contemptuous letter in CINews on Saturday October 28.
Demo leader ignores electorate numbers issue
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I’m disappointed that in her first article after my challenge last week for both parties to show leadership and deal with the electorate numbers issue, the leader of the Democratic Party, Tina Browne, chose to ignore that, perhaps hoping it would go away so she can stand for Rakahanga and its 35 voters in the next election.
Finance minister has some advice for letter-writer
Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have been told that Papa William is paid from the Democratic Party Opposition office budget to write disparaging letters in the newspaper about the CIP government.
Te manako oonu no te akapiriatuanga ki te UN
Wednesday 25 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Te tata atu nei au kia koe e te etita o te peapa ite akameitaki ia koe,no te akatanoanga koe i te ingoa o Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara,koia oki ko Sonny R Daniel.Te rua,kua rave ia te uipaanga marama ate Koutu Nui i te ruitoru i topa.
Attention PM: We don't want to lose our NZ citizenship
Wednesday 25 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s a “no thanks,” from me and many other Cook Islands residents to the continued lunacy of prime minister Henry Puna and Finance minister Mark Brown’s unrelenting demands for a seat at the UN and “the Big Boys Club”.
Questions still remain over triple shooting incident
Tuesday 24 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Monday’s letter writer calling the police flag-raising ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the triple shooting in Vaimaanga a farce was spot-on.
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.
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