Letters to the Editor
Burning plastic a headache for visitors
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Along with a couple of hundred other delegates, I attended an international fisheries conference last week at the National Auditorium in Avarua.
Smiley might be busy, but evidence seems lacking
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Regarding Wilkie Rasmussen’s explanation of how busy Smiley Heather has been lately, Smiley needs to actually show results, not just get busy!
Ariki should focus on more urgent issues
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The recent unanimous decision by our paramount chiefs to change the lyrics of our national anthem recently illustrates why the House of Ariki has no mana.
Still in the dark on licence rules
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
My partner and I have just returned to New Zealand after eight days’ holiday in Rarotonga. It was our first time to the island.
Bike licence laws need rethink
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In regard to recent articles in CINews about motorbike licences, a story on Thursday of last week indicated police could process 36 applicants a day, clearly not enough to cope with demand.
Outcome of game clear before it started
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The writing was on the wall that the Cook Islands was going to have a tough game against Tahiti.
Bible critic ignores matter of context
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Regarding the Bible verses a letter-writer used earlier this week in what in my opinion is an attempt to appear clever and to taint God’s Word, a little thing called context is needed.
CIRU tackled over qualifier loss
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Disappointed” is something of an understatement in describing how I felt when our boys went down 13-9 to Tahiti in a Rugby World Cup qualifier last Friday.
Look elsewhere for a real political crisis
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Wilkie Rasmussen (CINews August 7), urges voters to give the Demos what he claims their “turn” at being government, or face “political crisis.”
Large crowd enjoys annual police dinner
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The annual dinner of the Retired Police and Veterans Association on the night of August 4 delivered the organisers a pleasant surprise in the form of a large crowd.
DPM triumphs
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Culture minister Teariki Heather has done it it again.
Bible inconsistencies matter of interpretation
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana, Pastor Cargill.
Street poll tells the story about beliefs
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It has been a little over a week since the crazy Christians arrived in Rarotonga – you know, the folk who think Jesus was re-reincarnated as a Korean guy.
Demo changes give party some new life
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recent happenings in the Demo hierarchy are a positive trend that shows new life in the Opposition camp.
'Quiet' leader has a very busy schedule
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A smoke signal in an edition of CINews last week that referred to Opposition leader William “Smiley” Heather as being too quiet.
CINews columnist Thomas Tarurongo Wynne replies:
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Firstly, thank you Natasha for your response.
Pastor's views on sexual abuse issues
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing in response to the opinion piece in Saturday’s paper by columnist Thomas Wynne.
To the secretary of Culture: Thanks, but no thanks!
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thanks but no thanks, Anthony Turua.
Muri can afford to pay for their road
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I was reading an article the other week regarding our Takuvaine Valley road. Someone was asking why the Government was more concerned in fixing the Valley road when they should be fixing the road in Muri where there are more visitors on holiday.
Why so many empty seats?
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua has provided a response to this letter. His comments are printed in bold italic below:
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