Letters to the Editor
Some questions about Anzac Day
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing this letter to express my disappointment with both the protocol and the programme set for the recent Anzac Dawn Service held on April 25.
Rongo replies to MMR press release
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Meitaki maata for the opportunity to respond to the Ministry of Marine Resources’ press release regarding my application for an MMR position, also discussed by PSC Commissioner Russell Thomas on Te Kave Korero radio talkback with Tony Hakaoro the other day.
Grey Power says Demos back-track on pension tax
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Grey Power has recently received advice from a reliable source who attended the recent Democratic Party conference.
Demo leader's messages 'lack clarity'
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tina Browne, the new leader of the Demo has been proactive in trying to raise the profile of the Demo party lately.
A word about danger of war
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I wonder if these countries who are waging war do understand what it means to us innocent people.
Demos embrace wrong country: Tepaki
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I refer to your headline article “Time to embrace NZ: Browne”, on Friday 28 April.
CIP explanation fails to cover Nicholas issue
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I was listening to CIP president Nga Jessie’s explanation on radio as to why he did not sign John Henry’s nomination form to stand for the CIP.
Appointment raises serious issues
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In CI News on Friday, April 28, I read with a heavy heart the confirmation of Dr Lara Ainley as the new Senior Marine Ecologist at the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Some up-to-date information on Muri lagoon
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There have been a lot of questions in the public arena regarding Muri Lagoon, and exactly what is happening there.
Outcome of election not a sure thing
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Unlike the early predictions by many political punters for a two-way race, I believe it is very much possible that Albert Nicholas, the Cook Islands Party candidate in the upcoming RAPPA by-election, will need to triple his efforts to ensure he grabs the bigger chunk of the voters on election day.
Thanks for great Anzac Day
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
On behalf of the Koutu Nui and its members, I would like to extend a big meitaki maata to the organisers of the Anzac Day parade.
Well done, Boys Brigade!
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I would like to say Thank you and well done to the Boys Brigade brass band at the ANZAC Day Dawn parade.
Browne the right choice for Demo leader
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Putting Tina Browne at the helm of the Democratic Party is a very positive move.
MPs need to earn keep in parliament
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Grey Power abides by their constitution and holds meetings every month.
True acknowledgement needed for Cook Islands war heroes
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In Monday’s CI News I read the acknowledgement by the prime minister, Henry Puna, of the courage, sacrifices and leadership shown by our 500 Cook Islands Men who volunteered during the First World War.
Some ideas to help Muri lagoon
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
We’ve been hearing on the radio that the public are invited to a meeting to discuss ways to improve the health of Muri lagoon.
'We don't want NZ relationship to change'
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Most of us who are born and bred here and continue to live in the Cook Islands do not want our relationship with New Zealand to change.
Waterfall visit leaves sour taste
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
We have recently returned home from our fifth holiday to your beautiful island and feel that a letter to the editor would be the best way to let tourists and locals know of our experience in the hope that it won't happen to others.
Mixed messages on helmets
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The president of the Tourism Industry Council, Sue Fletcher-Vea, said in CI News recently that “rental vehicle operators had experienced a 60-70 per cent drop in income from scooters, the cost for operators is huge, 100 scooters parked up.”
More thoughts on upcoming RAPPA by-election
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
During his radio talk on Friday April 7, prime minister Henry Puna, together with Poko Keu, spokesperson for the RAPPA constituency announced that MP Albert Nicholas, after all the controversy over his present political position, had decided to do the right thing and put the hat on the table to be contested by all parties, including himself as a CIP candidate.
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