Letters to the Editor
Leave mining for the future
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
With the exploitation of many forms of mineral globally, and the resultant oversupply of minerals collapsing global mineral prices, why don’t we just leave the seabed mining of nodules issue alone for a 50-year mandated term for future generations of Cook Islanders to sort out?
Speaker turnaround
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
This is a response to my letter printed in CI News on February 3, 2016 titled “Please turn Rehab speakers around.”
Explanation inaccurate, says Chief Justice
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In your edition of Thursday March 31, there was a letter from Mr Norman George responding to an earlier “smoke signal” in your paper.
Penrhyn development plan 'unworkable'
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Having had to endure Tim Tepaki’s out-of-this-world ramblings through the local media, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on some of the issues he thinks he knows so much about, but in truth is found wanting.
Sabre-rattler 'irrelevant' to Tongareva
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
May I remind the sabre-rattling Tongareva absentee Pou A Vaeau who had a letter in CI News on April 4 headed, “Sabres drawn in the battle for Tongareva,” that he ran away from Tongareva and is therefore irrelevant to all things Tongareva.
To developers: 'Leave Penrhyn alone'
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recent reports and published articles in media outlets including the Radio NZ website and CI News, regarding the establishment of Penrhyn Island as a fishing hub and the European Union purse seining agreement, are giving me great cause for concern.
Out with the water blaster
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A SHORT and sweet smoke signal from a contributor regarding the dangerous condition of the Ministry of Justice building: “A good water blasting would do wonders for the court house steps.”
Divide, confuse – and conquer
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It seems we Manihikians are still perceived by our fellow countrymen and women with head-shaking bewilderment, incredulity, puzzlement and wonder.
Sabres drawn in the battle for Tongareva
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
With regards to the issue involving Merchant of Paradise (MOP) versus the People of Tongareva, one thing is certain.
Flexibility doesn't extend to NZ 'super'
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In Friday’s edition of CI News a paragraph in the release covering the recent joint meeting of New Zealand and Cook Islands ministers in Aitutaki states: “The free association relationship (between New Zealand and the Cooks) is a flexible one…”
'Phantom' on to something
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It seems phantom reporter Jason Brown may have been on to something when he claimed on the Cook Islands Politics Facebook page that I had an office at Ingram House with companies listed outside that went nowhere.
'Golden egg' could easily get scrambled
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia ora from Tauhunu, Manihiki.
Visitor is ready to assist school
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read the article about safety problems at Takitumu Primary School in Wednesday’s CI News with interest.
'Radical inaccuracies' paint wrong picture
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It must be a mark of my acceptance as an effective commentator, or at least one who riles supporters of the new opposition rabble, that the CI Herald chooses to critique my views, accompanied by the usual personal attacks one expects from George Pitt. (CI Herald March 30).
Consult with people of Penrhyn first, please
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to fishing issues around Penrhyn, I believe people of that island must be in agreement on the many issues regarding development of their harbour, as they have to live with the consequences: These include management of fish numbers for their grandchildren – sustainability and monitoring the fishery are a must.
No fishing in my backyard, please
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recently, a delegation of Ministry of Marine Resources personnel and government dignitaries arrived in the north on a mission to convince the residents of Pae Tokerau that the over-fishing of these waters by these “far-distant foreign fishing nations” and their purse seining vessels, is good for us.
Lawyer clears the air
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to a cowardly, nameless smoke signaller’s comments about my not practicing in the Land Division, thanks for the opportunity to clear the air.
Foundation seems to be real mystery
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It is with intrigue and wanting some answers, that I write this letter as a Cook Islands SPCA committee member, regarding the supposed “Humane Animal Foundation”.
One rule for PM, another for the rest of us
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Your second-to-last page story on Saturday, March 26, should have many of the public questioning why the law appears to apply one rule for the people and a different rule for prime minister Henry Puna.
Tepaki's letters an insult
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tim Tepaki can speak for himself.
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