Letters to the Editor
Senior politicians, your time is up
Friday 8 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Political commentator Mata-Atua McNair takes a close look at lawyer and political veteran Norman George’s recent suggestions for revitalising the Democratic Party.
Treat the disease, not the symptoms
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When good agricultural soil is abused, by over-cropping, by monoculture, by essential microorganisms being killed by chemicals, and if that abused land is then left alone, natural processes call on special plants to restore that land.
Time to deal with more traffic issues
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, News that the police are stepping up speed and drink-drive checks is encouraging.
Helmet excuses don't wash anymore
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It pains me to see that people are taking time out of their day to write in to express their distaste for a law that could and would save lives.
Dr Frame strikes back
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I hope you will extend to me the courtesy of a reply to the “opinion” piece by Mr George Pitt, and the letter of Mr John Scott which appeared in the Cook Islands Herald of December 16.
Millionaire status not all that it seems...
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In CI News on Wednesday our Prime Minister, Henry Puna, announced we could all be rich from selling our fish and seabed minerals reminded me of a little business “parable” I once heard which may highlight how we don’t need to sell anything to be rich in Paradise.
PM Puna shows his true colours
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Finally PM Puna has shown his true colours with your headlines in Wednesday’s CI News, “We can all be rich.”
Please stick to pipe decision
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was pleased to hear that the Rarotonga Environment Authority rejected the Petrocean over the reef pipeline, and for excellent reasons.
We're rich already
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Henry Puna has suggested that selling our fish and undersea nodules will make us all rich.
Angaanga Taukore!
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tama Etita, Te anoano nei au i te akaari atu i toku mareka kore i te tu kamakura tei rave ia ki to matou nga metua vaerua e noo nei ki roto i to raua ngutuare tei akono ia ei ngai noo anga no raua i to raua tuatau e rave nei i ta raua angaanga tei iki ia ei tavini no to tatou atu ko iesu kirito.
The other side of the land agent issue
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The article in your newspaper on Tuesday December 29 paints only the side of the story given by several land agents to your reporter Florence Syme-Buchanan.
More than a slap on the wrist needed here
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, With reference to the letter by the chief executive relating to charges of impropriety levelled against the Cook Islands Pearl Authority, there is a saying that I think is very true: “Never believe anything until it’s officially denied.”
Putting record straight
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir, I act as lawyer for Mr Argus Setyobudi, the subject of an article in your newspaper yesterday. Can I please clarify a couple of things?
Surgeon's view of reckless drivers
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to lend support to the reported comments by the Koutu Nui president and others as reported in your December 21 edition.
Demo address gives wrong impression
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I do not know whose idea it was in the Democratic Party to have the Leader of the Opposition include in his Christmas address in CI News, an appreciation to me for any advice I have been able to provide that party through the year in response to its invitation to do so.
Some tips on how to abide by Leviticus
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I do feel sorry for PhD Girl getting confused as to how she could abide by Leviticus. Here are some tips I have come across to lighten the burden.
Helmets like perfume on a pig
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Putting a helmet on to stop these young males killing themselves on motorbikes is like putting perfume on a pig.
God's love shines…
Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In our homes, places of business, to various degrees, the Christmas season is marked with tinsel, balloons, lights, candles, stars, the Christmas tree.
Greetings from Parliament
Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana kotou e te hiti tangata Kuki Airani katoatoa i te Aroha Korereka e te Mahanahana o to tatou Metua Atua tei akono meitaki e te hakakiki mai ia tatou ki tona ara au ki katoa.
Responses make amusing reading
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’m amused by the response of your correspondents “Please Take the Ticket” and “PhD-girl” to Bishop Pere’s recent rant.
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