Letters to the Editor
Legalise pakalolo, fight hard drugs
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The flow of heroin,cocaine,fentanyl and methamphetamines into Rarotonga is unmatched and these hard core drugs are taking a real foothold in the demise of many Cook Islanders and our society as a whole.
Letter: What is this RAC?
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The article in your Tuesday, 19 November edition (RAC to address mosque legality) raises a number of interesting issues.
Letter: Lopsided misleading consultation
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
E-communications between us and attendees at Monday night's government lead SBMA presentation to the Auckland Cook Islands community describes yet another, lop sided consultation, which also included misleading information.
Letter: Namby-pamby excuse for law change
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
We have lawyer Brian Mason to thank.
Letter: Beware indeed of religious cults
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Pastor Cargill is right, we have to be on the lookout for religious cults.
Letter: More MOE swanning around
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Can anyone explain why the director of finance at MoE would be attending an early childhood education meeting in Fiji focussing on strengthening the provision of pre- and in-service professional development for early childhood educators recently?
Letter: Love and respect
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
At last. It is with the greatest of love and respect that we wish to congratulate President Donald J. Trump elect on his timely return.
Letter: Who signed ?
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Regarding your apology to Ben Ponia, we readers would like to know who signed the EU Cook Islands fishing deal?
Letter: Stop noisy speedsters on main road
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The decision to slow Avarua traffic to 30kph will be seen as welcome by most, maybe not so much by VIP's (Very Impatient People).
Letter: Embarrassing
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I find it highly presumptuous that the Prime Minister Mr Mark Brown congratulated the convicted felon Trump "on behalf of Government and people of the Cook Islands'
Letter: Charge Americans
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Now we know why our PM is calling for Cook Islands passports - he was hedging his bets that Trump would be elected in the USA and that there would be thousands of well-to-do Yanks desperate to escape the 'Fourth Reich" and prepared to buy their way into one of the safest, most desirable places on earth. Our paradise.
Letter: Left High and Dry- Rarotonga's Water Inequality
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
As discussions about water supply and tariffs in Rarotonga intensify, it’s essential to recognise the diverse experiences of all community members who will be impacted by upcoming decisions. While some debate the introduction of water charges and varying service levels, many others—including my household, neighbours, and even local businesses—face the daily challenge of having no access to the public water supply at all.
Letter: We need collaborative water solutions
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Ms. Tere Carr does not represent all landowners connected to the ten water intakes.
Letter: Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
All seven species of migratory sea turtles are on the endangered list (Appendix 1) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Letter: Climate change talkfest
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
So Mr Wayne King and his merry band of climate change warriors will wing their way all the way to Azerbaijan to attend another talkfest on climate change.
Letter: Cops don’t get it
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I see in your paper where the police gave their latest roundup on reckless driving around the island and thankfully there were no skunk drunks to report about.
Letter: Compensation ordinance in need of updating
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I read with interest last week’s articles about the TAU electrocution incident.
Letter: Damages over defamatory claims
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: In the Cook Islands High Court Bench Violation Book, 4.2 rule of law, it states, “the doctrine of the rule of law”, in its simplest form, means that we are all subject to clearly defined laws and legal principles [rather than the person whims of powerful people] and that those laws apply equally to all people all the time.
Letter: Opposition asleep at the switch?
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Why is it that the media the only one digging into the practices of the former and current government officials?
Letter: All Saints Day and death!
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Unfortunately, none of us escapes death. It waits for us around the corner, and can appear suddenly, very unwelcome. You can’t dodge or jump over it. You are going to die.