Letters to the Editor
Proposed reforms are 'calculated cynicism'
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The report (CI News 19 March 2014) that the Cabinet is leading a movement for “political reform” shows calculated cynicism of the highest order at work, even by the standards of this Government.
Phone never off the hook
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Can the Director for the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, please explain why the phone at the Met Office (20 603) was very deliberately taken off the hook before the end of the working day yesterday and well into the evening, thus preventing anyone from ringing the office to seek up-to-date information on tropical Cyclone Mike?
Keep your dogs under control
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I walk with a friend and her dog every morning on the back road of Matavera and, without a miss, we get charged at by a couple of vicious looking dogs who were not even tied up at night.
Happy to pay local taxes
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Grey Power was a movement set up in the 1980s in New Zealand for Government to recognise the pool of skills and experience from those who have gone into retirement.
Another viewpoint on 'cult' debate
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I would like to refer to the letter by John Uri regarding his issue with Dr Kuhlmann’s views on the LDS and JW movements.
Where have all the people gone?
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, After more than three years in power can this Government outline how it is tackling the country’s most pressing issue over the past five years – depopulation; outward migration; movement of Cook Islanders to Australia or NZ? Just the other day it came to my attention that approximately a quarter of the voting population of a certain constituency on Rarotonga had migrated abroad.
Desperate need for decent ship
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I often wonder which governing political party will one day have the revelation that the Cook Islands (especially the forgotten people up the northern group) desperately need a permanent and a reasonable ship to cater for them maybe once a month if possible.
Tribute to my friend Tamatoa Ariki!
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On the morning of Thursday 13 March a great king of the Cook Islands, Tamatoa Ariki, was pronounced dead.
College should have replied
Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Takamoa Theological College is a well-respected theological institution that saw many graduates complete their studies and went on to become great ambassadors for our country.
Favourite picnic area lost
Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just driving along the main road from the airport towards the seawall, I am very concerned about the erosion along the Nikao coast.
Dogs and bikes – both scourges
Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent pictures and articles in your paper about the plague of dogs on the island make it abundantly clear that the employment of dog ranger is not only vital to survival of tourism on the island but for health of the people.
Year of headache for Govt
Saturday 15 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Grey Power is one-year-old this month – March.
Lay off the Kiwi superannuitants
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, My elderly parents have worked in both New Zealand and the Cook Islands for extensive periods of time during their working lives.
Coordinate infrastructure projects
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The tender for resealing the Airport to Tupapa stretch is out and it’s work that will bring relief and comfort to road users.
No need to buy 'toys' with public funds
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Most will agree with letter writer Ex CIP Supporter complaining about Minister Kiriau Turepu’s three vehicles parked at his home.
Confirm PM costs please
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, If the Prime Minister’s visit to NZ last week was “personal” can the Prime Minister’s Office confirm whether Cabinet approved for $2000 from the civil list to assist in covering his travel costs? I understand that $1000 was for “entertainment” and the remaining $1000 to cover other so-called travel-related costs.
Double standard?
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I recently flew on Air New Zealand and was proud to see the new safety video.
Why allow three Govt vehicles?
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For a number of weeks now the Minister for Agriculture Kiriau Turepu has had three Government-owned vehicles parked in his front yard in Matavera.
Where's the benefit in chasing NZ super?
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Are you nearing 60 years old and thinking of going to New Zealand for the almighty pension? Here is some food for thought.
Come and see for yourself
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reverend Dr Karl-Heinz Kuhlman, PhD wrote a letter to the editor in the Cook Islands News on Friday March 7.
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