Letters to the Editor
Parliament is a circus
Saturday 14 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This current government are a bunch of clowns who belong in a circus not in parliament gathering revenue by taxing mamas and papas and the list goes on, shame on you CIP. I can only hope the people can see what this party has done and how deep this hole will get if […]
WATSAN septic tanks questioned
Saturday 14 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In reply to the unconvincing dribble from the acting manager of the WATSAN project relating to the installation by Raro Plumbing of a fully-funded septic tank on the site where the Ngatangiia Packing Shed once stood, one can only conclude that there has been a clear breach of the WATSAN project criteria/guidelines. As […]
TMV – Another watery failure?
Friday 13 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
“Can a mere citizen suggest a field trip for Cabinet?” a smoke signaller writes. “Go up into the hills at Arorangi and see just what remains of the massive failed fresh water reservoir that never supplied a drop of water to anyone. Are you really going ahead blindly with the water project, as blindly as […]
Weekend 'cruises' in govt vehicles queried
Friday 13 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am concerned to see some of the government vehicles cruising around the island on the weekends. The question I want to raise is who is paying for fuel – the ordinary people. Maybe that is the reason why the government wants to tax the New Zealand pensioners (Grey Power) to foot the […]
Grey Power marches come to an end
Friday 13 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Forty Grey Power members marched quietly into the Matavera CICC Church on Sunday morning without placards, banners and chanting, bringing to an end a series of planned marches to various government offices and sites. For six weeks running we’ve hit the office of the Revenue Management Division, the Prime Minister’s office at Atukura, […]
'Rational worn out' on Air NZ payments
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, At $7.7 million annually, the subsidy we pay to Air New Zealand for the Los Angeles/Rarotonga flight equals about $321 per seat on each flight, or $642 per seat on each return flight, filled or not. The Covec report (CINews December 9, 2013) says the flight is presently loss making (to us) but […]
Tree cutting: 'Who is responsible?'
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Recently I read in CINews (“Beachfront ‘annihilation’ leaves locals fuming”, December 10) about ironwood trees being cut down without the approval of the National Environment Service (NES). How could this happen? Who is responsible for looking out for the interests of these valuable assets if the NES is not following through with their […]
NCEA exams all completed
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Senior students across the country will be breathing a sigh of relief this week, with the completion of NCEA examinations. The last annual examinations to take place were Horticultural Science Level Three on Sunday afternoon, ending three weeks of study and assessment for year 11-13 students. “It went very well,” said Bali Haque, principal of […]
Smooth journeys ahead
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Teurihei Kainuku stands proudly with son Hiro Kainuku and daughter-in-law Lynnette Karati after receiving her New Zealand citizenship yesterday. “I’m so happy today. I’ve been waiting for a long time. My children are New Zealand citizens and now I’m there with my kids,” she said. Kainuku moved to the Cook Islands from Tahiti in 1974 […]
Grey Power Xmas wish
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We, the Grey Power groups, are having a Christmas break BBQ at 4pm on Saturday December 14. One of the Grey Power group, staunch mama, came up with a brilliant idea: how about all Grey Power members buy a $5 Christmas gift and put it into a basket, in order to exchange gifts […]
By-election laws 'not worthless' - Beer
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The standard of evidence required by our courts is quite high. In other words, you can’t make frivolous claims … but any schoolboy can stand on a coconut stump and shout. Claims of legality and validity made before a sitting judge who has read sworn affidavits and considered the evidence; those mean something. […]
Not the BTIB letter writer
Tuesday 10 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to Terry Rangi (“‘Conflict of interest’: An open letter to BTIB minister”), I firmly deny being the writer of the letter published in the Cook Islands Herald on December 4 and in CINews on Saturday December 7. Paolo F. Cattania Editor’s note: The letter was signed with the writer’s name, and […]
Tree cutting 'destroys' beach area
Tuesday 10 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, People the world over appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the Cook Islands; they come to admire the people, the culture, the mountains, forest, beaches, and the fabulous lagoon areas. Most would give anything to be part of this beauty. I have been using a beach in Vaimaanga for more than 30 years; […]
'Grave concerns' about water project
Tuesday 10 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have some grave concerns about the $60 million dollar water upgrade. I know I’m not the only one with these concerns. I have spoken to numerous people who reflect the same concerns. The Te Mato Vai tender document forecasts we in Rarotonga will use 11.2 million litres daily. Divide daily consumption (11.2 […]
Thanks from honorary PRs
Monday 9 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On behalf of Shaun and myself, I would like to express our extreme gratitude in receiving the award of Honorary Cook Islands Permanent Resident. We are particularly appreciative and touched by this as we understand that it is ’the people’ who have nominated us. To all those involved, both at the ceremony and […]
Stoddard 'should be stood down'
Monday 9 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I agree with the all of the contentions and recommendations contained in recent letters from concerned taxpayers and Mr Beer concerning the conduct of Geoff Stoddard. You can’t have someone on PERC (Public Review and Expenditure Committee) who the court has indicated has had inappropriate communication with a private businessman concerning the tax […]
World Cup challenge a game to remember
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the dust has settled somewhat, and the teams are all firmly entrenched back in their boxes, can I just add my comment on what has been a fantastic, well organised, well supported 2013 World Cup over here in the United Kingdom. The levels of rugby have been second to none; the […]
'Conflict of interest': an open letter to BTIB minister
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the Minister of BTIB – I would very much appreciate your thoughts on the following. In November 2013, Mr Terry Rangi, chief executive officer of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) registered ‘Ngapuhi Filmworks Ltd’ with the Ministry of Justice, here in Rarotonga. Mr Rangi holds a […]
A running track but no athletes in Cook Islands
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor Congratulations to Malcolm Kajer for attending the world workshop of tennis coaching. This is one man who has consistently performed in his art as a tennis coach in the Cook Islands for going on to nearly 30 or more years. We have given him little or no support or accolade for what he […]
Fish huggers
Friday 6 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Is there no limit to the irresponsibility of the Cook Islands News? Week after week you run these scare headlines about our collapsing tuna fishery. Tuesday this week being a perfect example – ’Too many boats, too few tuna’. How on earth can Ben Ponia ignore the facts if you keep printing the […]
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