Letters to the Editor
Bailing out from a silent war'
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The first thing that springs to mind about the tsunami of tax haven data leaks spilling out around the globe is that of all the countries named so far; British Virgin Islands, Isle of Man, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the Cook Islands, we the Cook Islands- have the highest level of exposure.
Humbled and honoured by selection
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Thursday March 28 during the CISNOC annual award presentation at the Edgewater Resort Hotel, I, Tutai O Ngametua Toru was one of the four inductees, to the Cook Islands Hall of Fame for 2012.
'Take it all the way to court'
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, You have to wonder about the quality of some of the senior public servants in this country.
'The real lifeblood of this country'
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the push for renewable energy by our PM, I like others have some questions about the effectiveness of this policy (if there is one) being implemented by the usefully named Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro.
Arorangi jetty yet to be used
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Arorangi Jetty is a perfect example of a costly white elephant that has been caused in a large part by ministerial interference for political gain.
'We do not have leverage'
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest the views expounded by Professor Tilley regarding the militarising of the Pacific.
Celebrating netball
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the Titikaveka Pearls Premier Grade team for winning the team of the year award at the Cook Islands Sports Awards held last Thursday March 28.
'A little piece of heaven'
Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago my husband and I flew out to Aitutaki with Air Rarotonga and stayed two nights at Tamanu Beach Villas.
'Leverage your strengths'
Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write this letter with apprehension as my background in rugby is limited and I am not privy to the facts of their spirited executive discussions but what has induced these thoughts is the ability for us (in this case the rugby sevens code) to realise our full potential.
When will the penny drop?
Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The New Zealand Herald has reported that Zespri the kiwifruit company has become embroiled in a major fraud to avoid Customs duties in China by its importing agent in China "issuing TWO SETS (author’s emphasis) of invoices for shipments" and that Zespri "knew about - or tolerated - an obviously illegal ruse to rip off the Chinese Government" (NZ Herald March 30 ’Questions over Zespri’s role in scheme’).
Taxing NZ pensioners
Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter follows MFEM’s announcement to media, to tax all New Zealand pensioners/superannuates residing in the Cook Islands, who receive portable pensions.
Taking a curious puff
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The summary expulsion of teenage students from our so-called top college for the heinous crime of being curious about something that they see hundreds of times over in the movies that play in our theatre and on our TVs is a black mark on the Cook Islands.
How do they keep track?
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Sent someone up to the lofty heights of immigration to get the permanent resident stamp in my new passport -- took old passport to show the stamp but that was not good enough.
'The buck stops with CIRU'
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am disgusted at the president of CIRU Chris McKinley for putting our locally-based players down in the media, implying they are not interested in representing their country at the international level.
Reset the Manihiki pearl industry
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Peter Williams’ letter of March 25 ‘A plea for Manihiki lagoon’ called for spring clean of the lagoon to help pearl farmers something does need to be done urgently and I would like to offer some perspectives for your readers to consider.
Running water in Nikao please
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my disappointment in the way the system works for water supply in Tereora, Nikao.
Raui poaching a problem
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We would like to express our sadness about the poaching that’s going on in Rarotonga lagoon.
Sensible sentencing
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write this letter in response to the CI News article “Man jailed for underage sex” on Saturday March 23.
Personal ties
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,Regarding the Public Account Committee to conduct an investigation into the Colagate scandal, I trust that committee member Matavera MP Kiriau Turepu will be excusing himself from that particular case in view of his personal ties with the owners of CITC?Good governance(Name and address supplied)
A plea for Manihiki lagoon
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is a plea to The NZ High Commissioner.
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