Letters to the Editor
No excuses!
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just to correct Mr Kave Ringi on his points about overstayers.
Waste-to-energy plan criticised
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am most concerned about the newspaper report that Te Aponga Uira is to construct a “waste to energy” incinerator facility.
'Life interest only' is illegal
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A recent letter to the editor by Mrs Teetu Tschan, headed “Life interest only is wrong!” is an excellent description of an alleged move instigated by a papa’a Land Court Judge from New Zealand (a complete stranger) to change the meaning of OCCUPATION RIGHT from what it has been for generations.
Praise for JP
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing with praise for Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata in standing up for abused women in the Li Ponini case.
Call to stop overstayers
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Since an immigration review took place in the early 2000s, chaired by Te Tika Mataiapo, I don’t believe that much has been done in this area.
Love is to treat with tenderness
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Honour is a deep respect for what we know is right and true. I would like to honour all those who have stood to be counted against cruel treatment from those who are supposed to love them.
'Life interest only' is wrong!
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that there are moves underway, instigated by a papa’a Land Court Judge from New Zealand (a complete stranger to the Cook Islands) to change the meaning of an Occupation Right from what it has been for generations.
Seabed minerals commissioner answers query
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Can the Seabed Minerals Commissioner, who was appointed to his post in late August, explain why he continues to use his personal email addresses when communicating formally by email? This is wrong and he should know better.
Poor turkeys paying for govt dividend
Wednesday 7 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor; The response of Te Aponga’s CEO to the ridiculous charging of customers in advance for the installation of a new substation at over $30,000 is an example of the lack of economic intelligence which pervades the ranks of public servants turned into quasi-business people by ever increasing demands for government revenue.
Poetry pleases
Wednesday 7 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I want to take this time to say thank you maata to BTIB’s Foreign Investment Officer who is so island like with his approach.
To deny 'political influences' is lying
Monday 5 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I make reference to an article in your newspaper on Friday November 2 in which the Public Services Commissioner appeared to have directly attacked the Leader of the Opposition in his remarks for job layoff claims.
Stop water supply 'abuse'
Monday 5 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Is MOIP able to fine or ban the person who, for almost the entire year, has deliberately allowed his broken 30mm black PVC water pipe to gush water freely 24/7 into his taro patches?
State of town toilets pitiful
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I felt compelled to write after having to use the public toilet opposite the Police Station in town on two separate occasions during the last week.
Elect PM
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to bring out into the public arena the issue of the election of the prime minister of the Cook Islands.
Thanks and praise to fire fighters
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To the dedicated MEN and WOMEN of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade and Takitumu and Airport Fire Service:
Wrong message
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In the U14 football game last Saturday between Tupapa and Nikao, a player was harshly tackled from behind and ended up landing shoulder first into the dirt drawing an uproar from the majority of spectators, but a carry-on call was called by the ref Lai resulting in another incident occurring not long after that.
What value going green?
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What value is going green to Cook Islands people?
Power charges repel people
Thursday 25 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Can Te Aponga Uira tell the reading public why they have a policy of making some new power users pay for a substation at the cost of $30,000, in order for these folk to get access to something most people take for granted – electricity – and TAU gets to own the substation afterwards? This is morally wrong on so many levels.
Rehearing not correct
Wednesday 24 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In reporting on our successful appeal to the Privy Council in Tuesday’s edition your reporter is in error when she declares that ours was an appeal for a rehearing and that the matter has been sent back to the Court of Appeal for that purpose.
Te Mire Tama: pride in our culture and custom
Saturday 20 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to convey my heartfelt appreciation for the excellent ‘Te Mire Tama’ programme on Thursday evening at the national auditorium. This kind of activity assured me that our nation is heading the right path in encouraging our children to take pride in our culture and custom and most importantly our ‘heritage’.
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