Letters to the Editor
PM's audacity dumbfounds
Tuesday 20 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When the prime minister made the audacious claim that his government is result driven, I was stunned but retained soundness.
Questioning occupational right 'status quo' praised
Tuesday 20 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been interested to read letters concerning the “occupation right debate” that has broken out.
It's up to the law-makers
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read the various comments regarding the above subject which I think has gone wild and out of control.
Occupation Rights a thing of the past?
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Kata for succinctly illustrating Justice Savages’s rulings in our Land Courts recently, particularly in regards to Occupation Right Applications and Successions to Occupation Rights.
Female leaders applauded
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I really admire and appreciate women with ‘guts’ who stand up and show this nation what metal they are made of.
Judge has denied a customary right
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read T.A. Henry’s letter to the editor (yesterday’s CINews) and fully understand the illegality of granting an Occupation Right (O/R) with life interest only.
Mayor of Atiu 'illegal'
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write to respond to Taoro Brown’s letter to your newspaper yesterday (14.11.12).
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.
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