Letters to the Editor
Call for better results from police
Friday 27 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This reader does not know Amelia Borofsky, but I do know mis-handling of justice when I see it though. What on earth is going on here? Every citizen, and visitor, anyone with a valid, legal passport, is entitled to the protection of the law, under our Westminster system, when living in or visiting, […]
Liquor cabinet lock-down looms
Friday 27 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As an employee of one of the retail establishments obliged to comply with the requirements of lockable display units, I would like to know if the Liquor Licensing Authority will be ensuring the conditions apply to all retailers of alcohol who open outside the legal alcohol selling hours. I happened to be in […]
Response 'shocking'
Tuesday 24 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to follow-up on my belongings being stolen on March 14 and the lack of police follow-up. I am so disappointed to find so little being done here in Rarotonga to curb youth crime. The police response (or lack of response) has been shocking. I reported the incident on 14/4 and […]
Stop thrashing life out of our oceans!
Tuesday 24 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This week from Wednesday April 25, Alotau Milne Bay province will play host to the fisheries ministers of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) where they will talk about the future of our tuna fisheries and ways to conserve this precious gift which is being thrashed by greedy foreign fishing companies. Last […]
In support of Ngati Raina
Monday 23 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of June Baudinet getting her family land back. You go girl and get it back. It is your right and it never was theirs. I also would like to ask the Ui Mataiapo of Takitumu to stand with June in this process. This land is not […]
Fund a study into local crime
Saturday 21 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Perhaps it is time to find funding for a study into the incredible amount of theft that is taking place on Rarotonga. I am sure an independent study will bring some answers rather than rely on the police or government. It may be found that each and all of us are to blame […]
Boot camp for thieves
Saturday 21 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In regards to trouble with youth stealing and the system not working as punishment – we have seen in the States a form of boot camp. Offenders attend this camp for six months. The camp could be on an outer island or motu. Make it so hard and so miserable that the thought […]
Baited breath
Friday 20 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, From time to time a true gem is found and on this occasion Mr George’s opinion of Taoro Strickland (Brown) is totally correct and one of those gems. I usually find myself writing an opinion at variance to Mr George, but as always the truth prevails in the end and today I say […]
Young athletes rise above criticism
Thursday 19 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Having read your sports news today online, specifically around ‘We want support, not criticism’, I wanted to help people understand the current life of a 17-year-old athlete. Monday to Friday: Start training 5.30am till 8am clocking up over 5km of swimming Attend college start 9am to 3pm, Start work as a qualified swim […]
Rude awakening in Rarotonga
Wednesday 18 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I recently returned from Pukapuka where I have been living for the last four months. In Pukapuka, I never had anything stolen. My toothbrush once went “yaelele” or for a walk, but it came back. Occasionally something would be borrowed but almost always returned. I never had any problems from men and was […]
Cut tax to $35
Wednesday 18 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Firstly I would like to acknowledge the Cook Islands News for highlighting some of the problems embracing our country at the moment. So keep up with the good job. Secondly I refer to the departure tax problem. I read in the newspaper the other day the Demo Party, if they become the government, […]
'Go Local' campaign needs support
Wednesday 18 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to respond to the letter by ‘Frustrated local business’ in last Wednesday’s edition of Cook Islands News regarding the widening trade gap in the Cook Islands. There is no denying that the imbalance between our imports and exports has become much greater and this should be a concern to all. It’s […]
Faith in the system down the drain
Tuesday 17 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you for the chance to add my one cent to the proposal by government to increase departure tax to $70. Attention please, the government and your advisors – the age bracket needs reviewing. Who is in their right mind would charge a 13-year-old $70? Far out! Let us just hope the $70 […]
Bank loans biggest killer in our society
Tuesday 17 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We are not that blind any more. I totally agreed with the comment made by the Minister of Finance that cheap loans are one answer to the depopulation problem to the Cook Islands. In fact several other factors that contributed to the big problem and they are as follows: Biggest killer in our […]
Go for gold Patty!
Monday 16 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is a message to Patty (Patricia Taea): Patty, you have taken our little nation to extreme levels of some of the world’s best games and still some are not pleased. You have driven miles to get where you are today and still some are not pleased. Girl, achieving greatly in your young […]
Thanks for your support
Monday 16 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the Democratic Party supporters that rallied to give comfort and warmth to Mrs Tuaine Wigmore during the death of her much beloved husband and their children and grandchildren. As a loyal and strong member of the Democratic Party, Robert will certainly be missed […]
Angered by lack of communication
Monday 16 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am responding to Saturday’s letter from ‘Proud Mangaian’. Don’t be abhorred! I will see Rod Dixon and give him all the assistance I can. (I just have not got around to it yet as I am busy trying to survive.) What angered me was the lack of communication between the universities and […]
Why are police withdrawing so many charges?
Monday 16 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reading the court pages it appears the police are now withdrawing a large amount of matters. Is their evidence collection not up to standard, their decision-making skills lacking or has their supervision fallen away? Come on Maara, you are supposed to be a lawyer, well trained at the taxpayers’ expense, bring the success […]
Horror and dismay at dictionary criticism
Saturday 14 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write to express my utmost horror, dismay and sadness at reading the letter written by Jan Kristensson in last Thursday’s edition over his views towards the recent efforts of Papa Rod Dixon and the Professors to get the Mangaian Dictionary Online for all to access. It really busted the bubble of excitement […]
Have a heart
Friday 13 April 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read the story on April 11 titled ‘We want support not criticism’. Have a heart! People criticise because their life is not interesting enough for them to talk about so they pick on others. First I will speak about Patty (Patricia Taea) – who is ‘my girl’. I was her athletics coach […]
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