Letters to the Editor
Pole dancing, what's next?
Friday 17 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Mr Editor, Just watching pole dancing being advertised on TV and to be introduced into our country and on a public stage for the first time as far as I know causes me concern and reason to comment. A half naked woman doing acrobatic moves up and down the pole and in between her […]
Pointed questions on CISNOC accounts
Friday 17 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The following letter poses a number of questions for the CISNOC treasurer, Dan O’Brien, to answer. It is acknowledged that the current financial crisis at CISNOC happened before his appointment and thus, he has no culpability for the current mess. That said, the sports codes and indeed the long suffering taxpayer (who are […]
Illusionary misconstruction
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I admired the Public Service Commissioner’s use of descriptive language in the recent article containing several of his quotes on the current and predicted future state of public service. I particularly enjoyed: “…reveals an illusionary misconstruction of realities in the public service”. I don’t know anything about the matter to which he was […]
Call for progress report on super
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We hope our PM can find time during Mr McCully’s whirlwind visit to remind him of the statement the latter made in the CINews dated 14 May 2011, quote: “He [Mr McCully] applauded the Cook Islands government’s move to change its immigration policy to extend the Kiwi visa to three months and the […]
Is the 'new way' really necessary at Punanga Nui?
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Could someone please help me? My grandfather and grandmother, 69 and 75 years respectively, are actively going to the Punanga Nui Market every Saturday to sell their local produce to the many that frequent the markets. They were recently told that they were no longer allowed to sell off the back of their […]
Out with the old, in with the new
Thursday 16 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is from an observer from the public and a recreational fisherman. Over the last few years I have noticed that things have slightly changed in the Cook Islands within the fishing community and one point I would like to bring out is that I’ve observed there is a new generation of fisherman […]
Another vote for Joe
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It was with much happiness that I read of the recognition for Joe Kaveao’s selfless efforts in his rescuing a stricken tourist recently. In September last year I was unfortunate enough to hit a dog in Matavera on my motorbike and received serious head and facial injuries. The first person to my rescue […]
Suicide statistics pretty much alarming
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What a waste. The statistics on suicide of late are pretty much alarming. Two ministers of the crown contributed their views and concerns about young people at such a delicate age determined to take their own lives without remorse and for no good reasons for doing so. Thanks to the two ministers and […]
'Inspiring' public servants is key
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’d like to make a few comments regarding the article in Saturday’s paper regarding the reform of the public service. Specifically I want to talk about one particular aspect of the article. How do you get better performance out of public servants and in turn the public service? Your article points out that […]
Discrimination over alcohol
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was surprised to see a notice on the wall at the Aitutaki hospital stating if you are involved in an accident due to alcohol use, you will be charged for your treatment. In reality if you are not under the influence, there will be no charge. To me this is like treating […]
Another junket
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Thursday it was reported on CITV that Rosie Blake and Lydia Sijp would be attending an IOC World Women in Sports conference in Los Angeles. It is reported that Rosie will receive an award an Oceania Women in Sport award. Somewhat ironic I would have thought given she sits on the CISNOC […]
Translate, please
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We have enjoyed many memorable holidays staying in the Cook Islands – friendly people, good weather (even when it rains), beautiful beaches, great food and cocktails too! BUT and there is always a BUT – when the local news is aired on television it would be so helpful to have a translation to […]
League a 'politically driven mess'
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am responding to this saga concerning the Aitutaki Sharks. It sickens me to think that all the blame is laid on the Sharks for the 2012 league competition. If I may, I want to expose some of the reasons why a couple of the Rarotonga clubs voted against the Sharks entering the […]
Netball meeting criticism is 'hogwash'
Saturday 11 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A thoughtless and gutless someone, who seemingly may have the capacity to momentarily transform from a ‘she’ to a ‘he’, depending on CINews’s ethical standards to accept misleading persuasions, used the Smoke-Signals column to assassinate a simple, peaceful, netball-meeting at Parliament (edition of February 9). What’s the big deal in pushing this into […]
Bashed by own
Saturday 11 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Our hearts go out to the Aitutakians, players, coaches, supporters, sponors, etc. What is the CIRL doing? Do they contribute anything? Haven’t they learnt from previous experiences. The NZRL pulling out of the test game that never happened last year and then jumping up and down about it, they then turn around and […]
Give Sharks a go
Saturday 11 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’m writing about the article that came in the paper yesterday with regards to the Cook Islands League Association deciding to ‘exclude’ the Aitutaki Sharks out of the competition this year due to high expenses. To think of it, Aitutaki is doing the most spending to come over to Rarotonga and play the […]
Too many scientists
Thursday 9 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, According to what I have read in the Cook Islands News dated February 7, it seems the Cook Islands Government is in the process of creating five new consultancy jobs at the PSC. What for? I have previously mentioned in the newspaper the government structure is well over staffed which is costing the […]
It's a 'farcical situation'
Thursday 9 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, If nothing else, the recent Public Health survey of Muri residents has established that a nuisance has been created by Scotts Farm. On 8th February, Cook Islands News reported that nearly 80% of survey respondents were ”bothered“ by the odours and Dr Fariu is quoted as saying, ”it’s a nuisance but not health […]
Holds water
Tuesday 7 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to Mr Piakura’s letter because it holds water in abundance. The manupulation of genealogy has been an ongoing practice for yonks since the introduction of the white man’s land court to the Cook Islands. Interpreting in court from English to Cook Islands Maori and vice versa has been a […]
Professionals barking up wrong tree
Tuesday 7 February 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to add a comment regarding the recent discussion on teen suicide in Rarotonga. Over the past year there have been a number of these teen suicides. After each I have spoken to a few people who have been closely involved with the investigations in each and also people connected with […]
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