Letters to the Editor
Letter: ‘Beware of false prophets’
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Deep sea mining (DSM) is a controversial topic in our country at present.
Letter: Inmate work release
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The conviction and sentencing of the child rapist must give the public and parents of school-aged children some comfort.
Letter: Police review panel
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.
Letter: CISNOC and education system
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.
Letter: Public payroll
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: Rethinking economic growth
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?
Letter: Public payroll
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: PAC report
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The PAC report showed that only 13 out of 59 government entities, representing only 22 per cent, submitted their 2022-2023 performance reports. Forty-six (46) out of 59, which is 78 per cent of government entities, are not meeting their reporting obligations.
Letter: A call for political reform
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In an interview gathering exercise for a BBC podcast on seabed mining (SBM) over a week ago, I mentioned that we have disproportionate representation i.e. my one vote is worth about 10 Raro votes. You can see why government makes sure to buddy buddy with the pa enua.
Letter: Regenerative education plans
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana Editor, I agree with Joe TP’s 10 points for improved education and have two more to add for regenerative education planning: #11 – Put into action a consistent system for training new teachers. Our own Teacher’s College has, in the past, produced some excellent teachers. It does my heart good to see ones like […]
Letter: Credit where credit is due
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On Tuesday last week I reported to the Police that my watch had been stolen from my home.
Letter: ‘Please more action less words’
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As a parent I’m in support of Joe TP’s letter of September 26 – “Tereora College on life support”.
Letter: Addressing education concerns
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Dear Joe TP, thank you for your thoughtful letter to the editor. I understand your frustration and share your deep concern for the future of education in the Cook Islands. While I appreciate the passion with which you present your ideas, I’d like to address the points raised and provide insight into the work we are currently doing to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our students.
Letter: Tereora College ‘on life support’
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This letter has been a long time in the making and is tough to write, but I felt compelled to express my frustration and disappointment with our current education system in the perhaps forlorn hope that it might help kickstart a national conversation about the present state of affairs as it relates to our children’s secondary school education here on Rarotonga.
Letter: Crown responsibilities
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere is quoted saying “On the comment that the Crown will win, it is based on reality.”
Letter: Protecting our biodiversity
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Over a week ago, a group from NES carried out a workshop in Mauke to gain local input, knowledge and concerns as we update the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan from 2002.
Letter: PM’s priorities amid rising crime
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
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Letter: Rarotonga’s Good Samaritans
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As a first time visitor to Rarotonga, primarily for the Round Raro 31km event, my wife and I have been having a superb time, appreciating your island’s natural beauty and meeting many engaging locals.
Letter: The menace of fake customs in Cook Islands
Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands, with its rich cultural heritage and pristine natural beauty, has long been a beacon for tourists and researchers alike. However, in recent times, the islands have been plagued by a disturbing trend: the proliferation of fake customs and traditions.
Letter: Parliament calendar: 42 days pledged,12 delivered
Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I must thank Mr. Moekaa for his recent reminder that our Parliament continues to dazzle us with its efficiency – or lack thereof – despite its ever-generous budget allocation and the ambitious calendar of sitting days it adopted with such gusto last year … the calendar that was supposed to keep Parliament glued to their seats for 42 days in 2024. I’m sure the MPs had every intention of working those days … until, well, they didn’t.