Letters to the Editor
I support police
Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Like many others I have formed certain opinions around the Zac Guildford situation based on what I have read in the media and I am concerned that there appears to be some uninformed members of the public taking a swipe at how the police handled this affair. Having worked with Superintendent Matapo and […]
How sad
Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter Who are we to Judge? Wow, that is shocking. Sexual harassment is something that should be taken seriously. I totally agree with Jeff Gunter. Whether Zac Guildford is an All Blacks player, a king or celebrity, doesnt give him the right to harrass Kelly, assault two men and […]
Establishing status proves difficult
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana, Here are a few notes on the struggle that can occur when Cook Islands Immigration will not openly recognise Cook Islanders legal status due to typographical errors made generations ago in Land Court entries. I am having extreme difficulty in getting my passport processed for Cook Islands permanent resident status even though I […]
Give the artists credit
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a visitor to Rarotonga it was wonderful to have the privilege of attending the opening of Metamorphsis, the BCA Gallery Group Show, and view the stunning work displayed. It was disappointing, however, not to have the artists acknowledged. I understand there were artists present whose work was on display and it would […]
We arent that selfish
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Readers, This is an apology on behalf of decent New Zealanders. I wish to apologise to all the people of the Cook Islands for the behaviour of All Black Zac Guilford. We are not all drunks, we are not all violent, we are not all exponents of sexual harassment. And most of us, when […]
She deserves an apology
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was totally blown away by the disgraceful letter from Ellena Tavioni regarding Ms Pick. Is Ms Pick supposed to run in long track pants and a sweatshirt? Get off your high horse Ellena and stop judging someone because of what they wear who are you to judge? Look around you, are you […]
Dont blame the victim
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Its a shame to see the victim of sexual harassment being blamed, instead of denouncing the negative behaviour of the perpetrator (and offering him appropriate help and support). It is sad to see the victims responses being dissected and critiqued. Women respond to harassment in a different way, in their own time. It […]
Whole affair stinks
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is the first time a photo of badly behaved tourists appeared on the front page of your newspaper. The guy on the right, Gilbert Enoka, apparently has Cook Islands family connections. Despite these, he does not care much about telling the truth. One moment he said: There are no immediate plans for […]
Truly disgusting
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a strong advocate for womens rights I should have been horrified at Kelly Picks allegations on One News on Monday night but instead I found myself wondering how, when I have lived in the Cook Islands my entire life, did she become one of our top athletes and Ive never even heard […]
We all have a closet full of regrettable moments
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I totally agree with the letter titled Who are we to judge in the Cook Islands News (November 16). I saw Jack Cooper enjoying every moment of his cheap opportunity on Fiji News describing in full detail Zacs accidental misbehaviour at his bar. How sad, taking advantage of a young mans vulnerable moment. […]
A moral compass that is bust
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read the letter by Dont judge with a combination of disappointment and disbelief. The writer states that Guildford has seen his mistakes and apologised. Well he has apologised and promised to sort himself out several times before for other very public meltdowns. It seems he is incapable of keeping his word. I […]
Accept his apology
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was peeved to hear on the TV last night Kelly Picks comment that shes seeking compensation from Zac for his verbal abuse on her. Get over it, Kelly, that is not the Cook Islands way of doing things, to seek monetary compensation for oneself and your so-called charity organisation. I dont mind […]
Get on with real news
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, You have sold papers, the lot from TVNZ and TV3 scored themselves a nice junket, Ms Pick got her five minutes of fame (well, 10 minutes, I believe Barb dragged it all out again on One News last night?). Sigh, so will you now please get on with some real news? Look around […]
Great place for bullies
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Our newspapers and talkback in NZ are rife at the moment with stories of young Zac Guildfords misdemeanours on your beautiful island. I think generally we all agree that this young man with so much potential needs help to continue to realise his career as a professional sportsperson he is going to need […]
Isnt it time we left him alone?
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Sorry Zac, didnt you know you came to a country where we dont make mistakes? No one has ever gotten drunk and walked around naked in a public place, wait no actually Ive seen that happen a couple of times. No one has ever punched anyone unprovoked, oh wait Ive seen that happen […]
Police image tarnished worldwide
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I am totally disappointed that the Cook Islands Police chose not to take any criminal action against Zac Guildford. If this scenario would have occurred where I am in charge of the police department, and I chose to do nothing, I would be sacked and rightfully so. Granted Zac Guildford apologised for hitting […]
Pastoral message to Zac Guildford
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Kia Orana in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ. I write to help and support Zac Guildford in his ordeal here in Rarotonga and in what he does now. John 10.10 declares, The Thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have […]
Where was the real harm done?
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have read with, initially, horror and disgust, then amusement, to disinterest and boredom, to eventually not reading at all, about Zac Guildford. No one condones his actions, and time will tell just what price he has to pay, or whether his debt will ever be paid off in some eyes. I certainly […]
Let the punishment fit the crime
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The police have been severely criticised over their handling of the Zac incident, however, to be fair, the police did not receive any formal complaint at the time of the Trader Jacks incident and had no knowledge about the alleged assault. Police dont have a crystal ball so unless someone speaks up, how […]
Zac having a good laugh
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, How pathetic can the Acting Commissioner be? He says police do not have sufficient evidence to lay charges against Guildford, how pathetic. Are the Trader Jacks witnesses not sufficient enough to support the evidence? What about the witnesses at the airport? I can list a whole lot of others but I will not […]
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