Letters to the Editor
MOIPs road gang repairs a disgrace
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent road repair work undertaken around Rarotonga by MOIPs road gang is a disgrace to say the least and just not acceptable. Firstly, why is the repair of the potholes around Rarotonga now being undertaken in the middle of the Vaka Eiva tournament when there are an extra 1000 visiting paddlers on […]
Police need encouragement, not criticism
Thursday 24 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Police for many years have been expected to perform to the highest standard expected of a force that has a large budget, specialist training, highly qualified university graduates, access to equipment and computer savvy technicians. It is time that people realise that the Cook Islands Police are hugely underpaid in […]
Fight Night cancellation a disappointment
Wednesday 23 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to express my disappointment in Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Associations cancellation of the Fight Night tournament that was scheduled to take place on the 17th of November at 7pm at the Tupapa/Maraerenga Youth Centre. I had been advised by my coach that I would be having my first bout on that […]
Trade days are booming
Monday 21 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Since July 2011 (four months), the BTIB have been involved in 16 trade and market events targeting micro and grass roots enterprises. Each of these events has been made possible because of partnerships formed with community organisations, youth groups, government ministries, businesses, banks, schools and village committees. The Cook Islands Trade Days event […]
How the 450 free texts deal works
Monday 21 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I bought a new sim card valued at $25 plus a $10 top up on Thursday 03 Nov 11. Come Saturday 05 Nov, I received a text from Telecom stating that I have $1.80 credit left. I thought this cant be right, what happened to the free 450 free text message. About 5 […]
The ugly reality of off-the-field criminal activity
Monday 21 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The soaring interest in the criminal behaviour of All Black Zac Guildford to phenomenal levels is not so much because he is an All Black, but rather because the sordid antics of his anti-social behaviour appealed to the nations voyeuristic tendencies. For many decades, professional sports have played an important role, especially in […]
Solar power debacle needs answers
Monday 21 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with some dismay the announcement by Te Aponga that the net metering scheme is going to be cancelled in the near future. I pity the people who I know have already ordered solar panels for their households and now have to consider the proposition of having to purchase additional batteries, effectively […]
Clothing police will be very busy
Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have read with interest the recent letters to the editor from our newly appointed clothing police. It seems that inappropriate clothing (in whose opinion?) is now a defence for hassling young ladies. I just went to the bank and there was a stunning young Cook Islands lady wearing a muscle t-shirt and […]
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 […]
Who opened the gates?
Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, So the government is happy with police actions in the Guildford matter. In recent events concerning Zac the man the police said that there was no formal complaint lodged in regards to the first callout from Trader Jacks to the police. My question is: When a person is in a public place and […]
Lets have an athletic muumuu from Tavs!
Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest Ms Tavionis letter titled We all have a closet full of regrettable moments. In her letter she makes unfair adverse comments about Ms Picks attire. It is of course a side show. The bigger issue I would have thought was that women are not able to go about their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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