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Satellite competition healthy

Friday 26 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Can we be so assured of the communications links to the Cook Islands, following the TCI chief executives comments on the feasibility of the Cooks linking into the Pacific Fibre, as reported on August 22? With the laying and introduction of a second and competing fibre-optic cable through the South Pacific, what is […]

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Akamatakite kite au Atu Enua

Friday 26 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

E tama, Te uiui nei au ma te manakonako, eaa tikai te tumu e kapiki viviki ia nei te atu enua o te Atiu lands Incorporation, ki tetai uipaanga i Atiu e pera ki Rarotonga nei. Te ui katoa nei au e,me kua ki te te atu enua e te vai nei tetai tuanga moni […]

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Most people are still honest

Thursday 25 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

On Sunday, August 14, I inadvertently left my backpack containing a lot of personal gear (passport etc) outside a hut at the Punanga Nui market. This was subsequently found, searched for cash and left with my passport, wallet etc spread out over the ground. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the family […]

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Parents should be with their children

Tuesday 23 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Yes, it is a blessing to see these police recruits taking on a very challenging career especially dealing with juvenile criminal activities which we are facing at the moment. Parents need to discipline their children and be with them on the weekends instead of spending their time boozing. I also notice some of […]

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Rosie responds to critics

Tuesday 23 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I write in response to the nameless few that have smoke-signalled and had nom-de-plumed letters in your paper. My voluntary services to sports span over 48 years, as club captain, president, manager to world and international events, and chef de mission to 3 Olympic Games. I could go on and on, but my […]

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It wont be easy

Tuesday 23 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Fact Information Sheet advertising taken out by the Office of the Financial Secretary and the under siege Minister Brown just goes to show the lack of knowledge evident by the planners and the sheer inappropriateness of a withholding tax. Minister Mark Brown is on public record as saying the new tax will […]

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CISNOC meeting was a disgrace

Monday 22 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last Wednesdays meeting at the CISNOC offices called as a Special General Meeting but cancelled when Sir Geoff Henry walked in was a disgrace. What was a greater disgrace was Sir Geoffreys attempt to not let people ask questions. This was shameful in the extreme. However, there were other disgraces. 1) The information […]

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Praise for new whale centre

Wednesday 17 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Recently my partner and I went to the whale museum in Atupa. This facility had only been open for a couple of weeks after a refurbishment. We were very impressed with the way the exhibits were shown and could only guess at the amount of work which had been done by an obviously […]

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Rallying call

Monday 15 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Prime Ministers song fest on constitution day had a positive ripple effect on the six oclock TV and radio news that evening. It reverberated throughout the national and international airwaves reminding me of the first premier of the country. He too sang Maori songs at every public opportunity, to communicate his government […]

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Auditorium criticism answered

Monday 15 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am replying to your Smoke Signallers on July 28 referring to Gospel Day and on July 30 titled Sound Feedback. I thought its time I also answer and share my thoughts in your column to your smoke signallers harsh comments in regards to the use of my name, the Ministry of Cultural […]

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Request to PM from Lost Tribe

Monday 15 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was reported in CINews that during Mr Punas current travels he intends to raise the issue of NZ superannuation portability with John Key in New Zealand. Since I was prevented by some bureaucratic minion in our NZ High Commission Office from personally joining the press conference held with Mr McCully last month, […]

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Depopulation remarks clarified

Monday 15 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I want to clarify my comments about Tongareva people leaving the island for overseas. Of those that had come over on board the Lady Naomi to the Maeva Nui celebrations who are going to New Zealand or Australia have all indicated that they will return to the island. One young couple and their […]

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Terrified

Thursday 11 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, I wrote to you raising my concerns about the occurrence of break-ins and burglaries on Rarotonga which are being targeted at the tourist accommodations and tourists being the victims. I was recently in Rarotonga with two disabled adults for the Constitution break. They enjoyed the stay but were terrified […]

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Well done, BTIB

Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We take this opportunity to applaud Terry Rangi, Melanie Tuiravakai and the rest of the team with BTIB for the great effort put into ensuring the 2011 Trade Show was a success. We thank you for your professionalism and patience while attending to the numerous queries and requests prior to and throughout the […]

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Vaka do us proud

Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Apart from selling our country as a tourist destination to Californians and Americans, our prime minister would also participate in the welcome ceremony for all six vaka including the Marumaru Atua in America. The six vaka purua/drua/vaa/waka from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand arrived in America two Saturdays […]

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Plea to lend a hand

Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is very disturbing to see that our own prime minister of the Cook Islands has turned a blind eye to all organisations that have been working very hard to combat all the kikia and all the wrong-doings that he says brings shame and embarrassment to us all. Firstly, prime minister, take your […]

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Are we allowing our young people to die?

Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Recent news over the 15% tax on savings has been given so much attention by the media and brings so many people to their feet to voice their opposition. Yet, the recent tragic death and loss of a very young mans life goes unnoticed by most, or at least no one wants to […]

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Dont blame Jimmy

Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was interested to read your court report, Alcohol blamed for assault, published Friday, July 22. To quote the article, This is a mother daughter punch-up fuelled by Jim Beam. We all know who the trouble-maker is, its not mother or daughter, its the dreaded Jimmy, JP Kenning said. How can Mr Jimmy […]

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Irresponsible louts ruining reputation

Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The alarming increase in youth crime targeting mainly tourists should not be tolerated. Our economy relies almost exclusively on the revenue which comes from tourism. It has taken years of patient hard work to build up our reputation as a safe and friendly destination but this is rapidly being destroyed by these irresponsible […]

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Answers within our people

Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to add to the story Rarotonga mission with sole, published Tuesday, August 2. I was privileged enough to be allowed to participate in the Enua ola groups activities on the island as a part of my Honours research into Cook Island Health Promotion. I feel that Reverend William Hakaoro, Teina […]

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