Letters to the Editor
The people own the motifs
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Cook Islands traditional motifs belong to Cook Islands people. Neither Cook Islands News nor Turtles own Cook Islands traditional designs, Cook Islands Maori people do. However, we thank you for drawing attention to the worst imitations of Cook Islands traditonal motifs on fabric available in the Cook Islands today. Apart from the ngaru […]
It's a matter of 'national pride'
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’m appalled after reading your article ‘Rugby gear pulled from sale’ on April 5 for a number of misguided statements and quotes that have been made. 1. “the graphics on the clothing are plagiarized from designs Turtles did for the official rugby jerseys for the national team” I’d like to see proof that […]
Turtles has only one issue: the logo
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is my response to Yvonne and Olivia Heather of Vonnia’s. Please note that Turtles has had a contract with the Cook Islands Rugby Union for three years and it was just following a process when we rang Ben Koteka yesterday. The only problem is the use of the CI Rugby logo which […]
'I felt violated'
Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have thought long and hard about writing this letter to the editor and how the message would be received. I went out with my friends for a few drinks at various bars, namely Hideaway where I know the staff well enough and enjoy the great atmosphere, and Trader Jacks where I can […]
Sounds like corruption
Saturday 2 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Marine Park Trust in my opinion is a fraud and should not be allowed to proceed without proper public consultation. Rumours are that the perpetrators of this scam are politicians and a couple of Heads of Ministries (HOMs) with one prominent business person. One particular HOM is a person that I believe […]
Our Avatiu girls do us proud
Saturday 2 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is so sad to read the bitter and negative comments made in your column by ‘Eye Witness’ on Wednesday March 30. My heart aches in knowing that ‘Eye Witness’ extended her resentment to my dedicated and highly committed players who rightly deserve recognition. Thank you Matariki (Wilson) for your fair comment – […]
Fishing club not involved
Friday 1 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to comment on a letter to the editor published last week from ‘Blue eyed leader’. Since the letter appeared in the paper attacking Lloyd Miles, I have found that in order for Blue Eyes to save himself and his family further embarrassment, they are now trying to spread a rumour that […]
Avatiu missed my point
Friday 1 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Avatiu Netball Executive missed my point here. I am not referring to the calibre of the Avatiu team, who plays in their team and how old their players are. I merely reiterated what the news reporter stated in her news article which I found one sided. All the other clubs can afford to […]
Objection to 'voyeuristic type of reporting'
Friday 1 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Punanga Tauturu Inc totally supports the letter by Hoana Matapo regarding the voyeuristic type of reporting with regards to the case of indecent assault. PTI has previously highlighted this type of reporting with the Editor of CINews not only to protect the victim but to also reduce further victimisation of women and girls […]
Not proper
Thursday 31 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you for the letter headed “Racism alive and well’, however I would like to point out that the proper reference to “the AIDS case” is “person living with HIV”. There is a difference between HIV and AIDS and rightfully the “case” you’re referring to is person living with HIV case. Lavenia Rokoika […]
Outraged by report
Thursday 31 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have just read the article ‘Teen tells of indecent assault’. As a former Detective in the NZ Police, and having worked on a child abuse squad for several years, I am appalled and absolutely outraged that your newspaper published details of evidence provided by an alleged victim of sexual assault. What the […]
Victory hard won
Thursday 31 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We refer to the letter by Eye Witness in your issue of March 30, concerning the netball game between Avatiu Dragonflies and Titikaveka Pearls. Your correspondent considered your report biased and favoured Avatiu. This may or may not have been so. But the point is the Titikaveka Pearls are the reigning champions and […]
Marine park details wanted
Thursday 31 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Through Cook Islands News I would like to make the following comments and raise some real concerns in relation to the concept of establishing Marine Parks or Reserves in our country that the Prime Minister has invited the public to comment on. The PM talks about wanting public consultations over the marine parks. […]
Too much matey- matey stuff lately
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am surely not alone in wondering what on earth are the responsibilities of our top civil servant. In a recent Cook Islands News, there appeared yet another advertisement for a highly paid ‘national consultant to review our public services who will work closely with the international consultant for a period of nine […]
Defending front line
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to also apologise to the Nicholas family for putting incorrectly a name of the Nicholas family in my letter when, as I have just found out now, it was a member of the Hosking family. And to Mr (Lloyd) Miles, I didn’t mean to call you a racist, it’s just […]
'Supporting our own'
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In last Saturday’s letters to the Editor “Wellington Cook Island Maori Supporter” wrote in support of a petition for competition in telecommunications, saying “let’s support our own”. I’d like to make a few points in response: – 40% of Telecom is owned by Cook Islanders through the Government’s shareholding so they are already […]
Crap umpiring, new dilemma
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wonder what the netball headline would have been if Avatiu Dragonflies won against Titikaveka Pearls on Saturday even if they won by one point. I can just see it, DRAGONFLIES THRASHED THE PEARLS IN A TIGHT AND CLOSELY FOUGHT MATCH. The netball reporting on Saturday games is really biased. Watching the weekend […]
Racism alive and well
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Please allow me to comment on the recent “racist” activities on the island. There have been attacks on Fijians and we haven’t seen any serious action taken (seriousness), so we can only assume that this is encouraged right from the top. It is sadly despicable but the truth. It is obvious that most […]
Keep it local, small-scale
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Te Ipukarea Society Inc. has been closely monitoring the debate over our tuna fisheries and has spent much time formulating a position. It has been challenging coming to a position. We understand that our region is still suffering from the “tragedy of the commons” which means, despite some species suffering from overfishing, if […]
Change now
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Maybe it is time to think about converting from petrol to electrical-powered transportation (cars, scooters and bikes), with the electricity generated by wind turbines. From what I can gather, you have fairly constant easterly winds, which at 100m above ground would be enough to power the turbines. I’m sure the Chinese would welcome […]
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