Letters to the Editor
Correction and apology to Phillip Nicholas
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Yesterday’s article headed ‘CIIC head refutes criticism” on page 6 contained an error. The response by CIIC chief executive Lloyd Miles to allegations about an incident at Avana said the only incident he (Miles) could recall that had anything to do with the Avana Fishing Club was witnessed by four people: a Mr Maru Ben, […]
Te aue a Akatokomanava
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana koe e te tama Etita, Te akaroa nei au i te reo aue o toku iti tangata Mauke no runga i to ratou Tekeretere Enua (Island Secretary). Kua kite au e kare e puapinga kia uriuri akaou ia teia manako no te mea kua oti i te kavamani i te akatinamou i ta […]
Ea'a tei riro ki patianga a Akatokomanava?
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Ki te Etita, Oro ia e te pirirau matangi, aki torea i tana puta rangi! Te tata atu nei au a Nane Oaariki i teia aenga peapa no toku marekakore ite au akateretereanga e tupu nei ki roto i to tatou manga Basileia kekena ua ko tei karangaia e ko te parataito Kuki Airani. I […]
CIIC head refutes criticism
Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was reading yesterday’s paper and saw the story about the Punanga Nui market and the CIIC CEO Lloyd Miles and would like to say that I have seen this man once before stirring up trouble down at the Avana fishing club in Ngatangiia. To be honest this guy Mr Miles is extremely […]
Same old people, same old mistakes
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, If Cook Islanders were serious about wanting a real future, we need a lot of our young ones to step up and have a go in parliament because all I see is the same old people making the same old problems. I love to read the letters to the editor cause it makes […]
This is our fish pot!
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In your paper dated March 18 was a news article saying that the government will be meeting with some of the largest tuna fishing companies and fish processing companies globally who are wanting to operate in our waters, to gain economic growth. According to the secretary of MMR they want to support the […]
Purse seining vacuums them all up Catch history is vital for planning
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For all the years I have fished in the Cook Islands, it has been gospel that purse seiners are not allowed in CI waters. I know that US boats have had the right to carry out purse seining in CI waters for some time as a result of historical agreements but I understand […]
Legislate Toagate out of existence
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Recently you would have read in the newspaper of an increase in the price of fuel to the consumer granted to Triad by the Price Tribunal. This was the first for 18 months – the last one was granted in July 2009. Triad had made three applications prior to this, but none were […]
Sincere thanks to Air NZ
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter as a public acknowledgement to Air New Zealand shareholders, chairman and board and lastly the management and hard toiling staff. Our grateful thanks and appreciation are extended to all of the above people for the very kind offer of the lowest of airfares being $100 return to family affected […]
Keep roles separate
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to draw attention to the PSC investigation into the Secretary for Ministry of Justice. The Public Service Commissioner must be congratulated for taking the bold step of setting up a PSC investigation into the Justice HOM. A lot of accusations, allegations, gossip and rumours have being floating around concerning the […]
Police effort misplaced
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The local CITV News devoted quite some time tonight (Thursday) reporting on Police efforts to ensure everyone has renewed their annual motor vehicle licence before March 31st. This includes road blocks delaying law abiding motorists when it’s only the 20th of March for goodness sake. Mr Commissioner, are you sure this is the […]
Thanks to medics
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to thank those who have donated blood and the hospital staff involved in my care while I was hospitalised. I received a blood transfusion and am immensely grateful for that gift of life by those who have donated. I felt the improved effects very soon after receiving the blood. To […]
Meitaki ranuinui e te anau tamaine Avarua girls brigade company no ta kotou tauturu
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I kindly seek your permission through our CINews to warmly convey my very sincere appreciation to all the leaders and girls of the Avarua Girls Brigade Company, who participated in our church outreach welfare programme held on Monday March 14 at 5pm to the home of an elderly man residing in the […]
Request to audit and PERCA
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I, like everyone else, am mindful of the damage done to the trees along the road. However, the tree trimming session is not one to be really concerned about, as they will look beautiful and lush again once the leaves grow back, My biggest concern here is the contracting of T&M Heather to […]
Back on the menu
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I applaud Josh Mitchell’s stance in regards to the MMR allowing more aggressive methods of fishing here. I therefore also agree with abandoning the “moral high ground” for an estimated $7 million at the small expense to the environment. He is correct in that tuna and other fish don’t respect our EEZ borders […]
Stay steadfast
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A returning of the old guard through the back door is the only way one could describe the current appointment of Speaker of the House. Times have moved on, but I see the old ways creeping back in. I say to the CINews stay steadfast in keeping this person and his cohorts honest. […]
It's 'terrorism'
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I can’t but agree with recent letters regarding the current ‘pruning’ or should I say, mindless massacring of our trees along Matavera and Tupapa. It’s nothing short of tree terrorism. As I suffered through another extremely hot, dusty and uncomfortable ride into work today, I couldn’t help but shake my head at the […]
Come clean
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am concerned that the Health Ministry is unhappy with their budget. Before I evaluate more on the issue, I must remind the Government that the Ministry of Health is indeed very important because of the health of the people in the Cook Islands, without proper requirements (financial wise). We will end up […]
Scenic beauty spoiled
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For weeks, the Minister’s company’s men and vehicles have been removing limbs and whole trees from the main road verge, most recently along the Tupapa stretch. Picturesque and shady flamboyants, ironwoods, eucalyptus, coconuts, and others have been cut and hauled away and the scenic beauty of the roadway generally despoiled. A tree limb […]
Immigration confirms $60 spouse fee
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write in response to the article ‘Time for a fresh start’ that appeared in Saturday’s edition of Cook Islands News. Focusing on what is for Immigration and no doubt most of your readers, the most important point of interest in the above article, may I simply recall that Immigration met with Ms […]
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