Letters to the Editor
Don't be fooled
Monday 20 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your smoke signallers might very well be the only two people on Raro who do not watch pirate films. That’s because they are either blind or very close-minded. They should get it in perspective. How is watching a pirate film encouraging criminality on Raro exactly? When you are seated while absorbed in a […]
Bring back originals
Monday 20 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In reply to ‘Market forces’, who said anything about Cook Islanders “giving up” their DVDs so Empire Theatre can survive? If all the DVDs in the shops were legitimate, the DVD shops would still make money, the public would enjoy their DVDs more (with top quality picture, sound and bonus features), and those […]
Road works are atrocious
Monday 20 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have finally succumbed to writing a letter regarding the atrocity of the new-found curb side road changes. I would have thought that a large number of residents would have written in or commented on the fact they have, without any consultation or previous “tests on areas”, lost their lovely green grass curbs […]
Les Priest could sue for $1.?m
Saturday 18 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is in defence of my friend Les Priest who was depicted in your December 15 edition in Kata’s cartoon as poking a walking stick (which he doesn’t own) into the visceral part of Hon. Murray McCully’s abdomen. Your newspaper cartooned a total misrepresentation of Les’s physyiognamy, demeaning his lack of stature.Furthermore, […]
Market forces rule
Saturday 18 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Why should 99 percent of Cook Islanders give up their DVDs because one man is losing money at his movie theatre business? Instead of campaigning to put other video outlets out of business, why doesn’t Empire Theatre consider diversification? It doesn’t take an MBA graduate to figure out that the tastes and preferences […]
Tread carefully
Saturday 18 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We all know that the tourism industry is recognised as the largest contributor to the country’s economy, injecting massive financial benefits and prosperity over the years to the economy. However, when considering implementing specific policies and programmes aimed at boosting tourism numbers over the next 5-10 years by up to 50%, it is […]
Aids case surprising
Friday 17 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I remember when we first started visiting Rarotanga, there was a sign that said something like ‘The Cook Islands are Aids free, please help keep it that way’. I remember talking to my wife about how so few countries could display that sign. Then a few years later the sign was gone. I […]
Piracy has benefits
Friday 17 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Piracy has its benefits on an island in the Pacific far away from the world’s major entertainment centres. Pirate movies are a cheap form of entertainment for the whole family; it is accessible to all and the range of movies available is vast. Ever since celluloid was invented, Cook Islanders have always been […]
Where's my licence?
Thursday 16 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In October I once again visited your beautiful island for what was my third visit in the past four years. As all tourists do, I joined the line to reapply for my Cook Islands drivers licence but this time thought I would have it issued for a five-year period due to the frequency […]
Stop piracy, now!
Thursday 16 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, So we’ve all heard now, that the police are looking into the case regarding DVD piracy in the Cook Islands – finally! Harry Napa, a well respected businessman should not need to wait two years for the police to do something about piracy, what a joke! He has been giving our families, especially […]
Govt vehicles
Thursday 16 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the HOM’s use of a government vehicle is in the news, can the PSC confirm if his vehicle has been in a major accident and if so who was the driver and who is paying for the repairs? All HOMs should not have a government vehicle just to drive. They are […]
Stand tall my brother
Wednesday 15 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to all the negative feedback against Norman George, I would like to convey my congratulations on a job well done Norman, because it goes to show that with your extensive background you won with flying colours. We all knew that you are capable of doing the job right but we know […]
Crackdown needed now
Wednesday 15 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Yay! Now the police commissioner says they will be pushing the case that was handed to them by Mr Morris the chief censor – but when? You have to hurry up because by the time you tie your shoelaces up these crooks will be one step ahead of you and it’s easy – […]
Thanks
Tuesday 14 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I extend to you, the staff and management of Cook Islands News a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. Your online edition of Cook Islands News has served us, Cook Islanders living abroad, very well indeed during this year. I wish you all the best in the new year and look […]
Investiture not supported
Tuesday 14 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana eTama Etita! To the Editor Akataoanga anga o Ngapare Samatua i oti ake nei ite Ruirua. About the Investiture of Ngapare Samatua held last Tuesday Kare au, Potikitaua Taunga Tako Ariki -kauono o TeAriki Taraare Mataiapo Tutara o Koutu Arai-te-tonga i tae ki teia akakoroanga, no taku angaanga. Inara kia tika ia au […]
Thanks to campaigners
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I simply want to say a big meitaki maata to our climate change campaigners in Mexico. Diane, Mii, Ulamila, Luana, Mona and Myrah – we are so proud of you. Thank you for not giving up on the Kyoto Protocol. Thank you for asking all countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (especially the […]
Confused over George ommission
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been strongly campaigning for CIP to win and govern our country due to the failures of the past government but now I am confused as to why one of the most vocal members of your party is not a cabinet minister in your cabinet. When you guys were in opposition the […]
Water conservation a priority
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, During the last week of November the island of Rarotonga experienced what was likely one of its heaviest downpours in years, with probably billions of litres of water filling all the streams and flooding the entire island. Three weeks later and Rarotonga is quickly drying up under the sweltering heat, with many water […]
Just have faith in our Lord
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest, Tutai Pere’s message in the paper on Friday. It is interesting that he chose Jude 3 as the basis for his message as Jude was specifically written to deal with false teachers. The beginning of verse 3 starts, “while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our […]
CIP ministers a puzzle
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reading through the names of the CIP’s first Cabinet ministers for 2010, I was, and still am so puzzled with the composition of Henry’s team. To me, some of these cabinet ministers look like robots that have just come off the assembly line. I cannot foresee any hope for our future, and that’s […]
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