Letters to the Editor
Chaos all round
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We need decent Cook Islanders to run our own country! The current political drama in the Cook Islands is now escalating to its lowest point in history. And the current minority led government should be ashamed of themselves with their ignorant attitude towards the welfare of our people. This Democratic government has done […]
Colonial hangover remains
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest the Carr vs Rasmussen spat. Both parties seem to have a point, in that Mr Carr was never a long term solution for the job as he had really stepped in to help the Cook Islands out when one of their own failed them badly. Rasmussen is right with […]
Disappointed with Bishop's behaviour
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Ki te Etita, Kia orana, ko te putuputu anga teia o Te Kura O Te Au e tata atu nei i to matou marekakore i te au mea tei tupu. No runga ia Teina Bishop, te Mema Paramani o te Arenikau, Aitutaki tana i rave. Kua kite mata ia aia e te tangata i teia […]
Voodoo economics and foot dragging
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Where do we get these turkeys from? The CIP has been opposition for years, so you would think that after all that time warming the Opposition benches they would have an alternative, coherent and rational economic policy. Instead they offer little more than a child’s Christmas wish list which amounts to the worst […]
Taxi driver responds
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to respond to the’ Disgraceful Raro taxi service’ comments made in Cook Islands News on October 7. Like everyone else who read the comments by Steve Whitta, it concerned me greatly that one of our fellow drivers had done this, and more importantly, who he was. After several investigative phone calls, […]
Who is the next Demo PM?
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The general election is almost a month away and this Demo government is demonstrating that whatever promises it is making in the run up to the general election, nothing will change in its ineffective decision making which has got the country into the current mess. The last two weeks has the beach abuzz […]
Vicious cycle must be broken
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
This is the vicious cycle that must be broken. The MP’s function is to pass legislation and budget, nothing else. So before you go to see your MP you should first ask yourself: What legislation do we want to amend? Or. How can our MP help us to allocate more money into a particular area […]
Change with the times
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Te Kura O Te Au (Cook Islands News, October 13) says my recent ad featuring an old car “belittles” past governments and implies they were responsible for the “mess” in which the country finds itself. In fact, Tim Tepaki’s comment in your newspaper is exactly the message I wished to convey. Self Government […]
An open letter to all election candidates
Thursday 14 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Candidate, We are inviting all of you to share your views on key political issues with the public. Each week, from now until the election, Cook Islands News is inviting all election candidates – from both major parties, other parties and independents – to state their personal stance on the issues. The questions and […]
Let upgrade process begin
Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Tim Arnold’s upgrade campaign messages are bold and simple and strike at the very roots of our country’s current state of affairs. If I was living in Tupapa I would have no hesitation in voting for him in the coming elections. Congratulations Tim, I am hoping that the voters in Tupapa can see […]
Bishop missing the mark
Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Bishop Pere says in Saturday’s Newspaper that “the one and only Bible baptism” involves water and is always in “Jesus’ name”, by which the Holy Spirit is received, an unlearned language is supernaturally spoken, and salvation is achieved. In Bible times, dishes were washed (baptizo) in water. Cloth was dipped (baptizo) in dye. […]
Hospital seeks the best applicants
Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, ‘Makes Sense’ and Danny Mataroa have written about the advertisement for Director of Hospital Health Services. Their letters comment on improvements in our health services over recent years; improvements that have been achieved thanks to the hard work and dedication of many people – our staff first and foremost, led and supported by […]
Outbreak of Aitutaki fish poisoning
Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to share some information about my research on ciguatera fish poisoning in the southern Cooks, with particular reference to Aitutaki which is currently experiencing an outbreak. The Aitutaki outbreak is caused by Cyclone Pat that devastated the island earlier this year. In support, my research has shown that ciguatera in […]
Wonderful Hash memories
Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am delighted to read that the Hash House Harriers has continued to flourish after 30 years. I lived in Rarotonga from 1980 to 1982 as a staff member of the then National Bank, and enjoyed the weekly gatherings and exploits of the HHH around the island and the camaraderie of its members. […]
Good management more important
Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing with regards to “Top job criteria changed” in which the reporter outlines the new job description for the Director of the Rarotongan Hospital. 1. Applicant must be a registered medical officer. I will admit I do not know exactly what the position as Director of a hospital entails, however one […]
Don't change what's working at hospital
Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The post of the Director of Hospital Services should not be given to doctors and nurses unless they have had general management experience and qualifications. This position requires people management skills. The criteria of appointment for the above position should not be changed. If the Secretary of Health feels that the appointment should […]
Thanks, we loved it
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Our holiday is winding down. Every year my wife and I discuss taking a holiday somewhere else besides the Cook Islands. Within a few days of our arrival in Raro, we are planning next year’s return. Rarotonga is such a special place, we have to come back. We have already booked our stay […]
Buy local produce always
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a supporter of buying local produce ahead of the imported kind, I encourage all consumers to buy locally produced eggs and not the imported ones. Government and its agencies inaction or ignorance on how to create the right environment for real economic growth is one indication that the wrong people are running […]
More on baptism debate
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is in response to the the Great Bible baptism debate letter (CI News Saturday). The eye of the needle keeps getting smaller and smaller for those contemplating a tryout for the Kingdom of Heaven. Your correspondents debate leaves us less informed individuals with many questions, not all of which, relate to the […]
Mistaken identity of medicinal plant
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The CI News (October 8) reported that Pa Teuruaa uses juice extracted from “fresh deadly nightshade (atropa belladonna)” to cure dengue fever. The inclusion of its Latin name will allow your readers to readily find more information about this plant. When they Google Atropa belladonna they might be surprised to find that it […]
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