Letters to the Editor
Run-off required by constitution
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The proposed run-off to decide the official candidate for the Democratic Party for the Ngatangiia constituency on Wednesday is based on the requirements of the constitution of the Cook Islands Democratic Party. Under article 17 (b) it states: “The Constituency Committee shall give sufficient public notice of the place, date, and time fixed […]
Setting playground record straight
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, “For the record the Cook Islands Investment Corporation was never responsible for the upkeep and care of the Punanganui Market Playground. The timing of events in our minds was therefore as follows. On or about 10am on Tuesday morning last week I received a telephone call from a concerned parent regarding the state […]
Put the tax in the fare
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write regarding your article about the possibility of reducing the departure tax. Yes, it does cause a lot of complaints, not least on TripAdvisor. But I really wonder why the tax is not incorporated with the air fare. The departure taxes in other countries such as Fiji and Norfolk Island and from […]
SPG Funds diverted for what?
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The news that there is a $300,000 dispute between the local sports association known as CISNOC and government comes as no surprise. Sir Geoffrey Henry’s statement in CI News on August 21 that CISNOC was asked to step in by the Pacific Games Council is an incredulous spin on the true happenings. We […]
Father spurns 'drivel'
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I also have no further desire to listen to Norman George’s insults, however I’m pressured to respond to his latest defamatory rant by the dozens of people who have approached me personally, by phone and, dare I say it, email. To simplify matters I shall put Norman’s verbatim comments in capitals. His letter […]
Teina rejects 'attack'
Monday 23 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I returned from two weeks in New Zealand to be advised that Norman George had personally named me in an article – referring to me as a “plastic maori”. I have since read the article in which he made his remarks and read my father’s reply and then Norman’s response to my father. […]
Never too old
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’d like to make it clear for Tere, Moana & Tony and your small group, it is not Sir Terepai Maoate and Aunty Marito that are wanting to continue, it’s the majority of the people of Ngatangiia, for many reasons. Just to name a few: With the support of Aunty Marito, Sir Terepai […]
Not reporting
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When is a TV sports report not a report – on the CITV Breathe programme, that’s when. Apparently CITV has no reporter competent to deliver commentary and simply runs a video with music followed up by a ‘summary’ from wannabe ‘personalities’. During the Youth Netball it was so much more informative when Sam’Gumpy’ […]
Audit out of line
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I see the director of audit gets all touchy when he is questioned or his reports are commented on. He put volumes of his unchallenged verbal diarrhea out to the public but feels that we are actually interested in how he feels about his country, how difficult his job is and, here is […]
Stupid and violent
Saturday 21 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I cannot believe Don Mackenzie will react so stupid and violently to a philosophical argument aimed at the new generation of Cook Islanders. There are thousands of Cook Islanders under this generational definition! Why does he think it is aimed solely at his daughter? Is the plastic acronym racist? I simply put it […]
QR job for Sir Terepai
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We have been following the Demo Party happenings in Ngatangiia. It is now clear and proven, ie in the paper about this matter, that Sir Terepai Maoate and Marito cannot give, and will not give up the mana, ngateitei, o te politics, the limelight and public attention they receive. This is very sad, […]
Disheartening
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I found the letters published recently regarding the Honourable MP Teina Bishop’s current behaviour, disheartening. The concerns raised are fair enough, but the forum used was somewhat inappropriate. As he is indeed a politician, do we not have protocols for dealing with such matters more appropriately? Surely we have in place a channel […]
'Plastic Maori' words racist and ignorant
Friday 20 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is a reply to Norman George’s statement about “plastic Maori”. Norman, in your undisputed position as Teflon coated prince of Cook Island politics and other questioned (but unproven) activities, I find your description of a “Plastic Maori” as directed toward our daughter Teina MacKenzie as both racist and crassly ignorant. As most […]
Support for Rule's call
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It takes great courage for any deserted partner to initiate a driving force petition, calling on the New Zealand and Cook Islands governments to establish a much needed reciprocal agreement for absent parents to pay child maintenance. Rightly so, Moana Rule is sadly being driven by a painful shackled down desperation call for […]
Arise talented people
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Arise you talented young men and women of the Cook Islands and vote your tropical paradise in line with other major countries around the world. John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand, David Cameron, Prime Minister of Great Britain, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, Julia Gillard Prime Minister of […]
Sort out departure tax
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Okay, here’s the proof (see left). $89 departure taxes from Australia, with at today’s exchange rate, that’s approx NZ$115. Why then do all our visitors complain about $55? It’s not the amount so much, it’s about peoples purchasing habits. Have $55 included with the ticket purchase upfront (usually on a credit card) and […]
Festschrift for Crocombe praised
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Not having had the privilege of meeting the late Papa Ron in person, last week’s Festschrift for Ron Crocombe conference certainly provided me with a strong feeling of meeting him in spirit, a thriving and alive spirit, and getting a glimpse of a very wise heart. As a social anthropologist and a ‘fresh […]
Horse complaints a worry
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have just read the letter to you posted Saturday, August 7 entitled ‘Horse lover’s plea’ regarding the Aroa Horse Riding. Have you had other complaints? I have read a few reviews on Trip Advisor with similar complaints, last time I was in Rarotonga I did try to have a trek, I was […]
Real reform debate needed
Thursday 19 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It has been encouraging to see the growing discussion, debate and consensus in the community regarding the fundamental need for political reform in the Cook Islands. The key concern is that since self government over 90 per cent of Cook Islanders have voted with their feet and left the Cook Islands and yet […]
Election date too late
Wednesday 18 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter with great frustration and concern as to when we are heading into the next general election. I believe the best thing for the people is to hold the election sometime in September or early October at the latest, well before the holiday season is upon us. Every year […]
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