Letters to the Editor
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 […]
Judging candidate suitability
Wednesday 18 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The suitability of a candidate to represent his/her people should not be measured by how well they wield a grass cutter or how often they are seen at church or how much food they provide at funerals. While these are good characteristics to have in a person, they should not be used as […]
Time to step down with dignity
Wednesday 18 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I agree with the growing number of disenchanted voters in Ngatangiia that the time has come for Sir Terepai to step down as the MP. This is exactly what Sir Terepai promised the voters of his constituency many times in the past. Unfortunately Sir Terepai has again failed to live up to his […]
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 […]
Appalled by arrogance
Tuesday 17 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Watching the television the other night I was so much appalled by the arrogance of Tata Crocombe, and to a lesser degree Iaveta Short, attacking the system and worst still our politicians. While they were attacking the system, they all failed to look at themselves being ‘ultimately systematised’, and they are systems in […]
Titikaveka run-off call
Tuesday 17 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to a run off for the Democratic Party supporters for the Titikaveka Village. The Democratic supporters in the village of Titikaveka have not had the chance to have a run off for nominations for the seat holder for the Democratic Party for Titikaveka. This is undemocratic and highly […]
CIP leadership a concern
Saturday 14 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The leadership of the CIP in the next general election is a big problem and a cause for great concern. Henry Puna’s election as CIP Leader at their conference back in September 2009 has led many to doubt that the election was fair and the best person was elected to lead the party […]
In defence of soft loans
Saturday 14 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There has been much said and written in recent days in regard to Jnr Maoate unfairly receiving a soft loan for his business. For the record people of the Cook Islands should understand these very important points. The BSL fund is a “loan” over five years which has all normal securities applied and […]
Allsworth replies to Maoates
Friday 13 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There has been a barrage of attacks in Parliament, with some very erroneous, and highly emotional comments and personal remarks directed at me, from both Sir Terepai and Junior Maoate, arising from the Toagate Report and the BTIB, business stimulus loans. Constructive comments and public debate is encouraged and supported in our small […]
Not an Aitutakian
Thursday 12 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have just read Monday’s news. To the gutless person that wrote the letter about our family member and friend, Teina Bishop. You are definitely not an Aitutakian as an Aitutakian would not have written this. “A very concerned Aitutakian” would have shown compassion and would offer help and understanding. You’re even too […]
Keep smiling Teina
Thursday 12 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent erratic behaviour of Teina Bishop as printed in your Monday newspaper is nothing new. Many here and afar are prone to these moments of irrationality. But does that make him or any other any less a human being, in this case a Politician? Absolutely not! I’m sure in time Teina will […]
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