Letters to the Editor
Allsworth's last comment
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This will be my last public comment and reply to Sholan Ivaiti’s letter to the editor, concerning matters surrounding his ‘alleged criminal’ accusation against me. Firstly, let me just thank all my colleagues, friends and families both here and abroad for your calls of support and bewilderment. I can personally assure you all, […]
Plea to mend CIP problems
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am pleading with the Cook Islands Party to be of one mind. I know you, Papa Rau Nga, president of the Cook Islands Party, you are a person that does not bend down to nonsense or to manipulation causing splits to happen in constituencies. But news has been made known to me […]
Fun and games
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, More fun and games in Avatiu. Peto needs to know that behind the executive committee there is a ‘master puppeteer’ who would rather another ‘Henry’ stands in your stead. As for the other independents, I hope splitting the votes is just the beginning of your attempt to end party politics. Murienua is long […]
Where are the players?
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you ‘Rugby Union DMD’ for responding to my letter, it’s a pleasure. To clarify the issue, I am not blaming the rugby league organisation or anyone else. They are doing an excellent job. My real concern is we do not have the senior players to cater for our A & B teams […]
MP for life?
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It seems the writer is in a world of his own, what a ‘Clown’. The reason we are in such a mess is because of that stupidity. The traditional title has nothing to do with ‘papaa politics’, but everything to do with ‘traditional politics’ and never the two shall meet. Your voters, if they have […]
Death to democracy
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There was a report in the Cook Islands Times of June 25 that new guidelines are being introduced by a Democratic Party Policy committee for the Democratic Party to bring more discipline and accountability to MPs’ actions. This is the same Jim Marurai Democratic Party that said in 2006 that they were going […]
Ivaiti alarmed
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to respond to and clarify recent articles in the media concerning my complaint regarding the Audit Director Paul Allsworth. The Toagate Audit report has nothing to do with my complaints. That is a separate issue, and will eventually run its course when Parliament sits. A clever diversion or smokescreen by Mr […]
Nothing to do with league
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To answer Papa Simiona’s letter yesterday in regards to rugby union, the answer is very simple. Invest the $120,000 plus the Cook Islands Rugby Union receives annually from IRB to develop the local competition instead of spending it on their high flying executives and so called overseas coaches and TAs (technical advisors). The […]
A job for life
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor James Beer doesn’t understand anything about being an MP in the Cook Islands. When you are elected as an MP, it is just like becoming a titleholder, just like when you bite the pig’s ear. This position is yours for your life, it doesn’t matter if you get a bit loose upstairs or […]
Do something for our rugby
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor Last Saturday, while I was watching the Tupapa vs Avatiu rugby union game, I was told that Tupapa could only field two teams because of the shortages of players. But in the end the coach managed to select a team from the reserve and the under 19 players to make up the A […]
Full investigation needed
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re: Allsworth v Ivaiti, It may well be a “cheap parting shot” but we don’t know that. A full, independent and transparent investigation needs to take place. You see, five years ago, a high flying lawyer/politician also said words to the same effect. The likes of Allsworth, Ivaiti, Tetava, Franklin and Elikana paid […]
Don't get lost in debt
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The time is now for bringing the Cook Islands out of debt. A lot of tourists were asking me, “Do you think that the Sheraton will ever be built and finished?” and as always my answer is “yes”. They ask when, and I say to them when I run for parliament. “How is […]
Is this a repeat of 2004?
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A government that cannot recognise and understand democracy and the rights of the people is a country with no status. Mr Editor, I’ve been following the various news articles on the happenings and the fighting among the two political parties, and the injustice that has been accorded to the poor people who put […]
Good on you Wilkie
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor Having watched the TV programme ‘Turama’ on Sunday night, I was very impressed with the comments from our Minister of Finance, Wilkie Rasmussen. You rectified a lot of areas of doubt that we as the taxpayers have had, and explained things very precisely giving us all a clearer picture of what is happening. […]
Young blood is what we need in politicis
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to both Teuira Ka and Maukean Heart regarding their comment on Hugh Graham. As a Maukean residing in Auckland, I am saddened, at the same time appalled, by their senseless comments. Their letters confirmed one thing to us all: we live and breathe in a society full of […]
Women called to enter politics
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read yesterday’s Cook Islands News with so much interest – from the classified advertisements taken out by the two major political parties for nominations of candidates by their various puna, to the new transparent process in the Cook Islands Party constitution. It is obvious that the voting public are now moving and […]
Open, fair and honest runoffs
Monday 28 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor Like most Cook Islanders, I’ve come to believe we must call for a systematic overhaul of the processes by which political parties nominate electoral candidates and that this overhaul is urgent. I am watching the “nomination and runoff saga” with an odd blend of amusement and concern. I admit it’s mildly entertaining to […]
Mama love
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, First I’d like to congratulate Mama Mau on her receipt of the MBE. This is one recipient who has truly earned this honour. Always putting others first, welcoming those of us who come from overseas. A great ambassador for the Cook Islands. Well done mama; my family will never forget your kindness, love […]
How to get a cash injection
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A suggestion for Tav’s and maybe other retail businesses that works well in Waikiki and gives them a cash injection to pay the bills! Have a one day, genuine 50% off ALL stock sale, at the back road shop. Give the local femmes an opportunity to purchase a nice new dress for their […]
Happy tax payer
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I recently left the Cook Islands and it was made very clear to me by a representative from the Tax Office that I was to ensure all taxes were paid prior to my departure. I happily sorted all my affairs out, and to my surprise, I was entitled to a refund. The cheque […]
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