Letters to the Editor
Letter: Identifying the impacts of seabed mining
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Thanks to Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) for the background information and for outlining how a moratorium would allow time for us to achieve many other goals like establishing Marae Moana zones and aligning with the UN’s strategy. Serious question though, other than supporting other NGO’s who call for the same thing, what actual steps would […]
Letter: Billions of tons of ‘God’s blessings’
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
There is nothing short-term about the wealth we have sitting at the bottom of our ocean – 5kms deep. Billions of tons of God’s blessings sitting there, more than enough to provide for many generations of our people. Look at places like Norway, great example of how they have harnessed their natural resources, harvested responsibly […]
Letter: US Election results affect the whole world
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I’m a Cook Islander and also a naturalized US Citizen and I voted in the US election. I can’t wait until this is over. America is so divided right now. It definitely affects us in Hawaii because we are one of the 50 States in the Union. Hawaii has been a Blue State (Democrat) for […]
Letter: Appointing a new police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In view of the government ministers’ portfolios announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown, I would have thought he would hand over the Police portfolio to Minister Mac Mokoroa now rather than later. In New Zealand the Minister of Police is not the Prime Minister. The thing is there are rumours that a current […]
William Foster: Making the national games ‘better’
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Here are a few serious suggestions for Athletics, CISNOC and CIIC to make Athletics in the 2022 Cook Islands Games, truly successful. Please take these considerations into your future planning and implementation stages.
William Foster: Disqualification due to false start
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
With the closure of the Games it is now up to each sports code to look at the positives and negatives of their code.
Travis Moore: Getting the wrong impression
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Good Reverend, Papa Orometua Ngaro, has based this week’s Church Talk on the signs and posters around Rarotonga on the theme, “I AM”.
Paul Raui Allsworth: Good governance about engaging with community
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
In a recent article, by the House of Ariki, in particular Travel Tou, accused us, the Koutu Nui, of playing politics. This statement is far from the truth.
John M Scott: 'Relic of a bygone age'
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I came across a statement that the Privy Council made in a completely unrelated judgment and from which the LGBTQ community I believe might take heart.
John M Scott: Let's be clear about something
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Either the Speaker, ex PM and PM Mark Brown are extraordinarily dense and genuinely do not understand the Standing Orders (in which case the former should not even be there) or they do.
Tama Tuavera: Water petition and Standing Orders
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
For the prime minister to publicly attack two well-meaning non-political citizens who have been exercising their constitutional rights along with over 1000 others, is not on and is very spiteful.
John M Scott: Dismissing spirited people's effort
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
PM Mark Brown denounces Ms Flanagan and Mr Kirkwood and their demands that the Speaker resign disgraceful and that they are driven by a political and personal agenda.
Tupuna Rakanui: House of Ariki explains Cabinet submission to abolish Koutu Nui
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Government is treading carefully on the submission to abolish Koutu Nui and has determined for the House of Ariki to host further community consultations.
Tupou Faireka : Parliament integrity must be upheld: Demos
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
This week’s Parliamentary confidence vote was a prime example of an Opposition reigning-in the government which tried to ignore standing orders that have been created under the country’s supreme law – the Constitution.
Dr Debi Futter-Puati: Food for thought for three more months
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I would like to thank the newspaper for asking John Scott his opinion on the Crimes Bill.
Andy Kirkwood: The many hats of GHD
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
To clean the new Te Mato Vai system, a high-dose chlorine solution is used.
Temu Okotai: Time for true leadership
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Today we and the whole world is living through an unprecedented time of turmoil and hardship. The world has seen nothing like this in the past and even the richest country appears to be suffering.
Mataiti Mataiti: Show support and not exclusion
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
We, the Cook Islands National Disability Council, urge our Members of Parliament to remove any provision in the Crimes Bill that criminalises same sex relations. It is time to recognise the rights of all people of the Cook Islands and show support and not exclusion.
Eva Allsworth: Stand up for the LGBTQ Rainbow Community
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
We, the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association, align with UN Women in the urgent call on governments around the world to stand up for the LGBTQ Rainbow Community.
Fletcher Melvin: 'Decriminalise same sex relations'
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We call upon our Cook Islands Government to remove any provision that criminalises same sex relations, from our Cook Islands Crime Bill when they go to Parliament this month. This is our Cook Islands opportunity to make our own decisions, and remove archaic laws, for our people.