Letters to the Editor
Dr Debi Futter-Puati: Human rights not up for negotiation
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write this as I hear the drums signalling that recommendations from the select committee regarding the Crimes Bill will be presented in Parliament today.
Eric Short : Pristine water
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
“Our people deserve access to water that is clean and safe to drink” – these are words of the Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Ranulf Scarbrough: Avaroa Cable CEO responds
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read with concern the letter from Tupuna Rakanui (House of Ariki ‘offended’, CIN letter, September 18, 2020). Any offence to the House of Ariki is both regrettable and unintended.
Matariki Wilson: 'Lift your game rugby union officials'
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I just want to use this platform of free speech to congratulate the Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels on a great club rugby grand final on Saturday.
Richard Fisher: 'Meitaki maata Cook Islands'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have been retired now for about six months, with my last visit to Raro being back in December last year. Now with Covid, Lord knows when I shall be able to make it back.
Andy Kirkwood: Select committee meetings
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Referring to Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown’s comment: “Select committee members cannot run their own meetings separate of other members. It sounds highly unusual. I would be surprised.”
Tupuna Rakanui: House of Ariki 'offended'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The House of Ariki is taking offence at the narrow and misleading remarks made by Avaroa Cable Ltd in the CI News issue of September 17. According to Dr Ranulf Scarbrough, “It’s their understanding that a ra’ui was proposed by the House of Ariki conference held on August 11th when they were consulted by Government on the proposed legislation”.
A Wood: 3rd intake Sharing knowledge and experiences
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
In the last week of August 2020, a group of us embarked on a workplace operations course offered by the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute – a fees free course under the Government’s ERP Phase II package.
Iriti Maoate: MP Selina Napa
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
On Thursday Cook Islands News published the Kata cartoon depicting Titikaveka MP Sel Napa to be money-grabbing, lazy and a very selfish Member of Parliament.
Justine Flanagan: Free water allocation 'misunderstood'
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The submission to Parliament by Ngati Kainuku illustrates how ‘free allocation’ is widely misunderstood. “Free allocation” does not mean free water for residents.
Teanaroa Worthington : China versus Australia
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read your article in Saturday’s (September 5, 2020) paper titled “What does China really want in the Pacific?” The author, a former Australian High Commissioner to PNG, rehashes a lot of points that have already been debated ad infinitum.
Patricia Barton: Neutering programme
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The SPCA does not provide a free neutering programme.
Adrienne Matapuku: Barking dogs becoming a 'nuisance'
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
In October 2019, I sent emails to various government departments regarding the dog problem and many times called the police.
Justine Flanagan: Water issue
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Government is avoiding public consultation on the use of polyaluminium chloride.
John M Scott: Disallowing nom de plume letters
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir, I read with dismay that part of your editorial (September 2) which announced the retention of the policy disallowing nom de plume letters to the editor.
Richard Palmer: 'Put yourself in their shoes'
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I understand these are tough financial times. But there’s no need to shame our guest workers. It’s not their fault that there’s no work or that it’s hard to travel back to their home countries.
Brett Porter : Wage subsidy debate
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
After reading Ruth Mave Tangiiau’s opinion piece on Monday and latterly Jonathan Milne’s editorial comment on Ruth’s opinions, I’m compelled not to let her get away with this nonsense without challenge.
Temu Okotai: 'Self-isolation potential disaster'
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The recent resurgence of Covid-19 in Auckland has been brought closer to home by clusters been located in South Auckland especially among our Cook Islands people, including our papa Joe Williams. Thankfully, he is on the mend.
Diana Tschan: Growers Committee 'not politically affiliated'
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I did not appreciate my photo being used at the top of an article based on a release from the Democratic Party in the CI News, published on Monday, August 31, 2020.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Land is not a commodity
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Maybe it is time we changed the language we use for land in the Courts from “ownership” to custodian.