Letters to the Editor
Ruta Tangiiau: More police needed on roads
Monday 10 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Tougher laws are not going to stop law-breakers from dying on our roads. The fatal accidents are due to people not obeying the existing laws that are there to protect them.
Papa Williams: Cyclone would wipe out new waterfront
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Last week’s front page headline, “Future Vision: The Monaco of the Pacific” was interesting, considering the state of our planet’s climate change and environmental impact dynamics, caused by a warming planet.
Solia-Petero: School flouts law, demands haircut
Friday 7 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
You stand up for your son! Our 6-year-old boy has the Cook Island traditional long hair to his knees.
Tania Lucas: How dare they force haircut on boy?
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I tautoko your stand for your son 100 per cent. Kura is to provide an education.
Ian Calhaem: Chemicals in water
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to Papa Williams (Letters), what is often overlooked is that even with the “best practice” management of chemical processes, the streams are ultra-sensitive to changes in pH and temperature.
RAT Mavé: What's good for the goose
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It is amazing how things get done when it affects government members personally. Police, teachers, nurses asking for a wage rise, are told it will happen over the next three years, but MPs get a 45 per cent wage raise immediately.
Angie Samuela: The two Es: Education and enforcement
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It’s good to hear Cook Islands government will introduce legislation attempting to curb drink-driving tragedies.
Nigel Toa: Our 'bush mechanic'
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I had the pleasure of meeting this young man, Nathan Matata (“I don’t want to be known as some bush mechanic,” Feb 3).
George Ngaei: Fixing road trauma crisis a worthy legacy
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Relating to the most recent tragic deaths on Rarotonga’s roads, I am reminded of the Bob Dylan’s soul searching lyrics from “Blowing in the Wind”: “Yes, an’ how many ears must ONE man have, before he can hear people cry? Yes, an’ how many deaths will it take until he knows that too many people have died?”
Andrew Robb : Waitangi Day
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tena koe, Many years ago, I marched in support of Maori rights (in response to Derek Fox, “What would Treaty fathers think?” Jan 29).
Tuua Ngatokoa: Binge-drinking culture
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Condolences to the grieving family, but please consider that a proposal to lower blood alcohol content, helmets for all, and driver education is just not enough.
William Framhein: Demos boss admits social post
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The purpose of this letter is to offer the public an explanation in respect of a posting on the Democratic Party Facebook page on Thursday 30 January 2020.
Maringakura Campbell: Coronavirus response
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, This is not a time to panic but a time to improve your self-care. It's a challenge for all mankind.
Letters: Henry Puna's road safety laws
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Some are heralding as leadership the Prime Minister’s suddenly discovered burst of enthusiasm for mandatory wearing of helmets for all bike users, banning phones and earphones while driving and reducing the alcohol limit.
Letters: Helping when others turned their backs
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, There have been some negative comments made recently about George Maggie, however I wanted to write to your newspaper about the other side of Mr Maggie that people don’t know about.
Letters: Be careful, or lose it all
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Thomas Wynne’s opinion piece (“Sons for the return home”, Jan 25) highlights issues facing many Cookies both here and in New Zealand.
Letters: Pukapuka homecoming
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
We spent three weeks on Rarotonga in 2002 and had a lovely time with Johnny Frisbie and her grandchildren, Sophia and Tevanna . We understand she now lives in Honolulu.
FJ van der Vyver: Far-off rugby season
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Greetings from Blue Bulls and Rugby World Cup champions country.
Elizabeth Taumoepeau: Coastwatchers – lest we forget
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, This is a very important story and very interesting for all us island people, especially for my son-in-law William Cuthers Kainana Anguna. We are looking forward to watching it.
Letters: On another road fatality
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I don't know whether to feel angry or sad.