Letters to the Editor
Letters: The support of mothers and fathers
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Kia orana in the most blessed name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amene.
Letters: Failing to plan, planning to fail
Monday 2 December 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Your article ("Development cooperation from Aussies", Dec 28) should be a major concern for all Cook Islanders, as it is for me.
Letters: Fitness centre would benefit community
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, There was never a dispute over the owernship or the rights of registered landowners of part Nukupure 3C comprising the netball court and football field. The issue was over who represents the landowners.
Letters: 'My client is not a violent beast'
Friday 29 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, There is a common denominator in two spiky letters to the editor from Ellena Tavioni and Rangi Ngariki about my client and I showing our thumbs up after our trial victory – they are completely ignorant of what the facts are, but displayed outrage fueled entirely by emotion.
Letters: Water treatment
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Chemical water treatment includes issues of supply, storage, dosing, monitoring, and the disposal of waste. It also should ensure that the waterworks do not impact on our environment and biodiversity.
Letters: Thumbs down for rape case justice
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Aue! I am so disgusted about the photo of Norman George, smiling thumbs up after winning the date rape case with his client.
Letters: 'Areas of concern'
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Chemical water treatment includes issues of supply, storage, dosing, monitoring, and the disposal of waste. It also should ensure that the waterworks do not impact on our environment and biodiversity.
Letters: Unassuming star made big impression on island
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I just read this article (Unassuming star made big impression on island published in 2016) because I was watching a documentary on David Bowie and remembered our time in the Cook Islands.
Letters: Land decisions are for landowners
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, There are 10 lines or families who are the registered owners of the Nukupure S3C land comprising Muri’s football field, netball courts, community centre and the adjoining health clinic.
Letters: Criminal justice is no laughing matter
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana editor, I and a group of concerned Cook Islanders talked about your disturbing front page news last Saturday.
Letters: Stream concerns 'need investigation'
Monday 25 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, One response from the Project Management Unit to being advised of the possible contamination of the Turangi stream was the public statement that "no disinfection chemicals have been used at the intakes". This year, government has issued a number of statements regarding chemical-use that lack credibility.
Letters: Overseas landowners don't recognise leaders
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor Your front page article (“Motu owners may ask fee for lagoon cruises access”, November 21) has prompted me to respond.
Letters: Fears of waterways contamination
Friday 22 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I write in support of the letter from Anna Rasmussen of Te Vai Ora Maori (“Water is Clear,” November 20).
Letters: Home-made pickle
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The Economic Development Conference 2019 was a clear response to government’s abject failure to govern our tiny Ipukarea paradise with any sense of economic comprehension, vision and planning.
Letters: Merge ministries to pay teachers
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The people of the Cook Islands need improved government services across the board. But to do so there must be trade-offs – what are we prepared to give up?
Letters: Water is clear
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, In October, government announced the importation of polyaluminium chloride (PACl) – a chemical to make water ‘clear’. Clear water is more appealing to drink; and better for cleaning and washing.
Letters: Traditional medicine not so primitive
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am from Aitutaki, now living in New Zealand. My mother, who died some years ago, used to talk to me about a plant that healed bones and skin.
Letters: Cap tourist numbers
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Cook Islands Tourism has always been at the forefront of government departments because they are both strategic in their decision-making and this is based on research.
Letters: 'Our laws seek to protect a way of life'
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, You report (“Hopes pinned on Constitution to sway committee”, November 16) comments made by the Cook Islands Law Society with regard to the criminalisation of same-sex relationships.
Letters: Dangerous to rely on 25yo laws
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I don’t wish to cast a sour note – but it concerns me that the announcement regarding the presentation of “law books” to the library will suggest to the public that this will be a convenient research venue to find out what the law is on any given subject.