Letters to the Editor
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.
Letters: Bringing country to its knees
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The function of Parliament in Rarotonga is being denied by the elected members of each electorate.
Letters: Yes helmets saves lives, but is this really the problem!
Friday 15 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
How about looking into the alcohol side of things first, because all major fatal accidents are alcohol-related.
Letters: You don't need to be a neuroscientist
Friday 15 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Some mamas won’t be happy if the helmet law is changed but safety is important for every road user. Drink-drivers will always get the blame, but if you didn’t know:
Letters: Lessons from CM insolvency
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Although it is too late for those people who have already lost their money, it is important for anyone building a house to get a lawyer to prepare a building contract before they pay anything.
Letters: God, man and woman
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana e Tama, On Sunday 10 th November 2019, the Cook Islands Religious Advisory Church Council held a service for the people of the Cook Islands to come together and pray as we are in the hurricane season, asking for God’s protection and abundance of blessings.
Letters: Same sex law sending 'wrong message'
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have lived in Finland, Europe, for the past ten years. I have always been proud to tell people where I´m from and represent the Cook Islands. I´m proud of my heritage, my culture and my people.
Letters: Pa Enua concerns
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Democratic Party candidate for the Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua constituency in Atiu, June Baudinet, is to be commended for her courage to accept and stand in the by-election. She has been selected by a strong core group of concerned Atiuans with very strong moral and ethical values, wanting to reinstitute the mana and economy of their society, which has sadly been in decline for a number of years.
Letters: CM Contracting insolvent
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
So sad!! These young entrepreneurs started their business with pure intentions and heart, but maybe needed to sit back and do all the paperwork first.
Letters: Papa Mandela smiling in heaven
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
After we recovered from total blackout following the All Blacks’ defeat by England, most of us Cook Islanders turned to our old rugby nemesis South Africa, to knock the daylights out of the arrogant Poms.
Letters: Others were too scared to run for Atiu
Monday 11 November 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Me ka tika iakoe e te Etita o te Cook Islands News kia tuku atu koe I taku pepa ki roto I taau nuti pepa no apopo i te Maanakai
