Letters to the Editor
Letters: Doctor shortage
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor There is an easy solution to the doctor shortage in the Cook Islands.
Letters: Cooks v China
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Looking back at government’s social, economic and political performance failures over recent years, and the resulting repercussions of this government’s incompetency in so many areas; for example, it incompetence to institute relevant social youth programmes, leading to an increase in youth drink-driving deaths, crimes and suicides.
Letters: One bad apple in a pack
Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
OPINION: Dear Editor, There is not a dog problem on Raro; it is a people problem.
Letters: Reflection on Pastor Eliu Eliu
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It is with great sadness that I heard of the laying to rest of my dear brother ELiu ELiu. Ever since we met during our Masters Degree studies at Avondale College back in 1995, I have had the utmost respect and high regard for this Man of God.
Letters: Ariki v Aronga Mana
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, You report that Aronga Mana is noted in the constitution; as having holders of subordinate titles under the Ariki.
Letters: Imagine fewer politicians
Friday 23 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I saw the headline in your paper: ‘Health boss hails the ‘resilience’ of Pa Enua without any doctors’.
Letters: 'Chlorine is a river of no return'
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It really saddens me to read in this morning’s newspaper (August 20) that the Ui Ariki or traditional leaders have given their full support to chlorinate our water. I thought they would give chances to their Matakeinanga to get the support.
Letters: 'Chlorine '
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Chlorine was discovered in 1774 by chemist Karl Scheele; first used for disinfection in 1850, and used to disinfect London’s water supply during its infamous cholera epidemic.
Letters: As wastewater goes into ocean
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, With the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai Project and proposed ocean outfall for Muri septic, the left hand doesn't seem to know what the right is doing.
Letters: Guest house sector needs scrutiny
Monday 19 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The core of your story Guests told they’re ‘dirty’, ‘drunk’, ‘liars’, and their child will be ‘punched in the face’) has important ramifications for the tourism industry as well.
Letters: Whale of an idea
Monday 19 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I see in last Thursday's paper that visitor numbers to the Cook Islands, especially from New Zealand, are declining. Also I read that the whale research centre needs money to rebuild.
Letters: Chemical-free water for the people
Monday 19 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The debate on chemical-free disinfection, free water and transparent consultation continues unabated.
Letters: Chemicals, chemists and chlorine
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, With due respect to the Kaumaiti Nui and all members of the House of Arikis, Dr Aumea, William Wigmore, government ministers Mark Brown and Rose Brown and in fact all that went up Turangi water intake.
Letters: The battle of the chemists
Friday 16 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I must correct some of the statements made by Rodney Fletcher in his letter to the editor. When comparing different products, it is very important to have all the facts.
Letters: Seeking the last football shirt
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I introduce myself: my name is Simone Panizzi, I live and work in Italy (in Livorno). I write as a sports journalist for a newspaper in my city and I have a passion for international football.
Letters: 'Chlorination kept us healthy'
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I am a food technologist from India who had the opportunity to serve the Cook Islands from 1982 to 1987.
Letters: Confusing public on chemistry
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I refer to an article in Cook Island News, Wednesday August 7, 2019 headed “Causing more harm than good” a most appropriate headline for other reasons than those aired in the article.
Letters: Need rugby referees?
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Kia Orana, my name is Mataa Taramai. I am 56 years old, fit and live in Wellington, New Zealand.
Letters; Island stood still for our uncle
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, kia orana, My email is in response to the article titled “An island mourns” (August 10).
Letter: Safety Data Sheet for Anolyte
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The Safety Data Sheet for Anolyte, from Radical Waters Ltd, South Africa, says it is an oxidising disinfectant and a weak acid. It says: “No hazards expected under normal conditions of use.”
