Letters to the Editor
A closer look at Te Maeva Nui $3m
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For those who suggest that we taxpayers should be glad to pay $3 million for Te Maeva Nui transport, because togetherness is more important than money, and that people of the Pa Enua are taxpayers too, we might look at where that $3 million taxpayers paid comes from.
Tepaki asks: 'Tim Fan, where art thou?'
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Last week ghost writer Tim Fan wrote “Let’s give Tim a couple of days to write up a letter or an article on the Lagoon Lodges.
'Shippa' needs to get his facts straight
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to ghost writer “Shippa’s” letter of August 9 headed, “Questions remain on shipping venture”, in which he fabricated rubbish to damage me by quoting statements I made in a letter to Prime Minister Jim Marurai on September 14, 2005.
A tribute to John Tangi
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is from David and Terupe.
Tourism critic is off the mark
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your letter writer complaining about tourism arrival numbers and quality is way off the mark.
Debts will be repaid
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been back and forwards to the Cook Islands since I was a child (I am now 55).
Questions remain on shipping venture
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We notice the recent letters of Tim Tepaki and his open friendliness towards China maybe taking over our islands with their mortgages, and Tim’s open wish to discuss these matters.
Bringing up the undersea cable again
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The interim government continues to refuse to answer any questions about the undersea cable so let’s try to update the picture.
Port incident should have been high priority
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Or should this be addressed to the police commissioner in relation to the less than stellar performance of the local police force?
Raro cheapened as tourist destination
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Whether by design or by wilful ignorance, those ‘in charge’ of tourism for Rarotonga are taking concrete steps to cheapen the destination.
Go ahead, but get it right
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, First smoke signals and now ghosts are back to “tit for tat”.
Tepaki should tell us more about Arorangi resort
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Tim Tepaki’s brilliant explanation of unit titles in the Wednesday CINews:
'Tit for tat' exchanges good to see
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Good to see that the CINews smoke signals are back to a “tit for tat” situation.
Criticism of Te Maeva Nui float parade continues
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I agree with ‘A Sunburned Peasant’ in Monday’s edition of CINews – the worst parade I have experienced ever!
Avana Point and foreign investment
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana Editor, I was pleased to read your news article in the July 30 edition of CINews, and especially with regard to Paul Allsworth’s comments representing the thoughts of the Koutu Nui.
Tepaki on unit title development
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As part of the roll out by Merchant of Paradise (MOP) of its Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) for the Pa Enua, which will employ the Unit Titles Act 2005, I should like to take this opportunity to put into perspective the merits of unit title development.
Shedding light on old carvings
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Rei a hiva, rei a tane, rei a o-te-patiki Just to add some information and enlighten CINews readers regarding the story in CINews on July 28 about the artefacts: “rare collections of bone carvings included three testicle sacs dating back to the 18th century”.
Some thoughts on UN membership
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to put into perspective what happens to our New Zealand citizenship if we ascend to developed status and go on to full sovereignty with own seat at the United Nations (UN). I trust it will put this matter to rest.
Te Mato Vai heads for Sheraton status
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It was interesting watching a Q & A session on ABC television recently regarding waste reduction. What was suggested by one panelist was, wait for it, communal water stations where you fill your water bottle.
Worst year in the history of floats in Cook Islands
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This year's float parade sucked. It would have to be one of the worst in the history of floats in this country.
