Letters to the Editor
Paradise Prosperity Plan roll-out on hold
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I apologise that Merchant of Paradise haven’t been able to roll out the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) to develop the Pa Enua as planned, for the simple reason that we still await the outcome of the Vaimaanga tender that closed on May 31.
MPs shouldn't have a say
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A National Environment Service worker has told me that Members of Parliament get the final say on what developments are improved on Rarotonga.
A plea for some help
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I am hoping your readers can help me.
Hidden danger in voting for best person
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just a very brief one to say what a good letter that was last Saturday titled “How to recognise a failing democracy”, from someone who signed as “Forever Optimistic for the Cook Islands”.
Candidate choice vital for our future
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing about the importance of voting in the general elections.
Grey Power should lobby NZ government
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to propose a solution that I’m certain will solve Grey Power’s demands regarding taxation of their New Zealand pensions.
Country has good company in cable venture
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The discussion around the proposed Manatua submarine cable is an interesting one and the letter from “Political Observer” provides an interesting perspective.
Too much secrecy from government
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Increasingly with this Cook Islands Party government we are reading of debt and more debt.
Dangerous area cleared for free
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to CIP-One China article (CINews of Saturday June 2) and a letter headlined, “Billboard clearly doing the intended job”), the question in the letter clearly states: “When did T&M Heather commercial rates reduce to a petrol cost-only or free charge for the use of their machinery?”
Alternative options to Manatua cable
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Recently I wrote a reasonably detailed and in-depth analysis of the Manatua Cable project which was widely distributed by email to a broad spectrum of people.
Fond memories – and reason for alarm
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When I was growing up in New Zealand, Sam Fong owned Parnell’s sole Chinese “fruit & vege” shop, the only Chinese retailer in Parnell during the 1960s.
Interference denied
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to letter from “Hands Off,” this letter is to clarify that there is no political interference in Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund investment decisions.
How to recognise a failing democracy
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Signs of a failing democracy: Perceived or real, the choice is yours.
Kaka cops 'unfortunate' comments
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate that negative comments have been made against the new CIP candidate for Ngatangiia, Kaka Ama.
Fish stock statements 'puzzling'
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Like many people I was puzzled at statements in CINews last month by the WWF spokesman Bubba Cook on the health of our tuna resources.
Government actions go against the wishes of the people
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The past eight years of government under Henry Puna and Mark Brown, will forever be a stain of dismay and regret in our country’s history, thanks to the two gentlemen who have governed as prime minister and finance minister of our tiny and fragile paradise.
'No tax for pensioners' policy goes back a long way
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For 48 years, eight Cook Island prime ministers, from Papa Arapati to Jim Marurai, did not impose tax on pensioners of the Basileia.
Some suggestions for genuine reform of political system
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Promises, promises, promises… We are all very familiar with pre-election promises for political reform.
Power to the people!
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In 20 years of discussing political reform in the Cook Islands, no-one has ever seemed to get beyond the thought of cutting some constituencies out and reducing seats.
Twain quote too close to the bone for finance spokesman?
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The opening and closing paragraphs in James Beer's response to my call for leadership from a potential alternate government that can articulate an agenda and policies are a parenthesis (brackets) to exactly the point of my original letter.