Letters to the Editor
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.
Parade falls way short of all expectations...
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What an exciting day – gather the children and families and let’s celebrate the opening of the 53rd Te Maeva Nui by viewing the float parade….
Tepaki explains plan's money source
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the long awaited roll out of the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) for the Pa Enua is happening Merchant of Paradise (MOP) is fielding strong support for the project and numerous inquiries for opportunities available, with the odd niggle about the colour of Chinese money, the loss of New Zealand citizenship if we ascend to developed status and full sovereignty with own seat at the United Nations, and security of land under unit title development.
Let's give credit where credit is due...
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the story headlined “Joint venture aids animal welfare,” published in CINews on July 10, the Esther Honey Foundation applauds and wholeheartedly supports the recent efforts to build upon EHF’s two-decade legacy of sharing animal health and humane education with a generation of Cook Islanders throughout the country.
Te matakeinga o Makea Nui
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Aka umuumuanga o toku Tupuna Makea Nui e e, Makea Nui e e
Te tua o Tairi-ite-Rangi
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to you about the legend or the painting in the July 12 newspaper about Tairi-ite-rangi and Pukenga.
Electoral system issues laid bare
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In the elections, as yet undecided pending the outcome of the electoral petitions, and despite the CIP caretaker government assuming the results before they’ve been decided, the embarrassing democratic illegitimacy of our electoral system is laid bare for all to see.
Setting a bad example
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir, I recently visited the Muri night market, among the many food stalls was a stall run by a local school as a fundraising venture.
We need to get the 'improved' road right
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The artist’s concept of the “improved” main road in Muri that was on the front page recently is real pretty.
Duty free regulations difficult to understand
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just a few things. (1) I want to know why passengers are not permitted to purchase duty-free alcohol from the Rarotonga International Airport to take onto the Rarotonga-to-Sydney Air New Zealand direct flight?
Avaavaroa passage poses danger
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Five years ago, as part of efforts established by the then High Commissioner, John Carter, I erected two signs warning of the dangers of swimming at Avaavaroa passage.
Enough is enough – time to forgive and forget
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Again in today’s newspaper we find a statement, this time by ‘Crooks in Parliament’, that a person who has been convicted of a crime and paid his or her dues should not ever be elected to government.
Mokoroa best choice for infrastructure role
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Why has the CIP government not given Mac Maokoroa the infrastructure portfolio?
Appointment of new ministers done in too much haste
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, “Fools rush in, where wise men fear to tread” is an appropriate maxim, ably defining the apparent desperation behind the recent move by the CIP to appoint three new ministers.
Cyclone could wipe out Avana project
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As someone living almost adjacent to the planned development at Avana Point, in a building known as the “Turtle House”, I thought I would have my say on this subject.