Letters to the Editor
Criticism of CIP government 'a turn-off'
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a voter who has kept an open mind about which political party I would like to see govern this country for the next four years, I have been turned off by the ongoing criticism from the Demo Party about the performance of CIP government over the past four years.
Takitumu Demos take heat from DPM
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, If you weren’t tuned in to the radio on Thursday, you would not have heard a call from the deputy prime minister Teariki Heather who gave the Takitumu panel of the Democratic Party a real tongue lashing!
Nasty campaigning won't stand scrutiny
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was personally encouraged to see that others like “Move On” are concerned about the callous campaign tactics of George Pitt and the Democratic Party.
Te Mato Vai select committee issues
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am picking up on the suggestion that John Scott made recently that the Te Mato Vai petition should be published in CINews so that those issues raised by the 2000 petitioners could be read again and issues faced now could be compared with the concerns raised four years ago.
A question about Muri road
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I see CIP Ngatangiia candidate Tukaka Ama is promising to "fix" the road in Muri.
A reminder about Demo's last term
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Demos tell us it’s time for change and they want to govern again.
Mark Twain's advice something to remember
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Mark Twain is said to have made this quote: “It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt”.
Lack of commitment disappointing - Tunui
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was very disappointed, as were my fellow Grey Power mamas and papas from Matavera, Ngatangiia and Titikaveka, because at a meeting last week none of the three Democratic candidates who are running for three seats in Takitumu mentioned the very thing we wanted to hear them say – that a Democratic Party will do away with taxing pensions.
Response to TMV issues 'pathetic'
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Finance minister Mark Brown’s response to criticism of Te Mato Vai project by resident John Scott on the Te Mato Vai project, published in a story in CI News on May 25, is pathetic.
Leadership issues still dog the Demos
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Ever since prime minister Henry Puna announced the dates for the general election and political campaigning subsequently swung into gear, the Demo Party have been telling us they are the better party to govern this country.
More questions over need for Manatua cable
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Elizabeth Koteka Wright wrote an article in CINews on May 24 giving answers on the Manatua cable project.
Beer letter brings Twain quote to mind
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Mark Twain is attributed with the quote: ‘It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt’.
Beer urges caution with cable project
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Everyone understands that faster connections are always better, but everyone also understands that our capacity to repay loans has limits.
Treasurer takes issue with Scott letter
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re the article by John Scott, published in CI News on May 8, headlined: “Tax write-off issues still remain.”
Critic doesn't like MPs' billboard
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The slogan used by Tama Tuavera on his newly-erected political billboard, “I am who I am....and I make no excuses”, to me reeks of arrogance.
Aid reliance could lead to future issues
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is in support of the views on the "chronic over-reliance" on foreign aid by the government, as expressed by MP James Beer for the Demo Party on the front page of CINews on Monday, May 21.
Animal clinic doing a great job
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to congratulate all those involved in running the new Te Are Manu (TAM) veterinary clinic on Rarotonga, and all involved in its fruition.
Pitt taken to task over 'minor' smash
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The prime minister’s minor road accident of some four years ago has once again reared its head.
Submarine cable questioned
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, first let me say no one questions your dedication or passion regarding the proposed submarine cable.
Visitor impressed with health clinic
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have read with interest the comments of visitors having to invoke the services of your hospital.