Letters to the Editor
Burning questions on water supply
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, News that a limited liability company has already been formed to act as the interim water authority is now in the public domain.
Dereliction of duty harming our country
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For the past few years, our government has intentionally caused harm to our country and people, as a result of their drive to ruin our paradise country.
Mental health study recommended
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the people of the Cook Islands.
Govt undermines own import substitution aims
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It just goes on and on.
Browne needs to focus
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The article in last Saturday’s CINews from Opposition leader, Tina Browne, was disheartening and disappointing.
More questions on new submarine cable
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Oh great, the new undersea cable is going to cost less. Less than what, I ask the prime minister?
Landowners' thoughts on deed invited
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor; I note the letter from a Takuvaine correspondent who has issues with the form of the Access Deed drafted for Te Mato Vai.
Aitutaki water concerns
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reportedly there was a news item on TV where an overseas engineer suggested digging for groundwater in Aitutaki.
Beach seems to have gone to the dogs...
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Does Rarotonga have a dog problem?
Hung parliament possible outcome
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When considering some potential outcomes in the general elections later this year, I was surprised to find that one of the likely scenarios is for a hung parliament.
Electoral reform: Time to 'walk the talk'
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Mata-Atua’s letter in CI News on March 20 headlined, “Talk of electoral reform hits a nerve”, has certainly hit a nerve with me.
To incorporate or not to incorporate...
Wednesday 21 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Recently I found myself in the situation of having to represent and protect my mother’s interest in the family lands when a group of 12 landowners from the extended family decided that they should incorporate five pieces of land belonging to more than 300 landowners, and effectively take control of them.
Working in partnership with NZ the better option
Wednesday 21 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As they are our partners, I think it is most important that we engage New Zealand and outline any concerns we have and ways we can collectively deal with audit, political reform, law and order and competition law.
Talk of electoral reform hits a nerve
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Wilkie Rasmussen’s column (CI News Monday March 19). shows above all else that my comments last week, and previously, about electoral reform have struck a nerve, or several nerves.
Action on Akaoa roads no thanks to government
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Watching the CITV the other night I was impressed by Nooroa Baker telling the people about the roads in Akaoa, and how he met with two ministers and both said they would do something about it.
Reo Kuki Airani kia akamatutu ia
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana! Irinaki au e ko teia karere kua ta’a mai te reira na roto i te mareva, mei te manu e kimi i tona tauranga! Oki mai!
Considering past and current follies
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Like the letter from ‘Political Observer’ on Friday, March 9, I too would like to acknowledge Opposition Office CEO Wilkie Rasmussen and Team Demo, for courageously raising the issue of the need for political reform, which we all know is well overdue.
Encouraging kindness and respect for all of us
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In light of recent comments published in the Cook Islands News about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, may I encourage kindness and respect in all of our communications.
Internet problems on Palmerston
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Since October last year, internet service on Palmerston Island has been intermittent.
Time for report-writers to move on, says Scott
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There has been much in these last few days to write about and I echo Political Observer’s wish to see the Opposition’s open letter to PM Ardern generate more debate and opinions expressed through your columns.