Letters to the Editor
Conflict of interest in Ponia investigation?
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is disturbing that the investigation into whatever it is that Marine Resources head Ben Ponia did or didn’t do that got him suspended will be done by Russell Thomas, the Public Service Commissioner.
Tall poppy syndrome alive and well
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Having followed former Silver Fern great Margaret Matenga's foray into Cook Islands politics over the past few months, I have concluded that the "tall poppy syndrome" is well and truly alive in this country.
Relaxing music expensive
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the management of CITC Supermarket.
Please don't panic pastor, it's just fake news!
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, With reference to a regular column writer in the weekly paper: it seems Pastor Ngarima George has gone crazy, along with millions of social media users, regarding the statement reputedly made by Pope Francis, that "Hell does not exist".
CIP's broken reform promises…
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Party, leadership through Henry Puna promised political reform quite early into its first term of Government.
Undersea cable needs discussing
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Oh great, the new undersea cable is going to cost less. Less than what I ask our prime minister, because he never told us before!
Reality of independence journey
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Watching the debate on our ascendance to developed status with own seat at the UN play out in the media, I could be excused for thinking those arguing the case for remaining aid-dependent on New Zealand are high on “grass” and looking, but not seeing, our reality.
Accountability needed
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I cannot sit back and watch the endless dodgy dealing that seem to have been the mainstream operation of this CIP government since they were mandated by the people of this country to run our country eight years ago.
Binge-drinking claim from WHO report
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is in response to Don Syme-Buchanan’s Letter to the Editor of March 28 responding to my Virtues in Paradise column of Saturday March 25, on the re-establishment of Alcoholics Anonymous on Rarotonga.
Two kinds of justice
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It seems there is one law for the powerful and one law for the rest
Matenga outlines selection process
Thursday 5 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Following is a summary of the process that was followed in my election as CIP candidate for Titikaveka.
Land issues disregarded
Thursday 5 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the 2018 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards, this writer assumes that the judges don’t just look at what catches the eye, but they “look under the rug” as well to see what has been swept there.
Tupapa MP Maggie a hedge-trimming enigma
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have met with Tupapa MP George Maggie on occasion and I found him to be helpful to his constituents, by felling trees, trimming hedges, blowing leaves, etc.
An update on the people's vaka
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Voyaging Society would like to thank the many hands, hours and dollars that have gone into restoring our vaka Marumaru Atua.
Henry not at fault
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Saturday your newspaper ran an article about my client Mike Henry facing arrest due to a bench warrant issued by the high court. Two things need to be cleared up.
Good work ethics for our youth
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Saturday I pulled into the front of the Titikaveka Fire station to have my car cleaned by the Titikaveka CICC Christian Youth Group.
Church, politics an uneasy mix in Cook Islands
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a member of the Matavera CICC I am writing to CINews regarding a senior officer of our ekalesia who has accepted a nomination to run as a political candidate in the forthcoming elections.
CIP Opposition approved 'Toagate' payments
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It would have been appropriate if the Opposition were given the opportunity to respond to the front page story (March 29), relating to Mark Brown’s spin on the TOA Petroleum payments.
Aunty Mau has strong hold on Nikao
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was talking recently with my nephew who is in his late 20s and he asked me why veteran Nikao MP Ngamau Munokoa hadn’t retired, and given someone such as Mac Mokoroa the chance to stand for Nikao.
An example well worth considering
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Another election is approaching and political reform is in the air so here is something to think about.