Letters to the Editor
Why can't I leave my abusive employer?
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It used to be said of women who were in abusive relationships: “Well, it’s their own fault and they should leave.” The same people would say, “If I was in such a relationship, I would just get out”. Yes, many have said these very words and they have been strong personalities in their own right, as well as being financially and emotionally secure.
The Weet-Bix school of accounting
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Our Minister of Finance has once again displayed the certificate of accounting he got from a Weet-Bix packet.
Time for a name change
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
For someone that hides behind the name Observer, you may need to change it to Obnoxious, because that’s closer to the truth when I read your letter in Friday’s paper.
Let's celebrate the new diversity
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As the Cook Islands continues to develop, with tourism growth projected to be at around seven per cent for this coming year, and with the consistent departure of Cook Islanders from our shores, there continues to be a growth in demand for immigrant labour, which will lead to more foreigners migrating.
Something stinks
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It was great to see a representative of the health department on TV on Wednesday night advising us all that we have to comply with the sewage regulations and provide them with a plan.
Political appointees – assets or liabilities?
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
One of the things that has concerned myself and many like-minded people in the private and public sector is the practice of politicians influencing or directing the appointment of political appointees into mainly high-level public sector roles and some SOEs.
Mental health debate 'tokenism and lip service'
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Please excuse my cynical response regarding a February 5 CINews article entitled ‘Psychologist needed for Arorangi Prison’.
Staff cuts needed at BTIB
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Koutu Nui has every reason to be alarmed about the growing number of ex-pats serving (mostly) the tourism sector.
An apology from CINews
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
You had published in the February 12, 2018 issue of the Cook Islands News a letter written by Tupuna Rakanui, Clerk of the House of Ariki.
Foreigners, the rise of a political power
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
History is a funny old thing, because what happens in the past generally gets consigned to the past.
Govt tax forgiveness of $18m 'sheer lunacy'
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As leaders of our beautiful paradise, PM Henry Puna and his CIP-led government’s responsibility to our people and country is primarily our economic well-being, as well as ensuring continued government support for our social, physical and mental health.
Wilkie's aim is off
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write to ask that you correct the mistake that your columnist Wilkie Rasmussen makes when he implies I am the author of an unkind and savage letter to the editor of CINews using the pseudonym, “Blue Corner”, which appeared in the paper recently
Tax write off seems illegal under Constitution
Tuesday 13 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
If any of the lawyers and advisors from all political parties were to read the Articles in the Constitution they would see that the government’s recent decision to write off all tax and penalties owed by individuals and companies in the years up to 2010, appears to be illegal.
Three super quick questions
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have three quick and simple questions for the Minister of Finance relating to migrant workers and the June 2017 enactment of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Amendment Act.
Pontificating on a possible pigeon population problem
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recently the attention of the House of Ariki has been alerted to the sudden, unusual and rapid decline in the numbers of rupe (pigeon) that used to frequent domesticated palm trees and the predominantly yellow hedges around the island, as well as other known fodders local pigeons feed on.
Time to make our youth a priority
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
When the youths our children are growing up with are being stabbed in incidents that have occurred over the past few years, we really have to take a look at ourselves and our society.
MP gets the thumbs-down
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Following George Maggie’s bold statement on Cook Islands Television on January 2 that he wants to be the next prime minister of the Cook Islands and a couple of smoke signals promoting that concept, which we think were supplied by Maggie himself, let us provide some thought and predictions on that subject.
Write-off rewards bad behaviour
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Monday’s article announcing Governments plans to wipe out $18m in tax states, “Since the start of the tax amnesty in January last year, the government has recovered a significant amount, believed to be around $4.5m”.
Transport issue desperately needs action
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thank you to the reporter for the CINews article about the real struggles of finding transport to Penryhn.
Amnesty beats sleeping pills
Friday 9 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have received the benefit of the government’s tax amnesty and so have many of my family and extended family.