Opinion
John M Scott: Time to support local businesses
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
It was encouraging to hear the Minister of Finance urging consumers during these difficult times to support local businesses in order to sustain livelihoods and maintain business continuity and economic activity. I certainly hope that we will see this translate, where eggs are concerned, into a rationalisation of that market.
Malcolm Laxton-Blinkhorn: Covid-19 support
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
I, along with most Cook Islanders, are very impressed with government and NGOs precautionary measures to prevent Covid-19 getting here. And response of people adhering to the rules is also impressive.
Vaine Wichman: Government's Covid-19 support
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
We note kind words from our people regarding government’s pro-active actions to help cushion the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: Be present and thankful
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Never has a truer word been spoken.
Brian Baudinet: Banks must contribute real money
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor During the coronavirus crises lots of people and companies have given back to their communities. I have observed that employees (but not the government ones), employers, Vodafone and Te Aponga have all made money contributions and have made those public.
Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara Sonny Mana Daniel: Close the border entirely
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It is sad that we took too long to act on the pandemic threat posed by coronavirus – a threat already well established throughout the world and yet even up until a few weeks ago we were still dithering on the matter of allowing cruise ships to offload their passengers onto our pristine islands.
Moana Moeka'a: Helmet law 'snuck through' in Covid turmoil
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Can I congratulate Cabinet minister George ‘Maggie' Angene (Tupapa-Maraerenga) and Mitiaro MP Tuakeu Tangatapoto, for voting against the Transport Amendment Bill on Wednesday night.
Ellena Tavioni: Facemasks
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, First of all, excellent news in regard to government package.
Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara Sonny Mana Daniel: Close borders
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It is sad that we took too long to act on the pandemic threat posed by coronavirus – a threat already well established throughout the world and yet even up until a few weeks ago we were still dithering on the matter of allowing cruise ships to offload their passengers onto our pristine islands.
Dr Teariki Maoate: Close borders
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Totally support the decision by Prime Minister and Secretary of Health Aumea Herman to close the borders and have virus clearance testing of anyone coming home within the parameters set out.
Kata: Video call
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Jaewynn McKay: Tackling the coronavirus pandemic as one
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
In lockdown, especially in Maori and Pasifika households, which tend to have bigger and multigeneration families, new issues arise.
Kata: Socialising
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Norman George: Fear of the pandemic
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: It cannot be helped when we all share fear of being infected with this virus. We need to fear it. From first infection contact, it takes eight days to cause death. The growing casualty figures in Italy and Spain need to serves as warning.
Justine Matatoa Flanagan: Sewage disposal needs land – and political will
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Improving water quality in the lagoon cannot be at expense of the reef (“MFEM confirms preferred option for future wastewater treatment”, March 21).
Jonathan Milne: Don't look back in anger
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Letters to the Editor
I saw it in the long queues at Rarotonga Airport, as people tried to get on planes back to their home countries.
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