Opinion
Listen between the lines people
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When our prime minister steps up to the podium and says he is there to further the move to act against corruption in the government and our country, I think you have to listen between the lines.
Letter-writer has lost the plot, says Tepaki
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I respond to John David’s letter of October 9, headed “Another perspective on land”, by saying from the outset that he’s lost the plot, making his comments unfounded and unworthy of response!
China's planned 'Social Credit' system prompts warning
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Tim Tepaki's many, many letters decrying those sceptical of China's intentions in the Pacific, I would like to recommend readers to research the “Social Credit” plan.
HOM selection deemed 'a mockery'
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The selection process used by both the panel which chooses Heads of Ministries (HOMs), and the people who choose Cabinet ministers is of great concern.
Sleepwalking into disaster and ruin
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Never has the view been so bleak.
Another perspective on land
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I've read the regular letters in your paper from Tim Tepaki and feel compelled to offer some input. I am a Cook Islander by descent and am in the process of moving my life to Rarotonga to live on the land of my forefathers. My life has been spent in business and in the real estate world.
Can we not act sooner on problems?
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It would seem that here in the Cook Islands we have to wait until problems reach critical proportions before we are finally motivated to do something about them with the risk of being punished for our tardiness, losing opportunities, or spending too much.
The power and blessings of gratitude
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
I was sitting outside the pharmacy at Aitutaki Hospital smiling to myself and a nurse came along to visit with me for a moment. “You seem happy,” she said.
If you can read this, thank a teacher
Friday 5 October 2018 | Published in Opinion
This year’s theme statement – “The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher” - is telling us that our children are our tomorrow, where we must invest the best to receive the best.
Where to now with prosperity plan for the Pa Enua?
Wednesday 3 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the war with ghost writers and smoke signalers appear to be waning, the election has come and gone with government losing the election and regaining the Treasury benches (only in the Cook Islands), the Budget is passed and we again have political stability, people are asking where to now with the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) development scoped by Merchant of Paradise (MOP) for the Pa Enua.
Pride of Cook Islands: Educational Development
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Opinion
The Cook Islands consists of 15 islands and atolls and total land area of 240 square kilometres within an exclusive economic zone.
The Four Agreements for a happier life
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
The Four Agreements is a small but powerful book by Don Miguel Ruiz. He says everything we do is based on our agreements - with the Divine, with other people, and most importantly, with ourselves.
US not Christian, China not peaceful
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is in response to Tim Tepaki’s letter “China wants peace, not war!”
Pacific Islands people are not leeches
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to your article of 17 September headed “Pacific Islands labeled as leeches”, which reported on comments made by New Zealand talk show presenter Heather du Plessis-Allan.
Te Arapo – A way to health, well-being
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Published in Opinion
Maori and Polynesian people are constantly reminded that we’re becoming more overweight and obese. But our recent research suggests that weight loss, and biological health measures just aren’t relevant to us culturally, being told we need to lose weight just doesn’t motivate us to change our lifestyle.
Overview of the state of play
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the new government has been confirmed in Parliament, it might be time for an overview on the state of play in national politics.
Thank you for support at polls
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that all petitions in court are sorted out and done with, I would like to convey my personal thank-you to all the voters in Murienua for giving this chance to Patrick Arioka to be our MP for the next four years.
Dog de-sexing comments are ill-informed
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The comments by “John” in Friday's CINews letter about the dog desexing campaign are unfair.
China wants peace, not war!
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I respond to Norm Wilkin’s letter of 19 September headed “Penrhyn could be prize China wants”, but first, may I thank him for putting his name to it. I expected no less from him because according to drumbeats on the coconut wireless he is a retired marine and fellow American.
Dysfunction in our House
Monday 24 September 2018 | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, The dysfunction down at Parliament continues.
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