Opinion
Burning need for education
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been coming to this gorgeous paradise for the past decade, often staying several months at a time.
Election results point to desire for change
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regardless of who takes over the running of the country now, one thing is for sure the people have spoken and the fact the key roles of infrastructure, health, environment and infrastructure are no longer in the hands of old and tired Cabinet ministers, says something about the mood of the people.
Possible outcomes on political scene
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The political commentary in the news has been very insightful yet disturbing as it reveals political jockeying for positions behind closed doors.
Low voter turnout brings questions on voting system
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, So now we have, in Rarotonga, by my count (preliminary results), more people not voting (2937), than voting for either the Demos (2324) or CIP (2258).
Smoke Signals - 20/06/2018
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
ELECTION PROMPTS ACTIVITY
All eyes turn towards new government
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir, There comes a time every four years that the Cook Islands has a valuable opportunity to renew itself and kindle a fresh commitment to work together in the never-ending process of developing our country.
Compulsory voting would solve low turnout issue
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest in June 16’s CINews regarding the low voter turnout in this year’s general election and the fact that voter apathy has resulted in consistently ever lower voter turnouts during all elections since 2006.
Voting with no ID
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was a scrutineer in these elections and I want to report to the public that I saw a significant number of people coming into the polling booth and being able to vote when their names did not appear on either of the two electoral rolls and without showing any proof of identity.
Mystery over notices issued to college students
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In your issue of June 6 it was reported that police issuing “tickets” to Tereora students for failing to produce a drivers licence.
Police called over burning tyres incident
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor. I write this in both concern and shock at what happened over two days in Arorangi last week when someone burned car tyres without a thought for other people in the neighbourhood.
Election result poses a big question
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
As each party summons its troops and gathers over the next few days, vying for the opportunity to govern the country, the question we may need to ask ourselves is, have the Cook Islands people won this election?
Determination can make dreams come true
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
When I did a Virtues Pick not so long ago, I received Determination.
Paradise Prosperity Plan roll-out on hold
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I apologise that Merchant of Paradise haven’t been able to roll out the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) to develop the Pa Enua as planned, for the simple reason that we still await the outcome of the Vaimaanga tender that closed on May 31.
MPs shouldn't have a say
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A National Environment Service worker has told me that Members of Parliament get the final say on what developments are improved on Rarotonga.
A plea for some help
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I am hoping your readers can help me.
Hidden danger in voting for best person
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just a very brief one to say what a good letter that was last Saturday titled “How to recognise a failing democracy”, from someone who signed as “Forever Optimistic for the Cook Islands”.
Candidate choice vital for our future
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing about the importance of voting in the general elections.
Grey Power should lobby NZ government
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to propose a solution that I’m certain will solve Grey Power’s demands regarding taxation of their New Zealand pensions.
Country has good company in cable venture
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The discussion around the proposed Manatua submarine cable is an interesting one and the letter from “Political Observer” provides an interesting perspective.
Too much secrecy from government
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Increasingly with this Cook Islands Party government we are reading of debt and more debt.
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