Opinion
Beer urges caution with cable project
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Everyone understands that faster connections are always better, but everyone also understands that our capacity to repay loans has limits.
Treasurer takes issue with Scott letter
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re the article by John Scott, published in CI News on May 8, headlined: “Tax write-off issues still remain.”
Critic doesn't like MPs' billboard
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The slogan used by Tama Tuavera on his newly-erected political billboard, “I am who I am....and I make no excuses”, to me reeks of arrogance.
Aid reliance could lead to future issues
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is in support of the views on the "chronic over-reliance" on foreign aid by the government, as expressed by MP James Beer for the Demo Party on the front page of CINews on Monday, May 21.
Animal clinic doing a great job
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to congratulate all those involved in running the new Te Are Manu (TAM) veterinary clinic on Rarotonga, and all involved in its fruition.
Pitt taken to task over 'minor' smash
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The prime minister’s minor road accident of some four years ago has once again reared its head.
Submarine cable questioned
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, first let me say no one questions your dedication or passion regarding the proposed submarine cable.
Visitor impressed with health clinic
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have read with interest the comments of visitors having to invoke the services of your hospital.
Police letter about PM's accident smacks of politics
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The surprise disclosure by Police Commissioner Maara Tetava in Saturday’s CINews regarding the motor vehicle accident involving the prime minister, Henry Puna in October 2014, nearly four years ago, has to be politically motivated.
Plan beyond grasp of 'Beernomics' - Tepaki
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I respond to James Beer’s letter of May 24, headed “Prosperity plan has serious flaws,” by saying I don’t make mistakes, and the only flaws I see are of his making, if I may explain?
More questions than answers on cable
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The simplistic and somewhat opinionated response from Elizabeth Wright-Koteka in regards to the Manatua cable project (CINews, May 25) does nothing to justify why this project should go ahead.
PM traffic incident old news
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana Editor, The releases by the Demos on police inactivity with regard to the traffic incident involving PM Henry Puna is old news.
Grey Power members not bludgers
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The New Zealand government provides a substantial injection of cash directly into our government’s budget – approximately $20million every two years.
Kaka Ama has the right stuff, supporter claims
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It was most refreshing to listen to CIP candidate for Ngatangiia, Kaka Ama, deliver a speech during his political rally held on Monday night that was rousing, visionary and realistic.
A vote the drop that fills the bucket
Monday 28 May 2018 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter, and voting is the foundation stone for political action.
Celebrating 30 years of the Virtues Project
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
The 30th anniversary of the Virtues Project, which I co-founded with my husband Dan Popov and brother, John Kavelin, is being celebrated on line on June 9.
The full facts on Manatua cable project
Friday 25 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Tuesday, May 22, you published an article with the headline ‘stop Manatua cable project’. This article mainly quoted a press release that you did not publish, and James Beer’s opinion on the matter.
Some questions for finance minister and the PM
Friday 25 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Tim Tepaki has said his “Paradise Prosperity Plan” proposal will generate more than $120 million in operating profit.
Everyone must pay tax
Friday 25 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor So Grey Power’s latest excuse is because they worked in New Zealand in the sixties and they paid taxes, they are entitled to a tax free pension here in the Cook Islands because the New Zealand government supported us financially. Te akapeea mai nei kotou ma?
Mangaia political reform plan fades into history
Thursday 24 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Electoral reform discussions are topical again - but always seem to subside once elections are over.
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