Opinion
A matter of rights and responsibilities
Monday 8 May 2017 | Published in Opinion
In a time when a person’s rights seem to be the overriding narrative, there has been a case in New Zealand where a person in jail for murder has petitioned the government for his right to donate sperm and to donate his organs.
Time to get dancing back to its place of pride
Monday 8 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It was with disappointment I viewed the advertisements on TV telling us that the next Dancer of the Year segment was to be conducted at a hotel bar.
'I'm not anti-New Zealand' – Tepaki
Monday 8 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Following the publication of my letter in CI News on May 2 headed, “Demos embrace wrong country: Tepaki”, Demo friends have reminded me that they support the Merchant of Paradise (MOP) project to take the economy out of recession and aid dependency and raise our economic status on par with fellow New Zealanders, so our people can come home.
Some questions about Anzac Day
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing this letter to express my disappointment with both the protocol and the programme set for the recent Anzac Dawn Service held on April 25.
Smoke signal seen as smear on Ponia
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
On Monday CI News published a letter from Teina Rongo which said he had applied for the position of senior marine ecologist with MMR.
Avatiu shelter looks great, but what about cleaning the loos?
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
The building at Avatiu designed for cruise passengers to relax in the shade, is well designed and it looks really attractive, a smoke signaller says.
Rongo replies to MMR press release
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Meitaki maata for the opportunity to respond to the Ministry of Marine Resources’ press release regarding my application for an MMR position, also discussed by PSC Commissioner Russell Thomas on Te Kave Korero radio talkback with Tony Hakaoro the other day.
Grey Power says Demos back-track on pension tax
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Grey Power has recently received advice from a reliable source who attended the recent Democratic Party conference.
Demo leader's messages 'lack clarity'
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tina Browne, the new leader of the Demo has been proactive in trying to raise the profile of the Demo party lately.
A word about danger of war
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I wonder if these countries who are waging war do understand what it means to us innocent people.
Demos embrace wrong country: Tepaki
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I refer to your headline article “Time to embrace NZ: Browne”, on Friday 28 April.
CIP explanation fails to cover Nicholas issue
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I was listening to CIP president Nga Jessie’s explanation on radio as to why he did not sign John Henry’s nomination form to stand for the CIP.
Appointment raises serious issues
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In CI News on Friday, April 28, I read with a heavy heart the confirmation of Dr Lara Ainley as the new Senior Marine Ecologist at the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Practicing the presence
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Opinion
One of the most powerful ways to invite a pace of grace is what I call “practicing the Presence” -connecting each day with the holy.
New breed of leaders steps forward
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Opinion
Io Totoro is my grandfather going back 11 generations and he would take a wife, Paparoaroa Taraarei – Itiao Ruatuitui Ruanaki and it is from his granddaughter that would derive the Ngati Kaena name, Kaena district and Kaena Mataiapo Tutara title.
No news is good news on delegation
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Soon coming to see us is a delegation from some city in China who want to build a casino,” a smoke signaller says. “Apparently this is being set up by a local man. Can you please tell us if this visit is supported by our government?”
Some up-to-date information on Muri lagoon
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There have been a lot of questions in the public arena regarding Muri Lagoon, and exactly what is happening there.
Outcome of election not a sure thing
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Unlike the early predictions by many political punters for a two-way race, I believe it is very much possible that Albert Nicholas, the Cook Islands Party candidate in the upcoming RAPPA by-election, will need to triple his efforts to ensure he grabs the bigger chunk of the voters on election day.
Speeding risks lives of innocent people
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller has stern words for a person driving a white truck belonging to a well-known local company through the Tupapa area at around 9pm yesterday.
Thanks for great Anzac Day
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
On behalf of the Koutu Nui and its members, I would like to extend a big meitaki maata to the organisers of the Anzac Day parade.
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