Opinion
Penrhyn plan critic taken to task
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
May I respond to the ghost writer who wrote the letter in CI News headed “Penrhyn development plan unworkable,” by asking what would he know about the plan, because it appears he doesn’t even know his name!
Leave mining for the future
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
With the exploitation of many forms of mineral globally, and the resultant oversupply of minerals collapsing global mineral prices, why don’t we just leave the seabed mining of nodules issue alone for a 50-year mandated term for future generations of Cook Islanders to sort out?
Speaker turnaround
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
This is a response to my letter printed in CI News on February 3, 2016 titled “Please turn Rehab speakers around.”
Explanation inaccurate, says Chief Justice
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In your edition of Thursday March 31, there was a letter from Mr Norman George responding to an earlier “smoke signal” in your paper.
Penrhyn development plan 'unworkable'
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Having had to endure Tim Tepaki’s out-of-this-world ramblings through the local media, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on some of the issues he thinks he knows so much about, but in truth is found wanting.
Some questions about Tepaki's 'stolen identity'
Wednesday 6 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Can we please get the “ghost” bank in question to confirm Mr Tepaki’s story that a case of stolen identify occurred 15 years ago and that he only now wants to track down those responsible.
Outdates laws urgently need change
Wednesday 6 April 2016 | Published in Opinion
I will briefly highlight Cook Islands laws that are out of date, then recommend some changes.
Confused over lagoon
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I’m bit confused, “a smoke signaller says. “Would someone please enlighten me as to exactly why the Chamber of Commerce has been overseeing the ‘scraping’ of algae from Muri Lagoon.
Sabre-rattler 'irrelevant' to Tongareva
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
May I remind the sabre-rattling Tongareva absentee Pou A Vaeau who had a letter in CI News on April 4 headed, “Sabres drawn in the battle for Tongareva,” that he ran away from Tongareva and is therefore irrelevant to all things Tongareva.
To developers: 'Leave Penrhyn alone'
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recent reports and published articles in media outlets including the Radio NZ website and CI News, regarding the establishment of Penrhyn Island as a fishing hub and the European Union purse seining agreement, are giving me great cause for concern.
Out with the water blaster
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A SHORT and sweet smoke signal from a contributor regarding the dangerous condition of the Ministry of Justice building: “A good water blasting would do wonders for the court house steps.”
Divide, confuse – and conquer
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It seems we Manihikians are still perceived by our fellow countrymen and women with head-shaking bewilderment, incredulity, puzzlement and wonder.
Sabres drawn in the battle for Tongareva
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
With regards to the issue involving Merchant of Paradise (MOP) versus the People of Tongareva, one thing is certain.
There surely is a state of flux in our political game
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Opinion
The Government has depressed CIP loyal supporters. It has also angered voters by its arrogance and “who cares” attitude.
Flexibility doesn't extend to NZ 'super'
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In Friday’s edition of CI News a paragraph in the release covering the recent joint meeting of New Zealand and Cook Islands ministers in Aitutaki states: “The free association relationship (between New Zealand and the Cooks) is a flexible one…”
'Phantom' on to something
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It seems phantom reporter Jason Brown may have been on to something when he claimed on the Cook Islands Politics Facebook page that I had an office at Ingram House with companies listed outside that went nowhere.
'Golden egg' could easily get scrambled
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia ora from Tauhunu, Manihiki.
Visitor is ready to assist school
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read the article about safety problems at Takitumu Primary School in Wednesday’s CI News with interest.
'Radical inaccuracies' paint wrong picture
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It must be a mark of my acceptance as an effective commentator, or at least one who riles supporters of the new opposition rabble, that the CI Herald chooses to critique my views, accompanied by the usual personal attacks one expects from George Pitt. (CI Herald March 30).
Consult with people of Penrhyn first, please
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to fishing issues around Penrhyn, I believe people of that island must be in agreement on the many issues regarding development of their harbour, as they have to live with the consequences: These include management of fish numbers for their grandchildren – sustainability and monitoring the fishery are a must.
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