Opinion
No fishing in my backyard, please
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recently, a delegation of Ministry of Marine Resources personnel and government dignitaries arrived in the north on a mission to convince the residents of Pae Tokerau that the over-fishing of these waters by these “far-distant foreign fishing nations” and their purse seining vessels, is good for us.
Lawyer clears the air
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to a cowardly, nameless smoke signaller’s comments about my not practicing in the Land Division, thanks for the opportunity to clear the air.
Foundation seems to be real mystery
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It is with intrigue and wanting some answers, that I write this letter as a Cook Islands SPCA committee member, regarding the supposed “Humane Animal Foundation”.
Time for our PM to throw in the towel
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“The Prime Minister must resign and hand over the reins to another capable and competent leader,” a smoke signaller says.
One rule for PM, another for the rest of us
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Your second-to-last page story on Saturday, March 26, should have many of the public questioning why the law appears to apply one rule for the people and a different rule for prime minister Henry Puna.
Tepaki's letters an insult
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Tim Tepaki can speak for himself.
Service duplication wastes funds
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In last Saturday’s Cook Islands News I noted that both the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance had advertisements for the recruitment of policy advisers.
Time to reinvent our legal system
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Opinion
Due to the lack of progress in attending to the modernisation of our laws, the shadow of crisis is never far away. We are 40 years behind New Zealand with most of our laws.
Safety issues need urgent action
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
On the subject of Takitumu Primary School, I am once again saddened that when our principal and educators follow protocol and ask for help from relevant departments, they get nowhere.
A masterful move
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
OMG! The appointment of Teina Bishop as the new leader of the opposition is simply masterful.
Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What is it about the present Democratic Party caucus – that is, elected members of Parliament – that leads them to once again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?
Government accused of unlawful spending
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Despite the pain and distress he has caused many Cook Islanders, Henry Puna has taught us all a valuable lesson – never believe you can vote every four years and then let the government do what it wants during that interval.
Thrilling game spoilt by spectator problems
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Last weekend my family and I attended the Rugby League Games held at the Avatiu Swamp to watch the Premier game between the Avatiu Eelz and the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles clubs I have to admit it was one of the best games I have watched so far this season and thumbs-up go to both teams for displaying an exciting and thrilling game for all to watch. A couple of scuffles here and there, but the action still went to the 80th minute.
Leave race out of fishing debate
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Can people please just focus on issues, instead of dragging race into it? Our father (Kelvin Passfield, a white Australian/papa’a) has dedicated much of the past 30 years of his working life to the Cook Islands.
What policemen do when they retire
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Opinion
Judge Justice Dame Judith Potter returned to New Zealand last week.
A holiday on Raro, with extra discounts
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I was observing some travel agents at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday and noticed how they expect to get discounts or freebies from the vendors,” a smoke signaller says.
Penrhyn issues have been sorted
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to the letter to the editor from Pou Vaeau published in CI News on March 21, I would like to comment that the consultation issues highlighted by Mr Vaeau have been dealt with by Pastor Morris, who is the Merchant of Paradise director for shipping, and a representative of the people of Penryhn in the Merchant of Paradise Group.
Keep Good Friday holy
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am writing to support the letter from “Alleluhia” headed, “Good Friday wrong day for music and gaiety.”
Purse seine petitioners still misled
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
May I respond to Kelvin Passfield’s diatribe of March 21, headed, “Facts show there was no ‘intercept’ of discussion” by saying, there he goes, misleading the public yet again!
Peu Tamataora Akanoanoa te Ra Mateanga o te Atu
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Te tangi nei au i toku au taeake, ivi, kiko e te toto e inga nei me kore e aru nei i teia angaanga e raveia nei i te au mataiti i te ra tikai i mate ei to tatou Akaora i runga i te tatauro.
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