Opinion
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.
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.
« Previous 1 … 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 … 668 Next »