Opinion
Disgust and disbelief
Wednesday 3 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It was with absolute disgust and disbelief when I read about Mr Iona’s violent action and his treatment by your justice system. Gob smacking and frankly quite frightening to think that a dangerous and brutal thug can do these horrendous and dangerous acts of violence and allowed off virtually scot free, especially given his court appearance last year.
Leniency
Wednesday 3 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The exposure of family violence and violence of any kind has been well documented throughout the media and public meetings etc as being a huge matter of concern for village leaders/elders/families and so forth.
Little control over visitors
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Visitors’ raiding our lagoons has become an issue of late. But with hindsight locals now wonder if the Asian visitor who stayed a year in Aitutaki was up to the same tricks as the couple at the Raina units? Over and above the poaching aspect, surely visitors need visas to stay so long? Tourism has become so focused on raising visitor numbers they don’t seem to recognise that those who stay such long periods have set up residency. And there appears to be little control over them. It’s time to shore up our ‘leaky’ borders.
Why has the law changed in respect of occupation rights?
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Published in Opinion
The concept of occupation rights (simply a right to occupy a designated area of a block of land) was first introduced in the Cook Islands when the Land Court, just after the turn of the 20th century, established the “house sites” that line both sides of the main road in Avarua and in Arorangi.
Cuppa on the taxpayer
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
I don’t get it. Why is a workshop on corruption being held for the koutu nui? It’s just an excuse for a cuppa tea at tax payers’ expense. The real corruption is in government, that’s where focus should be.
Shouldn't have been photographed
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to see a picture that includes faces of young innocent children in the newspaper with the story ‘Tikioki raui broken again’.
Snakes outnumber apples in the 'Crook Islands'
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The continual “who said what” on the Toagate issue is old news. Once again the taxpaying public was duped into paying out millions of dollars due to incompetence, regardless of who and where they were or represented.
Too many big trucks driving on our roads
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am not the first to notice the increased number of pickup trucks on the island which is puzzling due to the number of people complaining they can’t pay their student loans off because they don’t earn enough money here in the Cook Islands, but it seems many can afford a $30,000-plus truck for xmas.
Trees are breeding grounds for mosquitos
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Driving along the seaside in town looking out to the ocean reminds you how you live on a tropical island with great views of the lagoon, and then you can’t see because of the ugly yellow leaves of the imported lily plant that keeps being planted by the Raro beautification committee?
Memories of a favourite teacher
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Opinion
Do you remember your favorite teacher?
Rugby not the culprit
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the CI News story on January 29 regarding the live broadcast of the HSBC World Rugby Wellington 7s.
Payback time at church
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On our most recent trip to the Cook Islands, we were given the opportunity to pay back to the Cook Islands Community Church where the wonderful pastor, Rev Tereora Viniki, entertains the congregation.
Letter 'breathtaking'
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have just re-read James Beer’s letter in the letters to the editor in Wednesday’s CI News.
Former minister advised to check mirror
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Again clarification needs to be made about Wilkie’s article “Cabinet giveth and Cabinet taketh”.
We need to save our precious trees
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands is fortunate to have a National Heritage Trust.
Some questions about local government
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
“Your story in Thursday’s CI News regarding the outer islands local government election has been long overdue,” a smoke signaller says. “Firstly, according to the reviewed Outer Islands Act for the travelling PM to call the election date is purely political whoever prepared it. However, the point I really want to make here is that I understand the mayor of one of our sister islands of Ngaputoru has lived in Rarotonga all his life. I believe he should be staying on his home island. And I am curious as to whether he would let your newspaper know whether he is being paid travelling allowances or sitting fees. Please explain.
It pays to understand nature of loans
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent case of Rarotonga resident Mr Puna being arrested at Auckland Airport for outstanding student loan payments highlights some issues:
'Toagate' saga a matter of give and take
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, With due respect to Mr Porter, “Cabinet giveth, and cabinet taketh away.”
Sympathy for loan defaulter's plight
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I want to express my strongest sympathy for Ngatokorua Puna’s plight.
Energy team needs to get it right
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I hope the Renewable Energy Team learned a lesson from Te Mato Vai land debacle, as they embark on spending aid money in the southern Pa Enua,” a smoke signaler says. “To ensure lasting security for the projects, the landowners should be well consulted, especially when their majority live overseas.”
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