Opinion

Nothing new in Tourism contract allegations

Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read the “open letter”, published in CINews, with interest. Unfortunately, there is nothing new in this.

Letters to the Editor

Real reason petition was dropped

Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, There is something much more than what Nooroa Baker is telling the public about why he is dropping his Akaoa petition.

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Mosquitoes on Aitutaki

Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Kata: Caretaker Government

Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

About that 'funeral dirge'

Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I loved the obituary Lisa wrote on how she saw Bobby Turua.

Letters to the Editor

Air Raro not involved in Tourism contract

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, You have received a number of letters regarding the aerial photography work undertaken by the Australian film company Brave New World on behalf of Cook Islands Tourism.

Letters to the Editor

'Trillions' of mozzies on Aitutaki

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The comment in Monday’s CINews by the Ministry of Health that they are "not aware" of mosquito problems on Aitutaki is to be expected.

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Pensioners ignored in govt 'lolly scramble'

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The CIP caretaker Government’s $49 million ‘holding’ budget article in Saturday’s newspaper rated next year’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, concerts by Cook Islands artists, sports events and work by non-Government organisations as some of the worthy beneficiaries in their generous money hand-out exercise carried out by a Government in limbo.

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Minister's budget plans are disturbing

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It’s disturbing to read the caretaker Finance Minister Mark Brown is hoping to table a budget in an upcoming session of Parliament scheduled for early October.

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Congratulations to Dr Kiki Maoate

Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ministry of Health and staff, and the people of the Cook Islands, let me convey our sincere and hearty congratulations to Dr Kiki Maoate and his family, for being the first Cook Islander to be appointed first Associate Dean (Pacific) at the University of Otago.

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Tourism contract: We're entitled to answers

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, An open letter to Mr Halatoa Fua, CEO, CI Tourism:

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Good reasons for Cook Islanders to return home

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was so refreshing to read the letter by Ruth Horton about the positive side of ‘island time’ and the benefits of living in our island paradise.

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Kata: Tourism contract

Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Velo o te Moana: Spear of the Ocean

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

The young men stood on the beach not sure their first vaka would float. “No one thought we could complete her,” said Marurai Marurai, Pukapukan master vaka carver and teacher.

Return to Pukapuka

Will we have potable tap water or not?

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Mato Vai detailed design team apparently raised the topic of disinfection of the completed water supply as being needed to ensure the water is safe to drink.

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All that's good about 'island time'

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In light of the recent letters regarding the interpretation of ‘Island time’ in Rarotonga I thought I would add my view of what I see ‘island time’ as being ... from the perspective of a returning Cook Islander.

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Smokies: Licence to kill

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Posted on Twitter this week: “My brother walks into the police station, says he left his license in Aus & gets a Raro license asap. He doesn't even have one in Aus!"