Opinion
'Dumbstruck' by snap election call
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was meeting with Grey Power members in Aitutaki last week, filling them in on the good news that Parliament will be sitting as I spoke, to pass a law to:
Conflict of interest claim hypocritical
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter of May 2, 2014 by ghost writer Concerned Citizen, headed “Te Mato Vai work a conflict of interest”.
Brown: Govt won't buy Telecom
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent ADB Board of Governors meeting outlined to me the significant levels of investment in infrastructure which are required in all the countries of the Asia Pacific to improve economic productivity, deliver services and enhance the quality of people's lives.
Increased imports could benefit Cook Islands
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to the lead article in Saturday's newspaper, "Trade balance deteriorates, despite growth in exports".
Mortgagee sales need better handling
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is sad to see the way mortgagee sales are being handled locally.
Kata: Save the ocean
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Kata
Pointing the finger
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am both dismayed and staggered by the nerve of Financial Secretary Richard Neves for continuing to place the elderly on MFEM's hitlist.
Charge for rubbish collection a bad idea
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, One of the comments we often get from tourists is how clean our beautiful island is.
'One Cook Islands could hold balance of power'
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The CIP will not agree but the rapid political developments in recent times largely triggered by MPs Teina Bishop and George Maggie having the guts to stand up and oppose unpopular policies.
Kata: Pensioners still on MFEM hitlist
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Kata
McKay still with TIS
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to correct the totally wrong information published in last week's Herald.
Returning to Wale from 'outside'
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Return to Pukapuka
Dr Amelia Hokule’a Borofsky, who grew up in Pukapuka and Hawai’I, has again returned to her childhood atoll.
Islands full of treasures
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
These islands are full of treasure – from abundant sea life to the profusion of coconuts, flowers, mangoes, taro, bananas, and breadfruit.
'Verbal abuse' of elder not reported
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to your newspaper to give our people some examples of the hatred and lies that the Cook Islands Herald and George Pitt are spreading around our great nation.
Invitation for 'voyage of discovery'
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I commend you on the panoramic view of the Cook Islands’ largest steam engine, situated just offshore from the Avarua township that featured in yesterday’s newspaper.
Te Mato Vai work a 'conflict of interest'
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The first stage of Te Mato Vai has finally started regardless and in spite of the public petition not to proceed.
Kata: Binge drinking
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Kata
TMV work 'off to a bad start'
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Work on the Te Mato Vai project has started on the Ara Metua in Atupa – and I was saddened to see that it is off to a bad start!
Attacks on PM 'out of hand'
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
We’ve had almost four years of CIP rule and the criticism through the media attacking the CIP and especially the Prime Minister has gotten out of hand.
Anzac Day 'a memorable experience'
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What started as an opportunity to support an old service mate for the work he has done over a number of years organising the Anzac Day Parade and its “uniformed youth groups”, has turned out to be a great and memorable experience for both Nigel and me.
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