Opinion

Mackenzie: The benefits of independence

Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

In the midst of the continued accusations and growing nastiness between the existing political parties, I want to turn your focus to something fresh, something positive, something to instil hope in the direction of governance for our nation. Simply - the strength of an Independent candidate!

Letters to the Editor


Voting options are so depressing

Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, With only six days to go for elections, we are faced with the difficult decision on who to vote for.

Letters to the Editor

Raro Tours responds to taxi price issue

Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to clear some points raised by Larry Price of the Cook Islands Taxi Association in your article on taxi fares.

Letters to the Editor


Kata: Depopulation

Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata


Winter in Paradise: Reminder to relax

Friday 4 July 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise

Ah, winter in paradise. A refreshing break from the heat both for those born here and those who have come from cooler climes.

Virtues in Paradise


Plenty of effort going to Maori

Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In Response to Smokie Sad – there is a light in the darkness!

Letters to the Editor


Don't knock sportspeople

Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Who is this Depressed Sportswoman?

Letters to the Editor


Smokies: Paving paradise

Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Having called a snap election, is the present government what is known as a "caretaker government"?

Smoke Signals


Sport: Money being wasted on losers

Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to follow up on yesterday’s Smokie with regards to the silence from those in charge of Rugby Union here.

Letters to the Editor


Election: Don't be afraid to hear different views

Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands is a young country in terms of political experience.

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Kata:Ui Ariki Day

Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata


Kata: Help wanted

Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata


What have the Demos got to hide?

Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, With one week until the elections one has to ask the question yet again. Why are the Demos hiding?

Letters to the Editor

Demo response on petition issue

Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was glad to see the question from June Hosking about petitions.

Letters to the Editor


Kata: Toagate wars

Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata


Waste tax is not the answer

Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, While I agree there is an issue with waste management in the Cook Islands I do not agree that increasing taxes is the answer.

Letters to the Editor

Toagate a bad deal

Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I see that the Democratic Party are trying to push the windfall tax as a solution for Toagate.

Letters to the Editor


Smokies: CIP Manofesto invisible

Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Mark Brown’s letter in Saturday’s CINews said “the Cook Islands Party manifesto may be small...” It also seems to be invisible.

Smoke Signals


Smokies: Imported fish wanted

Monday 30 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

One expat Cookie is frustrated that none of the local supermarkets carry any decent imported frozen fish.

Smoke Signals


Potholes are damaging vehicles

Monday 30 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to ask the Public Works Minister about the damages caused to my vehicle by the pot holes on the road.

Letters to the Editor


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