Opinion

Samoa visit costs of concern

Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last week on CITV’s Te Rongo Veka the Secretary to the Queen’s Representative, Anthony Brown, advised that the Queen’s Representative, his wife and the QR’s Vice-Regal Party would be attending an anniversary celebrations at Samoa’s Avele College this week.

Letters to the Editor

When will we get answers to corruption allegations?

Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, While yours and other papers reveal the extent of alleged government-led corruption in our country that begs for strong leadership to stamp out, official watchdogs let the burglars in and help them out with the loot.

Letters to the Editor

Pathway to 'profligacy'

Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The Democratic Party has announced its economic policy and must be congratulated for its transparency.

Letters to the Editor

Windfall tax idea not so stupid

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As the original proponent of the windfall tax allow me to demystify the Toagate solution.

Letters to the Editor

Smokies: Demo take on numbers

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

To put minds at rest, says a Smoke Signaller in the know, there were about 480 people who attended the Democratic Party launch some weeks ago.

Smoke Signals

House is not PM's private home

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is disgusting to learn that PM Henry Puna has been renovating his house for about three months now.

Letters to the Editor

Demos not happy

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It seems to me and my team that you are deliberately favouring the Cook Islands Party government and disapproving of the Democratic Opposition Party.

Letters to the Editor

Local egg producers ignored

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Did I hear Teariki Heather correctly on Radio Cook Islands with Mark Brown last Sunday evening telling listeners that the import levy on eggs had to be removed because John Scott couldn't meet demand?

Letters to the Editor

Kata: Black widow spider

Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata

Leave the dogs alone

Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If you are to have a dog ranger, I believe it is cruel of you to allow them to go out and just shoot the dogs.

Letters to the Editor

No party-hopping please

Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to ask any Government that wins and run the nation or our small paradise – do what you have to, to do good for our nation during your term in power.

Letters to the Editor

Smokies: Flight updates, please

Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Trying to get a flight arrival up-date from Air New Zealand is almost as difficult as trying to get a second drink on board one of their flights.

Smoke Signals

Election debate: Written answers more substantive

Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Readers of your paper would seem unimpressed with the challenge extended by the CIP to the Demos for a public debate.

Letters to the Editor

Pukapuka: The ride of the young men

Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

Dr Amelia Hokule’a Borofsky, who grew up in Pukapuka and Hawai’i, is giving back to her childhood atoll and community.

Return to Pukapuka

Smokies: Another 'VAT' increase?

Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Disgruntled customer wants to know how a $3 increase on a tube of Zovirax is justified as a VAT increase, when the marked price on the packaging was $26.90 and the price charged was $29.90, with the till tape saying the VAT component was $3.