Opinion

Lay off the Kiwi superannuitants

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, My elderly parents have worked in both New Zealand and the Cook Islands for extensive periods of time during their working lives.

Coordinate infrastructure projects

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The tender for resealing the Airport to Tupapa stretch is out and it’s work that will bring relief and comfort to road users.

No need to buy 'toys' with public funds

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Most will agree with letter writer Ex CIP Supporter complaining about Minister Kiriau Turepu’s three vehicles parked at his home.

Confirm PM costs please

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If the Prime Minister’s visit to NZ last week was “personal” can the Prime Minister’s Office confirm whether Cabinet approved for $2000 from the civil list to assist in covering his travel costs? I understand that $1000 was for “entertainment” and the remaining $1000 to cover other so-called travel-related costs.

Kata - March 13, 2014

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Kata

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Double standard?

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I recently flew on Air New Zealand and was proud to see the new safety video.

Why allow three Govt vehicles?

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, For a number of weeks now the Minister for Agriculture Kiriau Turepu has had three Government-owned vehicles parked in his front yard in Matavera.

Kata - March 12, 2014

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata - March 11, 2014

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Kata - March 10, 2014

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Where's the benefit in chasing NZ super?

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Are you nearing 60 years old and thinking of going to New Zealand for the almighty pension? Here is some food for thought.

Kata - March 8, 2014

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Come and see for yourself

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reverend Dr Karl-Heinz Kuhlman, PhD wrote a letter to the editor in the Cook Islands News on Friday March 7.

Kata - March 7, 2014

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Ask SF owners

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, About the Superfund I read your February 4 paper where the Judge said the fund is unconstitutional, so does that mean it is now illegal? The chief of the fund said “The judgment is being dealt with by counsel and government”.

Tax deducted at source by MIA

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In case people got the wrong inference from Kurt Scheel’s letter to the editor on Tuesday, BCI would like to advise they only process the pension payment schedule from Internal Affairs.

Congratulations to all for dog outcomes

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations to all of the individuals here on Rarotonga who have contributed to improving the dog situation! I applaud the efforts of the Esther Honey organisation and their staff and volunteers who dedicate themselves for a humane approach to control of the animal population! We have visited the Cooks numerous times over the last 30 years and have certainly noticed that your free sterilisation and education programmes have made a huge difference.

Cults not Christian says professor

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Since my different visits in recent years to Rarotonga as Professor of Theology coming from Germany at Takamoa Theological College I observe with sadness the growing splitting of the society here.

Kata - March 6, 2014

Thursday 6 March 2014 | Published in Kata