Opinion

Cooks one of few with universal aged pension

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Phil Evans for his recent letter and welcome the opportunity to address his concerns.

Has super agreement been redrafted?

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Government is trying to use the NZ Government affirmation of the Cook Islands’ right to tax the recipients of the NZ national super as grounds to support its taxing of the pensioners.

Kata - February 26, 2014

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Kata

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Vehicle plates now available

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

There is no delay in vehicle owners receiving registration plates for privately owned motor vehicles, advises BCI’s Simona Aumetua.

Whose permission needed to fish?

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Seen on Sunday morning in the Rutaki lagoon, a person(s) hand netting tropical fish for aquarium purposes (I presume).

Thanks for everything, but why sell good performer?

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Kia Orana from the staff at Telecom Cook Islands to our customers and to the CIP Government.

Kata - February 25, 2014

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Kata

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There's little wonder that Mauke is dying

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The story of the Island Council of Mauke’s decision to stop a Sunday Air Raro flight (Feb 22) taking the body of a dead Mauke man home is both confusing and worrying.

Mathematics show pension reality

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

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TCI staff forgotten?

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Kia Orana from the staff at Telecom Cook Islands, to the major shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands, Telecom New Zealand, For over 20 years, we have enjoyed being here, enjoyed the comradeship, the challenges, and especially the triumphs in bringing quality telecommunications to our people of the Cook Islands with your help.

Thomson responds to Prime Minister's TMV allegations

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Reply to PM: Let’s be honest, what do you mean by self-interest? Here’s something yourself, ICI minister and Te Mato Vai state: “The guaranteed supply of safe drinking water to Rarotonga”.

Kata - February 24, 2014

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Kata

'Moemoea Vai' much more credible alternative

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor One of the very smallest public water treatment plants in all of New Zealand is located at Papakura.

Doing is the thing

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor Nick Reeves’ letter dated Feb 14, “Saturate Orange County with ads” was spot on.

'Big bang' no answer

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I disagree strongly with your reported comment from Air Rarotonga MD, Ewan Smith that “the reality is that big hotels and development will be needed on the outer islands before they become major tourist destinations”.

Get results then celebrate

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Most people celebrate achievements once the results are shown,” writes a smoke signaller.

Akateretere anga tau no te au tangata angaanga

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Ki te Etita, Kua akaari mai te parani maata ote Mato Vai i tetai akaraanga no te maani atu i tetai ngai maani anga vai meitaki no tatou, inara, ei akapapu atu i teia, kia tau te akateretere anga e te iki anga ite au tangata tau tikai e te matutu, no te rave atu ite angaanga.

Due Diligence: Personnel

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Te Mato Vai Master Plan gives us the roadmap to build a good water system, but we have to exercise due diligence in getting the right people for the job.

Kata - February 22, 2014

Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Kata