Opinion

Akameitakianga no Enuamanu

Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Patipati enua ko Atiu, E enua te mea akaroa ka vai i’o, E vaine te mea akaroa ka vai i’o, Tamariki te mea akaroa ka vai i’o, Taku patupaepae ko manoa te mea akaroa ka vai i’o.

Another monopoly?

Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, My freight agent in Auckland advises that Matson Line, which operates the Olomana that serves both Raro and Aitutaki, has introduced another shipping service.

Forgotten

Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, My mother’s family settled in New Zealand in 1842, and my father’s family came to New Zealand in 1913, so I consider that I qualify to be called a New Zealand citizen.

Leaving on a jet plane

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“It’s a real worry when a local FM radio station starts a text poll asking for opinions on why people are leaving the Cook Islands,” a smoke signaller writes.

Kata - August 9, 2013

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Toku Reo, Utuutu `Ia: My language, nurture it

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.

Tuku mai i te tuku'anga tika

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Manea tikai ta tatou Maire Maeva Nui i teia mataiti.

Investigate MMR

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, If the investigation into the fisheries minister’s recent dealings with a certain Chinese fishing company is to be thorough and comprehensive, it is imperative that this investigation also extends to the Ministry of Marine Resources.

Aere ra e Pepe

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was very sad when I heard the news that Pepe Koringa has passed away.

Supporting the next generation

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Since when has it been the case that we can’t even question a policy?” a smoke signaller texts to 188 in response to yesterday’s smokie ‘Food First’ which said the Ministry of Culture had to adhere to its policy after Island Booth was unable to operate its photo booth during Te Maeva Nui night markets last week.

Kata - August 8, 2013

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Kata

A wonderful Te Maeva Nui

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations to everyone involved on a wonderful Te Maeva Nui 2013 celebration.

Manihiki's 'joyful celebration'

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“What a wonderful time the people of Manihiki seem to have had during their own island Maeva Nui festival,” a smoke signaller texts to 188.

Fishy business?

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Bishop’s fishy business has finally caught up with him, we hope! Quite incredulous that some people are jumping to his defence.

Abuse and misuse of our resources

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you very much Amelia (Borofsky) (True ownership, July 24) for taking to task the government and those who are making decisions on giving fishing licences to Asian companies to fish in our northern group waters.

Kata - August 7, 2013

Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Back home and away again

Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Where is Finance Minister Mark Brown?” a smoke signaller asks.

ANZ CEO visits Cooks

Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

ANZ’s chief executive officer is visiting the Cook Islands and other nations in the Pacific.

Kata - August 6, 2013

Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Kata

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What is Crown Law doing?

Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Both Teina Bishop and Tim Tepaki are dilly-dallying around, probably to stall and get sympathy or seek advice on how to get the minister out of this current mess without repercussions.