Opinion
Letter: Government not seeking a loan
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Your article of Monday 23rd October entitled – Cook Islands seeks US loan to develop seabed mineral sector – reports that the Cook Islands is seeking a loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the implication being that government is seeking a loan to develop the seabed mineral sector.
Letter: Cook Islands is ‘not independent’
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Mark Brown’s overseas travel busy visiting various countries and signing agreements is bridging international relations as head of the Pacific Islands Forum countries and the Cook Islands. At the same time the PM is trying to tap into foreign aid funds for development.
Kata: Water meter
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Sheraton redevelopment
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
All what has been written about the Sheraton by lots of the public should be an issue for the government.
Letter: Let’s hear it for the ‘Environmental Impact Fee’
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The rightly spoken article in last week's paper regarding the chronic water shortage reminds me again what dullards must makeup Aitutaki's Island Council.
Kata: EIA Sheraton
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
CBD products ‘are totally legal under our Drugs Act’
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I’m writing in regards to your October 19, 2023 article about New Zealand allowing over the counter sales of CBD products.
Ruta Mave: An opportunity to make the right decision on Vaimaanga road diversion
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Every man and his dog are commenting on the old Sheraton site and its development and rightly so because prior to the announcement the current ring road will cut in behind the complex, everyone was happy to see the site being cleaned up, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Vaimaanga redevelopment
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I applaud the developers of this project (Vaimaanga redevelopment) … well, the current developers anyway!
Letter: ‘Public interest’ versus tourism
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I read a letter in the paper the other day and would like to respond to the issues raised regarding the proposed road diversion behind the “Sheraton”. Basically, that report is over 30 years old and is completely obsolete today given the developments of Cook Islands Tourism since then.
Pacific Games funding: More questions than answers
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The article on sports funding for this year’s Pacific Games (CINews 19 October 2023) probably raises more questions than answers.
Kata: Tapaitau
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend
The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: A division fueled by soundbites, and not reason
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I joined the (New Zealand) Labour Party when I was 18 and have been involved with the politics and policies of Labour ever since, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Kata: Voice
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: NZ election voting issues
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, My wife did not vote in this (New Zealand) election. She tried. Three times she tried.
Kata: Middle East
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Queens
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Pet Talk: Aitutaki – A parting gift for Te Are Manu veterinarian
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
November 17 will be Te Are Manu’s final visit to Aitutaki for the year. It will also be my last visit to Aitutaki, for the monthly clinic, and my final day working for Te Are Manu, writes Dr Michael Baer.
Letter: Public interest or not?
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Perhaps Mrs Tina Browne would care to comment publicly, now as leader of the Opposition, but way back appearing for the landowner in the December, 1989 confirmation of alienation hearing concerning the “Sheraton Hotel” lease, with Justice Dillon presiding. When asked by Justice Dillon “…do you consider the arrangement now proposed to be in the public interest”. Mrs. Browne replied “…I do.”
