Opinion

Humbled and honoured by selection

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On Thursday March 28 during the CISNOC annual award presentation at the Edgewater Resort Hotel, I, Tutai O Ngametua Toru was one of the four inductees, to the Cook Islands Hall of Fame for 2012.

'Take it all the way to court'

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, You have to wonder about the quality of some of the senior public servants in this country.

Kata - April 6, 2013

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Kata

Farewell Cook Islanders

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The smoke signal asking where was destination Cook Islands for the maiden voyage to Rarotonga of the cruise ship Marina on Wednesday missed a vital clue,” texts a smoke signaller.

Kata - April 5, 2013

Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Kata

'Second-class citizens'

Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The Prime Minister’s department pa enua governance unit calls a spade a spade!” a smoke signaller writes.

Zumba takes off in Wale

Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

Dr Amelia Hokule’a Borofsky, who grew up in Pukapuka and Hawai’i, has returned to her childhood atoll Pukapuka to learn, teach and write.

'The real lifeblood of this country'

Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Regarding the push for renewable energy by our PM, I like others have some questions about the effectiveness of this policy (if there is one) being implemented by the usefully named Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro.

Kata - April 4, 2013

Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Kata

Where is Destination Cook Islands?

Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“So we have this massive cruise ship anchor off Rarotonga on Wednesday with over a thousand passengers and what was on offer for them?” a smoke signaller asks.

Easter youth rally comp in Pukapuka

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

Dr Amelia Hokule’a Borofsky, who grew up in Pukapuka and Hawai’i, has returned to her childhood atoll of Pukapuka to learn, teach and write.

Arorangi jetty yet to be used

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Arorangi Jetty is a perfect example of a costly white elephant that has been caused in a large part by ministerial interference for political gain.

'We do not have leverage'

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read with interest the views expounded by Professor Tilley regarding the militarising of the Pacific.

Celebrating netball

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Congratulations to the Titikaveka Pearls Premier Grade team for winning the team of the year award at the Cook Islands Sports Awards held last Thursday March 28.

Mining debate gaining momentum

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

The deep-sea mining debate is gaining steam at home and abroad, as technological advances make mining more possible and economics make it more likely.

Get smart, you can't eat light bulbs

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The prime minister’s drive for renewable energy is commended, but not at the expense of the current living standards that our people are facing,” a smoke signaller writes.

Kata - April 3, 2013

Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Kata

'A little piece of heaven'

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Two weeks ago my husband and I flew out to Aitutaki with Air Rarotonga and stayed two nights at Tamanu Beach Villas.

'Leverage your strengths'

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I write this letter with apprehension as my background in rugby is limited and I am not privy to the facts of their spirited executive discussions but what has induced these thoughts is the ability for us (in this case the rugby sevens code) to realise our full potential.

When will the penny drop?

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The New Zealand Herald has reported that Zespri the kiwifruit company has become embroiled in a major fraud to avoid Customs duties in China by its importing agent in China "issuing TWO SETS (author’s emphasis) of invoices for shipments" and that Zespri "knew about - or tolerated - an obviously illegal ruse to rip off the Chinese Government" (NZ Herald March 30 ’Questions over Zespri’s role in scheme’).