Opinion

Kata - February 16, 2013

Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Lip service to “going local”

Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to highlight a few points regarding boomerang aid and the effect it has had on local graduates and the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector in the Cook Islands based on the articles by Petero Okotai.

Cook Islanders preferred for jobs

Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the letter ‘Why a non-Cook Islander?’ from ‘Fair Go’.

Aiming high

Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

In response to a couple of unsolicited mobile messages, or text spam, from TCI yesterday morning and afternoon to advertise a Valentine’s Day special top up bonus, a smoke signaller writes: “Dear Telecom, Valentine’s gifts should not come with conditions! We know you are on TOP; it is very easy to be, when you are a monopoly.”

BLACKROCK CRASH LOOK WITHIN

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller texts to 188: “I think it’s time to review the law relating to motor vehicle licensing.

Kata - February 14, 2013

Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Kata

1 billion are rising

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Raro on my mind

Tomorrow, one billion people in over 200 countries will dance.

'Why a non-Cook Islander?'

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Recently the Office of the Public Service Commission confirmed the new CITAF (Cook Islands Technical Assistance Fund) manager appointment.

RUBBER STAMPS READY?

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “I have just received my child’s bank statement from the Bank of the Cook Islands and note a strange looking debit, the description for which reads SAVINGS ADMIN FEE or ADMIN FEE of $5.

Coca Cola 'good health enemy'

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reading “Healthy choices prevent lifestyle diseases” on page 6 of your Monday February 11 edition, the word hypocrisy sprang to my mind immediately.

Kata - February 13, 2013

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Our own 'Pretty Woman'?

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Who remembers the movie Pretty Woman, where a rich man lavishes an escort with gifts and money for her services? Does anyone see the similarity with the Chinese company that is lavishing out gifts and money accepted by our own Pretty Woman Teina Bishop in return for our marine resources? We the people have voiced our concern, but Teina Bishop is so blind that he does not care what services he is providing.

Festival to celebrate harvest

Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The best locally grown produce and most delicious plates of food will be a couple of the star attractions at the inaugural ‘Te mou o te enua – celebrate the harvest’ festival tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Markets.

It's a dripping waste

Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “I conducted an experiment at the weekend by placing a 10 litre bucket under a tap with what appeared to be a small yet constant drip.

Answer needed on party hopping

Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Leader of the Opposition, Wilkie Rasmussen on radio Matariki FM, February 11 made mention when discussing Norman George’s application for a declaratory judgement on the anti-party hopping issue, that Norman George had written a letter to the editor recently and I had signed it as coming from me.

Down the road to Fishgate?

Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Approximately a month ago, over a period of weeks, many writers to your paper were requesting that MMR inform the public with information about fishing licenses.

E-waste 'shame'

Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes on the issue of the dumping of electronic waste in a hole on the beach in front of Apii Te Uki Ou at Turangi: “I believe a hefty fine would be in order, plus its removal [the waste has been removed].

Four-day ice cream in Pukapuka

Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

Freelance journalist Amelia Borofsky is now a regular contributor to Cook Islands News.

Kata - February 9, 2013

Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Niua opens new playground

Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Return to Pukapuka

Niua School celebrated the opening of the new playground -- thanks to local fundraising efforts plus a recent shipment of concrete and New Zealand AID.