Opinion

Change now

Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Maybe it is time to think about converting from petrol to electrical-powered transportation (cars, scooters and bikes), with the electricity generated by wind turbines. From what I can gather, you have fairly constant easterly winds, which at 100m above ground would be enough to power the turbines. I’m sure the Chinese would welcome […]

Kata - March 29, 2011

Tuesday 29 March 2011 | Published in Kata

Pukapuka seat to be declared vacant

Tuesday 29 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

On his return from Noumea, Parliament speaker Sir Geoffrey Henry is expected to declare the Pukapuka seat vacant which will then trigger the by-election process for the island. Sir Geoffrey is scheduled to return today from Noumea where he has been attending the annual general meeting of the Oceania National Committee General Assembly. He was […]

Kata - March 28, 2011

Monday 28 March 2011 | Published in Kata

'Arigato' from Raro

Monday 28 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to extend on behalf of my family a very big meitaki maata to the following people regarding the situation involving my brother, Rena Jonassen, and his family following the recent devastating earthquake, tsunami and threat of nuclear fallout in Japan. To the DPM and Minister of Foreign Affairs & Immigration […]

We are our own worst enemies

Monday 28 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’m writing in regards to the Mauke Island Secretary petition by Nane Oaariki and Tumu Mauke’s letter, which appeared in your issue of 25 March. I’m amazed at both your attitudes towards this whole issue. Steve Barrett comes to Mauke for X months and you know him inside out. Eaa ia! Anyone who […]

Stop spreading untruths

Monday 28 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’ve been told about some statements made by New Zealand Maori activist Bruce Mita in a meeting held in the Ngatangiia clubhouse last week. He was supposed to have said that in 2008 former DPM Sir Terepai Maoate had ordered police to arrest Rongomatane Ariki because she hadn’t come to a meeting he […]

Good on you guys

Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have followed the letters and articles in your paper relating to the tree trimming work in the village of Tupapa. I must say the beautification committee have done a great job. After reading your paper I have realised who is behind this work. Congratulations must go out to the two Pu Tapere […]

Let's support our own

Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of the petition recently launched by Mervin Communications with regard to being allowed to operate a mobile telephone service and am appealing to our people to support this petition. Te tata atu nei au i teia reta no te turu atu i ta te Mervin Communications […]

Kia Orana card products expanded

Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last year, I came back to Rarotonga for the first time after 40 odd years of being absent and stayed in Nikao for three months. During my stay on the island, I tried to make phone calls to my children in New Zealand. I was told by some of my family members in […]

Kata - March 26, 2011

Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Kata

Te 'akaaro'a i teia tama

Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

E te Etita, Ei pau uatu i te peapa tei tata ia mai inana’i – ‘Te Aue a Akatokamanava’. Toku manoko kua rava ua ana tatou i te utiuti ia tatou rai ki raro. E akaruke tatou i te anga’anga a te kavamani e ta ratou tuku’anga tika ki roto rai i to ratou rima. […]

No evidence of declining stocks in EEZ

Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wish to both thank and reply to Mr Tylor’s letter as we appreciate the opportunity for a well-informed debate with the public. As pointed out in my earlier response, the extracts that were quoted by Mr Tylor for the “Cook Islands” report of 2006 relate to the overall regional picture. However at […]

Questions on the fishery plan

Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you Ben Ponia (MMR secretary) for your well meant reply. I believe the extracts I quoted from the “Cook Islands” report do support the position that our yellow fin and big eye tuna resources, along with those of other Pacific nations, are under pressure and exploitation needs to be reduced not increased. […]

Kata - March 25, 2011

Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Kata

Correction and apology to Phillip Nicholas

Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Yesterday’s article headed ‘CIIC head refutes criticism” on page 6 contained an error. The response by CIIC chief executive Lloyd Miles to allegations about an incident at Avana said the only incident he (Miles) could recall that had anything to do with the Avana Fishing Club was witnessed by four people: a Mr Maru Ben, […]

Te aue a Akatokomanava

Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia Orana koe e te tama Etita, Te akaroa nei au i te reo aue o toku iti tangata Mauke no runga i to ratou Tekeretere Enua (Island Secretary). Kua kite au e kare e puapinga kia uriuri akaou ia teia manako no te mea kua oti i te kavamani i te akatinamou i ta […]

Ea'a tei riro ki patianga a Akatokomanava?

Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Ki te Etita, Oro ia e te pirirau matangi, aki torea i tana puta rangi! Te tata atu nei au a Nane Oaariki i teia aenga peapa no toku marekakore ite au akateretereanga e tupu nei ki roto i to tatou manga Basileia kekena ua ko tei karangaia e ko te parataito Kuki Airani. I […]

Kata - March 24, 2011

Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Kata

CIIC head refutes criticism

Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was reading yesterday’s paper and saw the story about the Punanga Nui market and the CIIC CEO Lloyd Miles and would like to say that I have seen this man once before stirring up trouble down at the Avana fishing club in Ngatangiia. To be honest this guy Mr Miles is extremely […]