Smoke Signals
SMOKIES: I want to know!
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes in – I’m happy to read the overseas news your paper is selecting for us, unlike Lily Henderson, in her letter yesterday.
SMOKIES: Leading sustainable energy?
Friday 26 September 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
WE SEE that the Rockefeller family is to divest itself of billions of dollars in fossil fuel assets and put that money into alternative energy assets.
Smokies: Murder of sea creatures?
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A regular television viewer and smoke signaller writes in – With all the fish conservation programmes on TV these past weeks, has CITV not learned anything? Why does it persist in showing Spearing Paara regularly in its ad breaks? The wanton murder of what's left of God's beautiful sea creatures by a couple of men who can barely disguise their glee, is stomach-churning. And just how much fish do they need? It is this kind of greed that will bring the species to near-extinction like rhinos and elephants. Mark my words!A smoke signaller texts in to 188 – Seems Mark Brown is angry at the Demos blaming them for delays in the government getting on with running the country. What a load of BS! It’s more like the petitions have taken time and money away from their much anticipated travel junkets which you can guarantee they have itineraries waiting for approval for more useless trips. Mark Brown will have fixed for the Rugby World Cup next year – ‘mark’ my words! Hot air on extra votersWhat a lot of hot air about the extra voters on Penrhyn, texts in a smoke signaller to 188. They were in a tere party of Penrhyn people who live overseas but were basically stranded while waiting for the next ship. It just so happened that they were still on the island when the nation went to the polls and exercised their civic right to vote. In fact in some countries for example Australia, it is a civic duty and those who fail to vote are liable to be fined! As for all the fuss- what’s the bet that had they voted for Wilkie, there wouldn’t be any of this hullabaloo! It’s time for Wilkie to admit his days as MP are over and for the Demos to accept their turanga as the opposition party.
SMOKIES: You are not worth it?
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
To the parent who dropped off two boys on the seaside of the main road near Nikao Maori and Avatea Schools at 7:52am Thursday, what were you thinking? In the middle of peak traffic-there was an endless flow of traffic at the time-you decided the best thing was to have them cross two lanes of […]
Cheaper petrol prices?
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller quoting, "no one is going to take the step to electrical powered vehicles" says he did.
Poor taste guys!
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
On page two of Tuesday’s paper you have a photo of the police officer who is facing charges over an incident last year in which a young man died on the road and under the headline of road safety campaign. An old Aitutaki phraseology?A smoke signaller responds to the question raised by another reader concerned […]
No good with Maori either!
Monday 8 September 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller says that whoever is responsible for putting words on the new digital police sign is no good with English and no good with Maori either. We road users are addressed as “E mea ma”. Also seen the other day: Auraka e akaoro viviki, ka u kia ne? Can someone enlighten us as […]
Smokies: Dogs killing economy?
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
We love the Rarotonga culture but would not be keen on a return visit due to the incessant dog barking at night.
Smokies: Leave gravel as is
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Just listening to Terry Rangi making some lame excuse about the gravel on the grounds across from the Banana Court.
Smokies: Te Maeva Nui wrap-ups
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
The feedback I am hearing from people in the community is that it is probably more worthwhile to wait until after the official Te Maeva Nui dance performances to watch the teams perform.
Smokies: Licence to kill
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Posted on Twitter this week: “My brother walks into the police station, says he left his license in Aus & gets a Raro license asap. He doesn't even have one in Aus!"
Smokies: Funding election petitions
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Did you know the losing Demo candidates in Atiu have apparently called on the people of Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua and Teenui-Mapumai to front up with $10,000 from each constituency to pay for the candidate’s petitions?
Smokies: No-one else to blame
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Suffer again for another four years? To those who voted CIP give yourself a pat on the back.
Smokies: Time for a new face in Atiu
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Bring it on, Stormin’ Norman! You have had your good times. Please let Rose Toki-Brown carry on her good deeds for her people.
Smokies: Votes supposed to be secret
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
When people go to vote on Wednesday there is a sheet with the registered voters' names on it.
Smokies: Paving paradise
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Having called a snap election, is the present government what is known as a "caretaker government"?
Smokies: CIP Manofesto invisible
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Mark Brown’s letter in Saturday’s CINews said “the Cook Islands Party manifesto may be small...” It also seems to be invisible.
Smokies: Imported fish wanted
Monday 30 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
One expat Cookie is frustrated that none of the local supermarkets carry any decent imported frozen fish.
Smokies: Pot of Gold
Friday 27 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A keen reader sent in two photos of a double rainbow photographed in Avarua saying, “Who says the pot of gold isn’t at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management? Or is it New Zealand High Commission … looks like it’s in the taro patch in Takuvaine. SS: On closer inspection of the image – the pot of gold may actually be at the Chinese CCECC compound behind MFEM!
Smokies: More kids on TV
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
My 10-year-old daughter knows nothing about politics let alone worrying about her future. It’s just cartoons and snacks she is worried about. Come on adults, leave our children out of this political points scoring bull in regards to a TV ad that is an attack on the other party. We all know they memorised their lines. And the guy that came on TV to defend it was clearly not a smart fellow. Freedom of speech? Our generation has a saying: “You’re an egg!”
