Smoke Signals
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!”
Smokies: Too bad about debate
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
One SS reckons it’s a real pity that the two main parties won’t be debating live on TV.
Smokies: Where have the dogs gone?
Saturday 21 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Wow! Have you noticed that the dog problem, being the packs of on-heat dogs roaming through traffic in Avarua, seems to have settled down?
Smokies: New twist to old tale?
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Dumb and Dumber” gave a new twist to a perennial Cook Islands problem.
Smokies: Many pensioners have dependants
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Can Brian Mason provide statistics on how many pensioners are on high incomes, with no dependents?
Smokies: Demo take on numbers
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
To put minds at rest, says a Smoke Signaller in the know, there were about 480 people who attended the Democratic Party launch some weeks ago.
Smokies: Flight updates, please
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Trying to get a flight arrival up-date from Air New Zealand is almost as difficult as trying to get a second drink on board one of their flights.
Smokies: Another 'VAT' increase?
Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Disgruntled customer wants to know how a $3 increase on a tube of Zovirax is justified as a VAT increase, when the marked price on the packaging was $26.90 and the price charged was $29.90, with the till tape saying the VAT component was $3.
Smokies: Excess charges suck
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
With all this big hype about the TCI launch of their 03b, quicker internet bla, bla, bla, only to receive a text message for the first time saying you have $75 in excess usage charges.
Smokies: Focus on Rarotonga
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
Why would an economist as astute as Ms Wichman want investment in the Pa Enua when there are no people left there?
Smokies: Queen's Honours a great event
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
What a pleasure it was to attend the Queen’s Birthday Honours event at Government House yesterday.
Smokies: Time to start saving
Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
The current fuel crisis has nothing do to with lack of shipping. It is simply a government ploy to give us a taste of things to come.
Smokies: The Telecom 3G data trap
Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
No wonder Telecom is busily advertising their 3G data services - they can charge huge excess data fees, and gleefully tell the client AFTER the costs are incurred.
Smokies: Good on ya Telecom
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
It’s been some time coming, but it seems Telecom has finally got its act together on SMS alerts on data usage.
Smokies: Get political priorities right
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A local political rally was described as a well-attended affair by the candidate who then commented “we sold many, many plates of food”.
Smokies: Take a closer look
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
The food outlet selling “NZ Mandarins” on special this week should have had a closer look at the labels on the fruit.
Smokies: Plenty of jobs
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller can’t understand what yesterday’s Mr Pruner and other pollies are going on about when they say there needs to be more jobs created in the Cook Islands.
Smokies: Diplomacy lessons needed
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals
During the presentation of credentials ceremony at Government House yesterday there was an exchange of gifts between Korean ambassador Yong Kyu Park and Queens Representative Tom Marsters.
