Smoke Signals
Animal care needs unity
Friday 9 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I one hundred per cent agree with the smokie in CI News recently re another animal welfare group setting up on the island,” a smoke signaller says.
How about we just get on with looking after the animals?
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Just wondering how many animal welfare organisations we can support with our tiny population in the Cook Islands?
Get on to worker compensation!
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Ok let’s decode the letter to CI News by Heinz Matysik about worker compensation law,” a smoke signaller says.
Problems with overseas visit should be warning to others
Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“When reading the story about the tere party that went to London and France and their complaints as to the indignities that occurred to them, I felt great sympathy for them, especially being left without transport by their tour leader,” a smoke signaller says.
Land court case raises all sorts of interesting issues
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I read with interest the ‘watching the land growing’ smokie in Wednesday’s CI News, as I was also an observer in court, a smoke signaller says.
So whose road repair project is it?
Friday 26 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
It is good news that roads in Matavera are being repaired, but as the Road Safety Council has already pointed out, these measures are unlikely to last because the potholes that have been filled with gravel and topped up with tar will be back to their original state after the next few decent torrential downpours, a smoke signaller says.
It's time for Rasmussen to forget the past
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
To Wilkie Rasmussen, you are right in your weekly column printed in CI News on May 22, but the past is history,” a smoke signaller says.”
History lessons lacking
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Regarding Anna Bayne’s letter to the paper about local Cook Islands history being in our school curriculum, I believe she is incorrect.
Never-ending project
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Exactly what is happening with the Te Mato Vai water mains project, a smoke signaller asks.
Busy section of road odd place for checkpoint
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“It’s good to see the police out conducting random checkpoints all over the island, a smoke signaller says.
Does anyone remember the tax amnesty?
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Does anyone remember the tax amnesty – the one the PM declared just before Christmas last year,” a smoke signaller asks.
Leave space for others
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Parking space can be at a premium when there’s a busy day at the court, a smoke signaller says. “However, the problem could be solved if only everyone chose to angle park, rather than park sideways and take up an unfair amount of room.”
Intentional dishonesty from banks
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Unbelievable. I have never come across such “intentional dishonesty’’ with banks and what they store in their ATM machines.
PM not the only frequent flyer
Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
PM Puna opts to be seen at an Auckland Anzac parade, rather than stay an extra day here in Rarotonga and attend our own fantastic parade, a smoke signaller says.
It's the seat they care about
Monday 8 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
When it comes to Albert he has cut the grass of whom? John Henry? Fancy the CIP not
Smoke signal seen as smear on Ponia
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
On Monday CI News published a letter from Teina Rongo which said he had applied for the position of senior marine ecologist with MMR.
Avatiu shelter looks great, but what about cleaning the loos?
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
The building at Avatiu designed for cruise passengers to relax in the shade, is well designed and it looks really attractive, a smoke signaller says.
No news is good news on delegation
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Soon coming to see us is a delegation from some city in China who want to build a casino,” a smoke signaller says. “Apparently this is being set up by a local man. Can you please tell us if this visit is supported by our government?”
Speeding risks lives of innocent people
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller has stern words for a person driving a white truck belonging to a well-known local company through the Tupapa area at around 9pm yesterday.
Please tell us about it...
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Regarding the “Kia Orana football festival”, it would be great to hear commentators’ moments of joy and excitement at every game,” a smoke signaller says. “Not that rusty boring music which makes the coverage meaningless.”