Letters to the Editor
Letters are one of the most important parts of the paper because this is where the community has a chance to have its say. All letters to the editor received will generally be published, provided they are not defamatory or are covering exactly the same ground by the same writer.
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We like our ‘third world’ chickens just the way they are
Monday September 18, 2017I write in defence of local chickens.
EIA process around the wrong way
Friday September 15, 2017We see that the Environment Service is calling for submissions on an EIA for the significant expansion of the Club Raro resort.
Rubbish, roosters and hens ‘unacceptable’
Friday September 15, 2017We have just returned to New Zealand after another holiday of many in Rarotonga over the years.
Contentious issues should be discussed
Thursday September 14, 2017Tim Tepaki's letter to the editor of CI News of September 11 is a fine example of what MOP supporter Mata Tutai was talking about, regarding my recent letter to CINews that was critical of this $300 million "soft loan development fund", purportedly for the MOP Juggernaut's explicit use, as already explained by Tim Tepaki.
Long licence loss best
Thursday September 14, 2017Mark Short has commented on the need to reduce the fines and penalties faced by convicted drunk drivers from 12 months’ licence suspension to three months, due to it being a burden on family members getting the offenders to work etc.
Healthy life worth more than wealth
Thursday September 14, 2017Health is wealth.
MOP development plan cause for concern
Wednesday September 13, 2017Thank you Mata Tutai for your irrational reply to my letter of Tuesday September 5.
Eaa te tumu
Wednesday September 13, 2017E tama,
Helmet law decisions made in haste
Wednesday September 13, 2017The motorcycle helmet saga is not going to go away because it was not put together properly in the first place.
