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.
Non du plume are acceptable, but the name, address and contact details must be provided to the editor.
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MPs are not worth more of our dollars
Wednesday April 17, 2019Dear Editor,
Reading the CI News last Friday it was interesting to see DPM Mark Brown stating that Cook Islands Members of Parliament deserve a pay rise, because they've not had a pay rise for a number of years and it's time they had an increase in their basic rate.
Govt throws all ethics aside
Thursday April 11, 2019Kia orana Editor,
I was stunned to see live on Facebook yesterday, the MP for Avatiu/Rappa being sworn in as an MP.
Service should mourn for Papua too
Thursday April 11, 2019Kia orana Editor,
Regarding the Sunday Religious Advisory Council combined service …
ANZAC Day’s ‘real’ VIPs
Thursday April 11, 2019Kia Orana Editor,
With Anzac Day soon coming around for another year, let us hope that organisers finally realise who the actual Very Important People are.
‘Always think before you act’
Monday April 08, 2019Dear Editor,
I believe it’s appropriate to raise the issue of two words that some people find a little difficult to distinguish between.
Waiting for potential by-election petition
Monday March 25, 2019Dear Editor,
With the Electoral Office’s release last week of the official and final Atiu count confirming Independent Te-Hani Brown with 80 votes, and Demo’s Nandi Glassie securing 50 votes, we now await a period of seven days to see whether or not the Democratic Party will file a petition alleging voting irregularity during the election.
Something backwards here over bongs
Saturday March 23, 2019Dear Editor
The recent court case refers where the defendant was fined $800 for having a bong.
Koutu Nui working to revive customs
Thursday March 14, 2019Kia Orana Editor,
On behalf of the Koutu Nui - we agree with the views expressed by Ellena Tavioni in her letter to the CI News.
Proud to be known as Cook Islanders
Tuesday March 12, 2019Dear Editor,
A recent documentary I watched made reference to the “Lapita Tribe of people” from the island of Papua New Guinea, a hardy race of people who travelled the vast oceans thousands of years ago.
