Letters to the Editor
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It’s nothing to worry about
Thursday August 17, 2017In a Smoke Signal in CINews last Saturday a question was raised by some kind of “worrier” who prefers to hide behind the smoke screen to air his/her concerns.
Anthem change ‘embarrassing’
Wednesday August 16, 2017Puna Rakanui, Clerk of the House of Ariki has sure got the “conversation going” on changing the national anthem’s lyrics!
In support of new lagoon cruise on Aitutaki
Monday August 14, 2017Re Saturday’s smoke signaller who asked why Koka Lagoon Cruises is taking its business to Aitutaki.
Burning plastic a headache for visitors
Monday August 14, 2017Along with a couple of hundred other delegates, I attended an international fisheries conference last week at the National Auditorium in Avarua.
More about faith and Christianity
Monday August 14, 2017Monday’s letter from “Unionist,” printed in Monday’s CINews, is quite incorrect.
Smiley might be busy, but evidence seems lacking
Monday August 14, 2017Regarding Wilkie Rasmussen’s explanation of how busy Smiley Heather has been lately, Smiley needs to actually show results, not just get busy!
Ariki should focus on more urgent issues
Monday August 14, 2017The recent unanimous decision by our paramount chiefs to change the lyrics of our national anthem recently illustrates why the House of Ariki has no mana.
Still in the dark on licence rules
Friday August 11, 2017My partner and I have just returned to New Zealand after eight days’ holiday in Rarotonga. It was our first time to the island.
Outcome of game clear before it started
Friday August 11, 2017The writing was on the wall that the Cook Islands was going to have a tough game against Tahiti.
