Letters to the Editor
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Letters: Whale of an idea
Monday August 19, 2019Dear editor,
I see in last Thursday's paper that visitor numbers to the Cook Islands, especially from New Zealand, are declining. Also I read that the whale research centre needs money to rebuild.
Letters: Chemical-free water for the people
Monday August 19, 2019Dear editor,
The debate on chemical-free disinfection, free water and transparent consultation continues unabated.
Letters: ‘Chlorination kept us healthy’
Thursday August 15, 2019Dear editor,
I am a food technologist from India who had the opportunity to serve the Cook Islands from 1982 to 1987.
Letters: Confusing public on chemistry
Wednesday August 14, 2019Dear editor,
I refer to an article in Cook Island News, Wednesday August 7, 2019 headed “Causing more harm than good” a most appropriate headline for other reasons than those aired in the article.
Letters: Need rugby referees?
Wednesday August 14, 2019Dear editor,
Kia Orana, my name is Mataa Taramai. I am 56 years old, fit and live in Wellington, New Zealand.
Letters: Anolyte safe for drinking and farming
Tuesday August 13, 2019Dear editor,
In my interview (“Anolyte champion in last-ditch bid”, July 27) I concentrated on options for water sanitation.
Letters; Island stood still for our uncle
Tuesday August 13, 2019Dear editor, kia orana,
My email is in response to the article titled “An island mourns” (August 10).
Letter: Safety Data Sheet for Anolyte
Tuesday August 13, 2019Dear editor,
The Safety Data Sheet for Anolyte, from Radical Waters Ltd, South Africa, says it is an oxidising disinfectant and a weak acid. It says: “No hazards expected under normal conditions of use.”
Letters: Why we oppose fishing transfer
Monday August 12, 2019Dear editor,
Your paper's story on trans-shipment plans at Tongareva/Penrhyn Island (“Chinese company is told, go fish,” August 10) failed to mention why such a plan was opposed.