Letters to the Editor
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‘Put kikau broom to minister’s backside’
Tuesday June 25, 2019Dear Editor,
The behaviour of government in continuing to merrily mis-govern our people and country, with typically blithe disregard and blatant arrogance, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many. As a result of dismay, desperation and economic survival, many of our people have had little choice but to abandon our tiny paradise for “greener pastures” abroad.
Bishop: ‘Go, and sin no more’
Monday June 24, 2019Dear Editor,
Kia Orana and praise the name of Jesus!
I write to voice the great sadness and grave concern of mine and those of my many community leaders who have approached and humbly requested that I write something to express how upset and angry they are.
MPs should donate big pay rises
Friday June 21, 2019Dear Editor,
I see the Opposition MPs have decided to “collect” their pay rise.
Promises as open as wide blue sky
Thursday June 20, 2019Dear Editor,
I see in your newspaper an advertisement from Bluesky, in which they remind people to pay their bills in a timely manner. “Failure to pay your account may affect your credit rating within the Cook Islands,” the ad reads.
The Queen recognises queens; can’t we?
Wednesday June 19, 2019Dear Editor,
Thank you for your thoughtful editorial on Monday the 17th regarding the Elton John movie.
Solar eclipse advice in its totality
Tuesday June 18, 2019Dear Editor,
In Rarotonga on July 2, the eclipse will be already in progress as the sun rises at 7:17 am and it will end at 8:53 am.
Prejudice, not censorship
Monday June 17, 2019Dear Editor,
Whatever my personal views, I would like to know that every movie and TV show is treated with the same censorship respect and rules.
Jetstar man delayed, Rocketman stalled
Monday June 17, 2019Dear Editor,
I was scheduled to leave today and heading to New Zealand but thankfully, this time, a delayed JetStar flight gives me the opportunity to speak out on behalf of the LGBTQ community.
Letters: The battle for the North
Saturday June 15, 2019Dear Editor,
Law Society president Wilkie Rasmussen's letter “Fighting for the outer islands”, was absolutely right. The delay to compensations for landowners in the Northern Group was because government took land by warrant before sorting out who the landowners were.
